Walking, Jogging, Cycling, Driving

Pine Hills is an active community, but our winding roads and hills make it a dangerous community for those taking to the streets. Many of our children are growing up and walking or riding bicycles to friends' houses or to the pool. We need everyone's cooperation to make our community safe for everyone who uses our roads.

Walkers and joggers: It is safest to walk facing traffic. Make sure that you are wearing light colored clothing so that you can be easily seen by drivers. If you are walking after dark, be sure to wear some type of reflector. Reflector vests and flashing lights are available at all of the major sporting goods stores. If you are walking or jogging in a group, please rearrange to single file if you see a car approaching you.City ordinances require that all dogs are on a leash and that you carry something to clean up after your pets.

Cyclists: By law, cyclists must ride with traffic and obey all traffic signs. Cyclists should wear a helmet and have some type of reflector on the back of the bicycle. Reflector clothing and/or lights also help visibility. Many cyclists use handlebar mirrors to see traffic approaching from behind. If your children are beginning to ride their bikes to visit friends, make sure that they know the rules of the road.

Drivers: The safest driving strategy is to slow down. Drivers also need to be on the lookout for pedestrians and cyclists. More and more children are using the streets. Be ready to stop as they don't always look both ways.

Blind Curves: We all must be aware of and cautious around the blind curves in the neighborhood. Trouble spots include the curve going north on Roxboro road right before the stop sign at Roxboro Cove. A second Roxboro Road blind curve is marked by a "blind driveway" sign; this spot is between Roxboro Drive and Canter Road. Drivers and pedestrians often have trouble with the curve on Ferncliff. Try to be extra careful if you are walking/jogging, cycling or driving in these areas.

Sidewalks: Sidewalk construction has begun! Anticipated completion is early summer 2006. Contact Lauren Rock if you need further details.

Herbicides and Pesticides

Last fall, some neighborhood dogs were poisoned by exposure to the herbicide "Round-up". All survived but some were seriously ill. Most commercial lawn companies will post signs when pesticides and herbicides are used. If you are spraying yourself or using a private gardener, please be sure to put some type of notice on your lawn where it can be seen by those walking by.

If you want to learn more about herbicide and pesticide safety or want to know about specific chemicals, the CDC has a great website www.cdc.gov .

If you would like a postcard-size warning sign, please contact Nancy Bliwise.

Traffic Concerns

The Atlanta Police Department created a special unit to deal with traffic concerns in Zone Two neighborhoods. The officers in this unit address speed enforcement in neighborhoods, school bus stop locations, and school safety zones in the morning and afternoon. They also will respond to specific concerns about traffic violations, traffic signs that need to be put up, put back, upgraded, or removed (general street signs is a different department).

Contact Information:

Sergeant Timothy Y. Culberson
Atlanta Police Department
Zone Two - ZTEP Unit
Phone: 404-848-7231
e-mail: tculberson@atlantapd.org