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North Buckhead Civic Association

July 2012 Neighborhood Survey

Final Report on 166 Survey Responses

Contents Background materials from July 2012 North Buckhead Newsletter i

Do you favor sidewalks on the west side of Peachtree Dunwoody? 2

Do you favor a crosswalk on Wieuca Road near N. Stratford Road? 4

If you have sidewalks in front of your home, do you like them? 5

Do you favor a traffic signal on Peachtree Dunwoody at Stovall Blvd? 6

Comments on Stovall Traffic Signal by Respondents 8

Is crosswalk on Roswell Road at Lakemoore Drive warranted? 15

General Comments by Respondents 16

August 17, 2012 [email protected]

This report is available at www.nbca.org/July12Survey.htm.

North Buckhead Newsletter July 2012

New P-D Sidewalks Would Open Access to Our Park the neighborhood are within a mile’s walk. They must walk south to Peachtree Road, cross P-D to its east side, then walk north to the P-D crosswalk at Winall Down, and finally cross P-D once again to reach the park.

By Gordon Certain, NBCA President We have a marvelous new park on Peachtree Dunwoody Road (P-D), right here in North Buckhead. And, after the opening ceremony in April (photo below), it has a wonderful play-ground. Many of us attended the grand opening and were proud to be there.

Those attendees all had at least one thing in common that day if they lived in North Buck-head — they probably rode in a car to get there. Why? Because there’s no safe way to walk to the park if you live in most of North Buckhead. On the other hand, Brookhaven residents (to the east of P-D) can use sidewalks on their side, built before the park was contemplated, which lead to a crosswalk to the park. While not an ideal crosswalk, it works. But there are no side-walks on the west side (the North Buckhead side) of P-D leading to the park, and no cross-walks to get to the Brookhaven side to use the existing sidewalks. Our neighbors who decide to walk anyway find that the shoulder of the road is often treacherous and the speeding roadway is no place to be near. Ironically, though the park is in North Buckhead, if you want to walk there you are better off if you don’t live in North Buckhead. (See the map at the upper right.) Brookhaven residents can access the continuous sidewalks on the east side of P-D from Peachtree Road to the City Limits. So can some residents of Ridgedale Park, who can use cross-walks at Peachtree Road. Some North Buck-head residents who live in the southeast part of

Kids race onto the playground after the ribbon cut-ting ceremony at Little Nancy Creek Park’s fabulous playground on April 21, 2012.

NBCA July 2012 Survey Background Materials Page i of iii


What’s the solution? Sidewalks/Crosswalks Solution? Either add lots of crosswalks leading to the east side of P-D or build new sidewalks on the west side (or some combination of each). The map at the bottom of the previous page shows residential areas within a mile of the park whose residents could walk if a way were pro-vided. Although the map is labeled “new side-walks”, essentially the same access would be provided by perhaps a dozen safe crosswalks across P-D. Crosswalks would not be as safe as sidewalks. The city has not shown much inter-est in providing crosswalks to help North Buck-head pedestrians, so this article focuses on the need for new sidewalks. However, a good side-walk plan for the park does depend on one new crosswalk, on Wieuca Road at North Stratford Road or Wieuca Terrace.

The table above is based on the count of homes shown in the map at the lower left, adjusted for North Buckhead average ratios of residents per home from the 2010 US Census. Roughly two thousand people could have a direct and safe walking path to Little Nancy Creek Park as com-pared to just a few today. Some might have to walk up to a mile at most, but it would be possi-ble to get there safely. Now what? What can you do? It is clear that North Buckhead residents have a new park that they can’t walk to. Is that a sur-prise? It shouldn’t be. Much has been made of the fact that Buckhead’s Council District 7 is the most “under-parked” in the city. But the district is also clearly underserved in terms of side-walks. We need both more parks and ways to walk to them. About 6,100 feet of new sidewalks are needed to augment the sidewalks already in place. As-suming $100 per sidewalk foot, $610,000 may be needed. OK. We know that the city doesn’t have the

Peachtree Dunwoody Road Sidewalks– continued

How Many More People Could Walk to Li le Nancy Creek Park?

Distance to Li le Nancy Creek Park

< 1/4 Mile

< 1/2 Mile

< 3/4 Mile

< 1 Mile

Total People

119 300 839 696 1955 6% 15% 43% 36% 100%

money right now. But sooner or later that mon-ey will be available, somewhere, somehow — maybe from impact fees from new construction which is starting up again in North Buckhead or a bond issue or something else. But to get that money committed to our needs, we need to make it crystal clear that the neighborhood re-ally wants to walk to its park. Please take our sidewalk survey and tell us whether you want to be able to walk to our parks. Even if you personally don’t care about visiting parks, you still have an interest in these sidewalks if you think they might be desired by prospective buyers of your home. Our opinion survey will be sent to you by email if you are on our list. If not, go on-line to www.nbca.org/July2012Survey.htm. Or if you prefer, use the form on page 14. How did we map walking paths to the park? We assumed people can safely walk on and cross most neighborhood streets but that some streets like Wieuca and Peachtree Dunwoody are more challenging and are not walkable. We used a Fulton County land use map to measure walking paths to the park from homes up to a mile away. Each par-cel of residential land was colored based on its portion clos-est to the park. We used Google “Street View” and the Ful-ton map to estimate new sidewalks needs.

NBCA July 2012 Survey Background Materials Page ii of iii


Traffic Signal at Stovall? Trouble Crossing Roswell Road? Crosswalk Needs on Roswell Road: There used to be a crosswalk on Roswell Road at Lakemoore Drive. Then they repaved the road and most evidence of it disappeared. We started asking how to get it back. Sally Flocks of PEDS was very helpful and so we are writing this article. While there is little hope of having a real cross-walk reestablished, if we can show that suffi-cient people are crossing Roswell at any one hour, we may be able to make a case for a pe-destrian refuge half way across. We don’t know what the refuge would look like, but it sounds safer to have than not have. If you regularly cross Roswell at Lakemoore, please help us by completing the survey. Our opinion survey will be sent to you by email if you are on our list. If not, go on-line to www.nbca.org/July2012Survey.htm. Or if you would rather, use the form below.

Proposed Stovall Boulevard Traffic Signal: We understand that the city is considering in-stalling a traffic signal on Peachtree Dunwoody Road at Stovall Boulevard. Or, more likely, two — one at each Stovall intersection on Peachtree Dunwoody (one leading into Brookhaven, the other into North Buckhead). Such a signal would make it much easier for Stovall Boulevard traffic to continue on Stovall Boulevard on the other side of Peachtree Dun-woody (P-D). It would also make left turns out of Stovall Boulevard onto P-D a lot safer. Such a signal would also encourage cut-through traffic. We would like to survey our residents to see if they favor or oppose such a signal and to give them the opportunity to offer comments. Please use the following form and send it to us. Or provide the same information to our on-line survey.

NEIGHBORHOOD OPINION SURVEY

A link to this survey will be emailed to those on our email list and is also available on-line to www.nbca.org/July2012Survey.htm.

Name _________________________________ (Optional) Full Address ____________________________ (Required)

Peachtree Dunwoody/Little Nancy Creek Park Sidewalks

1. Do you want sidewalks on the west (North Buckhead) side of Peachtree Dunwoody Road? ___YES ___NO ___UNDECIDED

2. Would you use those sidewalks to walk to Little Nancy Creek Park? ___FREQUENTLY ___SOMETIMES ___SELDOM __NO

3. Would sidewalks for the park make you more inclined to use the park than you are today? ___YES ___ NO ___UNDECIDED

4. Do you support having a crosswalk on Wieuca Road at North Stratford Road or at Wieuca Terrace to help you walk to the park? ___ YES ___ NO ___ UNDECIDED

5. Would you use that crosswalk to walk to Little Nancy Creek Park? ___FREQUENTLY ___SOMETIMES ___SELDOM __NO

6. Do you have a sidewalk in front of your home? ___ YES ___NO. If YES, how do you feel about “your” sidewalk? ___ LIKE IT ___DISLIKE IT ___NEUTRAL ___UNDECIDED

Stovall Boulevard Signal

7. Do you favor or oppose new traffic signals on Peachtree Dunwoody at Stovall Boulevard.? ___FAVOR ___OPPOSE ___UNDECIDED

8. Provide any additional comments about this signal and the intersection. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Crosswalks on Roswell Road

9. Do you regularly cross Roswell Road near Lakemoore Drive on foot? ___ YES ___ NO

10. If you answered YES to 9, provide your Phone/email ____________________________ so we can contact you.

11. If you answered YES to 9, provide information about days of the week and time of day (nearest hour) for your crossings. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

General Comments

12. Provide comments on these or other topics: ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mail to NBCA, PO Box 420391, Atlanta GA 30342. Please mail in time for delivery to NBCA by August 6, 2012.

Notes: Results will be published in aggregate form and may be plotted on a neighborhood map. With the exception of questions 9-11,identities and individual responses will not be publicly divulged.

Contact information and crossing times for respondents to questions 9-11 may be provided to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

NBCA July 2012 Survey Background Materials Page iii of iii

NBCA July 2012 Survey ‐ New Sidewalks on Peachtree Dunwoody?

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Want sidewalks on west side of P‐D Road?

Yes n=139 NoUndecided

orNo Answer

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Would you use those sidewalks to walk to the Park?

NoFrequently Sometimes

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With those sidewalks would you visit the Park more?

Yes No

Seldom

NBCA July 2012 Survey Final Report August 17, 2012 Page 2 of 22

NBCA July 2012 Survey ‐ New Crosswalk* on Wieuca Road? crosswalk would be used by residents on the west side of Wieuca in conjunction with new sidewalks on Peachtree Dunwoody which would be accessed via Stovall Boulevard.

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Want new crosswalk on Wieuca Road?

Yes n=125 NoUndecided

orNo Answer

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1

Would you use that crosswalk to walk to the Park?

NoFrequently Sometimes Seldom

* Crosswalk might be at Wieuca Terrace or North Stratford RoadNBCA July 2012 Survey Final Report August 17, 2012 Page 4 of 22

NBCA July 2012 Survey ‐ Sidewalk in front of your home?

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Do you have a sidewalk in front of your home?

Yes n=35 No

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If yes, do you like having it?

Like it n=35


NBCA July 2012 Survey ‐ Traffic signal(s) on P‐D at Stovall Blvd.

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Do you favor traffic signal(s) on P‐D at Stovall Blvd.?

Yes n=75 NoYUndecided/No Answer

Like it!


Comments on Stovall Blvd. Traffic Signal Page 1 of 7

Resident of: Comment:Agan Pl Would the traffic signals help slow down traffic between it and the signal at Loridan's?

Arden WayI often cross Peachtree Dunwoody at Stovall Blv. on my regular morning walks to Brookhaven. I always feel lucky that I made it across without being hit by a speeding car.

Arden Way Stovall Blvd is already used as a cut through. Putting traffic lights there will benefit both commuters and residents alike. It will also help those walking to the park be able to safely cross the street to use the sidewalks on the other side!

Buff DrWould love a signal to get out of the park but would hate the traffic backing up on Peachtree Dunwoody. Would prefer a caution light

Carmain Dr No issues for me......

Club Dr

At present my entry into the park is at Windall Down. We were most relieved to have the aid of a "walk signal" at this site.

I do find it difficult to get down into the park as there are no steps on the park side and no sidewalk to get me to the entry point.

Fountain Oaks LnDriving down Peachtree Dunwoody one day, and the car in front of my unexpectedly stopped at the intersection because of the cone(s) in the street. No one was in the crosswalk. Very confusing now.

Glengary Dr

I think that 90 ‐ 95% of the people who use the Park will drive there. Since Peachtree Dunwoody is already so narrow.. Iprobably wouldn't even want to walk on sidewalks there. . it would be so close to the cars. Also, I am not in favor of any more traffic lights. As I said, most people will drive there and I don't think it'sdifficult to turn into the park, likewise for people crossing the street to get to the park. The traffic is not that heavy on Peachtree‐Dunwoody.

Glengary DrThe traffic on Peachtree Dunwoody Road frequently does NOT stay within the speed limit. Cars drive extremely fast down the hills. I think a traffic light could be of tremendous assistance to families with children and dogs in making it safer for them to cross the road.

Glengary Dr

While I agree that it is sometimes difficult to turn to/from PD onto Stovall, I wonder if a trafficc light is necessary or if it would impede the normal flow of traffic. I would be interested in finding out the volume of traffic that would be impacted by that light especially the traffic flow coming from Stovall Blvd.

As I would not be impacted on a daily basis by the traffic signal, I would defer to the residents who live on Peachtree Dunwoody and Stovall for their approval/disapproval.

Ivy Ln If the signal would provide a cut‐through, I oppose it. Perhaps one could be installed that could be activated only by pedestrians? That way, access to the park would be enhanced but cut=through traffic would not.



Resident of: Comment:Land O'Lakes Dr I rarely use this intersection and it is difficult. I don't want to encourage cut through traffic.

Loridans CirThere are only a few hpurs of the day that pedestrians actually cross the intersection. Why make cars wait for the light to change on a relatively low traffic road?

Loridans Dr This is a rather scary intersection. A light should help, especially for those turning left onto Peachtree Dunwoody.

McClatchey Cir

For safety reasons it seems absolutely necessary to have a traffic signal at Stovall. Peachtree‐Dunwoody slopes down significantly heading southbound and I find myself actually having to put the brakes on to slow down when I get near the park, and that's because I know it's there. People already drive entirely too fast on that road and drivers need to be made aware that there is pedestrian traffic.

McClatchey CirI don't think it's necessary based on my experience driving along Peachtree Dunwoody. Also, I don't think neighborhood cut‐through traffic should be encouraged (although I admit that I routinely cut through Brookhaven when I intend to take Peachtree Road toward Chamblee).

McClatchey Cir It will just add to traffic congestion and add to air pollution, and consumption of already scarce supply of oil.

McClatchey CirUnfortunately, more traffic is inticed through our neighborhoods when we make access more available for them to do so. After having been closed off from neighborhood access through‐traffic by the building of GA‐400, we are forced to drive on the already heavily‐trafficed main roads. Obviously, we will target areas that have traffic lights too.

N Buckhead DrPeachtree Dunwoody Road is a highly traveled street in the area often with travelers maintaining a high rate of speed. Runners, walkers, bikers, children wishing to play in the local park are at risk with autos traveling at such high rates. By having sidewalks, we can safely park our autos and walk the streets of our neighborhood.

N Buckhead DrPeople drive WAY too fast down this road. I support a traffic signal so people can safely cross the road and the drivers will have to slow down.

N Ivy RdAbsolutely "no" to a new traffic light on Peachtree Dunwoody.

Who the hell crosses Roswell road on foot?

N Ivy RdAt peak traffic, it is very difficult to navigate across P'tree Dunwoody on Stovall. Can the lights flash at non‐peak times and be fully operational for morning and evening peaks?

N Ivy RdHard to believe anyone would favor signals there. Stovall itself is dangerous on the west side of P‐D, with that hairpin turn. Additional cut‐thru traffic should not be encouraged. Trimming the foliage at that intersection would be helpful and would increase safety. There is really no reason to need to turn left there, as Stratford provides a better left from the neighborhood onto P‐D. Signals there would seem to offer no benefit at all to the neighborhood.



Resident of: Comment:N Ivy Rd I am afraid the traffic signal would cause more cut through traffic at tha spot.N Ivy Rd I don't see any need for them. It would obstruct the flow of traffic on PD.N Stratford Rd A signal at this intersection would help to slow down speeders on Peachtree Dunwoody Road.

N Stratford Rd

A traffic signal would be great for slowing down traffic on Peachtree Dunwoody (which is dangerously fast 99% of the time) and for walkers and runners who need to safely cross Peachtree Dunwoody. It would also be safer for automobile traffic crossing Peachtree Dunwoody. While this may be viewed as a "cut through," actually it's the best way to get directly to Cherokee Plaza and other areas around there from this side of Peachtree Dunwoody. Unfortunately, having to take Wieuca to turn left on Peachtree results in a much longer trip ‐ in distance and in time (due to the horrendous traffic at that intersection with traffic signals that are basically ineffective at managing the traffic.

N Stratford Rd

I believe this is a really important issue. I have seen too many mothers with strollers and young children narrowly miss being hit by cars who don't see them until it is almost too late. Further, because the park is between two downward slopes on Peachtree Dunwoody, cars are usually going faster, rather than more slowly there. All it will take is for one driver to be distracted by an MP3 player or a cell phone for someone to be hit walking toward the park or crossing the street to get to it.

N Stratford Rd

If a side walk were installed on the Westside of Peachtree Dunwoody from Stovall Blvd to the park, I don't see a need for the traffic light. As an alternative, installing a crosswalk signal (yellow flasher that would change to red only when a pedestrian activated the signal) would increase pedestrian safety at that intersection, while not encouraging 'cut through' traffic via North Stratford/Stovall Blvd ‐ which there is already enough of. I would also like to see more police presence at both Peachtree Dunwoody/Stovall and Wieuca/North Stratford areas. Speeding is terrible in these areas (at all times of the day), and there is a lack of respect for other traffic laws (passing in no passing zones, tailgating, etc).

N Stratford Rd

If this traffic signal would result in additional traffic through the N. Stratford / Buff / Carmain intersection, that intersection would require significant patrols and/or speed bumps. People traveling through that intersection more often than not fail to stop at the stop signs, including failing to slow below 10 mph on a regular basis. This problem is particularly prevalent between 7:15 ‐ 9 am and 5 ‐ 8 pm.

N Stratford RdIf we had sidewalks & proper crosswalks I don't think we'd need a traffic light. Peachtree Dunwoody Rd is so full of traffic that I fear a stoplight could make it a bit of a parking lot at busy times of day which doen't help the situation either.

Old Ivy Sidewalks are greatly needed in this location!



Resident of: Comment:

Peachtree Dunwoody Rd

My home is the second home on the west side(N Buckhead side) of Peachtree Dunwoody from this intersection and I have written to the NBCA as well as Howard Shook asking about a way to slow the traffic down on Peachtree Dunwoody. With the new crosswalk at Winall Down for access to our new park we are just waiting for a major accident. Cars heading north on Peachtree Dunwoody crest the hill right before the crosswalk traveling FAST and way above the speed limit. In spite of the fact that a traffic signal will impact our ingress and egress I am 100% in favor of the traffic signal.

Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Traffic lights should be synchronized.

Peachtree Dunwoody RdWould like to see law enforcement presence in conjunction w/ traffic control installation. i have three small children who utilize park. Even w/ presence of sidewalk, i'm always concerned about excessive speed of motorist along ptree dunwood rd.

Peachtree Dunwoody RdThink a traffic signal at Peachtree Dunwoody and WindallDown would be a better choice. It could be one that was pedestrian controlled and improve the safety of crossing to and from the park.

Potters Walk If sidewalks go in then I support stoplight to assist pedestriansRickenbacker Dr It's a dangerous place to turn, low visibility northwards. Even flashing caution lights would help.

Roxboro RdgaSomeone's going to killed if a Lights not installed in front of the park. Cars speed, it's over a hill,an on you before you or they realize it.

Sheldon DrFrom my house on Sheldon the park is 1.9 miles. We would never have time to walk to the park, walk back, and spend any time there, but folks closer to Wieuca might, and it should be safe for them to walk. That said, there's no info about cost and funding so it's hard to make a judgement. Thanks.

Sheldon Dr Without a signal, it's much riskier to cross.Skyland Dr I just don't think it's necessary.

Springside Ct

Comment about the park ‐ As much as I LOVE the idea of the garden, could that be moved to a different location in the park and use that upper landing as a parking lot? A garden is not really that attractive and a more attractive entrance to the park could be made. Maybe a small covered pavilion or arbor? Or, just parking spots.Move the garden away from the street to a quieter loca on where just a few cars would need parking. There are few cars parked to go to garden but lots of cars need spots to park to go to park. Put the garden in the back with just a few parking spots.

It really looks out of place where it is. It worked fine before the park was added, but with the beautiful park there, the garden looks very unattractive there. I even love to garden but would like to see it elsewhere and make an attractive entrance to the park instead.

Stovall BlvdI never have any trouble making turns there and I go that way alot at different times of the day. I think the traffic lights might do more harm than good.




Stovall Blvd It is impossible to turn left to head north on Ptree Dunwoody at this intersection. It is a blind turn because the homeowner on the corner has overgrown shrubs. Our neighborhood is long overdue for a light at this intersection!

Stovall BlvdNO!!!!! As a resident of the North Buckhead side of Stovall Boulevard, I STRONGLY OPPOSE the installation of a traffic signal at Peachtree Dunwoody and Stovall Boulevard. This would only encourage MORE cut‐through traffic on our already over‐used street. We need to do all we can to make sure this does not happen.

Stovall Blvd This is a very dangerous intersection for drivers, bicylists, and walkers/joggers. I am absolutely in favor of putting traffic lights at this interection. It is already a bit of a cut‐through, so please let's make it safer for all of us.

Stovall Pl

This proposed signal is sorely needed. This intersection is the scene of numerous accidents and is a constant challange for pedestrians and motorists attempting to cross. The topography of PDR at the intersection of Stovall makes it impossible to judge whether a vehicle is approaching from either direction. The signal also would help to slow the vehicle speeds on PDR which are outrageous.

The theory that cut through traffic on Stovall Blvd would increase is obviously unproven. The need for the signal is obviously proven. Lets get this signal installed ASAP before someone gets injured or worse.

Stovall PlThis traffic signal would only serve to increase 'cut through' traffic on via Stovall blvd to PDR during rush hour. We live adjacent to that intersection and short of peak rush hours, we never have a problem accessing PDR in either direction. We strongly oppose this new light proposal.

Stovall Pl AtlHave seen many accidents because it is difficult ge ng ontoP/D from Stovall. Line of sight not good. Some mes of day hard to get out of our street because of traffic backed up on Stovall trying to turn on P/D. Have seen the school bus trying to make the turn. Just keep my fingers crossed!!!!

Stovall TerI love the Stovall Blvd signal from a traffic calming perspective on Peachtree Dunwoody but am concerned how it will impact cut‐through traffic through North Buckhead. Another plus would be a safer access to the sidewalks on the east side of Peachtree Dunwoody until we get them on our west side.

Stovall Ter It would slow people down who drive WAYYYYY too fast down peachtree dunwoody




Stovall Ter

Little Nancy Creek Park is a tremendous addition to North Buckhead. We use the park regularly and deeply appreciate having an outdoor space to use with our small children. That said, we often feel we are literally risking life and limb to get there as we cross Peachtree Dunwoody at Stovall Blvd to use the sidewalk on the east side and then cross back over Peachtree Dunwoody at the park. I hope it is not too alarmist to say that we are pu ng our local families at risk having the carrot of wonderful neighborhood park with no safe way to access it.

You may ask why not drive to the park? The answer is that:

A) we are going to the park 2 blocks away. We feel it is the wrong message for our children to pack the family in the car to visit an outdoor space right around the corner.

B) parking is problema c o en full at the peak mes on the weekend

C) the Stovall Blvd / Peachtree Dunwoody left hand turn is also quite dangerous in the car (hence your traffic light idea).

Stovall Ter

PLEASE DO NOT PUT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THERE. WE DO NOT NEED ANYMORE WRAP AROUND TRAFFIC TO HAVE TO WAIT THROUGH TO GO PLACES, JUST TO ACCOMODATE CUT THRU TRAFFIC!!! WE NEED LESS TRAFFIC, NOT MORE!

PLEASE DO NOT MAKE IT EASIER FOR CUT THRU TRAFFIC BY INSTALLING A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE WAY IT IS NOW WILL DETER MORE PEOPLE THAN A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MAKING IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO GET OUT. SOUNDS LIKE IT WOULD MAKE IT A NIGHTMARE ON P'TREE DUNWOODY, AS WELL.

Stovall Ter

We currently walk to the park occasionally but have to cross Peachtree Dunwooday and then go through Brookhaven b/c we do not feel safe. Currenlty when you go off Stovall to get to the Peachtree Dunwoody Crosswalk you have to go on the shoulder for a bit and there is a blind corner where cars turning right on to Stovall can not see aruond the corner. This makes me very nervous!!!! I often don't walk just b/c of this part. Please help us and get us sidewalks and fix this intersection so we can feel safe walking with our kids!!

Stovall Ter The traffic at this intersection is dangerous to walk with pets, children, bikes. It is terrifying to cross!Stovall Ter Atl Not enough traffic to support it and it would encourage more cut through traffic

Stratford PlI like the little park, but worry about children darting out into traffic . I support whatever it takes to keep everyone safe. No driver wants to hit a pedestrian so there should be no opposi on. The park is a great addition to the neighborhood. We need for it to be accessed safely.




Stratford Pl I see its desirability but, I think itwould not be worth the traffic backup & delay it would cause on Peachtree Dunwoody.

Valley Green DrI wouldn't oppose traffic signals if they were only operational during rush hours ‐‐ I think most of the time they would not be necessary and would just create more idling traffic.

Valley Green DrThe signals are only needed at rush hour to deal with cut thru traffic. Perhaps the completion of GA 400/I=85 interchange will alleviate enough traffic on our streets to change the need.

Wieuca RdI am terrified to take my son to LNC Park due to the lack of side walk and cross walks. Peachtree Dunwoody is a very busy road with hills that block sight for pedestrians and drivers. I fully support the implementation of sidewalks to promote people walking to the park as well as ensure safety of pedestrians and drivers.

Wieuca RdI believe I am in favor ‐ anything to make it safer for Pedestrians in that area. I often walk and have trouble crossing PD. Cars on PD go way too fast and I think I would be in favor of the signal just because it would help force people to slow down.

Wieuca TerIt is sometimes dangerous because of car/truck traffic to walk Stovall west from P'tree Dunwoody to N Stratford now and lights would make the situation worse.

Wieuca TerLiving on Wieuca Terrace, which is used as a cut through from PD to Wieuca Road, even with "no turn" signs controlling turns off of Stovall, I am concerned that it will make it easier to cut through and increase that traffic on neighborhood streets.

Wieuca TerWieuca Terrace and Stovall continue to be major cut‐through streets as the "No Turn" signs are almost completely ineffective. Adding a signal would cause even more disruption to the residents in this area.

Wieuca Ter AtlThis has always been a dangerous intersection, due to the volume and speed of traffic on P‐D and the lack of visibility (hills, trees). I strongly support the installation of a traffic light.

Wieuca Trce I think the more important problem at Stovall is overgrown bushes that limit the view from Stovall to PDunwoody. I don't think there is enough traffic to warrant a light. Maybe a 4 way stop would be better (and cheaper)


NBCA July 2012 Survey ‐ Need for crosswalk on Roswell Rd.

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Do you regularly cross Roswell at Lakemoore on foot?

Yes n=6 No

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General Comments for NBCA's July 2012 Survey Page 1 of 7


Arden Waywould be great if we could get Arden Way repaved given the years of heavy equipment on the road due to the new construction. thank.

Carlton Rdg Thank you for your continued interest in improving our community.

Club DrWe look forward to steps down into the park at the present signal or a sidewalk on the park side of the road to get to the present car entry point.

Emma Ln People drive much too fast above the posted speed limits. The have little regard for pedestrians. Drossing Roswell at Lakemoore is a challenge. Getting out ontoLakemore for a car is a challenge. There needs to be a traffic light there.

Emma Ln

A walkable community is very valuable for the property owners. There are so few of them now. It is evident in the health of our population. It is a societal norm to get in your car and drive everywhere‐ which supports the unhealthy habits of our population. The more we can encourage walking in our communities, the healthier we will become. But without traffic signals and sidewalks, it is not safe. I totally support a crosswalk in both locations as well as traffic signals in both. I live near Lakemoore Dr. and Roswell Road and witness many unsafe pedestrian situations in that area on a daily basis.

Fountain Oaks Ln

I walk at Chastain Park everyday. I park on Interlochen and walk across Lake Forrest Drive. There are no cones, blinking lights, or stop signs on Lake Forrest to mark the cross‐walk. On numerous occasions, I've almost been hit by a car including last week. The cars fly up and down Lake Forrest. Sometimes they slow down misleading you that they are going to let you walk across the street, then don't stop, and accelerate in the cross walk. People turn the corner so fast, that if I'm exiting the car with my dog, I can't get out of the way. A woman last week missed my dog by inches. She wasn't visible when I opened my car door and let the dog out. The speed limit is 20 and there's a speed break nearby. You have the same issues with your park.

Glengary Dr

I think sidewalks provide a visual sense of community within a neighborhood and for that reason I would say that I'm in favor of installing sidewalks on our side of Peachtree Dunwoody.

I will also say that I think the City of Atlanta does a poor job of making a sidewalk look aesthetically pleasing. I also wonder how those neighbors whose yards border Peachtree Dunwoody would feel about having the sidewalks installed.

At the end of the day I do believe sidewalks would increase the number of people who will visit the park. I still find it odd to have to drive a car to park at the park! Guess I was spoiled living in Minneapolis with their wonderful park systems and trails. I was hopeful that there would be a paved walking trail from N Stratford through to the park but I'm sure it would cut through personal property which would not work.

Would like to know the particulars before forming a final opinion. Thanks for soliciting input!




Glengary Dr

I think it is great that we have a nice new park on PeachtreeDunwoody.. it would be nice if it were bigger, but I'm glad wehave that. It seems we only get li le snags of land here and thereand I don't think we'll ever have a park of any decent size. Buteven the small ones are be er than none. It would be nice to havea baseball diamond or soccer field..but I don't think that will happen. I think the association is doing a good job of trying tosecure park space for North Buckhead.. we have been totallyneglected by the city and county in this area.

Glengary Dr

This is a comment about the poten al sidewalk on P'tree Dunwoody:

I highly favor this sidewalk even though I would not be walking to the park. Instead, I would walk past the park and between streets that connect by P'tree Dunwoody if this sidewalk were installed.

As it is right now, the sidewalk on the other side of P'tree Dunwoody is not maintained, as well it is difficult to cross P'tree Dunwoody at busy times of the day. Last, it would be wonderful to create more walking paths by offering an easy way to walk from Loridans Circle to North Stratford, or Carmain to Stovall Blvd, for example.

Ivy LnI appreciate have police officers on Old Ivy in the mornings to monitor speeders and write tickets. One morning last week I was passed by a speeder on the hill in front of Sarah Smith on Old Ivy. It is very curvy there and I was afraid of an accident. I was only going 25‐30 mph, obviously too slow!

Lakemoore DrI support a crosswalk across Lakemoore at Roswell Road but, with the missalignment of the entrance to Pikes and to Lakemoore, this has many issues to be solved. If we could slow down the speeders on Roswell Road with a crosswalk that is a plus. I do not support a traffic signal at this intersection.

Land O'Lakes DrRelated to Roswell at Lakemoore, any thought about crosswalk traffic light at Roswell and Sheldon ‐ VERY DANGEROUS!!!

Loridans Dr A crosswalk or signal should be considered at Loridans and Wieuca. Thanks!




Loridans Dr

Hope that the expected plan for the GA400 trail at Loridans DR. will include many of the neighborhood suggestions made to the liveable buckhead group. These included no buildings (bathrooms or snackbar) No vehicle access into the trail‐head area. If vehicles/parking is permitted, it will result in security concerns which plagued this area before the city finally erected the gate which currently blocks cars from entering the existing road. Several residents who live on Loridans, Glengary and Glengary Circle asked that the trail‐head be moved to Mountain Way where there are less homes and traffic. This area would be much more suitable for parking. Loridans Dr. would still be part of the trail and serve as an access point for residents. Since this area is already natural we also suggested that this section of the trail not be made of concrete and a more environment friendly material be used (like the trail along the Chatahoochie River).

McClatchey Cir I am in favor of sidewalks on both sides of the street in all places where neighborhood residents have to walk along a busy street to get somewhere. It would be nice on both sides of Loridans as many cars use that street as a cut through.

McClatchey Cir The city, state and federal government are going broke. Pave the roads we have, they are getting pretty rough.

McClatchey Cir

Relative to Stovall Signal ‐There is a lot of speeding (25 is the limit)and cut through traffic on Loridans although there are 3 stop signson Loridans. There should be those "bumps".to sound the approach ‐‐ a lot of folks run these signs!!! Regarding Wieuca crosswalk ‐ Really needed for the folks who live on the UNSIDEWALK side of Wieuca‐ They have to walk through neighbors' yards! Plesae keepin mind the folks who live in the 3 block section of Wieuca Rd which has no sidewalks. (Between N. Ivy and N Stratfod and Wieuca Ter to Lovette Place. It is so difficult to get out and walk ‐ you have to cross Wieuca to get to a sidewalk.

N Buckhead DrAlthough I do not use the crosswalk on Roswell Road at Lakemoore I do believe that a crosswalk will benefit those who DO cross this very busy road.A crosswalk or better still a stop light would break the high speed of travel on Roswell Road.

N Buckhead Dr

Although I think sidewalks are a great thing, I doubt that we would use them to walk to the park ‐‐ it is a long way from our house and kids are too big for strollers/too small for long walks. As a result, I put undecided on sidewalks as they would not benefit me directly. I am all for any and all ways to slow down cars. Peaple are crazy drivers. For example, I was driving down PT/Dunwoody yesterday, between Loridans and Peachtree Road, going the speed limit and a black mercedes pulled up behind me, right on my bumper and started honking. So, I did what any person would do and slowed down even more and hit my brakes frequently. (He gave me a friendly middle finger wave when he finally got the chance to pass me on Roxboro).

N Ivy Rd Thank you for your help on this.




N Stratford Rd

Adding a crosswalk over Wieuca at North Stratford is a bad idea unless a traffic signal is also placed there; a traffic signal there would be terrible for Wieuca Rd traffic, as southbound traffic is frequently backed up almost to this point anyway during rush hour, and northbound traffic would be stopped and almost certainly back up into the Wieuca/Phipps/Peachtree intersection. Really the Wieuca/Phipps/Peachtree intersection needs some serious interven on.

Conversely, cars speeding on Wieuca makes turning off the neighborhood streets onto Wieuca almost impossible at mes.

Also, are there any plans to work on Peachtree traffic between Wieuca and Piedmont Road? It is consistently terrible; I avoid it 99% of the time, and when I forget to, I seriously regret it, as it adds a substantial amount of time to my trip.

N Stratford Rd

I STRONGLY support more sidewalks in this community. It is extremely frustrating not to be able to walk to places simply because there is not a safe route to travel there. Before moving to N. Buckhead, my family lived in a town that had lots of sidewalks and the citizens walked frequently to eat, shop and enjoy parks. There was a strong sense of community and I feel our neighborhood would benefit greatly from more sidewalks and a more "walkable" environment. Thank you for arranging this survey and allowing our voices to be heard.

N Stratford RdI strongly support sidewalks on the West side of Peachtree Dunwoody. Currently we have to either drive to the park or play "chicken" TWICE with a stroller & two young children to get to the park. It's ridiculous!

N Stratford RdLittle Nancy Creek Park is a wonderful addition to the community. It would be tragic if any young children were to be injured as a result of the city's failure to provide safe access to the park.

N Stratford Rd Necessary signals and sidewalks will improve the safety around LNCP and further promote use of the park. Thank you.

N Stratford Rd

While I appreciate all these proposed improvements, without police presence and enforcement, they do little to make our neighborhood safer. After the installation of the radar sign on Wieuca and North Stratford, I thought traffic would slow down. I routinely see cars pass through that area (on radar) over 40 mph. There is no impact of adding that sign as motorists never see traffic enforcement on Wieuca. This is not just a 'school safety' issue ‐ but an issue during all times of day ‐ every day. On at least 3 occasions, I have had cars pass me at a high rate of speed in no passing zones ‐ cutting me off due to on coming traffic ‐ while I was traveling the speed limit on Wieuca. We have 2 speed bumps on North Stratford (near Stovall) ‐ which does little to slow down cars traveling at excessive speeds on North Stratford. Again, no police presence.

Old Ivy I have made this crossing on only a few occasions.




Old Ivy LnI support installation of sidewalks throughout all of the North Buckhead neighborhood. They offer safety and increase home values. Bike lanes would be nice too.

Peachtree Dunwoody Rd SIDEWALKS ARE NECESSARY ON THE WEST SIDE OF PEACHTREE DUNWOODY

Peachtreedunwooody RdThe present sidewalks on the east side of Peachtree‐Dunwoody should be sufficient for getting to the park if there were safe crossings from this established side walk to the park area.Where are the funds coming from for addiitional sidewalks and traffic control devises???

Pinecrest RdI would like the crosswalks also repainted at Rickenbocker and Interlochen. They were also there before the re‐paving. I actually use those more than Lakemoore.

Potters WalkWe need a more pedestrian friendly environment in our neighborhoods...walking near or on many of our surface streets in NOBU is a death defying act.

Rickenbacker Dr Especially within rhe city limits, sidewalks should be standard!

Skyland DrI think sidewalks are wonderful for communities and neighborhoods. However, I do not think it's necessary to have them on both sides of a 2 lane road.

Springside Ct

If I were to want to walk to the park from say, Loridans, I would just cross Peachtree Dunwoody, then walk down the exis ng sidewalk then cross back over at the park. The times that I have walked down that sidewalk, it feels way too busy and fast moving to comfortably walk with children. I'm not even comfortable walking my dog down Peachtree Dunwoody, no matter which side of the road. If you were to walk that distance, crossing the street twice is not a big deal. Also, so many homeowners do not maintain the sidewalks in front of their house, it is difficult to make it all the way without some debris/ branches/weeds blocking your way. What is the point of sidewalks if you can't get get down them? My kids are middle school age and too old to enjoy the playground but I would never let them ride their bike there. Road is too busy to be comfortable. So for young children that would enjoy a playground, it is doubtful that many families would walk down such a busy street.




Stovall Blvd

I think traffic on Wieuca Road needs to be addressed. There are many times I simply feel trapped in the neighborhood. At times, it is impossible to turn on to Wieuca going toward Peachtree/Buckhead Look due to the bottle neck. People s ll drive WAY TOO FAST on this road as well.

Also, at Old Ivy and Habersham we are trapped. Why not re‐open Old Ivy at Roswell Road ‐ just to exit the neighborhood (not to enter it).

Why not install a left turn light for southbound traffic on Piedmont turning onto Habersham (to access Old Ivy). Our only alterna ve is to cut through the Tuxedo Fes val shopping center since it so hard to turn le there.

Finally ‐ please no traffic light at Stovall Boulevard and Peachtree Dunwoody! This would only serve those who do not live there!!!

Stovall BlvdI would like to see the sidewalk on Peachtree Dunwoody by the park. Although I wouldn't use it to get to the park, I would use it when I walk my dog. And the crosswalk on Wieuca at Stovall or Wieuca Terrace would be very helpful to me. I walk that way alot and it's pretty scary to cross the street either alone, with my son, or with my dog.

Stovall Ter

GORDON ‐ THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING ON THIS HERCULEAN PROJECT OF GETTING SIDEWALKS TO THE PARK!!!

WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!!!

The more sidewalks we can get in our neighborhood ‐ the be er ‐ in my opinion.

Mandy

Stovall TerPLEASE CONSIDER THAT WE WANT TO DETER CUT THRU TRAFFIC BUT NOT MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR OURSELVES. CAN YOU IMAGINE NOT BEING ABLE TO GET OUT OF YOUR DRIVEWAY ON STOVALL BLVD BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC BACKS UP ALL THE WAY TO N.STRATFORD, WAITING ON A LIGHT TO CHANGE...C'MON PEOPLE...THIS IS NOT WHAT WE NEED.




Stovall Ter

We need sidewalks! I live right behind the park but ofen have to drive b/c I am concerned about walking there.

The sidewalks down the brookhaven sidewalk are also not wide enough for a double stroller b/c of mailboxes. If we make new sidewalks please make them wide so you can get down them with a stroller.

We would use these sidewalks several times a week if not daily.

Stratford PlI love having little parks and sidewalks. Thanks to the NBCA for all it does for this community. It provides us a great service.

Valley Green DrI would cross Roswell Rd in the crosswalk signals exist. I have only tried to cross at Lakemore once but it was so dangerous on foot that I never tried again.Put the improvements in and the foot traffic can then follow..if you build it then they will come...

Valley Green DrNeed a stop sign or at least a Stop for Pedestrians sign at Loridans and Wieuca. This is a dangerous crossing used by residents, jiggers, bicyclists, and motorists.

West Wieuca Rd

There is a great need for sidewalks on Wieuca between where it crosses with West Wieuca and Roswell Road. It is difficult to walt from there to local stores without continually crossing back and forth across the street since there is no continuous stretch of sidewalk. With the amount of taxes we pay here, living in a major US city, it is mind boggling that we still don't have a sidewalk so we can walk safely. There is a lot of car traffic on these roads and it's not safe to walk. Please consider adding this stretch to any upcoming sidewalk improvements. Also between West Wieuca and Roswell there is nto continuous sidewalk either. a sidewalk might encourage people to wal to local shops more and leave there cars at home which would be a benefit for traffic, pollu on and health.Thank you

Wieuca RdI would love the side walks completed on wieuca road between north Stratford and north ivy. It causes a problem for bus stop and walking to see neighbors. I would love to see these installed. Earlier this year they completed sidewalks up to the Sarah smith intermediate campus, but did not complete them on our side. Is this in the works??? Hope so! We love our house and location... The only comPlaint is that sidewalks are not on my side of the street.

Wieuca RdWieuca Road is still in need of some traffic calming. I feel that the changes made so far (sidewalks, signals) are good, but more is needed. I am in favor of a crosswalk at Wieuca and N. Stratford or something even more at that intersection. It is very dangerous and people drive really fast on that turn from Wieuca onto N. Statford. Thanks!

Wieuca TerAt present, walking to the park from the Wieuca Terrace/Stovall Blvd. area is extremely dangerous. We initially walked to the park with our three boys, but no longer do so. Drivers fly down Peachtree Dunwoody and ignore the crosswalk as well as anyone who happens to have the misfortune to be using it!


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