Safety

Development patterns are such that opportunities to cross the River are relatively few and far between. Many of the roadways that cross the Chattahoochee River exhibit high risk for pedestrian safety. Correlations are also evident between these segments, roads that parallel the River, and locations of past bicycle and pedestrian crashes. Taken together, these point to the need for safer alternative routes for people walking (and biking) to get from one side of the River to the other. Off-street greenways and trails and dedicated bicycle/pedestrian crossings may provide safer, more comfortable alternatives for people seeking to travel along and across the Chattahoochee River on foot or on bike. Where on-street crossings are necessary, the greenway should prioritize segments with lower risk.