February 2019: Gainesville & South Hall Trail Studies Adopted
From January 2018 through February of 2019, GHMPO conducted two separate trail studies simultaneously to analyze possible trail connections in both the Gainesville and South Hall areas. Alta Planning + Design, a national firm that specializes in the planning, design, engineering, and implementation of various bicycle and pedestrians projects, was chosen to conduct the two […]
February 2019: GHMPO Adopts New Logo
GHMPO recently utilized the services of Forum Communications as a part of a rebranding initiative for the organization. Part of this effort was the creation of a new logo, the first update of its kind since GHMPO was created in 2003. Multiple draft logos were created after interviews were conducted with members from the Technical […]
February 2019: Dawsonville Highway / McEver Road Connectivity Study Complete
The Gainesville-Hall Metropolitan Planning Organization (GHMPO) and the City of Gainesville recently completed the Dawsonville Highway / McEver Road Connectivity Study which summarizes the assessment of needs, potential transportation improvements and recommendations for the Dawsonville Highway-McEver Road corridor. The study includes development of concept design alternatives, assessment of existing and future traffic operations, assessment of […]
November 2018: Oakwood Citywide Traffic Improvement Study Complete
The Oakwood Citywide Traffic Improvement Study was prepared for the Gainesville‐Hall Metropolitan Planning Organization (GHMPO) and the City of Oakwood to evaluate traffic congestion and safety issues at various locations throughout the City. The purpose of the study was to conduct a review of existing conditions to identify and characterize the transportation issues at eighteen […]
October 2018: Upcoming Trail Studies Open House
In January 2018, the Gainesville-Hall Metropolitan Planning Organization (GHMPO) contracted with Alta Planning + Design to conduct two trail studies simultaneously: the Gainesville Trail Study and the South Hall Trail Study. The two studies are designed to maximize walking and bicycling potentials within their communities and to explore the potential of a connected network of […]
July 2018: Jackson County and GHMPO Partner to Develop a Transportation Plan
Jackson County and the Gainesville-Hall MPO have partnered together and retained RS&H to develop a new transportation plan for the County. Jackson County’s previous roads plan was prepared in 2008. Considering the ten-year time that has passed and the growth Jackson County has experienced over this time period, the County feels it needs to reassess […]
March 2018: Dawonsville Hwy / McEver Road Study Open House Held
GHMPO and the City of Gainesville held an open house for the Dawsonville Highway / McEver Road Connectivity Study on March 22, 2018 at the Gainesville Public Safety Complex. This study is designed to explore all possible fixes, both large and small, to help alleviate the increasing traffic seen within the corridor. Members of the […]
February 2018: Regional Freight Plan Adopted
The GHMPO Policy Committee voted to adopt the Regional Freight Study on February 13, 2018. This study was conducted from September 2016 through December 2017 by CDM Smith, the consultant team hired by GHMPO. The primary purposes of the Regional Freight Study were to: Assess the current freight infrastructure in Hall County and Jackson County […]
September 2017 – First Ever GHMPO Retreat Held
GHMPO held its first ever retreat on September 7, 2017 for all GHMPO committees, staff, and interested public. This retreat highlighted the inner workings of GHMPO as well as provided education regarding a multitude of transportation-related topics. Several informative presentations were given and are available below, including: Everything About the GHMPO – GHMPO Director Srikanth Yamala […]
March 2017: Transit Development Plan Adopted
The GHMPO Policy Committee adopted an update of the Hall Area Transit Development Plan (TDP) in March 2017. The TDP assesses the current service characteristics of the Gainesville Connection and the Hall County Dial-A-Ride service. It then makes recommendations to expand and improve their service in routes, operating hours, and service frequency over the next […]
