A microtransit pilot program will begin in the Norcross area on Monday. On Friday, September 6, a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. at the Norcross Public Library will celebrate the launching of the program. The library is located at 5735 Buford Highway.
The program officially begins on Monday, September 9. This on-demand, shared-ride service is designed to enhance mobility for residents and businesses in the Norcross area, offering a flexible and convenient new transportation option.
Lewis Cooksey, Gwinnett County Department of Transportation Director, will serve as emcee. Speakers include Gwinnett Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden, District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku, Gateway85 CID Executive Director Emory Morsberger and Norcross Mayor Craig Newton.
The Gateway85-Norcross Microtransit Pilot Program, developed in partnership with Gwinnett County and the City of Norcross, introduces an on-demand microtransit service for the community. For $3 per ride, riders can travel anywhere within the designated service area. The service will run from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Police headquarters building to get redesign
Gwinnett County will use Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds for the redesign of our Gwinnett Police headquarters. The upgrades will address current and future space requirements, consolidating offsite teams and sections into a single facility. Originally built in 1977, the existing headquarters was expanded in 1988 and has undergone several reconfigurations over the years to adapt to the evolving needs of the county and the department.
Precision Planning Inc. was awarded the contract, and construction is slated to begin in 2026. The project will be funded by SPLOST, with an estimated cost of $5.8 million.
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