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Paulding County anticipates rapid growth in the coming decades, with important implications for its transportation network. Through the Major Corridors Study, the County will build upon the Paulding County Comprehensive Transportation Plan adopted in early 2023, which sets the foundation for transportation planning efforts across the County. This Study will determine locations for corridor improvements and identify potential new roadway connections to meet our County’s transportation needs and improve safety, mobility, and access for all roadway users.

The Major Corridors Study provides a special focus on preparing major corridors for anticipated growth while protecting and preserving major corridors with significant historic or local character. The study will also align with the character areas and policy corridors identified in the Comprehensive Plan, which guides future land use and development.

REVIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Through the Major Corridors Study, Paulding County seeks to:

Understand present and future conditions;
Evaluate functional classification designation of Major Corridors under present and future conditions;
Provide access management recommendations;
Identify future transportation network improvements; and
Ensure that adequate future right of way is preserved for Major Corridors.

Purpose

Key Goals

Identify new connections to ensure the mobility needs of residents, employees, and visitors are met;
Develop project concepts for existing and new major corridors;
Improve safety, mobility, and access for all roadway users;
Prepare projects for scoping and/or preliminary engineering in future funding opportunities.

Project Timeline

The Paulding County Major Corridors Study process began in January 2024, with adoption anticipated Spring/Summer 2025.