The MLPA Master Plan was approved by the MLPA Board and by the Atlanta City Council in October 2018.  In early 2019, the Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC) was formed.  Initial Master Plan priorities were approved by the MLPA Board and focused on improvements to traffic control, pedestrian and biking safety, and the character of the neighborhood. 

Below is a listing of Master Plan and Traffic Initiatives that are 1) completed, 2) approved and in-process, 3) in development, or 4) on-hold as of the start of 2024.  Please keep in mind that most initiatives are not quick-fixes; traffic-related projects take time to draft, design, receive approval, and obtain funding – none of which is certain.  And project priorities can change due to unforeseen traffic conditions. (Think Cheshire Bridge Rd.) 

MPI committee leaders meet quarterly with Lance Orchid, Chief of Staff of City Councilman Alex Wan, to share the neighborhood’s recommendations and review the status of current initiatives.

The work continues because of the enduring dedication of MPIC’s volunteers – your neighbors.  Your help is needed as well to ensure our community’s greatest concerns and priorities are continually being addressed and completed. Please review the plan (links below) and find an area of interest. Contact volunteer@mlpa.org to be part of our neighborhood’s very important undertakings.

MLPA 2018 Master Plan (Single Page)

MLPA 2018 Master Plan (Double Page)

Status of Master Plan and Traffic Initiatives

Completed Initiatives

  • Sidewalks
  • The MPIC, through MLPA newsletters, has educated homeowners to their responsibilities in the repair, maintenance and upkeep of sidewalks along their property.  The city will pay for sidewalk repairs; however, the request list is lengthy, and we should not expect immediate action. Sidewalk repair requests can be submitted to ATL311.
  • The portion of sidewalk on the east side of Monroe Dr, between Cumberland Rd and the Piedmont Park hawk signal was widened to 10 feet for pedestrian safety.
  • Installation of All-Way Stop Signs
  • Lanier Blvd and Amsterdam Ave
  • E Sussex Rd and Cumberland Rd
  • Northview Ave, Hillpine Dr and Greenland Dr
  • Wellbourne Dr and Windham Park
  • Wildwood Rd and Lenox Rd
  • E Morningside Dr and Cumberland Pl
  • Johnson Rd and Meadowdale Ave 
  • E Rock Springs Rd and E Sussex Rd
  • E Sussex Rd, Berkshire Rd and Barclay Pl
  • Other Completed Traffic-Calming Projects
  • Piedmont Ave and Piedmont Cir intersection improved
  • Speed limit lowered to 30mph on Lanier Blvd
  • Digital speed reader and bike lanes added on Lenox Rd
  • Speed bumps installed on N Pelham Rd
  • Directional arrows (left turn and straight ahead) painted at E Morningside Dr and E Rock Springs Rd intersection
  • Crosswalk repainted and flashing light installed at Johnson Rd and Noble Dr near entrance to Herbert Taylor Park 

Completed SPLOST-Funded Initiatives

  • Johnson Road

Repaved road, installed ADA curbs, repainted crosswalks, added bike lanes and installed two digital speed readers.

  • N Morningside Drive

Repaved road, installed ADA curbs, repainted crosswalks, striped bike lanes and parking lanes.  Also, installed speed bumps on N Morningside Dr between N Highland Ave and E Rock Springs Rd.

In-Process Initiatives

  • E Rock Springs Road and Cumberland Road Roundabout

This project has been approved and is fully funded.  DeKalb County is currently resolving drainage issues.

  • MES Ticketing Speed Cameras

Morningside Elementary School is scheduled to receive a ticketing speed camera in 2024. 

  • Johnson Road and Lenox Road Roundabout

This project has been approved and is fully funded.  Currently, in design phase.  Anticipated completion is middle of 2025.

  • N Rock Springs Road and Pelham Road (East & North) Roundabout

This project has been approved, but requires additional funding. Anticipated completion is end of 2025.

  • Other Approved Traffic-Related Projects
  • Hillpine Dr permanent “No Parking” signs
  • Pedestrian crosswalks with signage and flashing light at:
    • S Fork Peachtree Creek bridge on Lenox Rd
    • Morningside Nature Preserve parking lot on Lenox Rd
    • Family Dog crossing to Whiskey Bird on N Highland Ave
  • Left-turn signal added to stoplight at E Rock Springs Rd and N Highland Ave (for drivers traveling east on ERS)
  • Pedestrian refuges at:
    • E Morningside Dr and Cumberland Pl
    • E Morningside Dr and Bridal Path
    • Sherwood Rd at Smith Park
  • Digital speed readers on E Morningside Dr and Wellbourne Dr
  • N Highland Ave repaving & safety improvements
  • E Morningside Dr repainting center line and adding striped parking lanes

Developing Initiatives

  • MLPWay Route near Monroe Drive and Amsterdam Avenue

Portman Holdings, developer of Amsterdam Walk, has signaled its willingness to potentially fund nearby street calming investments as part of its re-development.  The MPIC is proposing that new crosswalks and pedestrian refuges be installed on Monroe Dr and Amsterdam Ave.

  • Lanier Blvd, N Morningside Dr and McLynn Ave Roundabout 

Create a roundabout to clearly identify the intersection’s travel lanes. 

  • Traffic-Calming Initiatives to be added to Monroe Complete Street Project
  • Create left-turn lanes on Hillpine Dr, Yorkshire Rd, Cumberland Rd and Sherwood Rd at Monroe Dr. 
  • Paint “Don’t Block the Box” at the intersections of Cumberland Rd and Yorkshire Rd with Monroe Dr.
  • Install “No Parking from Here to Corner” signs on Hillpine Dr (both sides of street).
  • Sidewalks

The MPIC is applying for grant money from the city that can be used to add new sidewalks to streets currently without, such as Hillpine Dr, Wellbourne Dr and Wessyngton Rd.

  • Speed Tables Installation

Wildwood Rd from Lenox Rd to Wellbourne Dr. This is dependent on city funds.

 

On-Hold Initiatives

  • Speed Limit Reduction 

Reducing the speed limit on Piedmont Ave, Cheshire Bridge Rd, Monroe Dr, N Highland Ave, Johnson Rd, Lenox Rd, Morningside Dr (East & North), and Rock Springs Rd (East & North) by at least 5 miles per hour from current limits is currently being reconsidered due to lack of support.

  • Height of Single-Family Home 

The initiative of reducing the allowable height of single-family homes from the current 35 feet to 28 feet, while grandfathering in all the existing homes that exceed 28 feet is being reconsidered due to lack of community interest and support.

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