On October 4, 2021, Roswell Transportation Department staff hosted a virtual meeting to discuss the proposed T‑SPLOST 2 projects and the upcoming referendum that will appear on the ballot on November 2, 2021.

The following list of proposed T‑SPLOST 2 projects was formally adopted by Mayor and Council during the Mayor and Council Meeting on June 14, 2021. During the meeting, Mayor and Council also approved the signing of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Fulton County and the 13 participating cities for the use and distribution of the 2021 T‑SPLOST proceeds.

History of Project List Consideration

• May 10, 2021: City Council Work Session
• May 26, 2021: Community Development and Transportation Committee Meeting
• June 14, 2021: City Council Meeting

Please Note: The project information below is for planning purposes only and may be refined if the T‑SPLOST referendum passes in November 2021 and project activities start. The cost estimates also are for planning purposes only and include design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction (unless otherwise noted) and are subject to change.

Letters displayed on map correspond to projects on Roswell's T‑SPLOST project list.
Project letters are randomly assigned and do not indicate any type of priority. Download a larger map (PDF).

Tier 1

T‑SPLOST 2 Tier 1 Projects

1. Riverside Road Corridor Improvements
   • Project Limits: Riverside Park to Old Alabama Road
   • Proposed Scope: Multi-use trail, sidewalk, bike lanes, and intersection improvements
   • Estimated Cost: $8,775,000
2. Corridor Improvements for Grimes Bridge Road, Dogwood Road, Old Dogwood Road
   • Project Limits: Grimes Bridge Road from Dogwood Road to Oxbo Road, Dogwood Road from Riverside to SR-140, Old Dogwood Road from Dogwood Road to SR-140 (2.25 miles total)
   • Proposed Scope: Multi-use trail, sidewalk, and intersection improvements
   • Estimated Cost: $10,500,000
3. Nesbit Ferry Road—Corridor Improvement with Johns Creek
   • Project Limits: SR 140/Holcomb Bridge Road to Old Alabama Road
   • Proposed Scope: multi-use trail, sidewalk, operational and intersection improvements
   • Estimated Cost: $1,000,000
4. Pine Grove Road/Magnolia Street Corridor Improvements
   • Project Limits: Mimosa Blvd to Lake Charles Road
   • Proposed Scope: Multi-use trail, sidewalk, and intersection improvements
   • Estimated Cost: $6,900,000
5. Pine Grove Road Corridor Improvements
   • Project Limits: Lake Charles Road to Cobb County
   • Proposed Scope: Multi-use trail, sidewalk, and intersection improvements
   • Estimated Cost: $7,935,000
6. Old Ellis Road Extension (ROW only)
   • Project Limits: from Sun Valley Road to Old Ellis Road
   • Proposed Scope: Extend Old Ellis Road to Sun Valley Road, multi-use trail, sidewalk, bike lane, and intersection improvements
   • Estimated Cost: $6,000,000
7. Big Creek Pkwy Phase 2—Warsaw Connection (ROW and construction)
   • Project Limits: Warsaw Road to Old Holcomb Bridge Road (at/near intersection with Holcomb Bridge Road)
   • Proposed Scope: Extend Big Creek Parkway to Warsaw Road with bike/pedestrian accommodations
   • Estimated Cost: $5,000,000
8. Cox Road Intersection Improvements (Cox Road at Etris Road and Cox Road at King Road)
   • Project Limits: Intersection Improvement
   • Proposed Scope: Intersection Improvement
   • Estimated Cost: $1,000,000 (25% Partnership, with Milton paying 75%)
9. Norcross Street Bridge Replacement
   • Project Limits: Bridge Replacement over Hog Wallow Creek
   • Proposed Scope: Bridge Replacement
   • Estimated Cost: $4,200,000
10. Old Alabama Road Multi-Use Trail
    • Project Limits: Market Blvd. to Holcomb Woods Pkwy.
    • Proposed Scope: Multi-use trail (one side of road)
    • Estimated Cost: $2,000,000
11. Old Alabama Road Multi-Use Trail
    • Project Limits: Holcomb Woods Pkwy. to Big Creek Park Entrance
    • Proposed Scope: Multi-use trail (one side of road)
    • Estimated Cost: $640,000
12. Holcomb Bridge Road Multi-Use Trail (along Holcomb Bridge Road)
    • Project Limits: Martins Landing Drive to Eves Road (along Holcomb Bridge Road)
    • Proposed Scope: Multi-use trail (one side of road)
    • Estimated Cost: $2,800,000
13. Holcomb Bridge Road Multi-Use Trail
    • Project Limits: Boston Market to Martin Landing Drive
    • Proposed Scope: Multi-use trail (one side of road)
    • Estimated Cost: $1,600,000
14. Woodstock Road Multi-Use Trail
    • Project Limits: Canton Street to SR-92/Woodstock Road
    • Proposed Scope: Multi-use trail (one side of road)
    • Estimated Cost: $7,142,635
15. River Eves Elementary School Multi-Use Trail (off-system trail)
    • Project Limits: Eves Road to Eves Circle
    • Proposed Scope: Multi-Use Trail
    • Estimated Cost: $700,000
16. Chattahoochee River Parks Multi-Use Trail Rehab
    (1) Asphalt Milling/Replacement, (2) Boardwalk Improvements/Rehab
    • Project Limits: Existing portions of asphalt trail from Willeo Road to Don White Park just west of GA-400 and repairs to frequently flooded portions of the boardwalk system
    • Proposed Scope: Milling and replacement of the existing asphalt trail surface, including restoration and repairs to certain portions of the boardwalk system prone to flood impacts.
    • Estimated Cost: $2,195,750
      
      

Tier 2 and Tier 3

Tier 2 and Tier 3 T‑SPLOST projects below will be pursued based on future revenue and prioritization from Mayor and Council.

T‑SPLOST 2 Tier 2 Projects

• Intersection Improvements
  • Project Limits: Citywide
  • Proposed Scope: Intersection improvements as identified by Mayor and Council which could include turn lane improvements, operational improvements and roundabouts
  • Estimated Cost: $3,550,891
• Bike/Ped Master plan/Creek way Trail implement such as Hog Wallow Creek Trail
  • Project Limits: Citywide
  • Proposed Scope: Bicycle and pedestrian improvements as identified by Mayor and Council which could include sidewalks, multi-use trails, bike lanes, creek way trails, and other enhancements
  • Estimated Cost: $3,877,000
• Big Creek Greenway Boardwalk Repairs
  • Project Limits: Big Creek Greenway
  • Proposed Scope: Approximately 4,000 feet of elevated boardwalk in high prone flooding areas along the Big Creek Greenway
  • Estimated Cost: $5,523,000
    
    

T‑SPLOST 2 Tier 3 Projects

• Bridge Replacement such as Jones Road Bridge
  • Project Limits: Citywide
  • Proposed Scope: Bridge replacements as identified by Mayor and Council
  • Estimated Cost: $3,500,000
• Intersection Improvements
  • Project Limits: Citywide
  • Proposed Scope: Intersection improvements as identified by Mayor and Council which could include turn lane improvements, operational improvements and roundabouts
  • Estimated Cost: $2,500,000
• Intelligent Transportation Systems - Master Plan Update and Implementation - Automated Vehicle Technology
  • Project Limits: Citywide
  • Proposed Scope: Update of City's ITS Master Plan and future implementation of the plan which could include automated vehicle technologies
  • Estimated Cost: $3,000,000
• Bike / Ped Master Plan Implementation
  • Project Limits: Citywide
  • Proposed Scope: Bicycle and pedestrian improvements as identified by Mayor and Council which could include sidewalks, multi-use trails, bike lanes, creek way trails, and other enhancements
  • Estimated Cost: $3,950,891

In early 2021, Fulton County initiated the effort to seek a renewal of the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T‑SPLOST). The initial T‑SPLOST referendum (which we will refer to as T‑SPLOST 1) was passed by the voters in 2016 and included several transportation projects within the City of Roswell. Learn more about T‑SPLOST 1 at www.RoswellGov.com/TSPLOST.

T‑SPLOST 1 was/is a 0.75 cent sales tax that is currently collected throughout all the cities in Fulton County (excluding Atlanta) and can only be used towards funding eligible transportation projects. Each city gets their fair share of the revenue generated, which is determined by a formula based on each city's respective population. Roswell is currently the third most populated city and therefore Roswell receives the third largest funding allotment. The 2016 sales tax is anticipated to generate between $70-80 million dollars for Roswell transportation projects.

Future economic conditions remain uncertain, but if approved by the voters again this November, the 2021 T‑SPLOST renewal (T‑SPLOST 2) is anticipated to generate an additional $70-$80 million dollars over the next five years for Roswell projects. If the upcoming referendum fails in November, the existing 0.75 cent sales tax will expire in March 2022 and no longer be collected.

Many of the proposed projects provide similar improvements and changes. Below is a brief description of what those project scopes may include:

• Multi-Use Trail: This is a facility designated for the use of pedestrians, bicyclists, and non-motorized users. These trails are not considered a road or highway. Multi-use trails are designed to provide an alternative to vehicular travel. The trails provide a safe means of travel for bicyclists and pedestrians to connected trails, parks, and greenways for residents.
• Corridor Improvements: Ensures that the network of highways, roads, and streets will be available to serve existing and future development needs with minimal capital, environmental, and social costs. Improvement to a corridor is to provide safer access and mobility and to promote quality of life for residents.
• Intersection Improvements: This his may include three- or four-way stops, roundabouts, turn lanes, additional lights, etc. The intersection improvements are designed to reduce congestion and improve safety conditions for residents.
• Sidewalk Gaps: Generally these are areas that were originally created when sidewalks were less common and not a requirement of developments. Sidewalks are important for the mobility and safety of pedestrians.
• Bridge Replacement: A bridge replacement means a deteriorated structure is replaced and upgraded by a new structure design following new requirements for load-carrying capacity, serviceability, fatigue, etc. Bridges provide crucial access between regions and cities, linking workers to jobs, goods to markets, and people to essential services.
• Right-Of-Way (ROW): This term refers to the "right to make a way over a piece of land." In this specific instance, the term refers to land that is acquired to allow local and state governments to construct and maintain roads and sidewalks for pedestrian and vehicular movement. When a potential T‑SPLOST 2 project is listed as being "ROW Only," it means that the monies allocated will be used to purchase ROW and the ownership of or an easement over the land is transferred through sale or other legal methods.

What is T‑SPLOST?

A Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T‑SPLOST) is a sales tax used to fund transportation projects proposed by the county and municipal governments.

Isn't there already a T‑SPLOST?

The first county-wide T‑SPLOST, approved by voters in 2016, will expire in March 2022. The vote this November 2 would extend TSPLOST by an additional five years to fund even more transportation projects in cities throughout Fulton County.

What if the majority of Roswell's voters vote against T‑SPLOST 2?

The T‑SPLOST vote in November is a county-wide referendum, excluding the City of Atlanta. This means if the majority of voters in Fulton County vote in favor of the T‑SPLOST, it will pass even if the majority of voters in Roswell vote against the measure.

What are some of the T‑SPLOST 1 projects voters approved in 2016 and are they completed?

Rucker Road – Rucker Road was a T‑SPLOST project in partnership with the City of Alpharetta and is 100 percent constructed.

Big Creek Pkwy Phase 1 – Phase 1 of this project is intersection improvements at Warsaw Road and Holcomb Bridge Road. Construction has begun for utility Relocation. Once utility relocation is complete, construction of the improvements will begin. Phase one is expected to be completed summer 2023.

Big Creek Pkwy Phase 2 – This project builds a bridge over GA400 and a road from the new bridge connecting to Holcomb Bridge Road and Old Holcomb Bridge Road west of GA400 and connecting to Old Alabama east of GA400. The City is currently designing this phase of the project. The City is also using a different method to construct Phase 2 of the project. We are using the design-build method. Design-Build is a method to deliver a project in which the design and construction services are contracted by one company. This method is used successfully all over the country and helps reduce the time it takes to deliver a project. We hope to have a design-build team on board later this year. We hope to see construction activity at the site in summer 2022.

Holcomb Bridge & 400 Interchange – The City Council signed an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) as part of their express lanes project. Under this agreement, GDOT is going to rebuild the Holcomb Bridge Road & GA 400 interchange as part of their Georgia 400 Express Lane Project.

Historic Gateway – The project is mostly funded by other sources, primarily the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Roswell's funding of this through T‑SPLOST 1 was for enhancements to this project. The City anticipates receiving between $2.8 – $3 million in T‑SPLOST funds to help fund the project and/or pay for enhancements. To assist the city in deciding what to spend the funding on, the City Council created a Citizens Advisory Committee in 2020 to recommend enhancement projects to them.

Oxbo Rd/Hwy 9 – This project is underway. There has been some significant and very visible activity at the site by the utility companies and also by the City's project contractor. There had been significant delays on this project due to right-of-way acquisition issues, issues with utility relocation by Georgia Power, and slowdowns because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Old Holcomb Bridge Road Replacement – This project has been merged with Big Creek Pkwy Phase 2 project and will now be completed as a part of that project.

What are the benefits of T‑SPLOST?

There are many benefits to T‑SPLOST. It gives local governments a funding resource to do much-needed transportation projects in their communities and it gives the local government and their citizens the ability to choose projects they believe are the most important in their cities.

For the vote to pass, how many cities in Fulton County must agree to this sales tax?

The T‑SPLOST vote in November is a county-wide referendum, excluding the City of Atlanta. This means if the majority of voters in Fulton County, outside of the City of Atlanta, vote in favor of the T‑SPLOST, it will pass even if the majority of voters in one jurisdiction vote against the measure.

When can the T‑SPLOST be implemented?

The collection will begin on the first day of the calendar quarter following 80 days after the vote. The referendum must be conducted during the next scheduled election following agreement on the project list. The vote will occur on November 2, 2021, and if it passes, the collection will start on April 1, 2022.

How much money would be raised through the 2021 T‑SPLOST?

Projections indicate the 2021 T‑SPLOST would generate $545 million county-wide, with the proceeds being divided among Fulton County's municipalities (excluding Atlanta) based on the resident population. This would mean approximately $70 - $80 million being generated to fund transportation improvements in Roswell.

Will all the money generated through the T‑SPLOST be spent on actual transportation projects?

Yes. T‑SPLOST funds will be spent on transportation project design, engineering, construction, right-of-way acquisition, and project management. The exception would be a 1% allocation that the law requires to be paid to the general fund of the State Treasury to defray the cost of administration by the State (Reference O.C.G.A 48-8-269.94 and 269.9991).

How can T‑SPLOST funds be spent?

Funds can be spent on "transportation improvements" as defined in O.C.G.A 48-8-260(5) which states:

O.C.G.A 48-8-260

(5) 'Transportation purposes' means and includes roads, bridges, public transit, rails, airports, buses, seaports, including without limitation road, street, and bridge purposes according to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-8-121(see below), and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these transportation facilities, including new general obligation debt and other multiyear obligations issued to finance such purposes. Such purposes shall also include the retirement of previously incurred general obligation debt with respect only to such purposes, but only if an intergovernmental agreement has been entered into under this article.

O.C.G.A. 48-8-121(b)

(1) If the resolution or ordinance calling for the imposition of the tax specified that the proceeds of the tax are to be used in whole or in part for capital outlay projects consisting of road, street, and bridge purposes, then authorized uses of the tax proceeds shall include: Acquisition of rights of way for roads, streets, bridges, sidewalks, and bicycle paths;

(A) Construction of roads, streets, bridges, sidewalks, and bicycle paths;

(B) Renovation and improvement of roads, streets, bridges, sidewalks, and bicycle paths, including resurfacing;

(C) Relocation of utilities for roads, streets, bridges, sidewalks, and bicycle paths;

(D) Improvement of surface-water drainage from roads, streets, bridges, sidewalks, and bicycle paths; and

(E) Patching, leveling, milling, widening, shoulder preparation, culvert repair, and other repairs necessary for the preservation of roads, streets, bridges, sidewalks, and bicycle paths

(2) Storm-water capital outlay projects and drainage capital outlay projects may be funded according to subparagraph (a) (1) (D) of Code Section 48-8-111 or in conjunction with the road, street, and bridge capital outlay projects.

Who pays the 0.75 percent tax?

The sales tax will be paid by anyone - residents, visitors, businesses, and tourists - who buy taxable products or services inside Fulton County, outside City of Atlanta limits.

Where will the money be spent?

The T‑SPLOST 2 dollars are allocated to projects identified and approved by the City Council as part of the T‑SPLOST 2 referendum.