Welcome
Welcome to the City of Milton Transportation Plan information page. This page has been designed for the citizens of Milton to provide detailed information and to answer commonly asked questions regarding the development of the city's transportation plan. Information on this page will be updated regularly. We invite you to visit us often for the most up-to-date information on plan milestones and overall progress.
Transportation Plan
The transportation plan will clearly define goals, needs and priorities for the City of Milton. Ultimately, it will seek to integrate the city's vision for maintaining its unique and rural attributes while providing for appropriate improvements to the transportation infrastructure.
To achieve this end, the plan will contain three key components. First, transportation planners will conduct an inventory of existing conditions – including the entire transportation network and level of service – with an emphasis on problem areas. Second, the needs of the county will be assessed to determine which existing transportation facilities are sufficient to support projected growth and what future improvements may be needed. Finally, based on the results of the inventory and needs assessment and in accordance with community goals identified during the public involvement process, an implementation program will propose recommendations.
Vision, Goals and Objectives
Vision
"Milton is a distinctive community embracing small town life and heritage while preserving our rural character." (City of Milton Comprehensive Plan, 2008-2028, pg. A-1)
Goals
- Improve transportation network system level performance (level of service) with particular emphasis on the impacts of commuter/"cut through" traffic and safety.
- Maintain and improve mobility and system performance through roadway improvements and alternative transportation improvements with specific consideration of transit investments appropriate to the community vision and multi-use paths serving cyclists, pedestrians, equestrian users and those with disabilities including wheelchair access.
- Protect and improve the environment recognizing its contribution to community economic vitality and quality of life.
- Coordinate transportation investments with the comprehensive plan and land use policies insuring creation of a "sense of place" (Crabapple Crossroads, Birmingham Crossroads and the Highway 9 area) as well as barrier free connectivity to community assets such as schools, parks and recreation areas.
- Leverage regional cooperation and regional solutions to transportation issues, including coordination with surrounding jurisdictions, while maintaining the singularly unique character of the City of Milton.
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