Media Advisory: City Of Marietta To Hold Public Meeting For Traffic Calming Options On Lawrence Street

Press release from the City of Marietta:

Posted on: July 9, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Public Meeting for Traffic Calming Options on Lawrence St

July 9, 2020

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will hold a public meeting to consider traffic calming options on Lawrence St and Washington Ave between Cole St and Fairground St on Thursday, July 16th from 6:30-8pm. The Public Information Meeting will be held at the Hugh Grogan Recreation Center located at 510 Lawrence Street.

During the meeting, city staff will present options for Traffic Calming including one-way pairs, bike lanes, speed tables, and driver feedback signs options. The feedback received from residents will be brought to City Council at a to be determined date for a formal Public Hearing that will be advertised to the community. At that Public Hearing, City Council may choose to vote on a traffic calming options that would be installed in the area.

Due to the current health crisis we recommend that anyone in attendance wear a mask and City staff will be taking temperatures of anyone attending the meeting. There will be a formal presentation along with information boards and 6-foot social distancing will be recommended at the meeting. Additionally, the meeting will be livestreamed on the City of Marietta’s Facebook page where you will be able to see the presentation and submit comments or questions.

WHO: City Staff, elected officials, and residents

WHAT: Public Information Meeting

WHEN: Thursday, July 16th from 6:30-8:00pm

WHERE: Hugh Grogan Recreation Center

510 Lawrence Street

Marietta, GA 30060

This press release was produced by the City of Marietta. The views expressed here are the author’s own.