Marietta To Hold Public Meeting On Lawrence Street Improvements

MARIETTA, GA—The City of Marietta will hold a public meeting to consider traffic calming options on Lawrence Street and Washington Avenue between Cole Street and Fairground Street on Thursday, July 16th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Public Information Meeting will be held at the Hugh Grogan Recreation Center located at 510 Lawrence Street.

During the meeting, city staff will present options for traffic calming, including one-way pairs, bike lanes, speed tables, and driver feedback sign options.

According to city officials, the feedback received from residents will be brought to city council at a to be determined date for a formal public hearing that will be advertised to the community.

At that public hearing, city council may choose to vote on a traffic calming options that would be installed in the area.

Due to the current health crisis, city officials recommend that anyone in attendance wear a mask and city staff will be taking temperatures of anyone attending the meeting. There will be a formal presentation along with information boards and 6-foot social distancing will be recommended at the meeting.

Additionally, the meeting will be livestreamed on the City of Marietta’s Facebook page where residents will be able to see the presentation and submit comments or questions.

WHO: City Staff, elected officials, and residents
WHAT: Public Information Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, July 16 from 6:30-8:00pm
WHERE: Hugh Grogan Recreation Center
510 Lawrence Street
Marietta, GA 30060