Major Sidewalk, Sidepath, and Trail Expansion under TSPLOST 2026

A recent meeting document Sandy Springs - City Council Work Session Agenda Packet - 2026-06-02 indicates a future potential acquisition The City of Sandy Springs is planning a significant expansion of its pedestrian infrastructure as part of its ongoing walkability program. Since 2005, the City has added approximately 56 miles of new public sidewalks and has shifted to a targeted, data-driven capital program focused on safety, connectivity, equity, and access to major destinations such as schools, parks, transit, and commercial centers. The City Council is reviewing progress and discussing how proposed TSPLOST 2026 investments will continue to expand the sidewalk, sidepath, and trail network. The proposed TSPLOST 2026 program would provide a significant additional local funding source for both stand-alone sidewalk projects and larger corridor and intersection projects with walkability components. An estimated roughly $16 million in top-priority sidewalk segments have been identified through the City’s Sidewalk Program for Tier 1 TSPLOST 2026 funding. The City maintains an online Sidewalks, Sidepaths, and Trails Story Map showing active projects, major capital investments, and future connectivity. The capital sidewalk program includes a summary of priority sidewalk projects currently being advanced by TSPLOST 2021 Program Funding, with 20 segments total (16 completed, 2 in construction, 2 being advertised for construction bids). The top scoring sidewalk segments have been published on the City’s Sidewalks page, and the top $16M are proposed for TSPLOST26 Tier 1 project funding. These projects will likely require outside contractors for design, construction, and potentially consulting services related to planning, engineering, and community engagement.