Dunwoody Public Works seeks community input on pedestrian and bicycle improvements proposed for two sections of Tilly Mill Road.
Dunwoody, GA – April 21, 2022 – Dunwoody Public Works proposes options for pedestrian and bicycle improvements along two sections of Tilly Mill Road to improve connectivity and safety. Both projects align with recommendations in Dunwoody’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan and are designed to enhance access to schools, parks and places of worship.
Tilly Mill Road shared-use path from Womack Road to Mt. Vernon Road:
This project would provide a 12-foot-wide concrete path for cyclists and pedestrians. It would be separated from the roadway by a landscaped buffer and close a gap between the path being planned for Mount Vernon Road and the existing sidewalks and bike lanes to the south. The project would better connect the neighborhoods along Tilly Mill Road to the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, Congregation Ariel, the Georgia State University Dunwoody Campus and Brook Run Park. The city’s design consultant, Practical Design Partners, has developed two alternative layouts for the path one on the west side of Tilly Mill Road and one on the east side. More details and a feedback form are available on the project page on the City’s website.
Tilly Mill Road sidewalk from N. Peachtree Road to Lost Mine Trail:
Currently, this section of Tilly Mill Road near the Dunwoody city limit has no dedicated space for bicycles and no sidewalks on the southbound side of the road. The proposed project would create better connections to Brook Run Park, Windwood Hollow Park, the Georgia State University Dunwoody Campus, Peachtree Middle School, Chesnut Elementary School and several places of worship. The city’s design consultant, NV5, has developed three alternative layouts for the project. Each alternative includes adding signalized crosswalks and a sidewalk on the southbound side of the road. The main difference is in the type of bicycle accommodations provided. More details and a feedback form are available on the project page on the City’s website.
“Connectivity continues to be a top priority, and these projects build on the progress we’ve already made,” said Dunwoody Public Works Director Michael Smith. “We look forward to hearing input and moving forward with improvements along this important corridor.”
The design phase of the projects has been funded through the City’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). Construction funding will be considered in a future year’s budget. Estimated construction costs are outlined on the project pages. Feedback on the plans is encouraged through May 20 using the survey links online.