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Transportation planning involves the development and management of short- and long-range projects that improve existing transportation systems and promote alternative modes of transportation. It also includes coordination with local, regional and state planning agencies and preparation of grants to request funds for identified transportation improvement projects.

Small area plans and traffic impact analysis are planning documents that look the adequacy of existing or future transportation infrastructure to accommodate growth or new trips from site development.

Trail and sidewalk planning documents help determine where, how and when pedestrian projects are implemented and what improvements are made with site development.

Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)

The City of Milton adopted its first CTP in 2009 and an update in 2016. The CTP is a long-range, multimodal transportation plan that assessed Milton’s existing and future transportation needs, the goals of a CTP are assisting with identifying transportation priorities, establishing a relationship between local and regional expectations and supporting other plans (like the Comprehensive Land Use Plan).

To ensure a great quality of life, it is important to understand the transportation needs that exist and to create projects and policies to address them. The Milton CTP update enabled the city to reflect on progress made since the last plan and to develop a framework for future growth.

Milton’s CTP evaluated the impact of growth and development on the city’s transportation infrastructure and, through the study, recommended solutions. City leadership use the CTP as a guide when considering policy and budget decisions. The CTP charts out a path for Milton with a recommended program of projects supporting the city’s vision, stakeholder and public input, need and purpose, and cost considerations.

Diagnostic Report, A look at transportation in Milton since the 2009 CTP

2016 Final Existing and Future Needs Assessment

2016 Final Recommendations Report

2009 City of Milton Comprehensive Transportation Plan Existing Conditions, Needs Assessment and Final Report

North Fulton CTP

The six North Fulton cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs participate in regional comprehensive transportation studies through the Atlanta Regional Commission. The purpose of the North Fulton Comprehensive Transportation Plan (NFCTP) is to provide the foundation and framework for multi-modal, multi-jurisdictional infrastructure and policy recommendations across the cities.

North Fulton CTP

TSPLOST Planning

The City of Milton identified projects through the CTP efforts and during 2016, the CTP process worked with the public, inventoried existing conditions, analyzed current and future needs, and developed project recommendations to respond to these needs. The proposed TSPLOST project list was developed through the CTP process and as part of a North Fulton coordinated project list.

View the overall North Fulton TSPLOST Summary and Project List.

For more information, visit Milton TSPLOST, CIP and the Fulton County TSPLOST Projects Explorer.

Traffic Studies

Milton requires a traffic review/analysis of access for all proposed site developments. This study will determine trips generated with development, improvements necessary to accommodate the development, assess the impacts, ensure safe and reasonable traffic conditions, reduce negative impacts and protect the public investment in the street system. A more detailed impact analysis study may be required for for proposed developments that meet certain thresholds or at the discretion of the Public Works Department.

Milton Trail and Sidewalks

A resolution accepting the recommendations of the Milton Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Advisory Committee for the Milton Trail Plan was resolved July 12, 2007.

In 2017, the Milton Trails Blueprint was adopted including an updated Appendix A map that serves as the location map for future trail locations to be planned as a part of site developments.

In August 2020, the city adopted the Milton Community Trail Prioritization Plan that prioritizes where and how new trails should be in the city. Already, residents can enjoy walking the trails in Bell Memorial Park, Birmingham Park, and Providence Park, not to mention the growing network of sidewalks around Crabapple and Deerfield. But, especially as Milton continues to evolve, there was an interest in providing people with more options and a solid plan for them to come to fruition.

City Council revived the Milton Trails Advisory Committee in spring 2022 -- as recommended in the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan -- with its members formally appointed several months later.

Requirements for site developments from Milton Code of Ordinances:

48-562 Sidewalk is required if any portion of the parcel is within 1/2 mile of an active park, school, or in a form based code area
48-674 Trail right-of-way and easement dedication for future trail construction are required if the parcel is shown as a trail segment on the Trail Map
- Trail to be designed following 48-702 to determine right-of-way and easements or may be constructed as part of site development

For more information, visit Milton TSPLOST, CIP and the Fulton County TSPLOST Projects Explorer.

Local Road Safety Plan

The Local Road Safety Plan, known as the LRSP, is a proactive effort to strategically improve the community’s “transportation network through engineering, education, and enforcement that respect Milton’s rural heritage, enhance its quality of life, and make our roadways as safe as possible.” The City began work on such a plan over one year ago, intent on promoting and incorporating citizen engagement, conducting fact-based analyses, and ultimately charting a strategy to make Milton safer for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.

In addition to numerous public outreach opportunities, City staff and its partner at KCI Technologies briefed City Council regularly on the Local Road Safety Plan’s progression. Milton’s LSRP outlines priorities, makes recommendations, and charts approaches focused on these six emphasis areas -- vehicle speeds; distracted drivers; roadway and shoulder conditions; pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians; intersection safety; and wildlife, particularly deer.

On August 1, 2022, the City Council voted to approve the final version of Milton's Local Road Safety Plan. Milton’s Local Road Safety Plan.

You can explore Milton’s LRSP – including steps that led to this point – at www.miltonga.gov/RoadSafety.

PTV Plan for the Crabapple area

PTVs -- or personal transportation vehicles, a term commonly associated with golf carts -- have become increasingly popular as people seek smaller, alternative ways to get around places with numerous inviting features in a confined area. Per State law and per City ordinance approved in June 2020, licensed drivers can operate such vehicles on roads where the speed limit is 25 mph or below.

The Georgia Department of Transportation requires such a “PTV Plan” before it considers golf-cart crossings of state roads, such as Birmingham Highway or Crabapple Road (which are both State Route 372). In addition, State law provides guidance on what the “PTV Plan” should include.

On August 1, 2022, the City Council voted on such a PTV Plan for Milton’s Crabapple area. This Plan came about after extensive analysis and public feedback conducted over several months.

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