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Speak out on Gwinnett’s traffic problems Thursday in Lawrenceville

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April 20, 2016

Want to help solve Gwinnett County’s traffic problems? You’ve got one more chance to speak out at a public meeting in Lawrenceville Thursday.

The county is updating is long-range transportation plan and is seeking public input on the type of road, transit, bike and pedestrian path and other improvements Gwinnett needs in the future. The last public hearing is set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 21 at One Justice Square, 446 W. Crogan St., Lawrenceville.

You can also take an online survey about Gwinnett's transportation needs at destination2040.metroquest.com.

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David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.

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