Safety is a main concern for Sandy Springs drivers on Ga. 400. Its expansion is looming, and this weeek’s Ga. 400 Summit covered the questions surrounding the project as well as its funding.
The event took place at the Forsyth Conference Center, Thursday, and was co-hosted by the Cumming-Forsyth County, the Dawson County and Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chambers of Commerce.
The presentation began with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta spokeswoman, Linda Cole expressing parent’s concerns over Ga. 400 becoming a problem when it comes to reaching the healthcare facility efficiently.
“It’s fairly common for parents to arrange their children’s appointments around the traffic pattern on Ga. 400,” Cole said. “In an emergency situation, every second is critical.”
Following Linda Cole, Todd Long, Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation, addressed the topic of TSPLOST for funding the expansion of Ga. 400.
Long spoke about the need for
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