Open House and Workshop: Re-Imagine West Howard Ave.- the Sequel and RR Crossing at Atlanta Ave. Wrap-Up

Join the planning team of Landis Evans & Partners and Atkins for Re-Imagine West Howard – The SEQUEL!, an open house and workshop to help plan the replacement of the colorful planters on West Howard Ave., take the next steps in the Re-Imagine West Howard plan with permanent bicycle/pedestrian safety and landscape improvements, and complete the plans for the Railroad Crossing Improvements at Atlanta Ave.

In September 2021, the City Commission approved planning for permanent traffic calming, bicycle/pedestrian safety and landscape improvements to replace the planters on West Howard Ave.. This reflects the major recommendations of the original Re-Imagine West Howard Avenue plan. More information is available in the Re-Imagine West Howard Final Report.

In August, 2019, the City Commissioners approved the concept plan for Railroad Crossing Improvements @ Atlanta Avenue. The plan includes a new, simplified crossing at Adair Street between West Howard Avenue and West College Avenue and a modern traffic signal system at the new railroad crossing and at Olympic Place. This plan has been given preliminary approval by CSX and the Georgia Department of Transportation. Additional information can be found at decaturga.com/cmo/page/railroad-crossing-improvements-atlanta-avenue. 

The 2021-22 City budget also includes funding for a traffic calming plan on Adair Street. City staff will be available to discuss what’s next in this process.

The workshop will give residents the opportunity provide suggestions, ask questions and help complete the planning for these important pedestrian safety, traffic calming and bicycle trail improvements.

A temperature check and wearing of a face covering are required for entry into the Atlanta Friends Meeting for the Open House and Workshop.