Coweta County is in the first stage of developing a master plan for bicycle routes across the county.

Working in conjunction with Robert and Company, information is being sought from the cycling public concerning the best roads for bike routes.

Late last month, the first informational meeting was conducted. At that meeting several key questions were asked by Robert and Company.

Georgia Transportation Commissioner Wayne Shackleford recently announced approval of federal funding for construction of the Coweta County bicycle route network and the planning crucial element of the plan.

This project involves planning and implementing a county bicycle route network in Coweta County. The designated network of bicycle trails will connect public facilities and historic areas of interest through routes in scenic areas of the county.

“This completed project will provide a scenic and user-friendly, multi-use trail in Coweta County,” said Shackleford. “Transportation investments such as this one not only benefit the citizens of this county, but also benefit visitors.”

Up to 80 percent of the funds being used for this project have been provided by the Federal Highway Administration, with the Coweta government funding the remainder of the project cost.

The county is responsible for implementing the project and obtaining federal reimbursement from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

To submit input into the formation of a bicycle routes master plan, please send responses by e-mail to the address listed below.

In this first phase, Coweta County intends to develop the bicycle routes master plan and place signs along designated roads. Further improvements are expected in later phases.

Key questions:

1) Describe the best possible county-wide network of bicycling infrastructure.

2) What are the most important elements of a bicycle route plan?

3) What are the most significant/popular bicycling destinations within the county?

4) What are the best county roads for cycling?

5) What areas of the county would most benefit from off-road bicycle paths and trails?

6) As a cyclist in Coweta County, what are your greatest concerns?

7) Your name, address, phone, e-mail, occupation.

Additional comments/questions are welcomed. Send them to:

Lee Walton, Planner; Robert and Company; 96 Poplar Street N.W.; Atlanta, GA 30335-6001. E-mail l.walton@robertco.com; Phone 404-577-4000; Fax 404-577-7119.