Western Gwinnett Bikeway

The Western Gwinnett Bikeway (also known as the Western Gwinnett Pathway) is a multi-use trail along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The trail connects or will connect the cities of Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Berkeley Lake, Duluth, Suwanee, Sugar Hill, and Buford.^[1]

The bikeway is designed as a 10–14 ft (3–4.3 m) wide separated multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians.^[2] It serves as a central spine for Gwinnett County's trail network, connecting neighborhoods, parks, schools, and commercial areas while promoting regional active transportation.^[3]

The trail and related planning efforts are described in the Countywide Trails Master Plan, a comprehensive effort to guide future trail decision‑making, funding priorities, and collaborative development across Gwinnett County and its cities, providing a planning framework that local leaders and governmental agencies can reference when seeking funding or coordinating connectivity improvements.^[4]

The bikeway runs primarily along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Completed sections extend through Peachtree Corners and Duluth, with Phase III completed in December 2024 extending toward Suwanee.^[5]

The bikeway connects to the Rogers Bridge pedestrian and bicycle crossing over the Chattahoochee River, linking Duluth with Johns Creek. The restored bridge replaced a historic 1912 structure and provides access to parks and trails on both sides of the river.^[6]

The bikeway connects to several existing and planned trails, including:

• Peachtree Creek Greenway
• Suwanee Creek Greenway
• Sugar Hill Greenway

At the DeKalb County line, the trail will link to the Peachtree Creek Greenway, a multi-use corridor running through Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville, connecting suburban Gwinnett County to the metropolitan Atlanta trail network.^[7]

The bikeway is part of a regional plan by the Atlanta Regional Commission to develop a connected network of bicycle and pedestrian corridors linking Gwinnett County, northern suburbs, and central Atlanta.^[8]

Through the Peachtree Creek Greenway, users will eventually access the Atlanta BeltLine and PATH400 greenway trail, forming continuous urban-suburban multi-use pathways.^[9]

The Western Gwinnett Bikeway features multiple formal and informal trailheads to maximize accessibility for cyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized users. Trailheads are designed to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards where feasible.^[10]

The bikeway began development in the early 2010s to expand bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Early phases connected Duluth and Peachtree Corners. Phase III, completed in December 2024, extended the pathway toward Suwanee, adding approximately five miles of trail.^[11]

The bikeway will expand north toward Sugar Hill and Buford, with loop trails connecting parks, neighborhoods, and commercial areas. Spur trails will be leveraged to tie in surrounding streets for maximum walkability.

Key planning priorities include:

• Improving multi-modal access to neighborhoods, schools, commercial areas, and parks.
• Enhancing intersection safety and visibility with crosswalks, pedestrian islands, signage, and lighting.
• Installing protective barriers, bollards, and vegetation buffers along high-speed segments.
• Providing bicycle parking and pumps at key trailheads and along the route.
• Installing outdoor gym equipment at trail access points.

Local residents have requested the addition of “Yield to Bikes and Pedestrians” signage and bright green pavement markings at locations where vehicles turn right across the elevated bikeway, particularly at T-shaped intersections with limited visibility. These enhancements are intended to improve driver awareness, reduce conflicts, and increase safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Supporters believe that clearer markings will make the bikeway more predictable and encourage greater use.

• Cycling infrastructure
• Walkability
• Smart growth
• 10-Minute Walk