Town hall seeks public opinion on limiting road to top of Kennesaw Mountain to pedestrians only [Video]

The National Park Service is holding an open house meeting this evening, asking for the public’s feedback about bicycle and shuttle bus access on Kennesaw Mountain Drive.

Soon, cars will not be allowed to drive to the top of the mountain.

Even on a hot July day, many make the trek to the top of Kennesaw Mountain, whether by four wheels, two wheels, or on foot.

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Some walkers say they’ve seen close calls with cars or bicycles.

But for parents with a stroller or little kids, the wooded trail may not be an option.

“It’s not safe to walk up with all the rocks and pine straw, so having this option should be an option,” walker Kaitlin Lambert told Channel 2′s Steve Gehlbach.

Currently, cars can use the paved 1.2-mile drive on weekdays.

For walkers, it’s an easier path to hike, but sometimes it’s unsafe having to dodge cars …