1. Presentation to Transportation Focus Group and Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Jackson County Countywide Roadways Plan (2008- 2028), I-85 Corridor Study, and Comprehensive Roadways Plan Moreland Altobelli Associates, Inc. January 26, 2010

2. AGENDA Presentation on Planning Process for Jackson County Countywide Roadways Plan Presentation on Planning Process for Jackson County Countywide Roadways Plan Break for Refreshments & Review Exhibits Break for Refreshments & Review Exhibits Questions & Answers Questions & Answers Review of Focus Group Issues and Plan Integration Review of Focus Group Issues and Plan Integration Questions & Comments Questions & Comments Focus Group Focus Group Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

3. PLANNING PROCESS Study Started in November 2008 Study Started in November 2008 Study Analyses and Recommendations had to comply with Georgia DCA Policies and Procedures as well as those of Jackson County Department of Public Development Study Analyses and Recommendations had to comply with Georgia DCA Policies and Procedures as well as those of Jackson County Department of Public Development Contractual Deliverables Contractual Deliverables Comprehensive Roadways Plan Comprehensive Roadways Plan I-85 Corridor Study Report I-85 Corridor Study Report Countywide Roadways Plan Countywide Roadways Plan Western Commerce SR 98 Corridor Railroad Crossings Report Western Commerce SR 98 Corridor Railroad Crossings Report

4. PLANNING PROCESS (Con’t) Data Collection Data Collection Traffic Traffic Existing Conditions Existing Conditions Public Involvement & Intergovernmental Coordination Public Involvement & Intergovernmental Coordination Focus Group & Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Focus Group & Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Municipal Survey & Meetings Municipal Survey & Meetings Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Data Analysis of Existing Conditions Data Analysis of Existing Conditions Roadways Roadways Bridges Bridges Adopted ROW Standards Adopted ROW Standards Historical Accident Data Historical Accident Data Park & Ride Lots Park & Ride Lots

5. PLANNING PROCESS (Con’t) Existing Land Use Existing Land Use Current Zoning Classifications Current Zoning Classifications Existing Community Facilities Existing Community Facilities Railroad Lines & Other Related Facilities Railroad Lines & Other Related Facilities Area Attractions Area Attractions ARC, GDOT & County Programmed and Planned Transportation Projects ARC, GDOT & County Programmed and Planned Transportation Projects Socio-economic Analysis Socio-economic Analysis Population Population Demographics Demographics Income Levels Income Levels

6. PLANNING PROCESS (Con’t) Existing Roadway System Analysis Existing Roadway System Analysis Roadway Concerns & Issues Roadway Concerns & Issues Major Trip Generators & Attractors Major Trip Generators & Attractors Intercity Connectivity Intercity Connectivity UDC Roadway Standards UDC Roadway Standards Deficiencies for Corridor Preservation Deficiencies for Corridor Preservation Peak Hour LOS Standards Peak Hour LOS Standards Access Management Standards Access Management Standards Intersecting Roadways Intersecting Roadways Curb Cuts & Driveways Curb Cuts & Driveways Existing Year 2008 Traffic ADTs and AADTs Existing Year 2008 Traffic ADTs and AADTs Roadway Inventory of Safety Concerns & Inadequate Signage Roadway Inventory of Safety Concerns & Inadequate Signage Current Access to County Airport Current Access to County Airport

7. PLANNING PROCESS (Con’t) Existing Roadway System Analysis (Con’t) Existing Roadway System Analysis (Con’t) Historical Growth Trends & Development Patterns Historical Growth Trends & Development Patterns Existing Evacuation Routes Existing Evacuation Routes Existing Improvement Needs Existing Improvement Needs Roadway Deficiencies Roadway Deficiencies Connectivity Improvements Connectivity Improvements Intersection Improvements Intersection Improvements Safety & Signage Improvements Safety & Signage Improvements

8. PLANNING PROCESS (Con’t) Future Roadway Operational Analysis Future Roadway Operational Analysis Future Growth Areas Future Growth Areas Future Land Uses Future Land Uses Traffic Forecasting in 5-Year Increments Traffic Forecasting in 5-Year Increments Future Roadway Deficiencies Future Roadway Deficiencies Roadway Deficiencies Roadway Deficiencies Intersection Improvements Intersection Improvements

9. PLANNING PROCESS (Con’t) Long-Range Roadways Plan Long-Range Roadways Plan Areas with Underutilized Roads Areas with Underutilized Roads Measures for Acquisition & Preservation of Road ROWs Measures for Acquisition & Preservation of Road ROWs Evaluation of Future Roadway-Land Use Relationships Evaluation of Future Roadway-Land Use Relationships Designated Emergency Evacuation Routes Designated Emergency Evacuation Routes Transportation Goals, Objectives & Policies Transportation Goals, Objectives & Policies Recommended UDC Changes Recommended UDC Changes Future Roadway Improvement Needs Future Roadway Improvement Needs Capital Improvements Program Capital Improvements Program

10. Future Roadway Improvement Needs Road Widenings Road Widenings Current Need: I-85 from Barrow County Line to SR 53 (LOS E) – from 4 to 6 Lanes and LOS F by 2013. Current Need: I-85 from Barrow County Line to SR 53 (LOS E) – from 4 to 6 Lanes and LOS F by 2013. By 2013, I-85 (LOS E) in County Widened from 4 to 6 Lanes. By 2013, I-85 (LOS E) in County Widened from 4 to 6 Lanes. By 2023, I-85 from Barrow County Line to SR 53 (LOS F) Widened from 6 to 8 Lanes. By 2023, I-85 from Barrow County Line to SR 53 (LOS F) Widened from 6 to 8 Lanes. By 2023, All Other Segments – LOS F if Operating with 4 Lanes. By 2023, All Other Segments – LOS F if Operating with 4 Lanes.

11. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) New Roads New Roads #1, South Ext. of Sam Freeman Rd to Bill Watkins Rd #1, South Ext. of Sam Freeman Rd to Bill Watkins Rd #2, Braselton Industrial Parkway Extension #2, Braselton Industrial Parkway Extension #3, Jefferson East By-pass #3, Jefferson East By-pass #4, Possum Creek Road Improvement and Bridge Replacement #4, Possum Creek Road Improvement and Bridge Replacement #5, Braselton to Talmo to Gainesville Connectivity Improvement #5, Braselton to Talmo to Gainesville Connectivity Improvement #6, Braselton to Pendergrass Connectivity Improvement #6, Braselton to Pendergrass Connectivity Improvement #7, Braselton/Hoschton to Maysville Connectivity Improvement #7, Braselton/Hoschton to Maysville Connectivity Improvement #8, South Commerce By-pass #8, South Commerce By-pass

12. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) Bridge Replacements/Modifications Bridge Replacements/Modifications 2 Bridges Currently Under Way 2 Bridges Currently Under Way Galilee Church Road over the Middle Oconee River Galilee Church Road over the Middle Oconee River Lipscomb Lake Road over Pond Fork Creek Lipscomb Lake Road over Pond Fork Creek 25 Bridges in Jackson County Need Replacing or Improvements 25 Bridges in Jackson County Need Replacing or Improvements 8 Short-term, 8 Short-term, 8 Mid-term, and 8 Mid-term, and 9 Long-term Bridges Need to be Evaluated 9 Long-term Bridges Need to be Evaluated

13. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) Bridge Evaluations in Short-term Bridge Evaluations in Short-term Woods Bridge Road over the North Oconee River Woods Bridge Road over the North Oconee River Sanford Road over Sandy Creek Sanford Road over Sandy Creek Chandler Bridge Road over the North Oconee River Chandler Bridge Road over the North Oconee River Old Pendergrass Road over the Middle Oconee River Old Pendergrass Road over the Middle Oconee River Deadwyler Road over the North Oconee River Deadwyler Road over the North Oconee River Whites Bottom Road over Walnut Creek Whites Bottom Road over Walnut Creek Kissam Road over Curry Creek Kissam Road over Curry Creek Possum Creek Road Bridge over Holder’s Creek Possum Creek Road Bridge over Holder’s Creek

14. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) Bridge Evaluations in Mid-term Bridge Evaluations in Mid-term SR 82 Spur crossing I-85 SR 82 Spur crossing I-85 SR 82 Spur over the North Oconee River SR 82 Spur over the North Oconee River Possum Creek Road crossing I-85 Possum Creek Road crossing I-85 Plainview Road crossing I-85 Plainview Road crossing I-85 Ethridge Road over the Middle Oconee River Ethridge Road over the Middle Oconee River SR 334 over Sandy Creek SR 334 over Sandy Creek Wayne Poultry Road over Allen Creek Wayne Poultry Road over Allen Creek Wayne Poultry Road over Pond Fork Creek Wayne Poultry Road over Pond Fork Creek

15. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) Bridge Evaluations in Long-term Bridge Evaluations in Long-term US 129 over Allen Creek US 129 over Allen Creek SR 15 Alternate/SR 82 over Curry Creek SR 15 Alternate/SR 82 over Curry Creek SR 15 Alternate over the North Oconee River SR 15 Alternate over the North Oconee River SR 60 over Walnut Creek SR 60 over Walnut Creek SR 332 over the Walnut Creek overflow SR 332 over the Walnut Creek overflow SR 332 over Walnut Creek SR 332 over Walnut Creek New Kings Bridge Road over the North Oconee River New Kings Bridge Road over the North Oconee River Chandler Cemetery Road over the North Oconee River Chandler Cemetery Road over the North Oconee River New Cut Road over Walnut Creek New Cut Road over Walnut Creek

16. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) Safety and Signage Improvements Safety and Signage Improvements Road Maintenance Program Road Maintenance Program Sign Maintenance Program Sign Maintenance Program

17. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) Road Maintenance Program Road Maintenance Program Stormwater Drainage Flows over Roadway Stormwater Drainage Flows over Roadway Offset Intersections Offset Intersections Poor Sight Distance at Street Intersections Poor Sight Distance at Street Intersections Shoulder Width Too Narrow Shoulder Width Too Narrow Shoulder Eroded Shoulder Eroded Skewed Intersection Angle Skewed Intersection Angle Very Poor Driving Surface Condition Very Poor Driving Surface Condition Steep Embankment and No Guardrail Steep Embankment and No Guardrail Absence of Pavement Markings Absence of Pavement Markings Other Road Maintenance Concerns Other Road Maintenance Concerns

18. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) Sign Maintenance Program Sign Maintenance Program Missing Signs Missing Signs Signs Located in Wrong Place Signs Located in Wrong Place Stop Signs Missing Stop Signs Missing

19. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) Future Park & Ride Lots Future Park & Ride Lots Relative PriorityInterchange Location #1SR 53 #2US 129 #3US 98 #4SR 60 (Future) #5SR 82

20. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) New I-85 Interchange New I-85 Interchange SR 60 at Existing Bridge Overpass SR 60 at Existing Bridge Overpass Full Diamond Interchange Full Diamond Interchange Related Improvements Related Improvements Widening of SR 60 Bridge from 2 to 3 Lanes (Left-Turns) Widening of SR 60 Bridge from 2 to 3 Lanes (Left-Turns) Road Relocations – Ward Road and McNeal Road Road Relocations – Ward Road and McNeal Road Other Associated Improvements Other Associated Improvements South Extension of Sam Freeman Rd to Bill Watkins Rd South Extension of Sam Freeman Rd to Bill Watkins Rd Braselton Industrial Parkway East Extension Braselton Industrial Parkway East Extension

21. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) Miscellaneous Projects Miscellaneous Projects SR 53 Intersection improvements in Braselton and Hoschton SR 53 Intersection improvements in Braselton and Hoschton Intersection improvements on Thompson Mill Road (Jesse Cronic Road) at New Liberty Church Road Intersection improvements on Thompson Mill Road (Jesse Cronic Road) at New Liberty Church Road Intersection improvements on County Farm Road at SR 82 Intersection improvements on County Farm Road at SR 82 Roadway improvements on Galilee Church Road from Adams Road to US 129 Business Roadway improvements on Galilee Church Road from Adams Road to US 129 Business

22. Future Roadway Improvement Needs (Con’t) Miscellaneous Projects (Con’t) Miscellaneous Projects (Con’t) New Sidewalk Installation and Pedestrian Upgrades Countywide New Sidewalk Installation and Pedestrian Upgrades Countywide Roadway Improvements on Maddox Road from SR 124 to SR 53 Roadway Improvements on Maddox Road from SR 124 to SR 53 Countywide Safety Projects within School Zones Countywide Safety Projects within School Zones Roadway improvements on Gum Springs Church Road at SR 124, at Gum Springs Elementary School, and at Jackson Trail Road Roadway improvements on Gum Springs Church Road at SR 124, at Gum Springs Elementary School, and at Jackson Trail Road

23. Capital Improvements Program Conforms to GDCA Requirements Conforms to GDCA Requirements Future Improvement Cost Estimates Future Improvement Cost Estimates ARC Estimates (Avg Costs per Mile) ARC Estimates (Avg Costs per Mile) Vary by Typical Section Vary by Typical Section Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunities Federal Federal SAFETEA-LU SAFETEA-LU Internet Links to Other Funding Programs Internet Links to Other Funding Programs State State State Funds (IT3 Program) State Funds (IT3 Program) Bonds Bonds Local Governments – General Funds & SPLOST Local Governments – General Funds & SPLOST

24. Capital Improvements Program (Con’t) Implementation Timing of Recommendations Implementation Timing of Recommendations Short-term Work Program (1 st Five Years) Required Short-term Work Program (1 st Five Years) Required Annual Updates Annual Updates 5-Year Updates to DCA 5-Year Updates to DCA Long-term Work Program (Next 15 Years) Optional Long-term Work Program (Next 15 Years) Optional Short-term Total Costs = $31,908,000 (23 Projects) Short-term Total Costs = $31,908,000 (23 Projects) Local Share = $14,848,000 or 47% Local Share = $14,848,000 or 47% $2,969,600 per Year $2,969,600 per Year Long-term Total Costs = $456,094,000 (58 Projects) Long-term Total Costs = $456,094,000 (58 Projects) Local Share = $275,956,000 or 61% Local Share = $275,956,000 or 61% $19,711,143 per Year $19,711,143 per Year

25. Short-term Capital Projects I-85 Widenings - $15,170,000 (Federal) I-85 Widenings - $15,170,000 (Federal) New Roads - $14,198,000 (Local) New Roads - $14,198,000 (Local) Bridge Evaluations & ROW Acquisition - $85,000 (Federal) Bridge Evaluations & ROW Acquisition - $85,000 (Federal) Safety & Signage - $550,000 (Local) Safety & Signage - $550,000 (Local) Park & Ride Facilities - $455,000 (Federal) Park & Ride Facilities - $455,000 (Federal) I-85 New Interchange - $1,350,000 (Federal) I-85 New Interchange - $1,350,000 (Federal) Miscellaneous Projects - $100,000 (Local) Miscellaneous Projects - $100,000 (Local)

26. What Is Next? Additional Comments from Focus Group and Steering Committee Additional Comments from Focus Group and Steering Committee Transition to Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Transition to Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Draft Countywide Roadways Plan to be Posted on Internet on Comprehensive Plan Page Draft Countywide Roadways Plan to be Posted on Internet on Comprehensive Plan Page Draft Countywide Roadways Plan to be Available to Public at Several Locations Draft Countywide Roadways Plan to be Available to Public at Several Locations Public Comments to Public Development Department Public Comments to Public Development Department CRP Follows Comp Plan Adoption Process CRP Follows Comp Plan Adoption Process

27. FOCUS GROUP Identified Roadway Concerns & Issues Identified Roadway Concerns & Issues Established Priorities Established Priorities Last Meeting Last Meeting Reviewed Results Reviewed Results Desired to Know How Input Was Integrated into Plan Desired to Know How Input Was Integrated into Plan Review Handout with Integration Review Handout with Integration