Gas Taxes May Not Be Just For Roads Anymore In Georgia
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The Georgia State Senate may finally let transportation leaders use fuel tax dollars for sustainable transportation — and not just endless infrastructure for cars.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Georgia
Amtrak’s Late-Running Trains Cost System Millions
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The rail system's slow-to-arrive trains are costing tens of millions of dollars in excess worker overtime and tickets it could be selling, according to a new audit.
Atlanta’s Transit Flaws Are State’s Fault
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Atlanta is set to spend more than half a billion dollars to build a 22-mile light rail line — but the vital public infrastructure won't likely be done until 2050 because the city isn't getting state or federal funding. And that's the problem.
Chambers of Commerce Come Around to Transit
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City business groups are forming a coalition to urge Congress and the president to fund transportation projects.
The Problem With Lazy Local Coverage of Highways and Transit
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When there's a highway project, local papers reprint the press release. When there's a transit project, they get quotes from cranks.
Bike Lane Pop-up in Macon, Georgia, Wins Over County Engineer, Goes Permanent
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Resident-led, temporary demonstrations of protected bike lanes just keep working.