Fayetteville High Priority Trail Study Project Document 2023 FINAL by City of Fayetteville, Georgia

Fayetteville High Priority Trail Study

Connecting People to Parks

March 2023

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

MAYOR

Edward J. Johnson, Jr.

CITY COUNCIL

Niyah Glover, Mayor Pro-Tem

Richard H. Hoffman

Darryl Langford

Scott Stacy

T. Joe Clark

CITY MANAGER

Ray Gibson, AICP

DIRECTOR OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT (FORMER)

Brian Wismer, EDFP

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

David Rast, ASLA

FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

Phil Mallon, PE, Director of Public Works

FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Steve Cole, Assistant Superintendent, Operations

SOUTHERN LAND CONSERVATION TRUST

Katie Pace Quattlebaum

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

OVERVIEW

The City of Fayetteville’s High Priority Trail Study provided a review of existing conditions, alternative alignments and substantial public outreach efforts resulting in a locally preferred multi-use trail alignment.

NEED AND PURPOSE

The need and purpose of the High Priority Trail planning study is to examine the feasibility of constructing a greenway through the central core of Fayetteville, connecting people to parks and places, or destinations, without the use of an automobile.

METHODOLOGY AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Our project methodology was to engage the public to identify a trail alignment supported by both stakeholders and the citizens which provided connectivity to destinations within the City and minimized or avoided impacts to the environmental resources and private property.

Our technical analysis included a combination of research and site visits to identify and or evaluate potential hurdles and or opportunities associated with the recommended alignment. Several trail segments and or alternatives were evaluated throughout this process with the final recommendation being led and supported by the community and key stakeholders such as Fayette County, Fayette County Board of Education and the Southern Conservation Trust.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The community outreach process included facilitating public information open house sessions as well as attending City sponsored events such as Earth Day, the Jazz Festival and the Fall Carnival event. These City sponsored events provided an opportunity to engage the public in a more personalized setting, address specific questions and to get to know the great people of Fayetteville. The citizens responses to the proposed alignments in conjunction with our research and site visits, served as guideposts throughout the process resulting in a recommended trail alignment which will serve as the “backbone” for the City’s ongoing trail network.

RECOMMENDATIONS

When constructed, the High Priority Trail will be ten to twelve-foot-wide, approximately three miles in length comprised of concrete and boardwalks providing the users with a variety of experiences from urban context to the natural environment promoting health and wellness for the citizens of Fayetteville and visitors alike.

LEGEND

ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

EXISTING TRAIL

100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

500-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

PROJECT BEGIN/END WETLANDS RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT

CONTOUR PARCEL STREAM

FAYETTEVILLE WATER TREATMENT

PROJECT BEGIN

*The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County.

PROJECT

SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY

GINGER CAKE CREEK

FAYETTE LIFE ACADEMY

A brief introduction of the project background and goals and objectives of this study is included in this chapter. In addition, the total benefits that a multi-use trail can provide to communities are explained in details, including public health, economic, and environment benefits. Multi-use trails provide healthy recreation and transportation opportunities by creating of all type of users to walk, jog, and cycle, also, the trails help all users to incorporate exercise into their daily routines.

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

1.2 GOALS & OBJECTIVES

1.3 DESIGN USERS

1.4 BENEFITS OF MULTI-USE TRAILS

1.5 THE PROCESS

PROJECT BACKGROUND 1.1

The City of Fayetteville is located about 20 miles south of downtown Atlanta. “The population grew from about 5,600 in 1990 to 16,000 people in 2010. Good schools, low crime, and high quality of life continue to be Fayetteville hallmarks, and according to the 2020 U.S. Census Report, more than 19,000 people now call Fayetteville home.”

U.S. MAP

Data Source: “About Us.” About Us | Fayetteville, GA. Accessed December 21, 2022. https://www.fayetteville-ga.gov/351/About-Us.

GEORGIA MAP

FAYETTE COUNTY MAP

METRO ATLANTA COUNTIES MAP

FAYETTEVILLE

TYRONE

PEACHTREE

PROJECT BACKGROUND 1.1

The study area is in the City of Fayetteville, GA and portions located in unincorporated Fayette County and includes connections from the Fayette County High School and City Center Park to Spring Hill Elementary School and The Ridge Nature Area. The proposed trail is approximately 3 mile in length.

LEGEND

CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE CITY LIMIT

PROJECT BEGIN/END

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this study is to establish a vision and path forward for a well-connected active transportation system for all users, accommodating useful and enjoyable trips, and allowing for healthy lifestyle choices. The Fayetteville High Priority Trail has multiple goals as listed below.

CONNECT DESTINATIONS

OBJECTIVES

Connect children and school staff to schools

Connect people to parks

Connect employees to job centers

FILL GAPS IN THE PEDESTRIAN NETWORK

OBJECTIVES

Expand on the City’s Multi-Modal transportation system

Provide nonautomobile access to the City’s many destinations

Support a system where people can assume connectivity

IMPROVE MULTIMODAL SAFETY

OBJECTIVES

Help to eliminate conflicts among all modes

Reduce crashes between automobiles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Educate users on the proper way to use MultiModal Facilities.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

OBJECTIVES

Promotes community social interaction

PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

OBJECTIVES

Enhance the ability to attract and retain business

Promote active commuting Promote tourism

Encourage exercise which promotes mental and physical health benefits

Provide more equitable options for transportation within the City

PROTECT AND ENGAGE THE ENVIRONMENT

OBJECTIVES

Improve air quality

Immerse people in nature

Encourage environmental education

DE SIGN USERS

PEDESTRIANS

19: U.S. Pedestrian design user types and needs.

PEDESTRIAN DESIGN USER: ELDERS & CHILDREN Destinations

17%

61%

Designing facilities with these two user groups in mind will allow children to cultivate independence and the elderly to maintain it.

Source: United States Census Bureau (2020).

22%

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/08/united-states-adult-population-grew-faster-than-nations-total-population-from-2010-to-2020.html

“Pedestrian Safety.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 13, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/pedestrian_safety/index.html.

FIGURE

Image source: pedbikeimages.org

DESIGN USERS

Cyclist Types

FIGURE 20: U.S. Bicycle design user types and needs.

I would describe myself as...

BICYCLE DESIGN USER: INTERESTED BUT CAUTIOUS

Designing for the 51% of potential cyclists that are interested but concerned will help us build bicycle facilities for all ages and abilities.

Image source: pedbikeimages.org

Source: TDill, J., & McNeil, N. (2013). Four types of cyclists? Examination of typology for better understanding of bicycling behavior and potential. Transportation Research Record, 2387(1), 129-138. Alta. “Understanding the ‘Four Types of Cyclists.’” Medium. Alta, August 18, 2017. https://blog.altaplanning.com/understanding-the-four-types-ofcyclists-112e1d2e9a1b.

1.4 BENEFITS OF MULTI-USE TRAILS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that people need exercise to be happy and healthy. Physical activity is a key to maintaining good health throughout the journey of life.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS THE “BEST BUY” IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Even just a single session of physical activity improves a person’s sleep quality and cognition and reduces depressive symptoms and blood pressure. Consistent physical activity has added benefits such as improved overall functionality, reduction in many diseases and conditions, and maintaining a healthy weight. Incorporating walking and biking into commuting habits is a great way to consistently engage in physical activity.

SHARPEN YOUR FOCUS

BOOST YOUR MOOD

IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

REDUCE YOUR STRESS

Type 2

Diabetes by up to 30%

Depression by up to 30%

Breast Cancer by up to 20%

Colon Cancer by up to 30%

Regular physical activity reduces your risk of

Data Source: Loh, T. H., Leinberger, C. B., & Chafetz, J. (2019). Foot Traffic Ahead: Ranking Walkable Urbanism in America’s Largest Metros 2019. Physical activity guidelines for Americans. https://health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/physical-activity-guidelines.

All-causes

Mortality by up to 30%

Cardiovascular Disease by up to 35%

Hip Fractures by up to 63%

Dementia by up to 30%

Adults should aim for at least...

across the week

150 minutes of 75 minutes of

Adults should aim for at least... Moderate Intensity Activity Vigorous Intensity Activity

across the week

1 in 4 ADULTS

1 in 5

Proportion of U.S. adults ages 18 years or older who met the guidelines.

1 in 10

1 in 3

Proportion of U.S. high school students who met the guidelines.

Data Source: Physical activity guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition. of the weekly recom mended 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity mile of walking each day 1 mile 1 mile mile of biking each day of the weekly recom mended 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity 2/3 1/2 1 1 OR HOW TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL? LESS SITTING TIME MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY = = City of Fayetteville, GA

1.4

BENEFITS OF MULTI-USE TRAILS

According to AAA, in 2022, the average of annual cost of owning and operating a motor vehicle is $10,728 (assuming 15,000 miles that the car is driven per year). That is $10,728 fewer dollars per driver pumped into the local economy.

DRIVING A CAR IS COSTLY

The Victoria Transport Policy Institute estimates that shifting from driving to walking saves society at large $0.25 per vehicle mile reduced. FHWA states that the average driver travels 13,000 miles per year.

For illustration, take the City of Fayetteville with its ~ 15,000 drivers. That’s a total of 195,000,000 annual miles traveled. If just 20% of those trips were taken by foot, the city would see a savings of $9.75 million per year in intangible benefits as expressed in the infographic below.

by foot or bike...

Data Source: Gössling, Stefan, et al. “The social cost of automobility, cycling and walking in the European Union.” Ecological economics 158 (2019): 65-74. AND 2009 National Household Travel Survey. Vandiver, Whitney, and Shannon Bradley . “What Is the Total Cost of Owning a Car?” What Is the Total Cost of Owning a Car? https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/auto-loans/total-cost-owning-car.

Data Source: Transit for Livable Communities

BENEFITS OF MULTI-USE TRAILS

Car dependency comes with a host of economic costs, while walkability and bikeability come with a host of economic benefits.

WALKING & BIKING BOOSTS THE ECONOMY

A study of 78 businesses in metropolitan Portland, OR, found that pedestrians and cyclists are actually “competitive consumers”, meaning that they spend just as much, and oftentimes more, than their vehicular counterpart. Cyclists tend to spend less per trip, but take trips more frequently, often patronizing smaller businesses, such as restaurants, bars, and convenience stores.

SMALLER PARKING, MORE VALUE

Car parking generates 19¢ of retail revenue per hour per square foot. Bike parking generates 69¢ of retail revenue per hour per square foot.

Data Source: Real estate value increases resulting from increased walkability.

MORE BIKING, MORE WALKING, MORE CUSTOMERS

When bicycle accommodations were installed on Valencia Street in San Francisco, 65% of merchants reported that increased levels of biking and walking improved business. Only 4% reported that the installation hurt sales.

Data Source: People for Bikes Business Report

THE PROCESS

The purpose of this study is to develop project concepts that improve safety, mobility and access, while also preparing for advancement to full engineering and construction phases.

The project team reviewed the following documents to become familiar with prior studies to continue to advance approved ideas and concepts and be up-to-date on the most current requirements and guidelines related to shared use paths and greenways.

• Fayetteville and Fayette County Master Path Plans

• National best practices associated with trail design

• AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities

• FHWA Small Town and Rural Multi-modal Networks Guide

• GDOT’s Pedestrian and Streetscape Guide

INTRODUCTION

PAGES 3-16

In the Introduction, we take stock of the beautiful City of Fayetteville and its many attributes. We begin with the goals and objectives of this study - we aim to make recommendations that create a robust active transportation network as well as provide a data-based rationale for benefits of trails.

THE PROCESS

EXISTING CONDITIONS

PAGES 17-30

The first step is to inventory the existing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. This gives us a clear picture of what has already been done and what needs to be upgraded. Next we determine the places that people want to get to and where they are coming from. This information helps to inform the community and the planning team on potential alignments.

The technical analysis phase is a critical step in the process of evaluating recommended and alternative trail alignments for the project. Using a combination of GIS, research and site visits, the project team evaluated the project area’s topography. The planning team evaluated the context and screened environmental conditions such as topography, drainage, history, ecology and archaeology. The purpose of the technical analysis is to identify early on any potential hurdles or constraints for the future recommended trail alignment.

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

PAGES 73-84

PAGES 31-72

Public involvement is a key component of any planning effort and is critical for truly understanding the vision, goals, and needs in the Fayetteville High Priority Trail study area. Establishing many ways for people to engage in the planning process helps to ensure that local knowledge is accessed and used in developing study recommendations. It also maximizes the opportunities for the public to become involved in the overall process and embrace ownership in the recommendations.

Finally, we present our recommendations in this chapter. A recommended trail alignment was developed base on community input and technical analysis.

Phase 4: Draft Recommendations

PAGES 85-150

Phase 5: Final Documentation

Understanding the existing conditions is a critical step in the process of evaluating alternatives and the recommended alignment for the project. This chapter is to inventory the existing and future pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. It gives us a clear picture of what has already been completed and planned for the future.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

2.1 HISTORY OF FAYETTEVILLE

2.2 EXISTING AND FUTURE BIKE & PEDESTRIAN

INFRASTRUCTURE

2.3 WHERE DO PEOPLE NEED TO GO?

HISTORY OF FAYETTEVILLE

Established on March 28, 1823, Fayetteville is the seat of Fayette County, which was created in 1821 from land ceded to the state by the Creek Indians. Both town and county are named for the Marquis de Lafayette, the Frenchman who joined forces with George Washington during the American Revolution, helped bring France into the war on the side of the Americans.1

FOUNDING OF FAYETTEVILLE

Fayetteville was incorporated as a town in 1823 and later as a city in 1902. The entry sign pictured below commemorates the year Fayetteville was first established

OLD FAYETTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Constructed in 1825, pictured in the late 1880s, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest surviving courthouse in Georgia. The clock tower was added to the structure in 1888

FAYETTEVILLE CIT Y CEMETERY

Circa 1820’s Cemetery contains plots of original families to the county. Margaret Mitchell has relatives buried here

HOLIDAY DORSEY FIFE HOUSE

Was originally built in 1855 by an uncle of “Doc” Holiday of western fame and has become Fayette County’s first historical museum

1 Luckett, Robert. “Fayetteville.” New Georgia Encyclopedia, last modified Jun 30, 2022. https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/counties-cities-neighborhoods/fayetteville/

2.1

HISTORY OF FAYETTEVILLE

The purpose of the Fayetteville High Priority Trail is to serve as both a transportation and recreation link connecting key destinations near downtown Fayetteville. There are many destinations within the project area, including educational facilities, residential, civic spaces, both historic and new entertainment, cultural events, businesses, natural environment, and regional connectivity.

FAYETTEVILLE TRILITH COMMUNITY AND STUDIOS

Trilith Studios encompasses a 700-acre site, with a 400-acre backlot and 24 soundstages. The Trilith community is a 235-acre European-inspired town.

FAYETTEVILLE CITY PARK

One of downtown Fayetteville’s most popular attractions with its walking paths, playground, splash pad, dog park, and large activity lawn.

FAYETTEVILLE DEPOT

The present building was built in 1902. Besides being a big shipper of cotton, the depot also was the scene of Fayetteville’s social life

FAYETTEVILLE NEW CITY HALL

Is infusing new life into downtown Fayetteville. Opened in June 2021 and located at 210 Stonewall Avenue West between Fayetteville City Cemetery and the Fayette County Government Complex

EXISTING AND FUTURE BIKE & PEDESTRIAN INFR ASTRUCTURE

Source:

This map illustrated a rough estimate of the city of Fayetteville sidewalks network in 2019.

Overall, the city boasts good sidewalk coverage. Notable missing links in sidewalk coverage include:

• Veterans Parkway

• Sandy Creek Road

• Burch Road (access to the Ridge)

Overall, the city boasts good sidewalk coverage. Notable missing links in sidewalk coverage include:

• Hood Road/Ave (unincorporated)

• New Hope Road

• Veterans Parkway

• Banks Road (unincorporated)

• Sandy Creek Road

• Ginger Cake Road

• Burch Road (access to the Ridge)

• Portions of SR 85

• Hood Road/Ave (unincorporated)

• Portions of SR 314

• New Hope Road

• Banks Road (unicorporated)

• GingercakeRoad

The pedestrian experience when traveling varies greatly and is dependent on factors such as:

• Portions of SR 85

• Portions of SR 314

• Traffic volume

• Sidewalk width and physical condition

• Quality of the sidewalk surface

• Obstructions

• The presence of landscaping and street furniture

• Public art

• Building frontages

• Neighboring use This map illustrates existing sidewalks in the City of Fayetteville.

EXISTING AND FUTURE BIKE & PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE

In 2019 a walking propensity analysis was completed for the city of Fayetteville. This quantitative analysis reviewed four factors to predict the most likely locations where people would walk.

These four factors included:

• Existing Land Use

• School and Park Zones

A walking propensity analysis was completed for the City of Fayetteville. This quantitative analysis looks at four factors to predict the most likely locations where people would walk if there were sidewalks.

• Intersection Density

The four factors are:

• Pedestrian Crashes

• Existing Land Use

The analysis showed a strong walking demand in downtown Fayetteville which was due to commercial land uses, a grid street network with small blocks, and proximity to schools. Other high demand nodes include the intersection of SR 54 and Grady Avenue due to commercial and office land uses, proximity to Fayette LIFE Academy and Spring Hill Elementary School, and the Meridian apartment development.

• School and Park Zones

• Intersection Density

• Pedestrian Crashes

The analysis shows a strong walking demand in downtown Fayetteville. Demand here is due to commercial land uses, a grid street network with small blocks, and proximity to schools.

The analysis did not include Trilith Studios and community in western Fayetteville as this area falls outside of the High Priority Trail Study Area but is a key destination for future multi-modal connectivity within the City’s network.

Other high demand nodes include the intersection of SR 54 and Grandy Ave. due to commercial and office land uses, proximity to Fayette County Alternative School and Spring Hill Elementary School, and the Meridian luxury apartment development.

Notable in its absence in the analysis is the Pinewood development in western Fayetteville. At the time of this analysis the land use and street network were not available as inputs. However, this development will drive higher walking demand than is shown in this analysis.

EXISTING AND FUTURE BIKE & PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE

Source:

Streets in and around Fayetteville were evaluated for how comfortable they were for biking. Among other factors, the Bicycle Comfort Index analyzed the speed and volume of automobile traffic. The index assumes that as travel speed and the volume of traffic increase, the road becomes less comfortable for cyclists.

Streets in and around Fayetteville were evaluated for how comfortable they are for biking. This Bicycle Comfort Index looks at the speed and volume of automobile traffic. The index assumes that as travel speed the volume of traffic increase the road becomes les comfortable for cyclists.

This map shows level of comfort by color. Roads in green are the most comfortable to ride on. Those yellow and orange are progressively more uncomfortable to ride on. Those in red area are the most uncomfortable to ride on.

The results show that almost all of the key roads and streets connecting the City’s destinations are uncomfortable to ride a bicycle on. This illustrates a need for either on-street or separated bicycle facilities to help facilitate bicycle mobility.

The results show that almost all of longer routes uncomfortable to ride a bicycle on. This illustrates a need for either on-rode or separated bicycle facilities to help facilitate bicycle mobility.

WHERE DO PEOPLE NEED TO GO?

In order to study the connectivity of a city, one must begin with identifying what needs to be connected. In the context of Fayetteville, those places most fundamentally important to daily life in the City include: the home, the workplace, the school, and other common daily destinations.

HOME

Every trip starts from the home. As such, residences are critically important to the connectivity of a transportation network. One needs to be able to start at point A and get all the way to point B along comfortable transportation infrastructure.

WORKPLACE & SCHOOL

The second most important place for a transportation network is the workplace and school. The typical worker will make two trips involving work per day, meaning 10 trips over the course of the week. For those workers to make trips to work by foot or by bike, there must be infrastructure that continuously and comfortably connects to school and the workplace.

START!

DESTINATIONS

The third most important places for successful transportation networks are scattered about town in the variety of places that people use on a daily basis. These are places like the post office, the bank, or parks.

FAYETTEVILLE

DESTINATIONS OF INTERESTS SCHOOLS

PARKS/OPEN

SCHOOLS

1. Fayette County Public Schools

2. Rising Star Montessori Academy

3. Adams Little Peoples Academy

4. Fayette LIFE Academy

5. Spring Hill Elementary School

6. South Fayetteville KinderCare

PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL

7. Fayetteville City Hall Government

8. Fayette County Library

9. Fayette County Courthouse

10. Kings Road Baptist Church

11. Fayette County Historical Society

12. City of Fayetteville Fire Department

13. City of Fayetteville Water Department

14. First United Methodist Church

15. Fayetteville First Baptist Church

16. Fayette County Probate Court

17. Fayetteville Church of Christ

PARKS/OPEN SPACE

18. City Center Park

19. Southern Conservation Trust

20. Turnipseed Nursery Farms

21. The Ridge Nature Area

COMMERCIAL

22. Retails and Restaurants

23. Kroger

24. Publix Super Market at Summit Point

25. Ingles Market

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL

26. Fayetteville Masonic Lodge

27. Fayetteville City Cemetery

28. The Hollingsworth House

As part of the Technical Analysis of Existing Conditions, AECOM conducted a assessment of environmental, right-of-way, utility locations, property impacts on both the alternative and recommended trail alignments. This technical analysis helps to identify future potential hurdles and opportunities the project may need to address as it advances forward in future phases.

Compile a complete right-of-way analysis, identifying all parcels, easements and acquisitions to be required along with associated costs.

Analysis of preferred routes to identify any challenges relating to topography, wetland crossings, existing developments, etc. Identify alternative alignments where necessary.

Document environmentally sensitive resources. Conduct survey to delineate potential impacts; determine mitigation and realignment options relating to affected resources, floodplains, wetlands, stream buffers, etc. in preparation of NEPA document.

Provide utility locations, where visible, to avoid or be aware of during the detailed design phase and construction of the project.

Provide recommendations to address pedestrian crossings over existing potential wetlands, streams and streets within the path alignment.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

ELE VATION MAP

*The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County.

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By evaluating the existing topography and slopes, we can better determine accessibility and potential impacts to property owners and natural resources.

SLOPE ANALYSIS

*The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County.

LEGEND PARCEL STREAM PROJECT BEGIN/END

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT

City of Fayetteville,

OPPORTUNITIES & CONSTRAINTS

OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS

Improves active connectivity between a variety of land uses such as; residential, educational facilities (4 schools), civic spaces both historic and new, entertainment, cultural events, businesses and parks.

The High Priority Trail can promote the arts by incorporating environmental art and sculptures within the trail environment.

The High Priority Trail will promote health and wellness by providing active connectivity to destinations which are currently accessed by automobiles.

The High Priority Trail can promote environmental education opportunities for all users, especially in and near.

Avoid impacts to the existing Fayetteville City Cemetery

Bridging over Ginger Cake Creek

Bradford Square topography and sight distance

Constraints associated with the existing floodplain around the existing Water Treatment Plant

Impacts to adjacent property owners

Impacts to environmental resources include the existing Fayetteville City Cemetery and Ginger Cake Creek

Mid-block crossing at Stonewall Ave near the City Hall

Right of Way Constraints, Tiger Road

Stream Buffer Variance, Tiger Road

Trail through City Park

Utilities, sight distance along Grady Ave

Wetland impacts, south of the existing Water Treatment Plant

UTILITIES

GREEN SPACE TIE-IN

DECISION MATRIX

Based on public input, site visits, technical analysis, and the decision matrix, the recommended trail alignment was selected because it fulfills the project justification; avoids impacts to archaeological, environmental, and historical sites; minimizes grading impacts to the existing topography of the area; and addresses concerns from the public received through public comments regarding the east-west alignment between Oakleigh Manor and Lakemont communities that shows on the following page.

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT

CREEK

GINGER CAKE CREEK FAYETTEVILLE WATER TREATMENT FAYETTE LIFE ACADEMY

*The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County.

HILL ELEMENTARY

A utility assessment is one of the significant factors in the decision matrix that impacts which side of the road is better for the proposed multi-use trail. The following pages constitute the utility assessment for both recommended and alternative trail alignment where utilities can be observed.

ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

LEGEND

PROJECT BEGIN/END

ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

EXISTING TRAIL

100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

500-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

WETLANDS

CONTOUR PARCEL STREAM

GINGER CAKE CREEK

WHITEWATER CREEK

FAYETTEVILLE WATER TREATMENT

PROJECT BEGIN

*The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County.

FAYETTE LIFE ACADEMY

HILL ELEMENTARY

PROJECT

DECISION MATRIX

After conducting a site visit, the design team further evaluated the east-west alignment between Oakleigh Manor and Lakemont and recommended this segment to a natural surface hiking trail through the woods. This segment is an important lane for pedestrian connection. It provides both local and regionally direct connectivity to the east Redwine Trail and to the west as it connects the Ridge Nature Area. The City should coordinate with the home owner associations for both Oakleigh and Lakemont prior to implementation.

RECOMMENDED NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

LEGEND

PROJECT BEGIN/END

NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

500-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

WETLANDS

CONTOUR PARCEL STREAM

GINGER CAKE CREEK FAYETTEVILLE WATER TREATMENT

PROJECT BEGIN

*The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County. CITY HALL

FAYETTE LIFE ACADEMY

SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY

The red spur trail alignment connecting the Ridge Nature Area and surrounding neighborhoods was also evaluated by the team. It provides a loop and crosses the Ginger Cake Creek in a drier area at the northern end of the Ridge Nature Area. However, the spur alignment is not recommended as the team observed a high volume and speed of trucks when visiting the site. The safety of pedestrian and bike crossing on First Manassas Mill would be a concern due to the volume of trucks on this portion of road and site visibility concerns. In addition, the proposed trail would increase the construction cost by extending the great amount of boardwalk.

ALTERNATIVE SPUR TRAIL ALIGNMENT

PROJECT BEGIN/END

RECOMMENDED

100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

500-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

*The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County.

GINGER CAKE CREEK

FAYETTE LIFE ACADEMY

DECISION MATRIX

TIGER TRAIL AND W LANIER AVE

*The utility assessment only picks up what was visible from our site visits. It does not cover underground

All utility locations shown are approximate only.

PROPOSED SIGNALIZED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

DECISION MATRIX

SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MULTI-USE TRAIL IN THE WOODLAND AREA

MULTI-USE TRAIL IN THE WOOD LAND AREA

3.4 DECISION MATRIX

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MULTI-USE TRAIL IN THE WOODLAND AREA

UTILITY ASSESSMENT - ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

MULTI-USE TRAIL CROSSING CITY HALL AND CITY CENTER PARK

BEAUREGARD

MULTI-USE TRAIL CROSSING BETWEEN OAKLEIGH AND LAKEMONT RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES

OAKLEIGH MANOR DR

LAKEPOINT LN

LAKELAND CIR

3.4 DECISION MATRIX

UTILITY ASSESSMENT - ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

MULTI-USE TRAIL CROSSING GINGER CAKE CREEK

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City of Fayetteville, GA

DECISION MATRIX

How do we make a final recommendation? It is based on community feedback, technical analysis, site visits and a decision matrix. The below decision matrix was used to organized evaluation criteria based on findings and what we heard from the community.

FAYETTEVILLE HIGH PRIORITY TRAIL ALIGNMENT - DECISION MATRIX

EVALUATION CRITERIA IMPACTING TRAIL ALIGNMENT

AASHTO STANDARD

PROPERTY IMPACT

RESIDENTIAL IMPACT

SAFETY CONCERN

CONNECTION WITH EXISTING TRAILS

CONNECTION WITH DESTINATIONS OF INTERESTS

EVALUATION CRITERIA IMPACT TRAIL ALIGNMENT

NOTES

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT: Proposed trail alignment cross City Center Park may not be able to meet AASHTO preferred width of 12 ft wide Multi-Use trail in some locations

ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT: Existing Redwine Trail and Stonewall Ave. sidewalks do not meet the AASHTO preferred width of 12 ft wide Multi-Use trail and 5 ft lateral offset from the roadway

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT: N/A

ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT: Citizens voiced concerns about safety, privacy, and property impacts.

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT: N/A

ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT: Citizens voiced concerns about safety, privacy, and property impacts due to the trail’s location in relationship to the homes

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT: N/A

ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT: Citizens voiced concerns about safety, privacy, and property impacts regarding their home in relationship to trail alignment

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT: N/A

ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT: Connects to Redwine road and Tiger Trail

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT: Connects additional destinations of interest, including the Brightmoor Amphitheater, City Hall, City Center Park, Many Schools, and The Ridge Nature Area.

ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT: Connects citizens and visitors to the City Hall, City Center Park, The Ridge Nature Area, etc.

DECISION MATRIX

This decision matrix was used to determine which side of the road/street which would be best to locate the recommended trail alignment.

FAYETTEVILLE HIGH PRIORITY TRAIL - DECISION MATRIX

EVALUATION CRITERIA IMPACTING LOCATION OF THE RECOMMENDED TRAIL

WEST SIDE OF TIGER TRAIL

EAST SIDE OF TIGER TRAIL

NORTH SIDE OF W LANIER AVE

SOUTH SIDE OF W LANIER AVE

NORTH SIDE OF STONEWALL AVE.

SOUTH SIDE OF STONEWALL AVE.

NORTH SIDE OF GRADY AVE.

SOUTH SIDE OF GRADY AVE.

NORTHWEST SIDE OF BRADFORD SQUARE

SOUTHEAST SIDE OF BRADFORD SQUARE

City of Fayetteville, GA

NORTH SIDE

SOUTH SIDE

GRADY AVE

BRADFORD SQUARE

ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING 3.5

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of the environmental screening section is to identify and evaluate potential environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) along the proposed alignments of the Fayetteville High Priority (HP) Trail in the City of Fayetteville, Fayette County, GA. This section documents the existing conditions and potential impacts under a build scenario. A desktop screening for community resources, including parks, employment centers, hazardous materials, environmental justice populations, and public involvement; historic resources, archaeological resources; and ecology resources, including waters of the U.S. and protected species was conducted. Recommended next steps were developed if either future local or federal funding would be applied to the project.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Fayetteville HP Trail proposes a 12-foot wide, shared-use concrete path. Two alignments were assessed (see Figure 1). Recommended Trail Alignment would start from The Ridge Nature Area on the south end to the intersection of Tiger Trail and LaFayette Avenue on the north end and extend for a distance of approximately three (3) miles. The existing land uses along the Recommended Trail Alignment near the northern terminus are institutional and commercial. South of Grady Avenue, existing land use is predominately institutional or undeveloped, and the southern terminus is parkland.

Alternative Trail Alignment would start at The Ridge Nature Area and running east to Redwine Trail near Beauregard Boulevard and extend for a distance of approximately one (1) mile. The existing land use along the alternative trail alignment is predominately single family residential, with parkland at the western terminus. The recommended trail would run south of the existing water treatment plant. This area is comprised of many tributaries, floodplain, and will require bridging and boardwalks to navigate this portion of the trail.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

METHODOLOGY

Community resources were identified within a 50-foot buffer of the proposed alignment using Google Earth Aerial Imagery (dated October 2021) and the City of Fayetteville and Fayette County Planning and Zoning maps. Community resources and the potential effects on uses of the resources are identified in Table 1 with resource locations shown in Figure 2

Community Resources

Methodology

Community resources were identified within a 50-foot buffer of the proposed alignment using Google Earth Aerial Imagery (dated October 2021) and the City of Fayetteville and Fayette County Planning and Zoning maps. Community resources and the potential effects or uses of the resources are identified in Table 1 with resource locations shown in Figure 2

Table 1. Community Resources

450 Grady Ave

Fayette LIFE Academy

Spring Hill Elementary School

Bradford Square Child Care Learning Center

Fayetteville City Hall

Fayette County Administrative Complex

Fayette County Library

Fayette County Early Head Start Program

Judicial Correction Services

Fayetteville, GA 30214

1000 Bradford Square Fayetteville, GA 30215

Frontage right-of-way (ROW) acquisition anticipated

Frontage ROW acquisition anticipated.

Licensed Childcare Centers

215 Bradford Square Fayetteville GA 30215

No effects to this resource are anticipated (trail located on opposite side of road) Government Services

210 Stonewall Ave W Fayetteville, GA 30214

140 Stonewall Ave W Fayetteville, GA 30214

1821 Heritage Pkwy

Fayetteville, GA 30214

155 Bradford Square Fayetteville, GA 30214

195 Bradford Square Fayetteville, GA 30215

The use of sharrows would prevent impacts to the community garden.

No effects to this resource are anticipated (trail located on opposite side of road).

Provide non-motorized connectivity to the library.

No effects to this resource are anticipated (trail located on opposite side of road).

Fayetteville City Hall

Fayette County Administrative Complex

210 Stonewall Ave W Fayetteville, GA 30214

140 Stonewall Ave W Fayetteville, GA 30214

The use of sharrows would prevent impacts to the community garden.

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Fayette County Library

Fayette County Early Head Start Program

Judicial Correction Services

Fayette County Recycling Center and Transfer Station

City Center Park

Ridge Nature Preserve

1821 Heritage Pkwy Fayetteville, GA 30214

155 Bradford Square Fayetteville, GA 30214

195 Bradford Square Fayetteville, GA 30215

211 First Manassas Mile Rd Fayetteville, GA 30214

Parks

210 Stonewall Ave W, Fayetteville, GA 30214

390 Burch Rd Fayetteville, GA 30215

Figure 2. Community Resources Government Services

No effects to this resource are anticipated (trail located on opposite side of road)

Provide non-motorized connectivity to the library.

No effects to this resource are anticipated (trail located on opposite side of road)

No effects to this resource are anticipated (trail located on opposite side of road).

The City would need to acquire ROW from Fayette County.

Anticipate utilizing the existing sidewalk; some widening of the sidewalk may be needed to meet minimum offset standards.

ROW acquisition anticipated to connect the Fayetteville HP trail into the Ridge Nature Preserve trail system, and create an additional entrance into the preserve.

Screening Findings:

Both Recommended Trail Alignment and Alternative Trail Alignment may require ROW acquisition from The Ridge Nature Area and would create a new access point into the preserve. Within City Center Park, although Recommended Trail Alignment would follow the existing sidewalk, improvements to the sidewalk may be needed. The historic Fayetteville Cemetery is not being impacted by the recommended trail alignment.

Project Implications:

The proposed project has a high risk of requiring ROW acquisition from parks or resulting in temporary use of park property during construction. Early and ongoing coordination with park and school officials is recommended to maximize project benefits to adjacent parks and avoid delays during the ROW acquisition phase.

Under a federally-funded scenario, if funding from U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) is received, the identified resources are considered Section 4(f) resources, and a Section 4(f) evaluation would be required. Parks are a consideration in the environmental screening because Section 4(f) protects significant publicly owned parks, recreation areas, and wildlife refuges from use for DOT projects unless there is no feasible and prudent alternative, and the project includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the park1. Impacts to Section 4(f) resources require detailed alternatives analysis and coordination with the agency with jurisdiction.

Parks Employment Centers

Screening Findings:

Notable employment centers include the Fayette County Administrative Complex, Fayetteville City Hall, Spring Hill Elementary School, Fayette LIFE Academy, Fayette County High School, and Fayette County Board of Education. No displacements resulting in job losses are anticipated for either Recommended Trail Alignment or Alternative Trail Alignment.

Project Implications:

The proposed project has a low risk of adverse effects on employment centers. Outreach may be recommended to solicit input from major employers in the vicinity of the proposed trail to determine how employees may use the proposed facility.

Hazardous Material

Screening Findings:

A review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Envirofacts2 database indicated a low likelihood of encountering hazardous materials or contaminated soils along either Recommended Trail Alignment or Alternative Trail Alignment.

Project Implications:

Based on these findings, there is low risk that a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment would be required as part of the project development with either state or federal funds.

1 U.S. Department of Transportation Act 49 USC 303 and implementing regulations 23 CFR part 774 source: https://www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/legislation/section4f/4fAtGlance.aspx

2 Source: https://enviro.epa.gov/ accessed on August 25, 2022

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Environmental Justice

The proposed Fayetteville High Priority Trail is at a low risk of resulting in adverse community impacts and is at low risk of resulting in disproportionately high and adverse effects to environmental justice (EJ) communities. The benefits of the proposed trail would include improved connectivity between neighborhoods, community resources, parks, and employment centers. If EJ communities are identified during the design phase or indicated by local officials, additional targeted outreach would be recommended, especially if federally funding is received.

RECOMMENDATIONS

If federal funding is received, a Section 4(f) evaluation may be required, the project team recommends initiating additional early coordination with officials for City Center Park, The Ridge Nature Area, and Fayette County School Board during the design phase. Early and ongoing coordination with these officials and the community at large would benefit the project, regardless of funding sources.

Turtle found in the Ridge Nature Area

The Ridge Nature Area

Trails in the Ridge Nature Area

Floodplain in the Ridge Nature Area

HISTORY

METHODOLOGY

The proposed alignments for the Fayetteville HP Trail were screened to identify any historic properties (50 years of age or older) that have the potential to be affected by the project. This screening accounted for properties built in 1973 or earlier, but no properties were encountered with build dates between 1973 and 1980. Consideration was given to properties that intersect or border the proposed trail and any properties that would be visible from the trail. A historian that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards reviewed online sources to identify historic properties within this area. These sources included:

• National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)

• Georgia’s Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources Geographic Information System

(GNAHRGIS)

• The Fayette County tax assessor’s record

• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps

• Historic aerial photography

• Google Street View imagery

• Georgia’s Historical Marker program

A review of the GeoPI database for Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project records was also conducted, as well as a screening for historic transportation corridors and historic cemeteries.

Ginger Cake Creek

ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING

Findings

This screening identified eleven (11) historic properties. These properties are presented in Table 2 and shown in Figure 3.

This screening identified eleven (11) historic properties These properties are presented in Table 2 and shown in Figure 3

Table 2. Historic Properties

trail would intersect the property and potentially require the removal of trees Impact should be minor and could be reduced by maintaining a tree buffer between the trail and the plant

The trail may impact the existing landscaping features, including paved walkways, trees, and a pergola. These features appear to be non-historic and are not associated with the building, since it was moved to this location in the 1990s.

intersect the side yard. Visual changes should be sensitive to the historic setting.

1 Significant (or adverse) impacts within the boundaries of historic properties determined to be eligible for the NRHP can also result in Section 4(f) impacts (discussed earlier in this document). For Section 4(f) to apply, there must be a use of land within the eligible boundary of a historic property and an Adverse Effect under Section 106 to that resource

Section 4(f) applicability to Historic Resources (evaluated only if there is a Federal Funding scenario)

Four properties have been found to have potential Section 4(f) impacts: Resources 1 and 6 (outlined in Table 2). Disturbance within Resources 1-2 are anticipated to be minimal and would likely result in de minimis impacts under Section 4(f), which applies when activities within an eligible resource boundary are determined to result in No Adverse or No Effect findings under Section 1063 . Coordination under de minimis is minimal compared to Individual Section 4(f). The Recommended Trail Alignment overlaps the existing landscape at Resource 5, which poses risk of Section 4(f). The building appears to have been relocated to the property in the late 1990s, so disturbance within the parcel or adjacent areas are unlikely to result in an Adverse Effect under Section 106 or a Section 4(f) impact. The Recommended Trail Alignment would intersect the side yard of Resource 6. Disturbance within the property poses risk of Section 4(f). Avoidance of this route merits consideration. If this route is most feasible, measures taken to minimize the project footprint within the parcel and reduce visibility of the trail in this area (e.g. avoid the placement of lighting and signage within the parcel) may reduce the impact from an Individual Section 4(f) impact to a de minimis impact.

3 https://www.dca.ga.gov/georgia-historic-preservation-division/review-compliance/environmental-review-section-106

Figure 3. Cultural Resources - Parcels with Buildings 50 Years or Older

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RECOMMENDATIONS

If federal or state funding is received or a federal permit is required for construction (for example, if impacts to wetlands require a Section 404 permit under the Clean Water Act), a survey and evaluation of the properties in Table 2 would be required per 36 CFR Part 60.4 of the National Historic Preservation Act and OCGA 12-16-14. These regulations require projects to consider impacts to properties that are considered eligible for listing in the NRHP. This effort would entail the following steps:

1. A pedestrian survey of historic properties in the project area by a SOI Qualified Subject Matter Expert to further evaluate the resources during the design phase.

2. During the design phase, a formal report that outlines the project, survey methodology, and documents the evaluation of each historic property for NRHP eligibility should be conducted. This report would be submitted for review and concurrence by the federal agency (if applicable) and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

3. If no NRHP-eligible historic properties are identified, no further coordination is required. If any properties are determined to be NRHP eligible, the applicant would be required to consider and document appropriate measures to avoid and/or reduce adverse impacts to these properties in accordance with Section 106 and Section 4(f).

4. These measures and any proposed project activities in the vicinity of any NRHP-eligible properties would be documented in an Assessment of Effects report (AOE), which would also be submitted to the federal agency (if applicable) and the SHPO for review and concurrence.

5. Further coordination and measures, under Section 106 and Section 4(f), may be necessary if the project is determined to adversely impact an NRHP-eligible property.

ARCHAEOLOGY

METHODOLOGY

A desktop review for archaeological resources was conducted within the proposed project area for the Fayette HP Trail. The list below is a summary of what was reviewed for this undertaking.

• NRHP listings

• Proposed NRHP nominations

4 http://ga.elaws.us/law/12-16

• National Historic Landmarks

• Georgia Archaeological Site Files (GASF)

• GNARHGIS

• Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) lands

• Historic aerial photography

• USGS Topographic Maps

• Google Street View

• Google Earth KMZ files associated with Civil War battlefields, cemeteries, and historic trails

FINDINGS

The desktop screening analysis identified potential for cultural resources within or adjacent to the proposed trail alignments.

No federal or state lands are intersected by the proposed Fayetteville HP Trail, and therefore neither an Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) permit nor a Georgia DNR permit is anticipated.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Under either a state or federal funding scenario, the project location will need an archaeological survey per 36 CFR Part 60.4 of the National Historic Preservation Act and OCGA 12-16-1. The following is a description of the next steps necessary:

1. Once the alignment is more refined during the design phase, a field survey by a Subject Matter Expert of the proposed alignments should be conducted.

2. Once the alignment is more refined during the design phase, the field survey must investigate any previously documented potential cultural resources within and adjacent to the proposed Fayetteville HP Trail alignment.

3. Once the alignment is more refined during the design phase, a report detailing the survey, methods, and findings will need to be documented with agency and SHPO concurrence.

4. If no NRHP eligible archaeological resources are identified, then no further action will be needed.

If any archaeological resources are NRHP eligible, additional documentation and investigations will be required by archaeologists and any other applicable disciplines will be needed in order to avoid, minimize, any potential effects to archaeological resources, etc. and AOE.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING 3.5

ECOLOGY

METHODOLOGY

A desktop assessment of jurisdictional waters of the U.S. that could be impacted by the proposed project was performed using USGS topographic maps, USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps5. The study area was defined as the limits of the proposed trail alignments and an additional 50-foot buffer to account for potential construction access and stream buffers.

Background information regarding known occurrences and potential occurrences of federal protected species was obtained from the USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) and GNAHRGIS6.

FINDINGS

The data in Table 3 and shown in Figure 4 below summarize water resources present within the study area based on a desktop assessment. The streams identified as crossing these alignments include Ginger Cake Creek and two of its tributaries, including riverine wetlands associated with these streams.

The Environmental team identified an intermittent stream along the east-side of the Tiger Trail which may require a 25’ state mandated vegetative buffer on both banks. AECOM recommends detailed analysis and coordination with the future developer on the impact of this stream.

The potential effects on perennial streams, wetlands, and open waters were measured by the number of crossings by each alignment. Further, data from the USFWS NWI was accessed to identify and determine the total acreages of wetlands and open waters falling within each study area.

Findings

The data in Table 3 and shown in Figure 4 below summarizes water resources present within the study area based on a desktop assessment. The streams identified as crossing these alignments include Ginger Cake Creek and two of its tributaries, including riverine wetlands associated with these streams.

All alignments are located within the potential range and have the potential to contain suitable habitat for the following six (6) federally protected species: Gulf moccasinshell (Medionidus penicilatus, endangered), oval pigtoe (Pleurobema pyriforme, endangered), shinyrayed pocketbook (Hamiota subangulata, endangered), alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii, proposed threatened), Barbour’s map turtle (Graptemys barbouri, proposed threatened), and monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus, candidate).

*All stream crossings also have a 25-foot state-mandated vegetated buffer and a 50-foot county-mandated vegetated buffer.

Table 3: Waters of the US

Table 3. Waters of the US

RECOMMENDATIONS

Information compiled here is based on a desktop assessment and field visits of potential ecological resources. The following steps are recommended to comply with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act:

1. Once the alignment is more refined during the design phase, additional site visits would be conducted by an ecology Subject Matter Expert to assess all potential ecological resources, determine boundaries of the potential wetlands and waters of the U.S. and associated buffers, evaluate habitat for protected species, including aquatic, and assess if any resources are located and have the potential to be impacted within the project area.

2. Preparation of a report detailing potential impacts to waters, state-mandated buffers, and federally protected species to facilitate coordination with appropriate agencies.

5 Jurisdictional water(s) of the United States (US) are defined by 33 CFR Part 328.3 (b)and are protected by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Source: https://www.epa.gov/cwa-404/overview-clean-water-act-section-404

6 In compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the lead federal agency must identify the presence of proposed (PT) or listed threatened (T) and endangered (E) species and proposed or designated Critical Habitat, as well as evaluate impacts to these resources. Species that are candidates (C) for listing under the ESA are also considered in the report. Source: https://www.fws.gov/law/endangered-species-act

Tiger Trail

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3. If impacts to Waters of the U.S. are anticipated, a Section 404 permit application would be submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Compensatory mitigation credits7 may be required for impacts to waters of the U.S. Based on the mapping, there may be a need to bridge over streams that could impact waters of the U.S.

4. If encroachment within state-mandated 25-foot buffers is anticipated, a buffer variance application would be submitted to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). Coordination with the Fayette County Stormwater Management Department is recommended if encroachment within the county mandated 50-foot setback buffers is anticipated. Based on the mapping, there may be a need to bridge over streams that could impact waters of the U.S.

5 Jurisdictional water(s) of the United States (US) are defined by 33 CFR Part 328.3 (b) and are protected by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Source: https://www.epa.gov/cwa-404/overview-clean-water-act-section-404

7 Avoidance and minimization of Waters of the U.S. will minimize the risk of requiring mitigation credits, thereby reducing anticipated project costs (see Appendix A).

Summary of Next Steps

Resource

Ecology Two (2) wetlands

Six (6) streams

Six (6) federally protected species: Gulf moccasinshell, oval pigtoe, shinyrayed pocketbook, alligator snapping turtle, Barbour’s map turtle, and monarch butterfly with known ranges near the proposed project.

History No NRHP-Listed No historical markers

One (1) GNAHRGIS Site 11 buildings are 50 years or older

Archaeology No

NRHP Listed

General Environment - Parks City Center Park

The Ridge Nature Area Fayette LIFE Academy Spring Hill Elementary School

If these resources are identified as jurisdictional under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, a 404 permit may be required. Note: As part of the permitting process, an evaluation of cultural resources is required.

Mitigation credits may be required pending anticipated impacts to Waters of the U.S.

If impacts are proposed to state-mandated buffers, then a buffer variance may be required.

If suitable habitat for protected species, including aquatic, is identified, additional seasonal surveys may be required to determine species presence/absence.

Ability to avoid suitable habitat will determine if Informal or Formal Section 7 may be required.

NRHP eligibility determination of the buildings that are 50 years or older

If a 404 permit is required, a history assessment would need to be included.

Once the alignment is more refined during the design phase, an archaeological survey is needed

If funding from the U.S. DOT is received, a Section 4(f) evaluation would be required.

An evaluation of alternatives would likely be required

Once the alignment is more refined during the design phase, field surveys to identify, delineate, and confirm Waters of the U.S., state waters, and state buffers, as well as evaluate habitat suitability for protected species will be needed

Once the alignment is more refined during the design phase, field survey to identify, delineate, and confirm jurisdiction will be needed

Early coordination with officials for City Center Park, The Ridge Nature Area, Fayette County School Board, and general public is recommended regardless of funding.

Document avoidance and minimization efforts for use if an alternative analysis is needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING 3.5

ECOLOGY REGULATORY RECOMMENDATIONS

SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT

Any fill or dredge of Waters of the U.S. would require a Section 404 permit8. If the project results in adverse impacts of more than 0.01 acre of stream and/or 0.1 acre of wetland, the purchase of mitigation credits would also be required.

Three permitting options are potentially available for use for this linear, recreational trail, depending on anticipated impacts resulting from project design: 1) Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14 – Linear Transportation Projects, 2) NWP 42- Recreational Facilities, or 3) an Individual Permit (IP).

Project impacts must be limited to less than 0.5 acre for eligibility under the NWP program and must follow the USACE’s 2021 General Conditions. If anticipated impacts cannot be kept beneath this threshold as the proposed project design advances, then the project would have to utilize an IP, which would have significant schedule and budget considerations.

Consideration of avoidance and minimization measures during project development, e.g., perpendicular crossings of streams, would be required for all permit types to help minimize impacts to Waters of the U.S. Minimization of impacts would directly reduce the amount of mitigation credits that would be required, thereby reducing mitigation costs. As the proposed project advances, it is recommended that the trail, including all necessary construction access, is designed in such a way to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands. Clear-spanning these features with an elevated boardwalk, or driving in piles with no other associated fill could also be implemented to further minimize anticipated impacts to Waters of the U.S.

BUFFER VARIANCE

Streams, and any other buffered state waters along the corridor, have a 25-foot state-mandated buffer and 50-foot county-mandated setback buffer. Any encroachment within the state-mandated 25-foot buffer would require a buffer variance with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD) during the permitting process. Further, any encroachment within the county-mandated 50-foot setback buffer would require approval from the Fayette County Stormwater Management Department. In addition to minimizing direct impacts to Waters of the U.S, the design team should also limit encroachment within this area, including clearing of vegetation and/or fill, to only what is necessary for project implementation.

In addition, standard Best Management Practices (BMPs) should be implemented during construction to help protect water quality, as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.

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8 Source: https://www.epa.gov/cwa-404/overview-clean-water-act-section-404

SECTION 7 OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

A site visit would be recommended to assess the proposed project corridor for federally protected species habitat suitability. If suitable habitat is identified onsite, the project team would avoid/minimize impacts to the greatest extent possible. Due to the aquatic nature of the anticipated species within this area, any avoidance of perennial streams would also result in the avoidance of potentially suitable species habitat. If the proposed trail would clear-span all perennial streams along the corridor, and no permanent or temporary in-channel work would occur within perennial streams, then there would be no Informal or Formal Section 7 risk as the project advances.

Public involvement is a key component of any planning effort and is critical for truly understanding the vision, goals, and needs in the Fayetteville High Priority Trail study area and to seek input and support for the project. As such, this study involved the public in a meaningful way and at key study milestones. Establishing many ways for people to engage in the planning process helps to ensure that local knowledge is accessed and used in developing study recommendations. It also maximizes the opportunities for the public to become involved in the overall process and embrace ownership in the recommendations.

04 PUBLIC NVOLVEMENT

THE PUBLIC PROCESS

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT SESSIONS

MAP RESULTS

THE PUBLIC PROCESS

Public Information Open Houses (PIOH)

Two major public sessions were held to present project information, educate the public on benefits of tails, and collect input via questionnaires.

Online Engagement

Online engagement provides a convenient way to engage with the public and to share information. Two online surveys were released to the public so those not in attendance had a opportunity to make their voice heard.

Pop-up Events

Pop-up events are an excellent way to connect with the community at places of high traffic. Three popups were held to provide study information, displays, posters, meeting flyers, and comment forms with the public to provide input.

Social Media Engagement

Social media plays a significant role in communicating to the public about the study process. Project updates were posed on “Atlanta Journal-Constitution” and “The Citizen”.

4.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT SESSIONS

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND OPEN HOUSES

The AECOM Team held two PIOH meetings and attended three pop up events during the course the project. The first PIOH meeting was held on March 1st, 2022 in which AECOM presented the alignment provided within the RFQ to the consultant team for public input. There was opposition to the trail segment that ran between Lakemont and Oakleigh Subdivisions. Concerns ranged from a lack of privacy, access, safety and impacts to the natural environment. Due to the voiced opposition at the PIOH meeting 1, AECOM developed another trail alignment which was presented through an online survey as well as at the second PIOH held on September 22nd, 2022 as well as it was presented at three Pop Up events during City held events. The revised alignment was supported by a vast majority of the public which was a turning point in the project’s success.

SURVEY RESULTS

The first PIOH was a kick off and community listening session. Upon arrival, participants were invited to take a look at the display boards that have the project information. The design team presented an alignment provided to AECOM which bisected Oakleigh Manor and Lakemont Subdivisions to obtain initial feedback and input. The community was vocally opposed to the alignment which bisected Oakleigh and Lakemont subdivisions. AECOM thanked the attendees for their input and noted all comments received. The design team further evaluated the east west alignment between Oakleigh Manor and Lakemont and determined this segment was better suited as a natural surface hiking trail through the woods. This segment provides both local and regionally direct connectivity to the existing Redwine Trail to the east and to the Ridge Nature Area to the west.

First PIOH

Second PIOH

PIOH #1

4.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT SESSIONS

Two-third of the respondents said they would use the proposed trail shown in the map. About 63% of the respondents use the existing trails within the City of Fayetteville or Fayette County while the rest do not use the existing trails.

Not using existing trails

181 Responses

Using existing trails

309 Responses

Suggestions for improvements to the existing trail facilities

Reasons why you don’t use the trail facilities

About one third of the respondents who use the existing trails made comments suggesting have better connectivity in general or more trails, such as extending trail down Redwine toward Peachtree City and providing trail connections to the Brightmoor amphitheater. Approximate 30% people have concerns about safety at night and privacy for Lakemont and Oak Subdivisions.

Below are some other feedback received from all respondents included:

Maintenance: Common topics/suggestions include repaving/dealing with tree roots, improved signage and lighting, adding trash cans, widening the trail, improving crosswalks, and providing safe separation from cars.

Amenities: More trees or buffer between roadway and trail and add site furniture, such as benches and trash cans.

Accessibility: Trails were too far or not accessible.

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT SESSIONS

The second PIOH was a refinement of visions and goals. AECOM team showed the refined trail alignment to the public and sought feedback on the alternatives. To broaden the project’s exposure and make the process more accessible, an online survey was made available in addition to the comment form so those not in attendance had an opportunity to make their voices heard. The online survey was open from September 29th - October 26th .

The majority responses were regarding concerns about the proposed trail alignment. The word cloud below represents the most common concerns which included privacy, safety, access to properties, and impacts on the natural environment (trees, wetlands, wildlife).

PIOH #2

Tiger Trail Redwine Trail

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT SESSIONS

There were a total of 41 responses submitted, including both online survey and comment forms. Their feedback is illustrated in the maps on the following pages. Most respondents commented positively toward the refined alignment and supported expansion of the trail network within the City of Fayetteville. Some respondents mentioned the existing trails access from their neighborhood were not safe and there is no safe crossing currently. Also, there is a desire for lighting to make sure the safety of night use of the trail.

Regarding the use of golf carts, 55% of the respondents were in favor of permitting golf carts use on the trail, citing this use as a good alternative to driving a car. The rest were in favor of prohibiting golf carts use, citing pedestrian safety and comfort.

Using existing trails 32 Responses 6 Responses

Permit golf carts use

Bradford Square Trails in the Ridge Nature Area

MAP RESULTS

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

Spring Hill Elementary

Project Begin

The Ridge Nature Area Ginger Cake Creek

Fayetteville Water Treatment

Fayette LIFE Academy

LEGEND

PROJECT BEGIN/END

ALTERNATIVE TRAIL ALIGNMENT

EXISTING TRAIL

PARCELS

The map shows some of the comments received from the first PIOH. For more information about the survey results refer to Appendix 6.4.

City of Fayetteville, GA

City Hall

City Center Park

Project End

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT

Spring Hill Elementary

Project Begin

The Ridge Nature Area

Ginger Cake Creek

Fayetteville Water Treatment

Fayette LIFE Academy

LEGEND PARCELS

PROJECT BEGIN/END

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT

The map shows some of the comments received from the second PIOH. For more information about the survey results refer to Appendix 6.4.

City Hall

City Center Park

Project End

Finally, we present our recommendations in this chapter. A recommended trail alignment was developed base on community input, site visits and the technical analysis.

RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 CONCEPT PLAN

5.2 MID-BLOCK CROSSING LOCATION MAP

5.3 BIKE RACK/BIKE STATION MAP

5.4 TYPICAL SECTIONS

5.5 WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE

5.6 CONCEPT RENDERINGS

CONCEPT PLAN

PROJECT BEGIN

*The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County.

SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY

GINGER CAKE CREEK

FAYETTEVILLE WATER TREATMENT

FAYETTE LIFE ACADEMY

WHITEWATER CREEK

PART OF TRAIL WOULD BE BUILT ALONG A PROPOSED FUTURE ROADWAY CONNECTION

LEGEND

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT

100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

500-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

PROJECT BEGIN/END WETLANDS

CONTOUR

PARCEL STREAM

PROPOSED BRIDGE OVER STREAM

PROPOSED BOARDWALK

Trail safety has been a common concern from the Public Information Open House. The trail South to the Spring Hill Elementary School will be open from Dawn to Dusk and under police monitoring. Emergency call boxes are provided for anyone who is needed. For more information about the trail safety refer to Appendix 6.1.

PERRY CREEK

CONCEPT PLAN

GINGER CAKE CREEK *The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County.

WHITEWATER CREEK

Total Trail Length: 3.4 mile +/-

The Connector Link

This segment connects the Brightmoor Amphitheater, Fayette County High School, and Fayette County Board of Education.

The City Center Link

This segment of trail connects Spring Hill Elementary, Fayette LIFE Academy, and surrounding neighborhoods to the heart and soul of the City where festivals, civic events, retail and multi-family housing exist.

The Woodland Link

This segment connects people with The Ridge Nature Area, providing opportunities to explore and educate users on the natural environment. Users can enjoy access to the shade and nature of the Ginger Cake Creek’s riparian environment.

HEAD

BRIDGE

PERRY CREEK

MID-BLOCK CROSSING LOCATION MAP

*The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County.

EXAMPLE OF SIGNALIZED PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS

BIKE RACK/ BIKE STATION MAP

BIKE RACK / BIKE STATION RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT

BIKE RACK

TYPICAL SECTIONS 5.4

TYPICAL SECTIONS

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WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE

AUDIENCES

The trail system serves activities in all seasons for a variety of users. These users–walkers, runners, bikers, etc.–approach the trails with a multitude of different needs. The users bring with them many different levels of experience and physical ability, together with different wayﬁnding needs and expectations.

First Time Users:

Unique requirements for wayfinding, perceived safety and comfort to make a good impression and keep them coming back

Casual User:

Walkers, dog walkers (repeat users)

Athletes:

Runners, joggers, bikers, in-line skaters, and others may expect features such as distance markers that support their activities

Commuters:

Typically cover only certain sections of trail between home and work

Special Users:

Older adults, children, students, educators, users of varied physical abilities

STEPS FOR EFFECTIVE WAYFINDING

Design for First Time Users:

Welcome, clearly-deﬁne, provide understandable information and a sense of safety

Positive Signing:

Fine line between establishing rules and setting a negative tone. Focus ﬁrst on correct behaviors with positive tone.

Provide Digital Wayfinding Options:

Include links on wayfinding signage live online maps via QR code

Structure Information:

Develop information hierarchy to organize the messages

INFORMATION CATEGORIES

Category 1: Identification

Trailhead entrances, The Nature Ridge Area, schools, City Hall, landmarks, points of interest

Category 2: Orientation

“You Are Here”, maps, directional, mile markers, cardinal directions/GPS coordinates

Category 3: Safety and Regulatory

Rules and regulations, warnings, crosswalks, roadway signage, vehicular guides at parking areas

Category 4: Brand Identity

Unifying identity elements to serve as “brand”, consistent aesthetic to communicate brand

Category 5: Interpretive

Provide visitors with historic, scenic, or interesting information along the trail

WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE

LOCATION MAP

THE RIDGE NATURE AREA

*The white shaded area is unincorporated Fayette County.

FAYETTEVILLE WATER TREATMENT

SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY FAYETTE LIFE ACADEMY

LEGEND

A

B

D C

MAIN IDENTIFICATION

ORIENTATION: YOU ARE HERE/MAP

MILE MARKER

INTERPRETIVE

TRAIL HEAD

RECOMMENDED TRAIL ALIGNMENT

WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE

TRAIL WAYFINDING SIGN FAMILY CONCEPT 1

Fabricated aluminum cabinet with dimensional letters. Stacked stone base.

Sign Type A - Main Identiﬁcation, logo concept 2 1/2”=1’-0”

Sign Type B - Orientation: You Are Here/Map 1/2”=1’-0”

Sign Type C - Mile Marker 1/2”=1’-0”

Sign Type D - Interpretive 1/2”=1’-0” side view

WAYFINDING & SIGNAGE

TRAIL WAYFINDING SIGN FAMILY CONCEPT 2

FAYETTEVILLE GREENWAY

Fabricated aluminum green wall frame with dimensional letters.

1” x 1” square tube grid within frame to accept plant material

Double-sided with painted aluminum partition panel.

Stacked stone base.

District Threshold Concepts

The Lattice

The Lattice features an inlaid leaf pattern, raised lettering and is designed to accommodate plant material

The

City of Fayetteville, GA

FAYET T E VILLE

GREE N WAY

FAYETTEVILLE GREENWAY

CONCEPT RENDERINGS

Multi-use Trail in Woodland Setting South of Fayette County Transfer Facility

Before Condition

After Concept Rendering

CONCEPT RENDERINGS

Boardwalk with Trail head

South of Fayette County Water Treatment Facility

Before Condition

After Concept Rendering

CONCEPT RENDERINGS 5.6

Multi-use Trail Adjacent to Spring Hill Elementary School

Before Condition

CONCEPT RENDERINGS

Environmental Education Area

Down from Spring Hill Elementary School

Before Condition

After Concept Rendering

CONCEPT RENDERINGS

Multi-use Trail on Tiger Trail

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CONCEPT RENDERINGS

Birds Eye View Rendering

Multi-Use Trail to follow the ridge

Spring Hill Elementary School

Fayette LIFE Academy

Bradford Square

GradyAve

Multi-Use Trail

Multi-Use

6.1 TRAIL SAFETY

6.2 PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW

6.3 COST ESTIMATION

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

TR AIL SAFETY

Trails are shared recreational spaces open to a wide variety of residents and visitors. To help improve the experience and safety when walking, biking or exploring surrounding areas, we strongly encourager all trail users to follow safety and courtesy guidelines.

02 01

Cyclist

Different group of users

Families Runner

Senior with limited mobility

Pedestrian / With pet

Avoiding injury or sickness

TRAIL SAFETY

Dress appropriately and pack essentials

Keep right, pass on the left

Safe hiking in the heat/cold

Stay aware of surroundings

Stay on the designed trail, paved and marked trail at all time

Wildlife interaction (Do not disturb)

Plan the route

Know your physical capabilities

Tell someone what your route is and when you expect return back

Safety

Use emergency call box as needed

Police

TRAIL SAFETY

SHARE THE TRAIL

• Don’t use more than half of the path, except for passing

• Ring your bell or call out when passing

• Slower traffic stay right

PASSING ON YOUR LEFT

• Follow all posted rules and regulations

• Leash pet and keep close

• Keep children close

• Pay attention to other users

PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW

Documents Reviewed

DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Documents Reviewed

PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW

2019 FAYETTE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

The County’s Transportation Plan is an important tool in identifying and prioritizing transportation needs, recommending possible solutions, and establishing a plan for project delivery and funding. It was approved by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners on December 12th, 2019.

The CPT has three main sections: Inventory of existing conditions, assessment of current and future needs, and recommendations.

Inventory of Existing Conditions

The purpose of the Inventory of Existing Conditions Report is to provide detailed information on the present day make up and condition of the transportation network in Fayette County. It includes the review of previous studies and factors that influence transportation such as land use and development, demographic, employment, etc. This inventory is necessary to inform the planning process moving forward and help with needs assessment in the next phase of the plan.

Assessment of Current and Future Needs

The second phase of the plan outlines and assesses the overall needs for the community, including population and employment growth, future land use and development needs, access management needs, roadway needs, active and alternative transportation needs, and transit needs. One of the key takeaways from the assessment of the future land use and development is the need to have bicycle and pedestrian facilities in areas planned for dense mixed‐use development, community facilities, and parks. As these types of development have the potential for automobile trip reduction through the co‐location of a variety of land uses.

The active transportation has numerous benefits, including reduced roadway congestion, travel‐time savings, improved health outcomes, and increased recreational opportunities. An outcome of this planning process includes the identification of a Master Path Plan (MPP). The intent of the Master Path Plan is to identify ways to expand the path network throughout the county.

Recommendations

The purpose of the Recommendations Report is to detail recommended projects and policies developed through the planning process. It also includes background on the public involvement process that informed project and policy development. The Master Path Plan focused mainly on sidewalks, greenways, sidepaths, bike routes, and signed share the road projects. The recommendations provide key connections to schools, parks, population centers, shopping, jobs, and government facilities.

PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW

FAYETTE COUNTY MASTER PLAN

PATH SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDELINES

The path system design guidelines were developed as part of the Fayette County Master Path Plan. The design guidance was developed based on local and national best practices and is tailored to the needs of an unconventional path system that is used not only by people walking and bicycling, but also shared with people operating golf carts. These design guidelines are intended to clarify best practices for the design and construction of new paths and major path upgrades.

Typical application and design features outlined in the guidelines include:

Multi‐Use Path/Trail

• General Design Practices for Multi-Use Paths

• Multi-Use Path Along Streams and Rivers

• Multi-Use Path: Rail-To-Trail

• Multi-Use Path: Rail-With-Trail

• Multi-Use Path Utility Corridors

• Basic Sidepath/Shared use path

• Sidepath/Shared use path Along Major Roadway

• Sidepath/Shared Use Preferred Conditions

Crossings / Intersections

• Multi-Use Path Crossing Treatments at Unsignalized Location

• Minor Street Crossing

• Channelized Right Turn Lane Guidance

• Setback Crossings at 4-Way Stop-Controlled Intersection

• Setback Crossing at Signalized Intersection

• Mid-Block Crossing - Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon

• Mid-Block Crossing - Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

• Overcrossing

• Undercrossing

Additional Guidance

• ADA-Compliant Curb Ramp Wayfinding Signage

• Custom Signage

• Path Amenities

• Pedestrian-Friendly Curb Radii

PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW

2017 FAYETTEVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Fayetteville 20-year Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2017 and acts as a guide for the community in achieving their goals and objective. Based on the Community Survey, some of the main issues related to transportation the City are facing include the need for sidewalks/multi use paths/ cart paths improvements and pedestrian infrastructure that levels the playing field between cars and people. Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) approved by Fayette County citizens in March 2017 would allow the City to make infrastructure improvements.

The plan also identifies the transportation goals and strategies:

• Participate in the Fayette County Transportation Plan.

• More Multi Use Trails by participating Fayette County Trails Plan and developing a City Trails Plan

• Develop a more cooperative relationship with the GDOT to help meet local objectives for state controlled roads by improving wayfinding signage and pedestrian facilities.

• Continue progress of making Downtown more walkable.

AASHTO GUIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BICYCLE FACILITIES

This guide provides information on how to accommodate bicycle travel and operations in most riding environments. It is intended to present sound guidelines that result in facilities that meet the needs of bicyclists and other highway users. Sufficient flexibility is permitted to encourage designs that are sensitive to local context and incorporate the needs of bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. The intent of this document is to provide guidance to designers and planners by referencing a recommended range of design values and describing alternative design approaches.

FHWA SMALL TOWN AND RURAL MULTIMODAL NETWORKS GUIDE

The Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks guide is a design resource and idea book to help small towns and rural communities support safe, accessible, comfortable, and active travel for people of all ages and abilities. It introduces different facility types, such as Mixed Traffic Facilities, Visually Separated Facilities, and physically Separated Facilities. For each facility type, the summary lists some key benefits and considerations. In addition to benefits related to transportation, the summary addresses other factors, such as compatibility with a rural aesthetic, and potential environmental impacts caused by road widening.

PLANNING DOCUMENT REVIEW

The guide has three main purposes:

• Provide a bridge between existing guidance on bicycle and pedestrian design and rural practice.

• Encourage innovation in the development of safe and appealing networks for bicycling and walking in small towns and rural areas.

• Provide examples of peer communities and project implementation that is appropriate for rural communities.

GDOT’S PEDESTRIAN AND STREETSCAPE GUIDE

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Pedestrian and Streetscape Guide contains guidelines and best practices for the design of streets and roadways that support safe multimodal travel. As defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a pedestrian is “Any person not in or on a motor vehicle or other vehicle.” The overall intent is to encourage good design practices. Within the guide is data associated with pedestrian safety as related to crashes and the speeds of vehicles as well as other relevant data associated with pedestrian activity. The guide provides hyperlinks and references to other relevant resources associated with best practices for multi-modal design.

The Guide focuses on 4 primary areas:

• Design of pedestrian and streetscape facilities

• Conscientious planning

• Effective education programs

• Safety

The guide emphasizes designing streets, roads and transportation facilities based on the context of the project’s location, rather than a one size fits all approach.

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COST ESTIMATION

Fayetteville High Priority Trail

COST ESTIMATION

NOTE:

Engineering , Inspection and Design Costs are not included in total costs.

Project Management Costs are not included in the total costs.

All Items Quantities and Estimations are based on concept plans and 2023 construction material cost, shipping fee, and labor cost, subject to change.

Lighting is not including in the estimate.

Maintenance Costs are not included.

Utility Relocation Costs are not included.

AECOM does not have control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment, or over the Contractor’s method of costing in the marketplace, the opinion of probable cost as herein stated is made on the basis of our experience and qualifications and represent our best judgment as a design professional familiar with the construction industry. However, we can not guarantee that bids or the construction cost will not vary from these probable cost opinions. If the Owner desires greater assurance of the cost of construction, it is recommended he employ an independent cost estimator.

DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT SESSION 1

Fayetteville Questionnaire #1

Responses

Do you currently use the Redwine Multi-Use Trail or any other trails within Fayetteville or Fayette County? Please check one. Answer Choices YES 63.24%289 NO 36.76%168

Answered 457 Skipped 0

Do you currently use the Redwine MultiUse Trail or any other trails within Fayetteville or Fayette County? Please check one.

Responses

DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

Fayetteville Questionnaire #1

If you answered yes as a user of the trails, do you have any suggestions for improvements to the existing trail facilities?

Answered 195 Skipped 262

Respondents Response DateResponsesTags

1Apr 10 2022 10:10 AM Need to be more user friendly

2Apr 09 2022 03:24 PM Nope, just glad we have them

3Apr 09 2022 08:22 AM No

4Apr 09 2022 04:11 AM Just to expand to all Fayetteville

5Apr 08 2022 08:37 PM Make the trails smoother for a better ride on a bike or golf cart. EXTEND the trails to connect to Peachtree City and to the Pavillion for shopping & dinner

6Apr 08 2022 08:30 PM A few trash cans along the main roads. Would make it easier for those with dog waste to be able to dispose of ‘baggies’ and possibly clean up after pets better

7Apr 08 2022 01:53 PM Continued upkeep along the paths.

8Apr 08 2022 11:48 AM Add more lighting

9Apr 08 2022 11:22 AM no

10Apr 08 2022 10:09 AM Better signage

11Apr 08 2022 09:16 AM Speed bumps

12Apr 08 2022 12:12 AM The section of the Redwine trail between Raman Rd & Hunters Glen is hidden by overgrown bushes/trees. Please Cut down or trim the trees for safety and visibility.

There are also some cracks in the same section of the trail due to tree roots

13Apr 07 2022 10:00 PM Just continue to maintain them.

14Apr 07 2022 12:13 PM I've used Lake Horton trails for 2 decades. I'd like to see a trail connecting Fayetteville, City Center, to Lake Horton.

15Apr 07 2022 06:57 AM Connect to the Ptc golf cart paths

16Apr 06 2022 09:27 PM Connect the trail to peachtree city’s nature area and open it to golfcart’s, pedestrians, and bicycles.

17Apr 06 2022 08:48 PM Need to find a way to connect the paths and do a better job maintaining. Specifically the one on Lester road. Need to find way to connect to Trillith.

18Apr 06 2022 04:58 PM more connectivity

19Apr 06 2022 12:20 PM The trail that went through Lakemont subdivision would be nice. I am a resident in Lakemont and that would be a nice addition and attraction.

20Apr 06 2022 12:11 PM Yes! Connect the Cleveland Elementary trail to Trillith. Run it down Ebeneezer from Canoe Club to connect to the Braelin Center Peachtree City and create a path that connects those to downtown Fayetteville along the highway with stops that connect Franks at the Old Mill, and the Piedmont and Waterfall shopping/ dining center along the way.

21Apr 06 2022 11:46 AM Make sure tree roots are not buckling the trail.

22Apr 06 2022 11:45 AM Directional signage with distance markers.

23Apr 06 2022 11:11 AM Restrooms and connection to PTC paths

24Apr 06 2022 11:11 AM More accessibility

25Apr 06 2022 11:03 AM Connections to mountain bike trails.

26Apr 06 2022 10:54 AM Dogs must be on leashes signs

27Apr 06 2022 10:44 AM Don’t have a golf cart yet so I only use for walking. Would probably buy one and use trail(s) more if system is connected/expanded.

28Apr 06 2022 10:37 AM Connect with trails on south Redwine.

29Apr 06 2022 10:34 AM A better crossing to get to the baseball fields

30Apr 06 2022 10:31 AM Interconnect them

31Apr 06 2022 09:10 AM The Lester Road trail is deteriorating quickly with heaving due to tree roots and potholes. A lighting evaluation is needed, and lights added especially between Stonebriar Pass and Old Norton Road and potentially between Bennett’s Mill Middle School and Sunderland Circle. The trail should not terminate into the main road at Lester Road near Old Norton Road. It would be much more useful if Lester Road and Old Norton Road trails went somewhere, if there was connection between West Fayetteville and East Fayetteville, or at least to the hospital. East Fayetteville, or at least to the hospital.

32Apr 05 2022 11:51 PM No

33Apr 05 2022 05:51 PM Better pavement for roller blades, bikes and a directional line like on a road so you don't run over by golf carts driven by children!

34Apr 05 2022 05:36 PM Better lighting; ensuring existing lights are maintained properly

35Apr 05 2022 04:24 PM More milage.

36Apr 05 2022 03:20 PM Connect existing trails and facilities with more multi use trails

37Apr 05 2022 02:09 PM Please make more of them, and make them wider.

38Apr 05 2022 09:30 AM COMPLETE IT TO THE CITY HALL

39Apr 05 2022 08:28 AM Maintaining potholes

40Apr 05 2022 08:01 AM lll

41Apr 05 2022 07:33 AM No

42Apr 04 2022 10:01 PM Extension from whitewater to Starr’s mill high school with crossing light at some point.

43Apr 04 2022 05:25 PM Would like more trails to walk.

44Apr 04 2022 12:28 PM Stronger more resilient consistent markers

45Apr 04 2022 11:07 AM Organize trash pick up days for the community along the trail

46Apr 03 2022 10:06 PM no

47Apr 03 2022 01:01 PM No.

48Apr 03 2022 07:17 AM I believe adding markers to divide the trail for traffic would be beneficial for all user (walkers, bikers).

49Apr 02 2022 10:37 PM Would love to see a trail connecting Peachtree City with Senoia

50Apr 02 2022 06:22 PM Just to extend the trails

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

51Apr 02 2022 06:17 PM I would like to connect the trail on Redwine with Lester. Any additional trail would be great as long as they are connected.

52Apr 02 2022 05:37 PM Connect access for walkability to shopping. Add to Hwy 92 side.

53Apr 02 2022 01:44 PM Ensure trails are well lit, safe and away from housing sub-divisions.

54Apr 02 2022 01:13 PM That hill by Oddo CPA is tough. Maybe find a way to grade it down a bit.

55Apr 02 2022 10:31 AM No

56Apr 02 2022 09:25 AM No

57Apr 02 2022 08:43 AM This may have been corrected since I have been there, but the trail near the park on Redwine floods badly when it rains.

58Apr 02 2022 08:13 AM No

59Apr 02 2022 08:08 AM Connect them into a mega trail

60Apr 01 2022 11:37 PM Extend to schools. Enforce golf cart speed rules and driver age limits.

61Apr 01 2022 10:34 PM Water bottle filling fountains, bike repair stations maybe?

62Apr 01 2022 08:27 PM More access to downtown is needed

63Apr 01 2022 07:53 PM Access to more local businesses and attractions.

64Apr 01 2022 07:50 PM Continue trail along Redwine Rd to connect to the existing trail near Peachtree City.

65Apr 01 2022 07:46 PM More

66Apr 01 2022 06:39 PM Wish Redwine from Fayetteville connected past Lakeside down to Starrs Mill. Some tree roots are lifting the path on redwine. Someone could trip.

67Apr 01 2022 05:53 PM Multi-use paths should be a minimum of 12 feet wide, particularly if golf carts are sharing the path with pedestrians and cyclists. Physical separation from the road is a must for comfortability and a physical barrier such as planters, trees, or curb is highly preferred if you really want to attract people to the path. Sidewalk should have continuous footways across intervening curb cuts so that a pedestrian/cyclist/wheelchair/stroller has an even walkway; cars should have to traverse the walkway, pedestrians should not have to traverse the driveway. Frequent crosswalks with illuminated signage and traffic calming on all streets should be a major component of multi-use pathway design. multi-use pathway design. The road should compliment the path in terms of appropriate travel speed, design speed, and traffic calming. Wide lanes with no traffic calming induce high speeds and discomfort for path users. This is particularly the case along Redwine Rd., Beauregard, North & South Jeff Davis Dr., and all state routes.

68Apr 01 2022 05:05 PM I would love for it to be extended connecting to other various parts of Fayetteville.

69Apr 01 2022 05:04 PM Connect senoia to ptc to fayetteville

70Apr 01 2022 04:26 PM Existing trails need to be widened to 10 feet.

71Apr 01 2022 04:21 PM Can you please add golf cart paths from Harp Road to Redwine?

72Apr 01 2022 03:31 PM No, just need more of them

73Apr 01 2022 03:18 PM No, just more connections to things are sought. We love living off of the Redwine Trail.

74Apr 01 2022 12:00 PM No

75Apr 01 2022 11:55 AM Make them wider

76Apr 01 2022 10:41 AM Make it go continuously to Bernhard so that it connects to the PTC paths.

77Apr 01 2022 10:12 AM clear and enforced rules on use. maintain cracks and flood prone areas

78Apr 01 2022 07:49 AM I really just want more places that I can walk.

79Apr 01 2022 03:56 AM repaving, extending it through Fayetteville

80Mar 31 2022 11:52 PM Make them connect in a loop to all shopping and recreational facilities

81Mar 31 2022 10:38 PM Make all trails 6 or 8 ft wide, 8 foot any new trails

82Mar 31 2022 10:34 PM no trail through Lakemont subdivision

83Mar 31 2022 10:33 PM Extended along Redwine past Lakeside

84Mar 31 2022 10:22 PM Yes needs to be trails and sidewalks on Ebenezer rd connecting to PTC

85Mar 31 2022 10:20 PM Expand as much as possible, such wonderful assets for all citizens

86Mar 31 2022 09:58 PM Build more trails.

87Mar 31 2022 09:40 PM Repair bumps and damages on existing trail. Find agreeable homeowners to connect new trail from Lakemont thru Oakleigh or go thru wasteland area that comes out near Spring Hill School.

88Mar 31 2022 09:33 PM No; Keep aggressive dogs off trail

89Mar 31 2022 09:14 PM Would like to see them extended

90Mar 31 2022 08:32 PM Expand full length of red wine rd (connect with High Grove neighborhood)

91Mar 31 2022 08:24 PM Signs directing us to starting points or public parking

92Mar 31 2022 08:17 PM Extended to other cities within Fayette

93Mar 31 2022 07:52 PM Yes, if trails could connect from Harp Road Down Old Senoia Road to the Redwine Mix Use Trails and continue them to the New City Hall and Downtown

94Mar 31 2022 06:39 PM Just to extend it past Lakeside division

95Mar 31 2022 06:01 PM Keep the stop signs maintained that cross the path of vehicle movement. Establish rules for golf carts; this is a walking trail; not a golf cart trail. Golf carts yield to walkers.

96Mar 31 2022 05:32 PM Need more trails and smoothing/repaying of trails

97Mar 31 2022 05:12 PM Consider a repave and extension of the trail. It has gotten very rooty over the years. If possible, consider an extension to the multi-use trail ending at High Grove.

98Mar 31 2022 05:04 PM Repair cracks

99Mar 31 2022 04:17 PM Yes-- absolutely. I use it almost every day and it feels extremely unsafe to walk with my baby close to a busy road (with cars exceeding the speed limit) and there be no natural or artificial barrier between the trail and the road. It is terrifying to think a distracted driver could easily swerve off the road 2 feet and hit us. Not to fail to also mention, there is a loud noise factor with the cars.

100Mar 31 2022 04:13 PM No

101Mar 31 2022 03:37 PM No

102Mar 31 2022 03:20 PM more trails

103Mar 31 2022 03:05 PM There are some bumpy areas where tree roots have changed the paths. Also a path to the new city park to make it easier to access.

104Mar 31 2022 02:35 PM None

105Mar 31 2022 02:18 PM I like the idea of extending and connecting to other places - and I love the idea of a trail path through Lakemont - I live on Lakepoint Lane, so it would be super convenient for walks, bike rides, etc.

106Mar 31 2022 02:10 PM Some maintenance needs to be done, Tree roots are pushing up the asphalt across from the ball fieldsContinue south on Redwine.

107Mar 31 2022 02:05 PM golf cart friendly path

108Mar 31 2022 02:00 PM Less golf cart use

109Mar 31 2022 01:51 PM No

110Mar 31 2022 01:49 PM no

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

111Mar 31 2022 01:37 PM No

112Mar 31 2022 01:27 PM Add more lighting and make them wide enough for golf carts. Some parts are more narrow than others.

113Mar 31 2022 01:21 PM No

114Mar 31 2022 01:18 PM EXPAND THEM TO REACH ALL OF FAYETTEVILLE/TRILITH… GOLF CART ACCESSIBLE LIKE PEACHTREE CITY.

115Mar 31 2022 01:15 PM finish the path down rewine to peachtree city....that was talked about years ago

116Mar 31 2022 12:54 PM No

117Mar 31 2022 12:51 PM None

118Mar 31 2022 12:47 PM No

119Mar 31 2022 12:45 PM Redwine/Beauregard trail needs a wider path once it reaches 85/City Cafe area to the county complex parking lot. Also to complete a full circle around complex, to city hall and down Grady Ave back to Redwine.

120Mar 31 2022 12:39 PM More trails with expanded access will encourage more use, but must be balanced with security concerns of property owners that may border any new trails. Including security plans for those trails that affect property owners is crucial to gaining their approval.

121Mar 31 2022 12:38 PM Add more multi use (including golf cart) trails to skirt neighborhoods leading to new facilities near downtown Fayetteville.

122Mar 31 2022 12:37 PM Making it a bit wider as some parts of it are really narrow. Also to add trash cans along the way.

123Mar 31 2022 12:36 PM extend down Redwine into PTC

124Mar 31 2022 12:36 PM Na

125Mar 31 2022 12:18 PM I would love a more extensive trail system with access to more of all the great things the city has to offer

126Mar 31 2022 12:17 PM None satisfied with current plans

127Mar 31 2022 11:32 AM 92 South need sidewalk / trail from Helen Sams/ Jeff Davis to Publix shopping center.

128Mar 31 2022 11:29 AM More golf cart Friendly

129Mar 31 2022 11:00 AM Please let them connect better to the grocery stores and to the Ridge!

130Mar 31 2022 10:45 AM not yet

131Mar 31 2022 10:27 AM Get a wood chipper and grind up the falling branches piling up along the prettiest section of the trail, that on Redwine Road, which crosses in front of the Oddo property . . .

132Mar 31 2022 10:27 AM 1) Extend/connect trails; 2) get better drainage - trail across the street from Patriot Park gets inundated when it rains heavy, and is unpassible

133Mar 31 2022 10:26 AM City should move forward with trail plans. Improvements are an excellent way to improve social life.

134Mar 31 2022 09:52 AM Make more trails

135Mar 31 2022 09:43 AM We use lake Horton. A dog park would be nice to let the pups play after a nice walk. For big and small dogs seperate.

136Mar 31 2022 09:29 AM Add more lighting

137Mar 31 2022 08:58 AM Please consider an overpass or some kind of crossing that will permit residents who live within the city limits on the east side to safely access the trail/path. An example is residents from the Woodgate as well as Olde Dominion subdivisions. At the moment, residents on the east side of Fayetteville have to cross SR-85 south to get to the Redwine trail. This is unsafe as SR-85S is a busy road. Please consider your residents within the city limits on the East as well as on the West side of Fayetteville. Thank you.

138Mar 31 2022 08:53 AM Smooth several spots on Redwine that have roots making it very bumpy. Extend the path to make it more useful.

139Mar 31 2022 08:13 AM More consistent maintenance

140Mar 31 2022 08:01 AM More connectivity throughout Fayetteville

141Mar 31 2022 07:52 AM Use yield signs instead of stop signs at non major intersections. If a car has a stop sign, the pedestrian has a stop sign. That's okay. Redwine has stop signs for pedestrians at every street. A major pain in the ass for a cyclist.

142Mar 31 2022 07:48 AM Need new paving some places are rough…

143Mar 31 2022 07:11 AM Needs resurfacing/repairs in some areas especially in the roundabout area.

144Mar 31 2022 06:54 AM Need to make sure pine needles are cleared. They are a hazard for runners and cyclists

145Mar 31 2022 02:47 AM More gold cart paths

146Mar 31 2022 12:04 AM Connect the neighborhoods of S Jeff Davis with downtown Fayetteville, which would then connect through Redwine.

147Mar 30 2022 11:54 PM keep it clean

148Mar 30 2022 11:37 PM No, other than just extending them.

149Mar 30 2022 11:08 PM Resurface the current trail. It has become too bumpy because of tree roots.

150Mar 30 2022 10:43 PM No

151Mar 30 2022 10:28 PM Bring the golf cart path to downtown Fayetteville

152Mar 30 2022 10:24 PM Extend them! Make the connections with 85 at Grady and Ramah. Sidewalks needed all along both sides of the highway from Ramah to the Pavillion

153Mar 30 2022 10:24 PM Current trail should connect to new city hall

154Mar 30 2022 10:05 PM It’s really bumpy will all the roots, hard to ride my bike on the trails

155Mar 30 2022 09:21 PM More connections to other areas

156Mar 30 2022 09:09 PM The one in front of Lakemont & Lakeside has many tree roots growing underneath it and has raised & cracked the pavement almost every 2 feet.

157Mar 30 2022 08:42 PM Restrooms. Better trail markers

158Mar 30 2022 08:04 PM More privacy from road/more trees

159Mar 30 2022 07:49 PM We love off of Redwine and LOVE the trail that we have. We wished there was an easier route (for bikes/golf carts) to get to the new city center.

160Mar 30 2022 07:38 PM More trash cans

161Mar 30 2022 07:34 PM Clear designations for individuals, bikes, golf carts, etc

162Mar 30 2022 07:30 PM None

163Mar 30 2022 06:40 PM Extend the pathways

164Mar 30 2022 06:26 PM Expand, connect the trails down red wine and make a new trail that will connect to Bus Barn and downtown

165Mar 30 2022 06:11 PM Just need more

166Mar 30 2022 06:06 PM The intersections need to have better access for golf carts eg. Redwine and Ramah.

167Mar 30 2022 05:29 PM Wish it connected to more places ( in Fayetteville)

168Mar 30 2022 05:29 PM I ride my bike on the Redwine trail 2-3 times a week. It is built too close to the road and feels unsafe/aggregating because of the speeding cars. Traffic should slow in that corridor. Also NO drivers stop at the crosswalk over to the rec fields

169Mar 30 2022 05:12 PM Water bottle refill stations at entrance and emergency call button poles at various points.

170Mar 30 2022 05:11 PM Connecting the multi-use pathway on Lester Road to Pinewoods/Trilith Village and Togwotee Village

171Mar 30 2022 05:10 PM Widen the trail from the roundabout to downtown. It is only a sidewalk.

172Mar 30 2022 05:05 PM No

173Mar 30 2022 05:05 PM Continued maintenance to keep them clean and clear of any tripping hazards.

174Mar 30 2022 05:05 PM Connectivity between parks, restaurants, shops, event spaces and residential areas. No golf carts.

175Mar 30 2022 04:58 PM I would like Edgewater subdivision on 85 south across from whitewater HS to get access to trails.

176Mar 30 2022 04:54 PM Redwine trail is littered with huge tree roots in several spots which makes for a very bumpy ride and especially not good for the carts. We're thankful the city cleared many branches last year as the top of the cart was getting really banged up.

177Mar 30 2022 04:49 PM light

178Mar 30 2022 04:46 PM more of them, better lighting. what would be great is to link kingswood & changicleer subdivisions into the rest of the city

179Mar 30 2022 04:45 PM Just expand! Would love to see more like what peachtree city has

180Mar 30 2022 04:39 PM There needs to be a barrier between paths and roadways.

181Mar 30 2022 04:39 PM Extend them create a similar system along 92

182Mar 30 2022 04:32 PM Better lighting. Benches. Covered areas (ie: pergolas) for areas that tend to be overly sunny.

183Mar 30 2022 04:30 PM Extend the trails and golf cart paths

184Mar 30 2022 04:29 PM 1. Mark the trail in 1/2 to 1 mile increments2. Resurface with all-weather asphalt3.Periodically ensure trail is clear of rocks, roots, and other debris

185Mar 30 2022 04:26 PM Fix areas that are cracked or have the surface compromised by tree roots. Better drainage is certain areas.

186Mar 30 2022 04:24 PM More bike trails

187Mar 30 2022 04:20 PM Better traffic signs, warning motorists of trail users, bikes, pedestrians, etc.

188Mar 30 2022 04:18 PM Would recommend a wider path on Beauregard and Highway 85.

189Mar 30 2022 04:15 PM Expansion

190Mar 30 2022 04:08 PM better safety, maybe poles to separate lanes so you do not risk being hit by golf carts driving too fast or driven by underge kids

191Mar 30 2022 04:07 PM Cart path extension! Allow golf carts to connect to exciting new downtown area all the way to whitewater to connect to PTC paths. Pull some PTC residents into downtown fayetteville

192Mar 30 2022 04:00 PM Ability to travel on trail or sidewalk to the city square and city park. Existing trails are fine - but need more :)

193Mar 30 2022 03:57 PM Would like to use the Redwine trail to access New City Hall park & playground.

194Mar 30 2022 03:51 PM No

195Mar 30 2022 03:40 PM No

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

Fayetteville Questionnaire #1

If you answered no as a user of the existing trails is there a specific reason or reasons why you don’t use the trail facilities?

Answered 140 Skipped 317

Respondents Response DateResponsesTags

1Apr 10 2022 12:05 PM I don't live near the Redwine area and would not need to bike or walk there.

2Apr 08 2022 07:47 PM Not close to a trail.

3Apr 08 2022 01:47 PM Just haven't tried yet

4Apr 07 2022 12:53 PM They are not conveniently located to where I live in Clairmont Village.

5Apr 07 2022 11:21 AM I am new resident of Fayette County/Fayetteville. I am not aware (have not researched) things to do free. I love walking.

6Apr 07 2022 09:39 AM Because I live on Brookshire and the trails stop at the Lakeside. I wish they continued down to Brookshire or even to the Redwine/Ebenezer intersection.

7Apr 07 2022 12:30 AM Didn't know they exist.

8Apr 06 2022 11:29 PM Bad health

9Apr 06 2022 09:09 PM The trails are not accessible to my home.

10Apr 06 2022 07:51 PM I live north fayetteville there are no trails

11Apr 06 2022 07:42 PM Too far from me

12Apr 06 2022 07:39 PM Nothing connects close to where we live

13Apr 06 2022 06:31 PM They are not convenient to East Fayette.

14Apr 06 2022 06:29 PM None are close to me in South Fayetteville

15Apr 06 2022 06:11 PM Wasn't aware of them

16Apr 06 2022 05:53 PM Access. My neighborhood is not connected to that system

17Apr 06 2022 05:15 PM Didn’t know there was a trail

18Apr 06 2022 04:37 PM It is easier to simply walk in an area closer to where I live and not have to drive just to go for a walk.

19Apr 06 2022 04:29 PM I go to gym, but trails are great for walking.

20Apr 06 2022 04:24 PM Not needed!

21Apr 06 2022 04:19 PM I didn't know they were there

22Apr 06 2022 04:08 PM Not close enough to me

23Apr 06 2022 04:05 PM Did not know about them

24Apr 06 2022 03:43 PM too far away

25Apr 06 2022 02:43 PM No time with employment and family at this time.

26Apr 06 2022 02:21 PM Not close enough to where I live

27Apr 06 2022 01:46 PM It is too long a commute, since I do not live on that side of town.

28Apr 06 2022 01:11 PM I didn’t know about them

29Apr 06 2022 01:17 AM I ride a bicycle, perfer to have bicycle lanes put in.

30Apr 05 2022 10:47 PM Just don’t have a need to use them

31Apr 05 2022 09:14 PM I live in Sheffield Estates. The trail is of no use to me because there are no businesses in that area. The completion of the golf carts trails on the corner or Hwy 85 and 92, leading towards the summitt shopping center would be great. Especially for the Fayette Meadows residents and all those who live on Helen Sams.

32Apr 05 2022 06:55 PM Don’t want to

33Apr 05 2022 06:43 PM disabled

34Apr 05 2022 06:36 PM N/a

35Apr 05 2022 10:19 AM The redwine trail does not connect to much.

36Apr 05 2022 09:46 AM It's in an awful place for it to actually see any major use by the people who live by where it is proposed to live, it runs directly counter to the purpose of the neighborhood it would run through, and it would take public traffic through a private neighborhood.

37Apr 05 2022 08:40 AM Fayetteville is not a very pedestrian-friendly city

38Apr 05 2022 08:04 AM not close enough to my home right now

39Apr 04 2022 11:52 AM Facilities provided within HOA and nearby park(s).

40Apr 04 2022 09:13 AM Was not aware of the existing trail.

41Apr 03 2022 11:22 PM I have to drive to them and the red wine one is next to a busy road.

42Apr 03 2022 06:43 PM No

43Apr 03 2022 06:13 PM They aren’t as close to me as the trails in lake hornton

44Apr 03 2022 10:26 AM wasn't aware of the Redwine trails

45Apr 03 2022 08:11 AM Can't get to them from our home. The trails need to connect the whole city not just areas that you think people want. If your going to spend money do yhe whole city path system or do none of it.

46Apr 03 2022 01:07 AM Proximity Unaware

47Apr 02 2022 11:30 PM Not accessible to Fayetteville

48Apr 02 2022 09:26 PM Not a hiker nor do I walk in the woods

49Apr 02 2022 11:37 AM I think it is Not Safe.

50Apr 02 2022 11:34 AM my age

51Apr 02 2022 10:49 AM Didn’t know about it

52Apr 02 2022 08:12 AM There are none close to use, but I would use the new trail proposed for Ridge Nature center.

53Apr 01 2022 05:08 PM I was not aware of any trails in Fayetteville.

54Apr 01 2022 03:20 PM Too far from residence.

55Apr 01 2022 03:07 PM Just moved to area, not familiar with them yet

56Apr 01 2022 02:51 PM Not nearby

57Apr 01 2022 02:22 PM Unhealthy due to proximity to roads and car/truck fumes.

58Apr 01 2022 11:02 AM no specific reason

59Apr 01 2022 10:52 AM Use Patriot Park for my walking needs

60Apr 01 2022 10:28 AM I don't have a golf cart.

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

61Apr 01 2022 10:20 AM I take my walks in kiwanis park. I enjoy the quiet and would rather not hear and see cars passing.

62Apr 01 2022 08:30 AM not in my area. I wish they had such a trail along New Hope Road to the Pavillion and

63Apr 01 2022 08:23 AM Not close enough to where I live. I prefer expanded gulf cart paths throughout Fayette County, tying in to the Peachtree City and Tyrone areas.

64Apr 01 2022 07:44 AM We are waiting for more trails to justify purchasing a golf cart

65Mar 31 2022 11:55 PM Live on the East side of Fayetteville where the trails aren’t at.

66Mar 31 2022 09:46 PM Use sidewalks in Lakemont Subdivision for our exercise or the cart path that runs parallel to Lakemont

67Mar 31 2022 08:52 PM no nearby access

68Mar 31 2022 08:16 PM I live in coweta

69Mar 31 2022 08:08 PM Not aware of where they're located.

70Mar 31 2022 07:57 PM Didn't know about it

71Mar 31 2022 07:35 PM Time

72Mar 31 2022 06:52 PM I wish the trail came further north.

73Mar 31 2022 06:48 PM Honestly don’t know much about them

74Mar 31 2022 05:51 PM I didn't know about it.

75Mar 31 2022 05:13 PM I live on the north side of Fayetteville.

76Mar 31 2022 04:23 PM We just haven't tried it yet.

77Mar 31 2022 04:08 PM It is one mile to get to them!

78Mar 31 2022 03:21 PM No

79Mar 31 2022 03:17 PM I prefer to walk at Lake Horton

80Mar 31 2022 02:47 PM I walk the park, or through my neighborhood

81Mar 31 2022 02:39 PM I live in Lakemont subdivision and the network of sidewalks and the walkway around the two lakes here present a more than adequate basis for walking.

82Mar 31 2022 02:39 PM Don't want a path in my backyard!!!!!!!!Lakeland Circle!!!!!!!!!!!!!

83Mar 31 2022 02:27 PM The trails I have seen available outside of the Ridge, which I do visit, offer nothing other than a trail to walk. No waterways to enjoy, no real hiking required, overall not enjoyable.

84Mar 31 2022 01:57 PM i dont own a golf cart do i dont find the need to use the trail

85Mar 31 2022 01:25 PM I do not have legal access from my neighborhood to the trail system

86Mar 31 2022 01:18 PM Not needed

87Mar 31 2022 12:40 PM Health issues

88Mar 31 2022 12:27 PM Don't need them at this point. No golf cart and I get my walks/runs in at Patriot Park or in my Lakemont neighborhood.

89Mar 31 2022 12:26 PM I don't have easy access to it.

90Mar 31 2022 12:22 PM Not needed in the area.

91Mar 31 2022 11:00 AM Not safe with children. Fayetteville needs dedicated bike/multiuse paths that do not road over roads, do not interact with vehicular roads. The attitude of residents toward walkers and bikers does lend itself to confidence in using sidewalks or roads for recreation.

92Mar 31 2022 09:59 AM not easy access . need more golf cart lanes

93Mar 31 2022 09:50 AM Not aware of the routes

94Mar 31 2022 09:44 AM No access

95Mar 31 2022 09:43 AM Didn't know about it

96Mar 31 2022 08:17 AM They are not in my area.

97Mar 31 2022 08:17 AM Limited access points.

98Mar 31 2022 07:39 AM Just not close to where I live.

99Mar 31 2022 07:16 AM It's too short

100Mar 31 2022 01:26 AM not near me

101Mar 31 2022 12:59 AM No access

102Mar 30 2022 11:57 PM I wasn't aware of their existence.

103Mar 30 2022 10:30 PM We live off Hwy 54. It would be nice to have a trail that connects to Kroger at Town Center.

104Mar 30 2022 10:26 PM None are close to my Subdivision.

105Mar 30 2022 10:01 PM They do not reach where I live or are not convenient

106Mar 30 2022 09:28 PM No connection to my neighborhood - Highland Park

107Mar 30 2022 09:18 PM Didn’t know about it

108Mar 30 2022 08:26 PM Didn’t know about them.

109Mar 30 2022 08:08 PM Do notnkive near there

110Mar 30 2022 07:26 PM To far from my home with no connecting access

111Mar 30 2022 06:58 PM Not nearby

112Mar 30 2022 06:16 PM Do not know here it is. Know Redwine and bueregard where is it

113Mar 30 2022 06:14 PM No trails are near my house nor in any easy accessible locations

114Mar 30 2022 06:11 PM Proximity to home

115Mar 30 2022 05:13 PM Just moved here.

116Mar 30 2022 05:12 PM Don’t have a golf cart and the asphalt is not good for my knees

117Mar 30 2022 05:12 PM Do not live close

118Mar 30 2022 04:45 PM Wasn’t aware we had trails

119Mar 30 2022 04:44 PM Traffic by trails too busy

120Mar 30 2022 04:43 PM Too far away

121Mar 30 2022 04:42 PM I did not know we had them.

122Mar 30 2022 04:28 PM No convenient or safe access

123Mar 30 2022 04:24 PM Not convenient

124Mar 30 2022 04:20 PM They are not close to my home!

125Mar 30 2022 04:19 PM They are not close to my home!

126Mar 30 2022 04:19 PM It does not connect near my home

127Mar 30 2022 04:15 PM I dont walk the trails because I am not familiar with them.

128Mar 30 2022 04:12 PM Didn’t know about it

129Mar 30 2022 04:08 PM Not in my area

130Mar 30 2022 04:04 PM Not close

131Mar 30 2022 04:03 PM Trails not convenient to my location

132Mar 30 2022 04:03 PM No

133Mar 30 2022 03:59 PM Safety Risk

134Mar 30 2022 03:59 PM Other than the Ridge, I was unaware that we had a trail system in place.

135Mar 30 2022 03:57 PM Didn’t know they existed

136Mar 30 2022 03:47 PM Does not connect to anything I am interested in

137Mar 30 2022 03:44 PM Not convenient

138Mar 30 2022 03:40 PM Not near my subdivision

139Mar 30 2022 03:02 PM No trails connect to it

140Mar 30 2022 08:40 AM I work here, but I don't have time on lunch break to make much use of it, and I don't have access to a bike or other vehicle. I like the idea, though.

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

Fayetteville Questionnaire #1

Would you use any of the proposed trails as shown in this study? If yes, please comment on which trails will be most beneficial.

Answered 303 Skipped 154

Respondents Response DateResponsesTags

1Apr 10 2022 12:07 PM The trail near city center is close to my house however, I would not use it.

2Apr 09 2022 06:23 PM Yes. How about a short cut from Stonebriar to The Ridge?

3Apr 09 2022 03:38 PM Yes. Both of them. The shorter one to get from the amphitheater to the bus barn. The other as a destination bike ride.

4Apr 09 2022 08:24 AM All listed would be beneficial.

5Apr 09 2022 04:13 AM I would ride my bicycle to city center

6Apr 08 2022 08:39 PM All of the trails would be beneficial

7Apr 08 2022 08:32 PM Possibly Bradford Square

8Apr 08 2022 07:53 PM Nature preserve

9Apr 08 2022 01:59 PM The Ridge Nature Trail

10Apr 08 2022 01:49 PM Yes, near high school

11Apr 08 2022 11:50 AM Spring hill and nature preserve

12Apr 08 2022 10:16 AM Yes, all!

13Apr 08 2022 10:01 AM No

14Apr 08 2022 12:20 AM Yes. The trails from Spring Hill Elem & Fayette High to City Center

15Apr 07 2022 09:36 PM Yes.

16Apr 07 2022 12:55 PM I cannot really tell where the trails go from the map provided. The image is much too small and the main streets can not be identified.

17Apr 07 2022 12:16 PM No

18Apr 07 2022 12:01 PM I am a distant walker and enjoy walking outside as much as possible

19Apr 07 2022 09:40 AM hard for me to tell from this map

20Apr 07 2022 06:59 AM Yes but please put a pedestrian walkway across 85 from Beauregard

21Apr 07 2022 12:31 AM Yes

22Apr 07 2022 12:21 AM The ridge to city center

23Apr 06 2022 11:29 PM No

24Apr 06 2022 09:28 PM Yes

25Apr 06 2022 08:18 PM Yes. From the city center to the ridge.

26Apr 06 2022 07:52 PM No

27Apr 06 2022 07:44 PM Near tiger trail

28Apr 06 2022 07:40 PM Possibly

29Apr 06 2022 06:31 PM If there would be somewhere to park and use them.

30Apr 06 2022 06:15 PM City county Park to Ridge

31Apr 06 2022 05:59 PM City hall to the ridge. Another trail connecting city center to the senior center would be nice, too.

32Apr 06 2022 05:17 PM Any trail would be great to use

33Apr 06 2022 04:59 PM Fayco HS to The Ridge Nature area

34Apr 06 2022 04:38 PM Since this is in close proximity to where I live, ABSOLUTELY! In fact, I would take advantage of it on a daily basis.

35Apr 06 2022 04:30 PM Probably not, because I live by McCurry park and they have a nice walking trail.

36Apr 06 2022 04:27 PM the one at the high school that goes to the Ridge. My whole family is excited about that

37Apr 06 2022 04:25 PM No

38Apr 06 2022 04:10 PM City center park

39Apr 06 2022 04:06 PM No

40Apr 06 2022 02:49 PM Trail to ridge na.

41Apr 06 2022 01:52 PM Most likely not, since I have to commute at least 5 miles to get there. The neighborhood does not appear well lit at this time, and at times seems unsafe. The Ridge is already not safe, with Pitbulls and other dogs running lose.

42Apr 06 2022 01:13 PM Both

43Apr 06 2022 12:22 PM All the trails need to connect to offer growth. The trail along side Redwine needs to be able to access others and city center

44Apr 06 2022 12:14 PM No. Because we live by Cleveland Elementary and none of the paths extend that far.

45Apr 06 2022 12:02 PM Yes, Fayette HS to ridge nature preserve

46Apr 06 2022 11:48 AM No. Not near my house

47Apr 06 2022 11:46 AM The trail headed to the Ridge Nature area would be nice.

48Apr 06 2022 11:13 AM We live in the new homes on Harris rd and cannot connect to either the PTC or Fayetteville cart paths, it Would be awesome if the entire area could be connected one way or another on Redwine…

49Apr 06 2022 11:12 AM Probably not.

50Apr 06 2022 11:04 AM Yes, they would all be beneficial.

51Apr 06 2022 10:56 AM The Ridge to Downtown

52Apr 06 2022 10:37 AM Trail to Nature ridge

53Apr 06 2022 10:34 AM Ridge nature area

54Apr 06 2022 09:22 AM No, but It could be used if there was a trail to West Fayetteville included.

55Apr 06 2022 01:20 AM No

56Apr 05 2022 11:52 PM No. I live to far away to access

57Apr 05 2022 11:36 PM Possibly

58Apr 05 2022 09:17 PM Yes, for walking, bike riding and golf cart riding

59Apr 05 2022 06:56 PM No

60Apr 05 2022 06:48 PM most likely not

61Apr 05 2022 06:37 PM Yes walking, jogging and possibly bicycling

62Apr 05 2022 05:55 PM yes

63Apr 05 2022 05:38 PM probably either of the trails leading into/out of the city center park

64Apr 05 2022 04:26 PM Any connections to The Ridge are welcomed.

65Apr 05 2022 04:04 PM Yes

66Apr 05 2022 02:43 PM Yes!

67Apr 05 2022 09:49 AM No. None of these trails would help in any way with my ability to travel to areas, because as previously mentioned, they're in an awful location.

68Apr 05 2022 09:32 AM YES THE CITY HALL AND THE NATURE RIDGE

69Apr 05 2022 08:44 AM No

70Apr 05 2022 08:40 AM The trails connecting the schools We are less likely to take a golf cart to the nature area

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

71Apr 05 2022 08:31 AM No

72Apr 05 2022 07:35 AM Yes, the schools to city center park.

73Apr 04 2022 10:02 PM No

74Apr 04 2022 05:27 PM Yes, trail to the Ridge Nature Area

75Apr 04 2022 12:29 PM yes

76Apr 04 2022 11:56 AM None. Unnecessary project.

77Apr 04 2022 11:08 AM No

78Apr 04 2022 09:14 AM I think so.

79Apr 03 2022 11:26 PM Yes! The ones near the nature/around city center park

80Apr 03 2022 10:07 PM yes

81Apr 03 2022 06:49 PM Yes, trail A. Preferred trail

82Apr 03 2022 06:15 PM No we need trails close to Antioch and the new traffic circle

83Apr 03 2022 01:02 PM Bradford to Ridge.

84Apr 03 2022 08:17 AM Again if you going too spend taxes payers money either make a plan to do the complete city or do nothing. Your still only listening to a few and not everyone.

85Apr 03 2022 07:27 AM No, I live in the Lakemont subdivision, and according to the map and legend, I will not have access to either of the proposed trails.

86Apr 03 2022 01:09 AM Yes. City Center trail to schools for walking.Hopefully a bike trail from Vity Center to Ridge

87Apr 02 2022 11:34 PM Trails and sidewalks that access old courthouse square new city center and cross 85 and 54 safely

88Apr 02 2022 10:38 PM No

89Apr 02 2022 06:19 PM No, I use the Lester road trail. I cannot access other trails.

90Apr 02 2022 05:39 PM I would use to walk to schools for exercise.

91Apr 02 2022 01:48 PM May use trail in future.

92Apr 02 2022 01:15 PM Yes. The trail from Grady to City Centre park will be great.

93Apr 02 2022 11:38 AM no

94Apr 02 2022 10:54 AM The trail at the nature center

95Apr 02 2022 10:32 AM No

96Apr 02 2022 09:27 AM Yes

97Apr 02 2022 08:50 AM I would love to walk out my front door and access a trail. As it is, I have to cross Glynn St/hwy 85. This is not ideal. An over pass would be great!

98Apr 02 2022 08:14 AM The Spring Hill trail would give great access to the park without having to drive over there.

99Apr 02 2022 08:14 AM All

100Apr 02 2022 08:10 AM Yes .. likely all

10:36 PM Yes!! Trail to The Ridge would be great to reach the mountain biking/hiking trails.

01 2022 09:07 PM None

01 2022 09:01 PM Not sure

01 2022 08:34 PM The trail going from the City Center will give lots of access to all citizens of Fayette County. Using existing public property is smart and the more scenic route would be my preferred trail 106Apr 01 2022 07:56 PM All of them! We love the idea of a new path to The Ridge!

107Apr 01 2022 07:53 PM Splash Park to the nature preserve 108Apr 01 2022 07:48 PM White

109Apr 01 2022 06:43 PM Yes. Refine to city hall

110Apr 01 2022 06:17 PM Yes, the trail to The Ridge. The Tiger Trail proposed path should extend to link up with the 8’ path at Hood Ave. The current proposed path along Tiger Tr. does a good job of connecting residents at the Villages @ Lafayette, but does not capture potential trail users off of Hood Rd and Forrest Ave where a preexisting paths exists. This is a roughly 415 households (approximately 1,200 residents) with only .5 miles of extra path. I believe Tiger Tr. is owned by the FCBOE, so either having a path or a Shared Street concept redesign of Tiger trail could be achieved with relative ease as it is only one property owner who already has a relationship with the City.

111Apr 01 2022 05:15 PM I might use the Ridge Nature area trail to City Center Park.

112Apr 01 2022 05:07 PM The trail connecting to City Center.

113Apr 01 2022 05:05 PM I would most use the Nature area to city center

114Apr 01 2022 04:30 PM A trail connection between the Ridge Nature Area and downtown

115Apr 01 2022 03:33 PM The map is very hard to read- too small and cluttered. But I'd use the one highlighted in white 116Apr 01 2022 03:26 PM I am located in about the center of the yellow path, so there are no good connectors to get me to the new paths. Connecting in Quail Hollow sounds difficult and dangerous since there are no sidewalks and many hills that make pedestrian travel unsafe. It would be possible to access the ridge via path, but the journey would be arduous compared to just using a car.

117Apr 01 2022 03:22 PM No

118Apr 01 2022 02:24 PM No

119Apr 01 2022 12:01 PM Preferred alternative trail

120Apr 01 2022 11:05 AM the preferred alternate would be good, although routing the trial north along the flood plain would make more logical sense

121Apr 01 2022 10:56 AM No don't need to use because I go to Patriot Park

122Apr 01 2022 10:47 AM The trail going to and back from The Ridge NP to City Hall

123Apr 01 2022 10:21 AM ridge area

124Apr 01 2022 08:34 AM fayette county high to city center

125Apr 01 2022 08:30 AM yes

126Apr 01 2022 08:25 AM No

127Apr 01 2022 07:51 AM All of them

128Apr 01 2022 07:45 AM Yes, trails to city center would be convenient.

129Apr 01 2022 04:00 AM New City Hall to Ridge Nature Preserve

130Apr 01 2022 12:00 AM Yes. Trail from the ridge to New City Hall would be beneficial to enjoy as it actually connects different appealing parts of the city. I would not use the trail going up Tiger Trail as I have no reason to go that direction.

131Mar 31 2022 11:59 PM Only the existing trail on redwine rd

132Mar 31 2022 10:43 PM Trail to city center golf cart capability

133Mar 31 2022 10:34 PM no

134Mar 31 2022 10:26 PM Yes I live in Lakemont and I want the proposed path connecting Lakemont to the path

135Mar 31 2022 10:23 PM Yes

136Mar 31 2022 10:01 PM Yes. All of them.

137Mar 31 2022 09:49 PM Probably not

138Mar 31 2022 09:41 PM All

139Mar 31 2022 09:34 PM Yes

140Mar 31 2022 09:16 PM Yes, the trail leading to the Ridge nature area

141Mar 31 2022 08:36 PM Possibly the trail between the ridge and new city park. It’s a good start but there’s better trail placement that could connect more residents

142Mar 31 2022 08:31 PM Access from Redwine to the New City Park and Downtown

143Mar 31 2022 08:26 PM Yes. I would like the nature preserve

144Mar 31 2022 08:20 PM No. Not in an area I frequent

145Mar 31 2022 08:10 PM not sure

146Mar 31 2022 07:59 PM Proposed trail

147Mar 31 2022 07:35 PM Maybe

148Mar 31 2022 07:16 PM Probably not.

149Mar 31 2022 06:56 PM Yes, a trail from Fayette High school and around City Center park without major car traffic.

150Mar 31 2022 06:50 PM Yes, and would use trail that connects to new city park, love that area

151Mar 31 2022 06:42 PM Ridge Nature and City Center Park

152Mar 31 2022 06:20 PM Proposed path white

153Mar 31 2022 06:04 PM Ridge Nature Preserve

154Mar 31 2022 05:55 PM Spring hill to City Center Park trail

155Mar 31 2022 05:39 PM Yes, i live in lakemont and would like the trails to connect lakemont to the rest of the city like peachtree city.

156Mar 31 2022 05:33 PM Yes, all

157Mar 31 2022 05:19 PM Yes. I would probably be a heavy user of all of the proposed trails.

158Mar 31 2022 05:19 PM Yes, City Center Park to Spring Hill and continuing to the Ridge.

159Mar 31 2022 05:05 PM Yes

160Mar 31 2022 04:25 PM Yes, I like the pink proposed trail.

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

161Mar 31 2022 04:20 PM Absolutely. I would really love to walk from my house off Grady to the Ridge. I would do it often. I would also utilize the trail from Grady to city park to avoid the sidewalk on highway 54.

162Mar 31 2022 04:13 PM Yes

163Mar 31 2022 04:09 PM Yes

164Mar 31 2022 03:51 PM Yes and all

165Mar 31 2022 03:22 PM No. I live in Lakemont and worry about the safety of a cut through. It is so easy to get there already- just 10 mins to the ridge. I don’t know anyone who goes to the ridge, they all do patriot park, neighborhoods or lake Horton.

166Mar 31 2022 03:12 PM I would use the pink trail from the path on Grady to the city park. We currently use the path on Grady.

167Mar 31 2022 02:50 PM No

168Mar 31 2022 02:42 PM NO!

169Mar 31 2022 02:40 PM Probably not.

170Mar 31 2022 02:36 PM City center park to the Rigdge are

171Mar 31 2022 02:28 PM I'll try them out, sure.

172Mar 31 2022 02:23 PM Yes. To city park

173Mar 31 2022 02:21 PM No, I do not see the benefit to the community to add these trails especially if they are golf cart accessible and going to impact existing neighborhoods. Who will maintain them and at what cost to the tax payer? Who will ensure users are safe? Why does the City of Fayettevile think our neighborhoods want this added traffic (vehicle, golf cart, pedestrian), potential for crime to our citizens and properties and a disruption of quiet enjoyable natural spaces that host our wildlife and scar the natural beauty of our county? Just stop.

174Mar 31 2022 02:21 PM I would use all of the trails - it would be very convenient for the preferred alternative through Lakemont

175Mar 31 2022 02:13 PM Maybe the preferred alternate trail

176Mar 31 2022 01:59 PM Spring hill elementary to city center park

177Mar 31 2022 01:50 PM no

178Mar 31 2022 01:47 PM B

179Mar 31 2022 01:37 PM No

180Mar 31 2022 01:35 PM NO

181Mar 31 2022 01:31 PM I live off of Redwine in the Lakemont subdivision. I am in total support of the proposed trail in order to have access to city park. To answer the question, the Spring Hill connection would be more beneficial to me.

182Mar 31 2022 01:28 PM Yes. I live in Lakemont. The trail would be behind a short length of my property. I go to the Ridge often. I would walk there and probably get a cart for travel downtown.

183Mar 31 2022 01:26 PM Yes, I would use the orange trail to ride from Lakemont to the Bus Barn area.

184Mar 31 2022 01:21 PM Yes, Preferred Alternative

185Mar 31 2022 01:21 PM YES IF I COULD REACH THEM VIA GOLF CART. PATHS OFF TOWN HALL MOST IMPORTANTLY.

186Mar 31 2022 01:21 PM Not the Lakemont Trail. This would be very much opposed by this property owner. The proposed path would border our back deck. We love our peace and quiet in our neighborhood and very much wish to keep it as is.

187Mar 31 2022 01:08 PM Not sure.

188Mar 31 2022 12:56 PM The preferred alternative trail from behind Spring Hill would be great to get to The Ridge without going on Grady Ave. But you need to add a connection to back of Lakemont cul-de-sac just like Oakleigh Manor and Quail Hollow appear to get in the depiction, so residents can get on the path (but not the option that goes through heart of Lakemont). Since alt b path was viable, that means a connection to preferred alternative is also doable.

189Mar 31 2022 12:49 PM Red and Orange trails

190Mar 31 2022 12:41 PM Yes - I would use Alt B trail but it is adjacent to SEVERAL homes and security needs to be addressed.

191Mar 31 2022 12:39 PM White trail Alternative B

192Mar 31 2022 12:39 PM I will benefit from the connections to the City Center Park and to the Ridge Nature connections.

193Mar 31 2022 12:38 PM map is too small

194Mar 31 2022 12:28 PM I might use the Alt B proposed trail to get over to the nature preserve.

195Mar 31 2022 12:27 PM No

196Mar 31 2022 12:26 PM No

197Mar 31 2022 12:25 PM I would use the oaths except the one to the Ridge Natural area. I don’t think we need to be able to take golf carts to the area. I definitely don’t see the need to wind the path to the far south through the Lakemont subdivision. That isn’t a public area. Connecting up the downtown more directly via the preferred path route makes much more sense

198Mar 31 2022 12:22 PM I live in Lakemont and would use the alt-b proposed trail to more easily access commercial areas as well as accessing the Ridge Nature Preserve. As it stands now, it is a 15 minute drive in my car to reach the Ridge and the proposed white path would significantly make the ridge more accessible. I am also in favor of the trail connected to the new city central park.

199Mar 31 2022 12:19 PM Possibly. Would have to see if approved and completed

200Mar 31 2022 12:19 PM City center park

201Mar 31 2022 11:32 AM Yes

202Mar 31 2022 11:19 AM orange/ pink

203Mar 31 2022 11:03 AM Yes, connecting the Ridge to City Center Park.

204Mar 31 2022 11:01 AM Yes, all of them!

205Mar 31 2022 10:46 AM all of them if my dog is welcomed.

206Mar 31 2022 10:42 AM Yes; yellow and white, possibly purple and orange

207Mar 31 2022 10:39 AM Currently I use a section of the trail that fronts the Oddo Property and what is now Oakleigh Manor on Redwine Rd. My brother uses the north bound trail for a bike ride into Fayetteville maybe monthly. I would use the section of the trail that goes between what is now Oakleigh Manor and Lakemont, which is a section of approximately 1/2 mile, for purposes of walking. Probably I would consider buying a golf cart so that I could go all the way to the Ridge Nature Area.

208Mar 31 2022 10:29 AM Both trails are beneficial.

209Mar 31 2022 09:54 AM Beauregard to Ridge Nature

210Mar 31 2022 09:45 AM No we live on the southside of Fayette co and I’m not sure we’d drive north to use them but it’s a possibility

211Mar 31 2022 09:45 AM Fayette Co High

212Mar 31 2022 09:44 AM No

213Mar 31 2022 09:32 AM Elementary school to Center Coty Park

214Mar 31 2022 09:03 AM I would have to cross SR-85S to even get to the trail.

215Mar 31 2022 08:57 AM Yes, we would use the preposed path extensions. It would be nice to take the path to different areas of Fayetteville and to the Trilith area.

216Mar 31 2022 08:20 AM There is no trail on the east side of the city to get there. A trail from mccurry park to the center of town would be useful too.

217Mar 31 2022 08:19 AM Trail to the Ridge Nature area and the new city hall.

218Mar 31 2022 08:17 AM Either one of the alternatives; not the proposed trail.

219Mar 31 2022 08:01 AM Yes, I would use the trails going to The Ridge and to the City Hall area.

220Mar 31 2022 07:49 AM All trails

221Mar 31 2022 07:40 AM Possibly. I enjoy the new park near the new city building. I would use one that attaches to it.

222Mar 31 2022 07:29 AM No

223Mar 31 2022 07:13 AM Connecting to trail on Grady to access both The Ridge Nature area and City Center Park

224Mar 31 2022 06:55 AM Yes. We live right off Tiger Trail. This trail would be very beneficial for us

225Mar 31 2022 02:48 AM Yes, the one that connects to the ridge

226Mar 31 2022 12:06 AM All of them.

227Mar 30 2022 11:55 PM the pink one

228Mar 30 2022 11:50 PM Yes, all!

229Mar 30 2022 11:42 PM The Redwine trail extending to the downtown city center area would be really nice.

230Mar 30 2022 11:35 PM Alt-B would be great for me since I live off Beauregard. The preferred Alternative is second since there's a sidewalk up Grady to Bradford Square and I could cut through the parking lots to Spring Hill to catch the trail.

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

231Mar 30 2022 11:10 PM No

232Mar 30 2022 10:42 PM Yes, I would definitely use the pink proposed trail. Tiger trail is closer to my subdivision and city hall. I could use the trail instead of driving my car to go to city hall.

233Mar 30 2022 10:32 PM Trail to Fayette County High to Springhill would be perfect.

234Mar 30 2022 10:30 PM I would use them all. We do so much walking around downtown Fayetteville

235Mar 30 2022 10:28 PM Yes, primary trail

236Mar 30 2022 10:02 PM Anything that would connect the new Center Park to other places, safely avoiding traffic

237Mar 30 2022 09:35 PM Would be interested in the City Hall Ridge trail

238Mar 30 2022 09:22 PM Yes - all of them

239Mar 30 2022 09:19 PM Not near me

240Mar 30 2022 09:14 PM Yes the orange trail and the pink trail

241Mar 30 2022 08:43 PM Yes, will try them all

242Mar 30 2022 08:11 PM No, ibkive east fayetteville and would love trails by the mcdonough park going into town. As well as trails around countyline road tonthe grocery store there. Bike lanes in town would be nice around downtown and new park area.

243Mar 30 2022 08:06 PM The pink trail would be huge! I would have certainly walked home from high school had these been an option

244Mar 30 2022 07:50 PM Yes, But only if they would connect to the trail currently on red wine.

245Mar 30 2022 07:40 PM Yes.,.,city center

246Mar 30 2022 07:39 PM Yes, preferred alternative in orange

247Mar 30 2022 07:32 PM Yes Tiger Traiil

248Mar 30 2022 07:32 PM Trail from City Park to the Ridge

249Mar 30 2022 07:07 PM Yes, pink or yellow

250Mar 30 2022 06:42 PM Yes -preferred alternative 1 (orange)

251Mar 30 2022 06:37 PM No

252Mar 30 2022 06:19 PM Anything to avoid 54 rush hour, Grady any time

253Mar 30 2022 06:16 PM Maybe near the ridge or high school. It would be nice to see something planned for the older residential sections of Fayetteville too.

254Mar 30 2022 06:14 PM Yes. Linking to the city center from Redwine.

255Mar 30 2022 06:13 PM Alternative B

256Mar 30 2022 06:12 PM Eventually

257Mar 30 2022 05:55 PM The Pink Proposed Trail will be most beneficial.

258Mar 30 2022 05:37 PM Absolutely I would use those trails. I think you should build both of them to make a nice loop. The Bradford square portion of the trail should be carefully planned because there is a tremendous amount of truck and school traffic on that road and at that intersection. No traffic light please!

259Mar 30 2022 05:30 PM All

260Mar 30 2022 05:22 PM Yes, the Ridge is my first choice but All are welcomed.

261Mar 30 2022 05:17 PM Because I seek a variety, I would use all of the trails enumerated.Good trails enhance the aesthetic landscape of the surrounding areas

262Mar 30 2022 05:15 PM Connections from the Ridge to City Center Park.

263Mar 30 2022 05:14 PM Not likely because I dont like nearby. I would use it if there was an event at City Center and we needed to connect to Fayette County High.

264Mar 30 2022 05:13 PM No

265Mar 30 2022 05:08 PM Yes. I would use most of it on a weekly basis

266Mar 30 2022 05:00 PM Yes

267Mar 30 2022 04:57 PM If we could get over to the other trails from Redwine, we'd definitely use it.

268Mar 30 2022 04:51 PM the preferred alternate

269Mar 30 2022 04:47 PM if still have to drive so probably not

270Mar 30 2022 04:46 PM Yes City center and the ridge Also would be great to gave a trail link to trilith

271Mar 30 2022 04:46 PM I don’t have a reason to use any trails around the schools

272Mar 30 2022 04:43 PM The preferred alternative route

273Mar 30 2022 04:42 PM Potentially. I work in that area but live south of the city.

274Mar 30 2022 04:40 PM Yes all. I would propose that the ridge trails be a bridge over the dump though.

275Mar 30 2022 04:35 PM I would use the orange and the pink, particularly if you put in both. I live just west of the Ridge and connections that will get me directly to the City Hall area are priceless. Additionally, I have a high school student at FCHS. This would allow us other options than using a car to get to/from school.

276Mar 30 2022 04:32 PM Yes spring Hill

277Mar 30 2022 04:30 PM Yes. All would be used for recreational walking.

278Mar 30 2022 04:29 PM Probably not as they are not close to our home. Would love to see something connect from the south near Whitewater HS.

279Mar 30 2022 04:27 PM Fayette County High School to the Ridge Nature Area.

280Mar 30 2022 04:22 PM CCP to The Ridge

281Mar 30 2022 04:21 PM yes the nature trail to city hall

282Mar 30 2022 04:21 PM Yes. A connection all the way from fchs to the ridge would be amazing. For me but also all the kids!

283Mar 30 2022 04:21 PM They would all be beneficial but am especially interested in the trail to the Ridge.

284Mar 30 2022 04:21 PM Fayette County High

285Mar 30 2022 04:18 PM yes

286Mar 30 2022 04:12 PM Probably not

287Mar 30 2022 04:09 PM Yes yellow!

288Mar 30 2022 04:09 PM Not in my area

289Mar 30 2022 04:08 PM I live in Apple Orchard - I'd use whatever trail is available to travel to the Ridge - bonus if I can also get to City Park (I'd be walking, not using a golf cart or bike)

290Mar 30 2022 04:06 PM Would use proposed trail

291Mar 30 2022 04:05 PM Yes the trail from Tiger Trail through City Center Park

292Mar 30 2022 04:05 PM No

293Mar 30 2022 04:01 PM No

294Mar 30 2022 04:00 PM Yes, the proposed and preferred alternative combined would be ideal.

295Mar 30 2022 03:59 PM New City Hall, Ridge nature area, amphitheater.

296Mar 30 2022 03:58 PM Yes

297Mar 30 2022 03:52 PM Yes

298Mar 30 2022 03:50 PM no

299Mar 30 2022 03:46 PM Map is not clearly marked

300Mar 30 2022 03:42 PM Yes

301Mar 30 2022 03:41 PM Yes I would use both of these new trails

302Mar 30 2022 03:33 PM Yes

303Mar 30 2022 08:41 AM I would love to use all of them, but I would need more time or a quicker way to explore them. Also, I wouldn't want to be unpresentable upon returning to work.

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

Fayetteville Questionnaire #1

Please provide any other comments you may have regarding Fayetteville’s High Priority Trail Alignment.

Answered 220 Skipped 237

Respondents Response Date ResponsesTags

1Apr 10 2022 12:07 PM I have no further comments.

2Apr 09 2022 06:23 PM Looking forward to expansion!

3Apr 09 2022 03:38 PM Need more of them.

4Apr 09 2022 08:24 AM Make the trail connect to as many areas as possible so that all citizens can benefit from trail usage.

5Apr 09 2022 04:13 AM N/a

6Apr 08 2022 08:39 PM It would be great for the high school kids

7Apr 08 2022 08:32 PM I think it would be very useful

8Apr 08 2022 01:59 PM I think it's important to allow space for outdoor activities.

9Apr 08 2022 01:49 PM Along with trails we need more sidewalks connecting communities to city..ex: extend sidewalk on White Road, at least to heritage lake subs.

10Apr 08 2022 11:50 AM Make one headed towards Fayette Meadows please 11Apr 08 2022 10:16 AM I think it would make green spaces a higher priority in Fayetteville. This is one of the most sought after things for livability in a community, and we need to cherish the green spaces. That lake near 85 behind the tire place should also be preserved somehow as a public space, as I see waterfowl on it frequently, before it gets drained and paved over.

12Apr 08 2022 10:01 AM Connect to trulith

13Apr 08 2022 12:20 AM The trials connected to the schools gives additional travel, exercise & outdoor options for parents and students

14Apr 07 2022 12:55 PM Is there a way to get get an enlarged version of the map with the trails laid out?

15Apr 07 2022 12:01 PM I am 61 years old 16Apr 07 2022 06:59 AM You need some connection and path to the East side of 85.

17Apr 07 2022 12:31 AM None at the moment.

18Apr 07 2022 12:21 AM Those sound cool!

19Apr 06 2022 07:52 PM Not useful due to where I live

20Apr 06 2022 07:44 PM Will golf carts be allowed

21Apr 06 2022 06:31 PM I wish there were sidewalks on 92 south is the city as well.

22Apr 06 2022 06:15 PM Think it's a great idea and asset for community.

23Apr 06 2022 05:59 PM Hopefully the county will work in tandem to extend the paths to other areas in the county as well.

24Apr 06 2022 05:17 PM Would be nice to have trails instead of walking on the busy streets

25Apr 06 2022 04:38 PM I am in favor of the proposed trail.

26Apr 06 2022 04:30 PM None as of right now.

27Apr 06 2022 04:27 PM Can we use a golf cart?

28Apr 06 2022 04:25 PM Money best spent on other projects.

29Apr 06 2022 02:49 PM Important to do it before over developing county. Hard to do after developing. This type of thing increases property values significantly and gives county another notch to hang a positive on I. Light of all the sprawl of atl.

30Apr 06 2022 01:52 PM At this time, I am not sure we should spend money on this, especially since it only benefits a limited number of residents in a selected area. I already live about 1 mile from a park I don't feel safe using. Now we want another project that I cannot use on a regular basis because of distance, yet I will most likely be forced to contribute to.

31Apr 06 2022 12:22 PM Trails are great for the community. Ptc is great and I wish we could expand fayetteville in that same way.

32Apr 06 2022 11:48 AM Would love to see trail all over county. It would be nice to be able to walk down Ginger Cake Rd

33Apr 06 2022 11:12 AM Is it mainly to service the students at those particular schools?

34Apr 06 2022 11:04 AM There can be so much more done than even what is being proposed

35Apr 06 2022 10:56 AM Just went to Newnan on Sat to check out their Linc trail. I like how they had places to sit along the way and were wide

36Apr 06 2022 10:42 AM Extend Redwine multi path trail up to Farms Road

37Apr 06 2022 10:37 AM It appears on the map that they do not connect the 3 trails together. That would be key.

38Apr 06 2022 10:34 AM I look forward to expanding the trails

39Apr 06 2022 09:22 AM If this proposal goes forward, consider using a model with lights, signage and durable trail materials like the trail at Norman Berry Drive in East Point, Georgia.

40Apr 06 2022 01:20 AM Bicycle lanes would benefit more people, better use of money and create a closer community atmosphere.

41Apr 05 2022 11:36 PM Why was this not proposed in a town meeting as the original ones? Will there be a town meeting in the future to discuss this scheme too? Will there be a citizen group working with the design firm? If so how are they selected? Why not do both paths running through the Lakemont subdivision? Something closer to a loop would enhance the travelers experience. This proposal is still running through a forest full of vegetation and wildlife more so because it runs along a creek. Is the design firm aware of the FSTAG issued by the US Access Board & US Forest Service? The FSTAG presents a much more natural trail type fitting to the area while remaining ADA accessible. What will be done to at least mitigate people trespassing on private property? Will there be, or is there already, an entrance to the Preserve at the end street that dead ends at the preserve? Maybe there should be with a number of parking spaces and possibly picnic tables among other amenities. Will we be informed of the survey’s finding and how will that happen? Finally, I am very interested in this proposal and need to be kept informed because given the new routing of the path being presented it is running along my backyard.

42Apr 05 2022 09:17 PM Try to give residents options to bike ride, run, walk, or ride a golf cart to shopping areas..

43Apr 05 2022 06:56 PM Not necessary

44Apr 05 2022 06:37 PM N/A

6.4 DETAILED COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY RESULTS

45Apr 05 2022 05:55 PM Nothing that gies through a subdivision. No one should be dealing with the extra traffic

46Apr 05 2022 04:26 PM Ease of avoiding narrow SR85 traffic lane.

47Apr 05 2022 04:04 PM Trail development should be a high priority

48Apr 05 2022 09:49 AM The forest sees more and better use than any trail in its place could. We humans are not alone in our world, after all.

49Apr 05 2022 09:32 AM I HOPE CONSTRUCTION WILL START SOON

50Apr 05 2022 08:44 AM This project should be scrapped as it isn't providing any benefit to the community since it is too far south to be used by any city residents. Furthermore, the path of the trail going through the Lakemont subdivision would be routing public foot traffic through a private neighborhood, which doesn't make sense for those residents.

51Apr 05 2022 08:40 AM We don’t support any trail going through the Lakemont subdivision

52Apr 05 2022 08:31 AM Using county funds to benefit a small percentage of users doesn't seem fair.

53Apr 04 2022 05:27 PM Please do not go through the Lakemont Subdivision

54Apr 04 2022 12:29 PM Not through subdivisions, not through Lakemont.

55Apr 04 2022 11:56 AM Next meeting should focus on current residents and their concerns regarding this project. It seems as though city leaders are disregarding their constituents and bulldozing ahead on a project that current taxpayers are not looking forward to. According to city docs, the plan was started years ago and in that time the city has transitioned and current concerns should be addressed.

56Apr 04 2022 09:14 AM Thank you

57Apr 03 2022 11:26 PM Glad to hear more trails are being put in! Thank you!

58Apr 03 2022 10:07 PM none

59Apr 03 2022 06:49 PM Should not cut through Lakemont subdivision-not designed for this. Green space purposely designed for subdivision. Peachtree City designed for trails through subdivision.

60Apr 03 2022 06:15 PM We need something off hwy 92 besides a pretty traffic circle

61Apr 03 2022 01:02 PM Please do dilligent zoning while working on this. The city's zoning has taken a nosedive the last several years. Having appropriate greenspace along this trail would be a win for all parties.

62Apr 03 2022 08:17 AM I'm go to keep explaining that the trails are a start however you need to have a complete plan for the whole city not just what you think people want. Connect 85, 314, and South Jeff Davis. Your still tailoring the paths to some and not all. Spend the money you have it but do it right the first time.

63Apr 03 2022 07:27 AM I would like for the trial to extend to more subdivision.

64Apr 03 2022 01:09 AM Excited to see it

65Apr 02 2022 11:34 PM Possible access to Piedmont Fayette hospital and medical facilities

66Apr 02 2022 05:39 PM Please connect Helen Sams

67Apr 02 2022 01:48 PM Oppose placing trails through housing sub-divisions such as Lakemont.

68Apr 02 2022 01:15 PM It would make Fayetteville more walkable and would add character to the downtown area.

69Apr 02 2022 11:38 AM trails that involve private property

70Apr 02 2022 10:54 AM It will definitely be utilized more if it was publicized. It’s seems like the proposal for the trail will be nice. How about parking for access?

71Apr 02 2022 10:32 AM Na

72Apr 02 2022 09:27 AM Let more folks know of their existence

73Apr 02 2022 08:50 AM Try to run the trails along/through areas with less road traffic.

74Apr 02 2022 08:14 AM Great improvment

75Apr 02 2022 08:10 AM The ridge is great but trails there should be left natural. But paved trails on land on east side would be great

76Apr 01 2022 11:38 PM Would love to see connections for the Middle and High School.

77Apr 01 2022 10:36 PM Love it! Make it happen!!

78Apr 01 2022 09:07 PM None

79Apr 01 2022 08:34 PM I think it's a good idea if we can do it without disrupting a ot of private property owners. Perhaps these should be envisioned before new projects are approved in the future.

80Apr 01 2022 07:56 PM A shorter route to The Ridge would be fantastic!

81Apr 01 2022 07:53 PM More trails connecting subdivisions to city attractions. Walkability equals less cars and congestion

82Apr 01 2022 07:48 PM Not enough connections

83Apr 01 2022 06:17 PM I understand that the proposed route to the Ridge is the result of opposition to other more efficient path routes. I believe a key piece of the path will be adequate design along Bradford Sq. Heavy trucks make this a hostile environment for pedestrians. Adequate physical separation with a tree barrier along that portion of the trail along the roadside will be key in its success. The loudness of traffic and lack of shade is a major deterrent to pedestrians feeling comfortable on a path. Even if it is wide and partially separated from a roadway. A well-designed pedestrian crossing at Grady is also very important. A minimum 12-14’ crosswalk speed table with traffic calming and a refuge island on Grady would be best. It is a high traffic count road with speeders. Pedestrians already feel significant discomfort even along the nice 8’ separated path along Grady.

I think the spur into Quail Cove is great for connectivity! Although they were in opposition, another spur/connection point into the back of Lakemont should also be researched as this would inevitably be heavily used by that subdivision and having to come all the way out to red wine road just to double back along Hunters Glen to get to the Ridge would deter many from wanting to utilize the path.

84Apr 01 2022 05:15 PM I would love to see some trails from North Fayette County that could run from Hwy 92 towards Trillith and the Hospital Complex to downtown Fayetteville.

85Apr 01 2022 05:07 PM I would also love to see the current trail extended to add pathway access to White Water HS, and the middle school. school.

86Apr 01 2022 04:30 PM The trail from Manassas Road crossing should travel northward and cross Gingercake Creek at the waterfall and connect to the Ridge at the entrance. The route proposed is subject to frequent flooding

87Apr 01 2022 03:33 PM Which is the 'high priority trail alignment'? C'mon, better graphics!

88Apr 01 2022 03:26 PM I love that this is happening. As a city resident concerned with using less fossil fuels for local traveling, I love seeing pathways begin to open up and can’t wait to see where these projects go!

89Apr 01 2022 03:22 PM I support further extension of the trails.

90Apr 01 2022 02:24 PM It will lead to even more urban storm water run-off into the Ginger Cake Creek and Whitewater Creek watersheds.

91Apr 01 2022 11:05 AM The Lakemont routing is still showing as an alternate, this should be removed from all and any consideration

92Apr 01 2022 10:56 AM I don't need it.

93Apr 01 2022 10:47 AM I am supportive of all trails that increases the opportunity to walk to a place over driving.

94Apr 01 2022 10:21 AM should connect more subdivisions to schools, city center seems to mix with car and pedestrian children playing should be a new route and not follow sidewalk or road or encourage golfcarts on roads or side walks

95Apr 01 2022 08:25 AM I'm hopeful the Fayette Co. path system ties into the PTC and Tyrone areas.

96Apr 01 2022 07:51 AM Can't wait until they open

97Apr 01 2022 07:45 AM I think it will be great to have more trails. Very exciting!

98Apr 01 2022 04:00 AM We'd like a trail from Helen Sams across Ga 92

99Apr 01 2022 12:00 AM Do not forget about the east side of Fayetteville!

SURVEY RESULTS

100Mar 31 2022 11:59 PM I was hoping the city would stay with the original proposed trail as it would be more beneficial for my family

101Mar 31 2022 10:43 PM All side walks in the down town area need 6 ft min.

102Mar 31 2022 10:34 PM no trail through Lakemont subdivision

103Mar 31 2022 10:26 PM So happy the path is being expanded

104Mar 31 2022 10:23 PM All trails should connect with shopping in PTC

105Mar 31 2022 10:01 PM It is a brilliant idea.

106Mar 31 2022 09:49 PM Like the alternate pathway proposal vs the original pathway coming through a residential subdivision

107Mar 31 2022 09:41 PM None

108Mar 31 2022 09:34 PM None

109Mar 31 2022 09:16 PM These trails provide great value to the community

110Mar 31 2022 08:53 PM connect the area of redwine near harp rd

111Mar 31 2022 08:36 PM Let’s get going, enough with the study’s

112Mar 31 2022 08:31 PM Na

113Mar 31 2022 08:26 PM Na

114Mar 31 2022 08:20 PM I’ve heard Fayette talk about “building on existing infrastructure.” Why not connect trilith to downtown fayetteville via a trail along hood road and hood ave? This has been on plans I’ve seen before but not listed as priority on this survey. Trilith has plenty of existing infrastructure to feed off of and by installing the trail to downtown, you will get all of the residents of trilith into downtown easier and more frequently. Keeps people off the roads and out of the busy intersections around the square.

115Mar 31 2022 08:10 PM A trail would be ok as long as its not cutting through neighborhoods/subdivisions.

116Mar 31 2022 06:56 PM I think it's a great idea.

117Mar 31 2022 06:50 PM I think it is definitely a must for our city, anything that connects to the square or new city hall area is a huge plus for our city

118Mar 31 2022 06:42 PM N/A

119Mar 31 2022 06:04 PM I do not wish for any Trail to cut thru my Community (Subdivision).

120Mar 31 2022 05:55 PM none

121Mar 31 2022 05:39 PM I would prefer a trail to go through lakemont.

122Mar 31 2022 05:33 PM Just that we need more trails as golf carts are being used more often

123Mar 31 2022 05:19 PM Fayetteville should consider a multi use path running west on Hood Avenue to the now disused bridge, establish a new pedestrian/bike/golf cart bridge, and extend this proposed multi-use path all the way to Trillith. This would be a way to connect all of the new and exciting areas of Fayetteville. Since the right of way exists, this would be the best way to connect these ares, in my humble opinion.

124Mar 31 2022 04:25 PM I would hope it is a trail that is accessible to all.

125Mar 31 2022 04:20 PM Very much needed please.

126Mar 31 2022 04:13 PM Non

127Mar 31 2022 04:09 PM Looking forward to using it

128Mar 31 2022 03:22 PM PLEASE do not put a cut through in Lakemont or around it. We have a lovely safe neighborhood and a trial would be a huge risk for us. We have 15 kids under 10 in our cul de sac and want them to grow up in a safe environment with not much traffic or worry about cars/traffic. It is a kid friendly neighborhood and area and we want it to stay that way!

129Mar 31 2022 03:12 PM We enjoy using the current trails to get around Fayetteville. An additional trail between Grady and the City Park would be great. Not sure if it’s considered part of the City of Fayetteville or not but if there was a path to get to the restaurants/shops on 54 going towards Gingercake.

130Mar 31 2022 02:50 PM I think the trail in that area is ok.

131Mar 31 2022 02:42 PM DON'T WANT A PATH OR ANYTHING ELSE BUILT IN MY BACKYARD- TEARING DOWN TREES AND KILLING ANIMALS!!!!LEAVE LAKEMONT SUBDIVISION ALONE!!!!

132Mar 31 2022 02:23 PM I don’t want path going through Lakemont Subdivision

133Mar 31 2022 02:21 PM I use the Ridge for hiking and bike rides; I would love a connector to the new City Center Park; I would use for walking, running and bike rides - this would allow for safer, easier exercise to include social activity within our area

134Mar 31 2022 02:21 PM I live in an neighborhood where I get to see the natural beauty of this area. Unfortunately over the last ten years, we have already had to endure and now live with the constant noise from the transfer station and the disgusting smells from the water treatment facility on Manassas (which are never completely dissipated) and now the City wants to add more disruption with these trails. We do not need it and this proposal should not move forward. Stay out of the neighborhoods who are the major stakeholders for revenue in this city and stick to the main roads (HWY 54) for this type of traffic. Thank you for allowing me to voice my opinion.

135Mar 31 2022 02:13 PM No Alt B proposed trail thru Lakemont

136Mar 31 2022 01:59 PM i am resident of lakemont subdivision and i dont want the trail to cross from my neighborhood. Will cause too much traffic with in the subdivision and can destroy the peace of the living area

137Mar 31 2022 01:31 PM I live off of Redwine in the Lakemont subdivision. I am in tota support of the proposed trail in order to have access to city park.

138Mar 31 2022 01:28 PM Having the trail run through Lakemont would enhance the value of properties and serve other purposes. The alternatives would also be fine, but would be less likely to be used by me. I understand some residents have concerns, but I believe their issues could be addressed with path enhancements.

139Mar 31 2022 01:26 PM please expedite these trails as fast as possible.

140Mar 31 2022 01:21 PM Please keep adding more trails and figure out a way to connect them with the PTC trails.

141Mar 31 2022 01:21 PM PATH FROM TRILITH TO TOWN HALL/TOWN SQUARE

142Mar 31 2022 01:17 PM it would be nice if one could read the st.signs on your map

143Mar 31 2022 01:08 PM If trails are the direction that the county and residents agree on I believe more trails are needed so all residents of the county can take advantage of.

144Mar 31 2022 12:56 PM Consider more bike racks and golf cart parking as part of the trail proposal to accommodate the increased access.

145Mar 31 2022 12:49 PM White trail appears to cut through a subdivision which is NOT preferred.

146Mar 31 2022 12:41 PM Using Preferred route will also encourage more use of the new City Park. More business development in that area will also encourage higher traffic flow as well.

147Mar 31 2022 12:39 PM Very good initiative.

148Mar 31 2022 12:39 PM NA

149Mar 31 2022 12:38 PM would also use to go events at new city hall park

150Mar 31 2022 12:28 PM I think these trails would be good for the community.

151Mar 31 2022 12:27 PM The project needs to be abandoned. The positives presented at the hearing are vague representations of benefits the city would like to imagine citizens would take benefit from or take advantage of. The vast majority of those in attendance prefer not to have the project in or around their subdivision. The board members have not weighed any negatives in this proposal

152Mar 31 2022 12:25 PM Residents who live in the affected areas should have been surveyed prior to the path project initiation.

153Mar 31 2022 12:22 PM I look forward to our community being more walkable and rideable

154Mar 31 2022 11:32 AM It should be made Golf cart friendly

155Mar 31 2022 11:03 AM Connect City Center Park to McCurry

156Mar 31 2022 11:01 AM These are great for our families and our elderly pooulation

157Mar 31 2022 10:46 AM looks good.

158Mar 31 2022 10:29 AM Option B, what level of security will be provided?

159Mar 31 2022 09:54 AM Maybe this will get more people out walking and biking

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160Mar 31 2022 09:45 AM Sounds like a good idea

161Mar 31 2022 09:45 AM Connect the southside of the county to the trail system.

162Mar 31 2022 09:32 AM It would be a great health benefit for city dwellers

163Mar 31 2022 09:03 AM Please consider a trail that will allow ALL residents to enjoy our beautiful city.

164Mar 31 2022 08:57 AM Work with the County to extend down Redwine.

165Mar 31 2022 08:20 AM From what I can see, the trails all go from north to south. What would connect the trails to each other? Or from the east side of the city to the west side or reverse?

166Mar 31 2022 08:17 AM With adding trails, please remember you need to include a line item for maintaining the grass & pavement.

167Mar 31 2022 08:01 AM Please don't forget to include the east side of Fayetteville in your planning and spending. We may not live in the most expensive homes, but we care about our neighborhoods.

168Mar 31 2022 07:49 AM Trails will bring so much happiness

169Mar 31 2022 07:40 AM Thanks for soliciting input. The new park area is great. Keep doing more things like this!

170Mar 31 2022 07:29 AM More golf cart paths

171Mar 31 2022 07:13 AM A good start but it needs to be expanded to the Main Street area and south to the Summit Point development.

172Mar 31 2022 12:06 AM The map is difficult to read. How will this help small businesses?

173Mar 30 2022 11:42 PM I think it’s a very good plan. I definitely would like to see it happen.

174Mar 30 2022 11:10 PM I wouldn’t use trails connecting to the schools because we are in the whitewater district.

175Mar 30 2022 10:42 PM I think this is a great community addition. We have been in Fayetteville for 16 yrs and we would utilize P'Tree City trials but yearned for nice trails in our city. I would love for a trail to also connect to our community hospital, movie theaters, shopping, and restaurants.

176Mar 30 2022 10:32 PM Widen the side walk to accommodate golf carts.

177Mar 30 2022 10:28 PM Glad to see new trail extensions in the plan

178Mar 30 2022 09:19 PM Cart paths would be useful, especially from south Fayetteville; once the area is built up a little more. There are a lot of rundown old businesses and empty building that could be cleared out for new

179Mar 30 2022 09:14 PM I do think it is important that we keep the trails as much as possible out of residents backyards. The orange & Pink trails seem to do this, while providing a way to access these areas without a car.

180Mar 30 2022 08:06 PM N/a

184Mar 30 2022 06:42 PM Wish there were trails down hood rd and gingercake

185Mar 30 2022 06:37 PM I’d like to see the current Beauregard/Redwine Rd path connected to Ramah Rd

it would help reduce roadway congestion and noise especially with current gas prices.

186Mar 30 2022 06:19 PM Traffic is getting worse especially Hwy 54. As it become more city it will be gridlock from 2-7 new rush hour worse than ptc

187Mar 30 2022 06:16 PM It's perhaps good for students, but there are limited residential connections to that area

188Mar 30 2022 06:14 PM A bridge over SR85 would really help avoid accidents.

189Mar 30 2022 06:12 PM Would love to see the Pavillion area connected

190Mar 30 2022 05:55 PM The Alternate B trail is useless and literally leads to nowhere

191Mar 30 2022 05:37 PM I live on Oak Street and it would be a “dream come true” to see more multi

192Mar 30 2022 05:30 PM No other comments

193Mar 30 2022 05:22 PM Thankyou for providing the opportunity to voice my opinion.

194Mar 30 2022 05:15 PM Have a community committee to serve as keepers of the trail with voluntary group cleanup or periodic walkers to note areas of attention.

195Mar 30 2022 05:14 PM We should extend the study to West Fayetteville and other areas with existing trails to conduct a comprehensive assessment.

196Mar 30 2022 05:13 PM None

197Mar 30 2022 05:08 PM No golf carts. Permeable pavement if possible. Safe crossings at major roads that give pedestrians the right of way.

198Mar 30 2022 04:51 PM excited about it

199Mar 30 2022 04:46 PM Please more trails ! This is so great

200Mar 30 2022 04:46 PM None

201Mar 30 2022 04:40 PM Trails are extremely important as the city grows. Golf carts on the trails will cause additional issue like vandalism though.

202Mar 30 2022 04:32 PM Very disappointed Lakemont subdivision is coming off the proposal you only listened to those who don’t want a golf cart in Lakemont we are a neighborhood of over 350 homes

203Mar 30 2022 04:30 PM Not trail related, but the consistent smell of raw sewage between the four way stops at the Apple Orchard and Oakleigh Manor subdivisions is horrible. It makes me want to avoid that area all together. Several calls have been placed to the public works dept...all to no avail. This has been ongoing for over two years. Totally unacceptable.

204Mar 30 2022 04:29 PM Still like the idea even though it doesn’t benefit us personally.

205Mar 30 2022 04:27 PM More bike paths on all highways and main roads

206Mar 30 2022 04:22 PM I REALLY wish further south would be considered, especially Seay Road.

207Mar 30 2022 04:21 PM Would love to see this connected further west

208Mar 30 2022 04:21 PM Need even more bike and pedestrian friendly routes.

209Mar 30 2022 04:21 PM Great project!

210Mar 30 2022 04:09 PM Have to connect the full length of redwine

211Mar 30 2022 04:08 PM What is the goal of the trail extension? Get more people to the park? to the Ridge? less road traffic, more golf carts? utilize school parking lots? hard to say the best option is I don't what the goal is ...

212Mar 30 2022 04:05 PM Needs to be extended to the Publix on Glenn Street south

213Mar 30 2022 04:05 PM N/A

214Mar 30 2022 03:58 PM More ability to use golf carts like Peachtree city would be nice

215Mar 30 2022 03:52 PM NA

216Mar 30 2022 03:50 PM will bring more crime into the area

217Mar 30 2022 03:46 PM Do not go through Lakemont

218Mar 30 2022 03:42 PM Would offer new paths

219Mar 30 2022 03:41 PM Happy to have this happened. We try to use our golf cart as often as possible

220Mar 30 2022 08:41 AM I hope you have great success with it.

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Q 1 Do you current ly use t he Redwine Mult i-Use Trail or any ot her t rails wit hin F ayet t eville or F ayet t e Count y? Please check one

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Please provide your t hought s on any benef it s and or concerns you have regarding t he updat ed version of t he proposed t rail alignment wit h respect t o t he communit y and yourself . A ns wered: 29 S k ipped: 8 # RE S P ONS E S

2 I would lov e a golf c art pat h f rom t he Woodlands (of f S J ef f Dav is ) int o t he downt own s quare! 10/

3 Walk abilit y, learning opport unit ies f or c hildren, great er healt h benef it s ; what els e is needed t o argue t he huge benef it t his would bring t o our c ommunit y ?

4 I t hink it ’s a great idea

5 Lov e t he idea of mix ed us e t rails & abilit y t o walk f rom plac e t o plac e as ide f rom s idewalk s 10/ 25/ 2022 8: 50 A M

6 S af et y is a c onc ern 10/ 25/ 2022 7: 48 A M

7 This plan will of f er great op port unit ies t o people t o enjoy t he out doors , ex erc is e, and improv e t heir ov erall well-being 10/ 25/ 2022 7: 35 A M

8 P rov ides more people ac c es s t o c it y amenit ies . E as es park

9 Look s good, ex c ept f or c ros s ing major highway s , s eems dangerous We need t rails all ov er Fay et t e Count y, es pec ially t o major s hopping areas Might help c ut down on s ome of t he heav y t raf f ic

I mprov ed ac c es s ibilit

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plant s ! I t would s pec t ac ular if part of it s purpos e is t o educ at e f olk s about Fay et t e Count y and Georgia Nat iv e plant ings would play int o t hat

22 I f a s idewalk were ins t alled along Tiger Trail, t he rout e c ould ut iliz e t he ex is t ing s t op light s at 54 and not hav e t o c ros s t he highway in 2 new plac es whic h I as s ume will be regulat ed by c ros s walk s ignals leading t o more t raf f ic c onges t ion The s ec t ion f r om t he park t o t he Ridge s eems nic e The area at t he end is v ery s wampy and c reepy Will t he t rail be a boardwalk ? I t k inda f eels lik e t he t rail leads t o nowhere and s t ops A c onnec t iv it y loop or lollipop t rail c ould f low bet t er May be t his is in t he work s ? 10/ 21/ 2022 10: 05 A M

23 I t hink t he benef it s are enormous Fay et t ev ille has s uc h limit ed open t rails t hat are s af e f or y out h and adult s alik e t o ex plor e P lus , it giv es more v iews of nat ure and ex plorat ion opport unit ies Fay et t ev ille lac k s muc h where public us e is c onc erned

24 The c onnec t ion t o t he ridge s hould be at t he ent ranc e t o t he area, def init ely NOT down t rail. A f ew of many reas ons f ollow K eeping t he unimprov ed, hik ing t rail c harac t er of t he t rails is import ant and hav ing golf c art s in t he middle of t he area would great l y dis t urb t he point of unimprov ed t rails No one want s t o be on a peac ef ul woods hik e brok en up wit h more golf c art t rails B y all means let f olk s driv e c art s t o t he ent ranc e, but f rom t hat point on pleas e pres erv e t he unimprov ed c harac t er S ec ond how would s ec urit y be managed af t er dark ? Current ly t he ridge is s ec ured wit h a gat e How would t his work on a s ec ond ent ranc e? I f t he c art pat h c an’t be rer out ed t o t he nort h t o meet t he ent ranc e, t hen t he quiet t rail c harac t er of t he ridge c ould be maint ained by s t opping t he c art pat h at t he educ at ional c ent er wit h a c art park ing lot and c ont inuing t he t rail t o t he ridge wit h an unimprov ed or at mos t a s emi improv ed t rail ex c luding c art s

25 The env ironment al educ at ion area s eems s uperf luous

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26 I t 's great out s ide ex erc is e 10/ 19/ 2022 4: 49 P M

27 I am v ery ex c it ed k nowing we are implement ing a way f or c it iz ens t o be more ac t iv e 10/ 11/ 2022 8: 39 A M

28 I really c an't s ee t he bef ore and af t er modif ic at ions , but my t hought s are t hat any addit ion of a mult ius e t rail would be benef ic ial t o t he c ommunit y 10/ 6/ 2022 9: 46 A M

29 J us t mak e s ure all t rails are s af e and has s uf f ic ient light ing 10/ 2/ 2022 6: 50 P M

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y ac t iv it ies , golf c art s rides are night out on t he t own 10/ 23/ 2022 7: 25 P M

8 Wit h t h e populat ion of Fay et t ev ille, golf c art s bec ome dangerous t o walk ers

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lik e c raz y and it ’s unc omf ort able and dangerous

21 P eac ht ree Cit y is an ex pert c as e s t udy in why t eenagers s houldn't be allowed t o driv e a golf c art along it s pat hs They hav e no c ons c ious ef f ort t o be s af e, alway s on t heir phones and hav e almos t c aus ed s ev eral ac c ident s I hav e wit nes s ed f or lac k of pay ing at t ent ion Golf c art s s hould NOT be allowed - it 's dangerous and will c aus e hav oc ac ros s t he board Let t his be f or pedes t rians , ex erc is ing, dog walk s , f amily walk s , peac ef ul ex perienc es Golf c art s will ruin it ent irely 10/ 20/ 2022 10: 26 A M

22 P rohibit ed pas t t he educ at ional c ent er at leas t as not ed abov e

23 What ’s wrong wit h allowing golf c art s ?

19/ 2022 8: 34 P M 24 I t s hould be non " c art " ac c es s B ik es , s k at eboard roller s k at es , any s elf propelled 10/ 19/ 2022 4: 49 P M

25 Yes ! Yes ! Yes ! Howev er what I really want t o s ee is a dedic at ed golf pat h s eparat e f rom a t rail wit h s af e c ros s -ac c es s t o s hopping and on t o c it y ev ent s ! 10/ 11/ 2022 8: 39 A M

26 A ny us e of v ehic les bes ides our c ars would be benef ic ial t o t he c ommunit y and f or t he env ironment ov er all 10/ 6/ 2022 9: 46 A M

27 To dangerous 10/ 2/ 2022 6: 50 P M

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pleas e do Mary Carol Hit c hell 770-461-2967

20 The idea, in t heory, is great I f y ou permit golf c art s it will des t roy t he enjoy ment quic k ly P leas e als o ens ure it is well lit f or ev ening/ night hours and wit

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lik e c raz y and it ’s unc omf ort able and dangerous

22 P rohibit ed pas t t he educ at ional c ent er at leas t as not ed abov e

23 What ’s wrong wit h allowing golf c art s ?

19/ 2022 8: 34 P M 24 I t s hould be non " c art " ac c es s B ik es , s k at eboard roller s k at es , any s elf propelled 10/ 19/ 2022 4: 49 P M

26 A ny us e of v ehic les bes ides our c ars would be benef ic ial t o t he c ommunit y and f or t he env ironment ov er all 10/ 6/ 2022 9: 46 A M

27 To dangerous 10/ 2/ 2022 6: 50 P M

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