PAULDING COUNTY
MAJOR CORRIDORS STUDY
2024
Improving Our Transportation Network
Welcome to the information hub for Paulding County’s Major Corridors Study!
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Paulding County has consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia over the past 25 years and is expected to reach 270,000 residents by 2050 (Atlanta Regional Commission). With this ongoing growth in population and related services and jobs, strategic transportation planning is important to preparing our roadways to accommodate that growth.
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The Major Corridors Study will expand upon our Comprehensive Transportation Plan to determine locations for corridor improvements and potential new roadway connections to meet our County’s transportation needs.
Paulding County Major Corridors Map
What is Functional Classification of Roads?
Function Classification describes the current character of streets and highways in Paulding County as defined by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).
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Principal Arterials typically have higher traffic volumes and provide access to urban and rural areas. They generally radiate outward from a city center to serve the surrounding region.
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Minor Arterials provide access for trips of moderate length and offer connectivity to the higher arterial system. In rural areas, they form an integrated network providing interstate and intercounty access.
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Major Collectors are used by residents to access the arterial network. They typically are longer, have more traffic volume, and have higher speed limits than minor collectors.
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Minor Collectors are like major collectors but are typically shorter, have fewer travel lanes, and offer more access.
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Local Roads provide direct access to properties for the start and end of trips. They have lower design speeds and often discourage cut-through traffic.
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Source: FHWA Highway Functional Classification: Concepts, Criteria, and Procedures