|
Strengths |
Location |
|
Proximity to Hartsfield (Atlanta) Airport |
F |
|
Highway accessibility |
WP |
|
Highways |
H |
|
Close to Atlanta |
PM |
|
Few red lights |
PM |
|
Accessibility to airports |
WP |
|
Interstate system |
PM |
|
Close to Atlanta and Columbus, but not too close |
WH |
|
Close to Atlanta airport |
H |
|
Challenges |
Location |
|
Over-development on highways (curb cuts) |
WH |
|
Limited public transportation |
WH |
|
Large county |
F |
|
Rampant roadside litter |
PM |
|
Traffic getting too congested |
WH |
|
Lack of sidewalks |
WH |
|
Transportation challenges |
WP |
|
DOT encourages county to build w/ limited setbacks |
F |
|
No county transportation system |
H |
|
Highways/road – not paved, not widened, etc. |
H |
|
No train traffic |
H |
|
HC 2020 Goals |
Location |
|
Public transportation (local, Columbus, Atlanta,
etc.) |
H |
|
Bicycle lanes along highways |
H |
|
Buy a striping machine and stripe roads |
H |
|
All Harris County roads paved |
H |
|
4-way stop sign at Callaway Gardens entrance |
H |
|
Adequate parking around the courthouse |
H |
|
Planned transportation |
WH |
|
4-lane highway to Columbus |
WH |
|
Would like a scenic highway |
WH |
|
Industry Wanted |
Location |
|
Rail opportunity |
F |
|
Issues |
Location |
|
Need a comprehensive transportation study |
H |
|
Protect |
Location |
|
Interstate 85 – protect from billboards |
WP |
|
Safety of children (traffic) freedom to roam |
WH |