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Chamblee Doraville CID Priorities
The commercial property owners in Chamblee and Dora- The Interstate 285 highway interchanges are seen by many
ville will initiate projects when the CID is formed in 2019. owners as the “gateways” or front doors to the CID area. The
It is the intention of the CID leadership that funding and interchanges can be enhanced with new landscaping and
improvements be undertaken and targeted to the existing maintained as needed with CID support. New landscaping
districts (Peachtree Blvd. - Auto Row, Historic Downtown areas will be considered and coordinated with the Georgia
Chamblee, Buford Highway, Doraville and South Chamblee). Department of Transportation (GDOT) construction program
The CID will seek to identify with property owners specific to clean up and improve I-285 interchanges. The CID lead-
projects and actions. ership will coordinate with GDOT to maximize the benefit
to the area and minimize concerns from the Top End 285
Sidewalk network improvements will be programmed as a
Express Lanes project through review of design issues and
top priority for the CID area. Developing a multi-use trail
connections.
system that connects the trails under construction by the
cities with the goal to connect the Chamblee Rail Trail and Outreach will occur on a regular basis during 2018 and 2019
Peachtree Creek Greenway to the Atlanta Beltline is an with area business and property owners for project improve-
important project. Sidewalks should provide the maximum ment ideas and funding opportunities that will leverage the
width and safety possible with available funds. CID funds. The CID will be the voice of property owners and
will have a seat at the table for new competitive funding in
The CID will seek to demonstrate immediate benefits to
metro Atlanta.
the area businesses and commercial property owners. The
CID recognizes that existing projects and ideas have been
developed through prior planning and community engage-
ment.The CID will hold events and take many efforts to
receive project ideas from commercial owners and busi-
ness owners to get agreement and buy-in. The CID lead-
ership will complete a “blueprint” during 2019 to clearly
outline the transportation priorities that the CID can seek
to leverage the design and support shovel ready projects
to accelerate funding.
Working with property owners
1 evaluate the CID area and initiate
low-cost projects to improve the
appearance. Improvements
POSITIVE that provide greater mobility and
MOBILITY
IMPROVEMENTS
access to the area attractions are
a priority. Determine the cost of
improvements and seek grants
and other sources of funds.
2
The I-285 interchanges with Peachtree
Boulevard and Buford Highway are the front
doors to the CID area. Enhance the interchanges
with improvements and landscaping.
IMPLEMENT
GATEWAY Maintain the appearance as appropriate with
IMPROVEMENTS CID support.
3
Develop a proposal to connect the Chamblee Rail
Trail to the Peachtree Creek Greenway. Coordinate
as appropriate with the cities of Chamblee and
CHAMBLEE
Brookhaven.
RAIL TRAIL
CONNECTIONS
TO NEW AREAS
Branding and promoting the
4 unique qualities of the area is
a priority. The CID will begin
development of projects and
BRANDING AND
improvements along Buford
SUPPORT FOR
EXISTING PLANS Highway using the 2017 Livable
Centers Initiative (LCI) plan as a
guide. Coordinate as appropriate
with the cities of Chamblee,
Doraville and Brookhaven.
Engage the owners in the districts (Peachtree
5
Blvd. - Auto Row, Historic Downtown Chamblee,
Buford Highway, Doraville and South Chamblee)
and work with the cities of Chamblee and
CONNECT
Doraville to review transportation system and
COMMUNITIES development needs.
6
To improve mobility, the CID will support the Autonomous Shuttle Study and other
improvements to more safely connect the community to MARTA rail stations and bus routes.
FUTURE
MOBIITY
2018 and 2019 CID Priorities
1 E
ngage the cities of Chamblee and Doraville to review transportation system needs.
Promote the Autonomous Shuttle Study and Town Center Plans.
2 E
ngage DeKalb County staff and consultants for 2018 Transit Master Plan (TMP) and 2019
Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) update. Determine and promote CID priorities.
3 U
nderstand the scope of GDOT Top End 285 improvements and timeline. Determine
impacts on CID area and market. Undertake actions to modify or enhance the project as
appropriate. Ensure efficient connectivity, improved mobility and access.
4 E
ngage during the I-285 Top End Transit Feasibility Study which will be undertaken to
compare and contrast providing LRT (Light Rail) versus BRT (Bus Rapid Transit).
5 E
stablish a CID Transportation Committee of area commercial property owners to identify
additional project priorities and needs.
Process to Establish Priorities
1 U
nderstand context for transportation project funding and project development in metro
Atlanta.
2 Identify the existing and planned projects funded by state and federal sources in the
Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) transportation program.
3 D
etermine CID priorities within the DeKalb County and cities of Chamblee and Doraville
transportation programs.
4 D
etermine CID priorities independent of government plans and sources of funds as
expressed by the Association Directors meeting.
5 Engage GDOT, ARC and local government processes to advance CID priorities.
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