Gwinnett BOC approves traffic signal upgrades, gang enforcement, speeding crackdown and more

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved multiple items during its May 6 meeting to enhance public safety, support youth, and improve transportation infrastructure. Highlights include traffic signal upgrades, gang prevention technology, school zone enforcement renewals and support for the County’s Summer Meals program. 

Traffic signal upgrades

Gwinnett will receive a $9.6 million Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation to replace and upgrade at least 22 aging traffic signals across the County. The intersections were selected based on their condition and will be brought up to modern safety standards. The project is fully funded by GDOT with no local match required. 

Gang intelligence platform

The Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office has received a $27,280 grant from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to continue using the Formulytics gang intelligence platform. This secure, collaborative system allows law enforcement agencies to share data, coordinate investigations and strengthen gang-related prosecutions.

School zone speed enforcement

The County’s contract with RedSpeed Georgia, LLC, has been renewed through May 2026. The violator-funded program is projected to generate $2.7 million and includes camera equipment, monitoring, billing and collections. The system integrates with license plate readers and has shown measurable success in reducing school zone speeding. 

Emergency preparedness support

Gwinnett’s Office of Emergency Management will use a $50,000 GEMA grant matched through staff salaries to enhance emergency readiness. Purchases include radio equipment, solar-powered battery packs and supplies for outdoor operations and shelter support. 

Summer Meals program

The Parks and Recreation Department will operate the Summer Meals program at 20 sites around the county from May 27 through Aug. 1. The program offers breakfast and lunch daily to children ages 18 and younger and adults age 19 and over with a disability. The program has served 1.2 million meals since 2019 and for the first time, will be funded entirely by the recreation fund at a cost of $450,000.