Interim Chief Information Officer:
Jaime Montalvo
9181 Poston Road
Jonesboro, GA 30238
Phone: (770) 477-3728
Email
Smart Pedestrian Planning Project
A 2020 Georgia Smart Communities Project in collaboration with Georgia Tech and the Atlanta Regional Commission
Introduction
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A partnership with Georgia Tech and partially funded by the Atlanta Regional Commission
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Allows Clayton County to envision, explore and plan for a future that includes “Smart Mobility” and “Smart Pedestrian Access”
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Develop a decision support system that will:
- Inventory the existing sidewalk infrastructure assets
- Update the sidewalk attributes (presence/absence; crosswalks, curb-cuts, etc.)
- Create a prioritization index of future sidewalk projects
Why is Walking Important?
Walking is important because it…
Supports sustainable growth and is good for the environment.
Makes Clayton County’s residents healthier.
Makes Clayton County a better place to visit.
Has social benefits…
Attracts talent and makes the county more competitive
Why Smart Pedestrian Planning?
Project Team
Project Activities
Activities So Far…
- Conducted stakeholder engagement sessions with all commissioners and with each city partner
- Hired 28 high school students to perform digital data gathering and QA/QC of information
- Utilizing the ClickClayton app to receive areas of concern through the “Smart Pedestrian/Sidewalk Plan” category
- Planning neighborhood-based volunteer community data gathering teams
- On-going community events revolving around information gathering
Community Participation
Submit an Area of Concern on the ClickClayton App or Click Here
Smart Pedestrian Presentations
For Additional Information:
Nicole Horne
Administrator of Office of Youth Services
Nicole.horne@claytoncountyga.gov
770-477-3242 or 678-229-7705
Keith Rohling
Assistant Director, Transportation & Development
Keith.rohling@claytoncountyga.gov
770-473-5453 or 678-794-1222