South River Gardens could get a street-by-street plan to slow traffic

South River Gardens could get a road-by-road check of speeding and street safety, followed by a ranked plan of improvements, under a proposal scheduled for Atlanta Transportation Committee review Oct. 14 at 10 a.m.⁠[1]

Resolution 26-R-4189 says residents and community stakeholders have raised concerns about vehicle speeds and roadway safety. Rather than examine streets in isolation, it asks the Atlanta Department of Transportation to study all eligible public roads within the study area. The assessment would compare posted limits with measured speeds, including 24-hour data, and examine traffic volumes, crash history, and pedestrian and bicycle activity.⁠[1]

Possible treatments include radar speed-feedback signs, speed tables, speed cushions, curb extensions, traffic circles and raised intersections. But the study would also examine the trade-offs: effects on emergency response times, transit, drainage, accessibility and surrounding streets.⁠[1]

The requested implementation plan would sort recommendations into immediate, short-term and long-term improvements. Where feasible, it would identify estimated costs, possible funding sources, design work, timelines and any further approvals or community engagement needed before installation.⁠[1]

A written report, including a recommendation map and supporting engineering data, would be due within 180 days of adoption—not 180 days after the committee meeting. This is a study request, not a promise of particular installations; the proposal expressly excludes requiring devices that conflict with engineering standards, emergency-response requirements or applicable law.⁠[1]

Council referred the measure without objection Oct. 5. The Oct. 14 listing establishes a scheduled review, not approval of the study or a guarantee of a final vote.⁠[1]