Does the concept propose 6 lanes or 4 lanes on Johnson Ferry Road?
The Department is charged with meeting the needs of the region/state as well as individual communities. This charge requires many alternatives to be considered. Evaluations are made to provide the best overall solution to meet those needs. The Department cannot dismiss either a 4- or a 6-lane facility from Cobb County to Abernathy Road as an alternate without a full evaluation. Justification of the construction project cannot be made if no measurable improvements are made from its existing state in terms of vehicle delay and/or roadway safety and operations. The environmental document assesses whether the project meets the project need and purpose, which includes moving people into and through the corridor safely and efficiently while minimizing community affects. Comparisons are made to evaluate which alternate best serves the region and the community’s quality of life. If the roadway has traffic congestion most of the day, the quality of life for all would be compromised, therefore n
