Sandy Springs to host public meeting on Roberts Drive multi-use side path

Sandy Springs will hold a public information open house on Oct. 28 to discuss the proposed Roberts Drive Multi-Use Side Path to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sandy Springs Middle School, 8750 Pride Place, according to a city news release. The public can view the proposed path alignment, ask questions, and offer feedback.

The multi-use side path is planned in two phases between the intersection of Roberts Drive with Roswell Road and Dunwoody Place, with connections to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Existing sidewalks serve nearby residential and commercial areas, the news release said. However, significant gaps in the network often force pedestrians to walk along the road. The proposed plan addresses these concerns by introducing three new mid-block pedestrian crossings for safer access to the path.

The Roberts Drive project is a key component of the Sandy Springs Trail Master Plan and Transportation Master Plan. The city’s website lists the projected cost for the side path at just under $11 million.

A Roberts Drive side path scoping study said a side path is a shared-use path located adjacent and parallel to a roadway. Typical features of a side path include an 8–12-foot path depending on available space, allowing bi-directional traffic to pass by comfortably. At least 5 feet of space should separate traffic from the path. If that is not possible, a raised buffer such as shrubs or a guardrail should be provided for protection.

The Roberts Drive side path project intersects with the North End Connector trail project described in the Trails Master Plan beginning at Spalding Drive and ending at the Chattahoochee River. This would connect North End residents to commercial hubs, schools, recreation areas, and the existing Roswell Greenway over the Chattahoochee River.

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