traffic

Transportation June 24, 2024

Traffic engineers build roads that invite crashes because they rely on outdated research and faulty data

by Wesley Marshall, University of Colorado Denver, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] “Can you name the truck with four-wheel drive, smells like a steak, and…

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Marietta August 19, 2023

Marietta integrates its traffic data with popular navigation systems

The City of Marietta has integrated its traffic data with popular navigation systems such as the Waze app, Apple Maps, and the built-in navigation systems of various vehicle manufacturers, including…

Cobb County June 10, 2018

Roundabout for Holly Springs Road

Roundabout plans and other safety improvement proposals for Holly Springs Road will be on display at a Cobb DOT open house. It will be on Thursday, June 14, 5-7 p.m. at the East…

Kennesaw March 21, 2018

Kennesaw City Council approves truck reroute signs

KENNESAW, Ga. — The Kennesaw City Council and mayor unanimously approved the funding of three locations for road signs intended to reroute large trucks around congested traffic areas at an…

Marietta August 11, 2017

Valet parking service on Marietta square might be extended

Visitors to Marietta Square might enjoy valet parking for a few more weeks if the city approves a proposed extension. The last day of valet parking is currently slated for…

Smyrna City Hall in article about Smyrna millage rate

Smyrna June 9, 2017

Looking ahead to 2040 in Smyrna

Smyrna’s long term comprehensive plan While the City of Smyrna is rapidly growing and has become of the hottest real estate markets in Georgia, city planners are busy looking far…

Cobb County December 8, 2016

Stuck in traffic in Cobb County? The Cobb County DOT and Waze may have a solution

Are you late again because of construction or a traffic accident on your route? Do you wish there were a way to find the best alternative path around whatever is…

Cobb County, Tools and Resources December 1, 2015

How to Use the Cobb Commute App

Tired of being surprised by construction, accidents and other commute delays? The Cobb County Department of Transportation offers a handy web app called “Cobb Commute” that lets you view current…

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