Explore the future of active transportation in rural and small-town Georgia!

For Immediate Release: Monday, August 12, 2024

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is developing a statewide active transportation plan focused on small towns and rural areas of the state. Active transportation includes pedestrian and bicycle modes of transportation as well as micromobility modes like scooters and e-bikes. The plan will provide GDOT with a framework to guide investment and policy recommendations to improve active transportation safety, connectivity, comfort and education in these areas.

Based on national and international best practices, detailed data analyses, and input from key stakeholders and the public, the resulting forward-thinking plan will position Georgia as a leader in proactively planning for the expansion and implementation of active transportation facilities.


Please visit the project website today https://bit.ly/swactive to learn more and to provide your input on two public surveys.


Project Links and Contacts:

Project Fact Sheet - Project Fact Sheet

Survey Link - https://bit.ly/swactive

GDOT Project Manager – Ron Knezevich, State Safety Engineering Supervisor

Project Email - bikeped@dot.ga.gov


Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways. We’re involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The Department’s vision is to boost Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in transportation. 



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