South Norcross Tucker Road between Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Old Norcross Tucker Road sees heavy pedestrian and vehicle activity daily. Following several serious pedestrian accidents and fatalities, PEDS, a local pedestrian advocacy group, identified this stretch of road as the greatest hotspot for pedestrian crashes in Gwinnett.
After a study to identify the best approach, Gateway85 Community Improvement District (CID) officials determined a mid-block crossing would offer the most beneficial safety features for pedestrians crossing the road by alerting vehicles of pedestrian traffic with Rectangular Rapidly Flashing Beacons and signage. Construction of a median and a signalized mid-block crossing at two locations along the stretch were completed in October 2017.
Since the project’s completion, there have been no pedestrian injuries or fatalities along this stretch of road.
Gwinnett County Police from the Westside Precinct recently began educating pedestrians about how to use the crosswalk. “Mundo Hispanico” covered the initiative on FaceBook Live.
Information on Gateway85 CID projects: www.gateway85.com.
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