SR 400 and SR 365 Corridor Studies

Overview

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Office of Planning, has recently selected a consultant to assist in the analysis of the conditions, operations, and limited access potential of the SR 400 and SR 365 Corridors.

The SR 400 corridor study area begins at SR 306 in Forsyth County and continues through Dawson County to, and including, SR 60 in Lumpkin County. The SR 365 corridor study area begins where I-985 ends at SR 369 in Hall County and continues into Habersham County to Demorest-Mt. Airy Road, just beyond US 441. This comprehensive study will result in the identification and prioritization of projects along the SR 400 and SR 365 corridors to address safety, congestion, mobility enhancement, and economic development potential through the proactive use of community input and technical analysis.

Schedule

The Study began in February 2006. It is anticipated to be completed in summer 2008.

Information Center

March 4, 2008, and March 6, 2008, Public Meeting Flyers

Public Meeting Open House and Workshop Flyer (English) - Published: February 15, 2008 (PDF document)
Public Meeting Open House and Workshop Flyer (Spanish) - Published: February 15, 2008 (PDF document)

March 4, 2008, and March 6, 2008, Public Meeting Display Boards

SR 365 Public Meeting Displays - Published: March 10, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 365 Recommended Scenario - Published: March 10, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Public Meeting Displays - Published: March 10, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Recommended Scenario - Published: March 10, 2006 (PDF document)

March 4, 2008, and March 6, 2008, Public Meeting Hand Outs

SR 365 Public Meeting Handout - Published: March 10, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 365 Public Meeting Comment Form - Published: March 10, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Public Meeting Handout - Published: March 10, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Public Meeting Comment Form - Published: March 10, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 365 and SR 400 Public Meeting Evaluation Form - Published: March 10, 2006 (PDF document)

August 22, 2006, and August 29, 2006, Public Meeting Flyers

Public Meeting Open House and Workshop Flyer (English) - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)
Public Meeting Open House and Workshop Flyer (Spanish) - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)

August 22, 2006, and August 29, 2006, Public Meeting Display Boards

SR 365 Existing Land Use With Employment Locations - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 365 Existing Level of Service - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 365 Origin Destination Trip Patterns - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 365 Population Employment Estimates - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 365 Safety - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Existing Land Use With Employment Locations - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Existing Level of Service - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Origin Destination Trip Patterns - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Population Employment Estimates - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Safety - Published: August 21, 2006 (PDF document)

August 22, 2006, and August 29, 2006, Public Meeting Hand Outs

SR 365 Open House Guidebook - Published: August 28, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 365 Open House Comment Form - Published: August 28, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Open House Guidebook - Published: August 28, 2006 (PDF document)
SR 400 Open House Comment Form - Published: August 28, 2006 (PDF document)

Files are available here for download as they become available.

Public Involvement

Public Involvement Objectives
Upcoming Community Meetings
Public Input/Mailing List

Public Involvement Objectives

Cooperation and input from those who work, live, and travel within the study area is essential to the success of these corridor studies. Our public involvement plan includes a variety of opportunities for the public to participate in this study.

The goals of the SR 400 and SR 365 Corridor Studies public involvement program are:

To consult with community stakeholders and gather their ideas for solutions to transportation problems. This process is an opportunity for the community to voice their concerns and opinions about current and future travel activity along the SR 400 and SR 365 corridors. Coordination with the users of the corridor will provide insight into existing travel conditions and patterns and will serve as a foundation for the study.
To inform and involve the public throughout the process. This plan intends to educate, learn from, and listen to the public early and throughout the study schedule. The success of this study depends on the cooperation and support of the public. It is our goal to ensure that those impacted, influenced, inconvenienced or enhanced by this study are well aware of the goals, timelines, and available information throughout the duration of the study.
To respond to the public’s request for information and on-going involvement. In a study of this magnitude and importance, there is no doubt that unanticipated requests may arise. The public involvement program is built to ensure flexibility, and it may be revised throughout the duration of the study, as needed, to reflect the needs of the community, the traveling public, and GDOT. The public involvement program will be further developed and refined during each phase of the study development.

Two public open house meetings will be held for each corridor to allow citizens to learn about the study, ask questions, and provide comments. The first meeting will explain the studies and the objectives. Input from this meeting will be used to provide insight into the issues and opportunities in the study area.

The second open house will showcase the study findings and initial improvement recommendations. Public comments received relative to this meeting will be used to help refine and prioritize transportation project recommendations. Study team members, including GDOT representatives, will be on hand at each meeting to address questions with attendees.

Community Meetings

Announcements for the SR 400 and SR 365 Public Open House meetings are posted here. Currently scheduled meetings include:

SR 365 Meeting (Focuses on SR 365 Only)
Date: March 4, 2008, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Feel free to drop in at any time)
Place: Lula Elementary School, 6130 Chattahoochee Street, Lula, GA 30554
SR 400 Meeting (Focuses on SR 400 Only)
Date: March 6, 2008, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Feel free to drop in at any time)
Place: Black's Mill Elementary School, 1860 Dawson Forest Road East, Dawsonville, GA 30534

Please check back frequently to stay involved.

In addition to the public meetings, the public can stay informed and provide comments by requesting to be added to our mailing list by contacting the Georgia DOT project manager, Mr. Jason Crane at 404-631-1774 or jcrane@dot.ga.gov.

Links

The study area encompasses a number of agencies and municipalities responsible for the formulation of policies, implementation, operations, and enforcement with respect to transportation projects. The following are links to various websites that can provide additional information related to the implementation of the SR 400 and SR 365 Corridor Studies' final recommendations.