Engineering - Buford Trail Extension from South Lee Street to SR 13 - Phase II

The Buford Multi-Use Trail Phase 2 project will provide a new, safe and comfortable alternative for pedestrians to walk or bike between two areas commercial areas in the City. At roadway crossings, the project will accommodate bicycles and pedestrians by providing a pedestrian bridge over Buford Hwy, a pedestrian crosswalk with rectangular rapid flashing beacons at Maddox St, and ADA ramps at Old State Route 20. The project will connect the City's existing sidewalks along Buford Hwy, Garnett St, and South Lee St, along with the Buford Multi-Use Trail Phase 1 project, which ends near the proposed pedestrian bridge over Buford Hwy. Given that a sewer line has already been constructed along the trail's corridor, clearing trees can be minimized. The approximately 1.75 mile trail can stand alone as a place for outdoor recreation along the path. However, it also leaves room for future connections that could continue north along Suwanee Creek toward Hamilton Mill Rd, expanding the sidewalk network along Buford Hwy, or widen the existing sidewalks on S Lee St to add to the trail network. In addition to the aforementioned logical termini criteria, this project also connects to existing pedestrian facilities on the south end of the project