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Cobb County outlines SPLOST-funded road, trail and bridge projects for FY25-26; residents urged to request traffic studies through DOT
Summary
Officials said SPLOST will fund resurfacing, sidewalks, drainage and named projects including Bob Callan Trail and Lower Roswell Road; residents were told to report local traffic concerns to Cobb DOT for study or to their commissioner.
During the July 17 town-hall, county leaders reviewed how Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) dollars and other funds are used for transportation and capital projects and listed projects slated for completion in 2025-26.
Chief Financial Officer Bill Volkmann and Chairwoman Lisa Cupid said SPLOST remains the county's primary capital funding source for resurfacing, sidewalks, drainage replacements and larger projects. "Right now, staff is evaluating where they perceive needs are and opportunities that the news plus program can address," Cupid said.
Transportation projects the DOT director provided for 2025-26 include the Bob Callan Trail, Lower Roswell Road improvements, the South Barrett Reliever, a Silver Comet Trail connector and the Kyle Parkway pedestrian bridge rehabilitation. Officials said these are among the major SPLOST priorities for the coming year.
Residents were told how to request traffic pattern studies: contact Cobb County Department of Transportation (DOT) by email or phone and provide specific locations and concerns. The county said traffic studies commonly accompany zoning applications and that the county's comprehensive transportation plan (updated roughly every five years) guides capital spending and prioritization.
Why it matters: Rapid housing development and growth can change local traffic patterns; SPLOST-funded projects and DOT studies are the county's principal tools to address roadway capacity, safety and pedestrian access.
Ending: Officials encouraged residents to watch for SPLOST notices, sign up for county newsletters, and contact their district commissioner or DOT to request studies or suggest capital projects.
