2025 3 10 Work Session Packet 1

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Summary of Survey Results 
The survey results reveal that a significant number of respondents reside and work in Athens, primarily relying 
on driving alone for their transportation needs. Respondents reported mostly biking or walking for leisure 
purposes. Though many participants fe lt that Athens streets are safe, around a third felt they were unsafe. 
There was strong support for various improvements, including better lighting, new sidewalk/crosswalk/bike 
connections, creating dedicated turn lanes, and addressing signal timing and vi sibility. The survey also 
highlighted that the most prominent roadway issue in Athens is reckless driving and roadway design. Concerns 
were expressed about lane configurations and pavement markings . Additionally , respondents indicated a 
preference for accessing safety information through social media platforms, City email communications, or 
the website. 
Public Input Heat Map 
Combining the input provided in Public Coordinate with the location -specific comments from the survey, a 
heat map is shown below. As illustrated in the map, there is a direct correlation between the crash density heat 
map presented earlier in the report an d the areas receiving the most public comments for safety concerns. 
Specifically, the Five Point Intersection received the largest number of public comments, highlighting the need 
for improvements in this area near Downtown Athens . Figure 27 shows the concentration of public input 
comments within the City . The map also features polygons representing Areas of Persistent Poverty (APP), 
regions with a high Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), and Historically Disadvantaged Communities (HDC). The 
heat map highlights that multiple comments have been made within these regions. Notably, the areas where 
all three underserved indicators —APP, high SVI, and HDC —converge show a concentration of comments , 
highlighting the community’s needs and concerns. 
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