Town Center Community Launches First Decorative Crosswalk Along Noonday Creek Trail
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Town Center Community today announced the installation of its first decorative crosswalk at the intersection of George Busbee Parkway and Town Center Drive, near Town Center at Cobb, marking a new chapter in trail connectivity, pedestrian safety and placemaking within the district.
The decorative crosswalk is part of a pilot project fully funded by the Town Center Community and is designed to reflect the district’s commitment to strengthening trail connectivity and creating a stronger sense of place throughout Town Center.
Located along the highly traveled Noonday Creek Trail, the installation is the first decorative crosswalk of its kind in Cobb County. The pedestrian crossing introduces vibrant color and artistic design while maintaining full compliance with Cobb DOT and federal roadway standards. This enhancement improves crosswalk visibility for motorists and creates a safer, more engaging experience for pedestrians and cyclists.
The Noonday Creek Trail, part of Cobb’s regional trail system, welcomes more than 15,000 visitors each month and connects major destinations, including Town Center at Cobb, Fifth Third Stadium, business parks along Vaughn Road and Roberts Boulevard and Bells Ferry Road. The Town Center Bikeshare program, with six stations located along Noonday Creek Trail, has recorded more than 100,000 rides since its inception, underscoring the growing demand for safe, multimodal infrastructure in the district.
“This pilot project represents the intersection of safety, innovation and identity,” said Tracy Styf, executive director of Town Center Community. “With this installation along Noonday Creek Trail, we are improving safety while also reinforcing Town Center as a connected, forward-thinking district that values mobility and sense of place.”
The crosswalk is constructed using a durable roadway thermoplastic material installed by a Cobb DOT–approved contractor. Cobb DOT has approved the project and will oversee required construction inspections. Thermoplastic roadway markings are engineered to last approximately three to five years, depending on traffic volumes and weather conditions.
The project exemplifies the district’s continued investment in connectivity, public space and high-quality infrastructure that supports residents, employees, students and visitors. The pilot period will allow the district to evaluate longevity, visibility and overall impact before considering additional installations at other trail crossings. If successful, additional Noonday Creek Trail crossings within the district may be enhanced in future phases. Community feedback is welcome on the Town Center Community website.
