A lot of people in Cobb County refer to the junction where Factory Shoals Road meets the vicinity around Interstate 20 as a hazardous crossing point.
Currently, Cobb County authorities are focusing on discovering methods to enhance safety in the area.
Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell they got a glimpse of the outcomes from a concentrated research project they finished in Austell regarding the region.
The traffic study spanned an entire year, during which local authorities listened to the worries of those who frequent the region. Currently, their efforts are directed towards implementing modifications aimed at ensuring these individuals' safety.
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Levus Smallwood is the owner of Minuteman Press situated close to Factor Shoals Road in Cobb County. He manages two store fronts and serves clients throughout the county.
I've been around Cobb County for approximately 40 years," Smallwood stated. He informed Newell that he has extensive knowledge of local traffic trends. "At Factory Shoals and Six Flags, I often observe many individuals crossing the street to reach the Dollar General store. There's also considerable foot traffic heading towards the nearby apartment complexes.
Smallwood mentioned that certain areas of Factory Shoal appear hazardous.
"People are nearly colliding with each other at that intersection," he stated.
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Willie Baker told Channel 2 Action News He also notices issues in the region.
"They get pretty reckless out here, some of them," Baker stated.
He mentioned that he preferred driving over walking in some sections of the roadway.
"I don't feel secure when I'm walking; I avoid it altogether because people drive recklessly," Baker stated.
Over the last year, authorities from Cobb County have been listening to the worries expressed by both pedestrians and drivers in the region to gain a better understanding of their requirements.
As per the Factory Shoals Pedestrian Bridge Study, there were 23 accidents reported on Factory Shoals Road and Interstate 20 from 2018 through 2022.
Several individuals utilizing the area find it incredibly insecure and believe that bridge maintenance is necessary.
The research indicates that the Factory Shoals Bridge, aged more than six decades, lacks both pavements and street lighting.
Local authorities are contemplating pedestrian bridges across I-20 at Factory Shoals, enhancements to public transportation, and various modifications.
I believe this is an excellent use of our tax dollars," Smallwood stated. "I feel it would be highly advantageous.
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