Residents invited to comment on I-85 commuter options LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., (February 1, 2012) – Public information meetings about the I-85 Corridor Alternatives Analysis Study, or the I-85 Transit Study, will be held this month. Residents are invited to learn about the study and to provide comments.  The first meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 6 at the Gwinnett Village CID office located at 5855 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Suite 122, in Norcross and the second will be Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Gwinnett Place Marriott, 1775 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. Both meetings are from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will follow the same format, giving residents the choice of location that’s most convenient to them. “I encourage everyone to be informed and engaged throughout this process,” said Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash. “With 467,000 commuters passing through the I-85 corridor daily, it is important that we study ways to help movement in the corridor. Of course, we want to hear the thoughts and opinions of residents and businesses.” Gwinnett County, in collaboration with Gwinnett Place and Gwinnett Village Community Improvement Districts and the Federal Transit Administration, are undertaking the study to analyze I-85 corridor traffic in Gwinnett County. The study will take a look at traffic congestion, economic development and demographic information within the Gwinnett County portion of the I-85 corridor and consider a variety of routes and transit options, such as bus rapid transit, light rail and commuter rail, to improve regional and local mobility and accessibility. “Mobility is important to Gwinnett’s businesses and residents and the economic development of our community,” said Chuck Warbington, Gwinnett Village CID Executive Director. “We are excited to partner in a study that will provide solutions for our future.” Gwinnett Place CID Executive Director Joe Allen said the study is an important part of the future success of the greater Gwinnett Place area. The input received will help direct future transit plans in support of other land use and economic development initiatives. “We encourage every resident with a stake in the study corridor to join in one of these meetings and make their opinions known,” said Allen. For more information about the study, please visitwww.gwinnettcounty.com.