A team of Georgia Tech engineering students has designed an innovative intersection redesign for Peachtree Corners Circle and West Jones Bridge Road to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Their proposed displaced left turn intersection would be the first three-leg design of its kind in Georgia, reducing delays and conflict points while adding critical safety features for pedestrians.
The project aimed to solve the unique challenges at this intersection, located near a school, YMCA, and church, where children often cross diagonally due to missing crosswalks. The redesign adds a new crosswalk and expands pedestrian refuge space, making crossings safer and faster.
Key highlights:
- Addressing a critical need: The intersection is on Peachtree Corners’ Comprehensive Transportation Plan because of failing service levels and rising traffic.
- Innovative solution: Displaced left turn design allows left turns and through movements to occur simultaneously, drastically reducing delays.
- Pedestrian safety: Adds a missing crosswalk and extends the median for better refuge space.
- Budget-conscious option: A minimal build alternative offers a lower-cost solution with improved signal timing and a new crosswalk.
- Meeting update: City officials praised the team’s models and videos and expressed strong interest in the minimal build option if funding limits prevent the full redesign. Financial feasibility discussions are underway.
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