02/14/2005 

ARC awards Hwy 78 CID corridor grant

SNELLVILLE: The Atlanta Regional Commission today announced that the Hwy 78 Community Improvement District will receive one of the first ever LCI corridor grants. The $93,750 ARC grant will focus attention on a 2.5 mile section of the U.S. 78 corridor from McGee Road in Snellville to Killian Hill Road in Gwinnett County. 

CID Chairman Kenny King said, “We are most appreciative that the Atlanta Regional Commission recognizes the regional significance of Hwy 78 and joins with our other partners Georgia DOT, Gwinnett County and the City of Snellville in supporting steps to secure a vibrant future for all those that work, live or travel on the corridor.”

Preliminary plans are underway to kick-off the LCI corridor study in late March with completion by year end. Amenities within the study area include the E.R. Snell recreational facility on McGee Road; Mountain View Village, a planned mixed-use development on Highpoint Road; and the Killian Hill commercial node, the strongest performing retail sector along the 7-mile corridor. The Hwy 78 CID will match the ARC grant with $31,250 in local funds bringing the total study budget to $125,000. Once complete, the ARC may provide implementation funds to construct transportation improvements and enhancements identified during the study process.

Hwy 78 CID Executive Director Brett Harrell added, “This LCI corridor study will link to and expand the work underway within the City of Snellville’s Town Center LCI area as well as Georgia DOT’s median project and the CID’s Landscape Master Plan.” Harrell concluded, “This is an exciting time for U.S. 78, interest and support for our efforts to revitalize, beautify, and improve mobility on the corridor is strong from the local businesses and residents to our City, County, and Regional leaders and all the way to Washington too. With this type of enthusiastic support, the future is indeed bright for Hwy 78.”

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