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Thomasville Multimodal Transportation Plan

The City of Thomasville is taking a bold, forward-thinking approach to the future of transportation. As a small community leading by example, Thomasville is proactively planning for a safer, more connected, and more adaptable transportation system that serves people of all ages and abilities.

The Multimodal Transportation Plan (MMTP) will guide future projects and policies to make it easier for everyone to get around town—whether walking, biking, driving, or using personal transportation vehicles. The plan advances a vision for a transportation network that better connects neighborhoods, schools, parks, and community destinations while enhancing quality of life and supporting economic vitality.

This planning effort is fully funded through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE (now known as BUILD) program, which supports surface transportation projects with significant local and regional impact. Through this initiative, Thomasville is pairing data-driven analysis with strong community input to develop innovative, right-sized solutions that reflect local needs and values.

Jackson Street Demonstration Project (Now Underway!)

As part of the MMTP initiative, the City is launching a temporary demonstration project along the Jackson Street corridor from Remington Avenue to College Street. This effort is designed to test potential safety and design improvements in real-world conditions before making long-term investments.

The project will temporarily modify the roadway by installing traffic control devices that streamline the corridor to three travel lanes. These changes will allow the City to evaluate how adjustments to lane configuration can improve safety, reduce conflicts, and enhance overall traffic operations.

In addition to traffic modifications, the project will activate underutilized space within the public right-of-way to encourage more pedestrian activity. The Planning Department is working with community partners on a placemaking effort that may include temporary public art installations and other features that help reimagine the corridor as a more inviting and enjoyable space for all users.

This demonstration project is fully funded through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which focuses on preventing roadway fatalities and serious injuries. By using grant funding to test improvements in advance, the City is taking a fiscally responsible approach to future capital investments.

The project is being led by Toole Design Group, the consulting team that is also guiding development of the MMTP.

Ways to Participate in the Planning Process

Your voice matters! Help shape the future of transportation in Thomasville by sharing your ideas, concerns, and vision for improving our streets and how we use them. Community input has been central to the MMTP from the beginning, and it continues to shape the plan as it evolves. The City recently completed a robust round of public engagement, including:

· Community workshops at Hubs & Hops where participants reviewed data and discussed priorities

· Pop-up events at Grassroots and Cherokee Lake Park to gather input in accessible, informal settings

· An online community survey and interactive map that collected feedback from across the city

These efforts generated valuable insights about safety concerns, connectivity gaps, and opportunities to improve how people move around Thomasville.

As the plan moves into its next phase, the City is focused on building on that feedback and continuing the conversation with the community.

Community input will guide the plan every step of the way. Check back here for past and ongoing updates about opportunities to share your thoughts throughout 2025 and into 2026.

Upcoming and Past Events:

  • Public Information Session & Safety Walk

    Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00PM | 325 W. Jackson Street

Join the City and Toole Design Group to learn more about the Jackson Street Demonstration Project. The session will include a project overview followed by a guided safety walk along the corridor to observe existing conditions and discuss proposed improvements firsthand.

Share Your Input

Even if you were not able to participate in earlier engagement activities, there are still ways to get involved:

  • Attend the information session and safety walk
  • Share your ideas by email at planning@thomasville.org

Ongoing community input will help refine recommendations and ensure that the MMTP reflects the needs and priorities of Thomasville residents.

  • Community Workshop at Hubs & Hops

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM | 209 Remington Avenue

  • Pop-Up Event at Grassroots

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 8:00AM - 9:00AM | 118 S. Broad Street

  • Pop-Up Event at Cherokee Lake Park

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM | 300 Covington Avenue

  • Community Recap at Hubs & Hops

Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM | 209 Remington Avenue

About the MMTP Planning Process

Why is the City creating the MMTP now?

The purpose of the MMTP is to provide comprehensive direction on how transportation projects, policies, initiatives, and best practices should be implemented moving forward. The MMTP builds on Thomasville’s strong foundation of citywide planning initiatives and complements the long-term goals outlined in Thomasville: Blueprint 2028 (the Comprehensive Plan). Previous planning efforts set the stage for the MMTP to deliver actionable strategies that make Thomasville’s streets safer and more connected.

What will the MMTP do?

This MMTP combines two important objectives into one planning process:

  • Creating a Multimodal Transportation Plan for walking, bicycling, driving, and personal transportation vehicles (like golf carts) throughout the city.
  • Establishing a Safe Streets for All vision that focuses on reducing crashes and eliminating fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways.

The planning process will help:

  • Identify and prioritize safety improvements along high-risk corridors
  • Expand sidewalks, bicycle routes, and personal transportation networks
  • Support Complete Streets policies and safer roadway design
  • Address how transportation access and safety impact different communities in Thomasville

How is the MMTP funded?

In 2023, Thomasville received a $175,000 U.S. Department of Transportation RAISE (BUILD) grant to support multimodal planning, safety analysis, and public engagement.

In 2024, the City was also awarded a $175,000 grant through the U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which funds the Jackson Street Demonstration Project and supports efforts to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries.