Perimeter CIDs, Dunwoody Fund Ashford Dunwoody Path Progress
The two-way biking and walking path along Ashford Dunwoody Road is 0.5 miles long and getting longer!
In their January 27 meeting, the City of Dunwoody approved funding that, along with contributions from the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (CIDs), will fund an extension of the multi-use path, currently between Hammond Dr. and Perimeter Center W, all the way to Mt. Vernon Rd. Once complete, it’ll be 1.6 miles of trail along Ashford Dunwoody Rd.
Phase 1 of the Ashford Dunwoody trail has been substantially completed. Crews are still reinstalling the bus shelter and cleaning up, but the path is ready for use! Check out a walkthrough on our Instagram.
The next steps
Now that it’s fully funded by the PCIDs and City of Dunwoody, Phase 2 will connect the recently completed path in front of Perimeter Mall to the cycle track in front of Publix at Meadow Lane Rd.
The two-way cycle track and wide sidewalk will continue from Perimeter Center W to Perimeter Center N, where it’ll transition to one-way on both sides of Ashford Dunwoody Road. While laying the new path, we’ll also update street lights and landscaping.
Construction will begin in early 2025. Keep an eye on the City of Dunwody’s project page for updates!
Why paths in Perimeter?
The goal of the project is to connect office communities with business and residential areas along Ashford Dunwoody Road. It will also extend the reach of the Dunwoody MARTA station by making it easier for pedestrians or cyclists to travel from the station to their final destination; and finally, it helps take cars off the road by making cycling and walking a safer, more enjoyable experience.
It’s part of the larger Dunwoody Trail Master Plan, which lays out the city’s long-term goals for developing or improving 68 miles of trails. Funding is provided by the City of Dunwoody and Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (PCIDs).
Once this trail is complete, Perimeter residents and visitors will be able to travel this stretch of Ashford Dunwoody Road without having to rely on their cars. Instead, they’ll have the option to enjoy the neighborhood on foot or by bike, confident that there will be a safe, convenient route available to them.
