Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Georgia

Georgia: Our Temp Tags ‘Wreaking Havoc’ in NYC Because of Lax Rules, Few Investigators

By Jesse Coburn | Apr 19, 2023 | No Comments

Officials in Georgia admitted that its main agency in charge of regulating the retail car industry has only four investigators for 7,500 dealers in the state, making it difficult to crack down on illegal temp tag dealers who are "wreaking havoc" in New York City.

Local Democrats show U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg light rail in Atlanta. Sen. Jon Ossoff is at left. At center is Ossoff on the far left and Rep. Nikema Williams.

Democrats’ Georgia Transit Gambit

By Blake Aued | May 26, 2021 | No Comments

Sens. Warnock and Ossoff school Secretary Pete on light-rail funding.

Jon Ossoff, left, via John Ramspott/Creative Commons.. Rev. Raphael Warnock, right, via Raphael Warnock/Creative Commons

Dem Wins Put Transport Reform In Reach

By Kea Wilson | Jan 6, 2021 | No Comments

Democrats reclaiming majority control of the Senate creates a path to a green infrastructure bill that has eluded sustainable transportation advocates for decades.

Georgia Rescinds Driver’s License Road Test

By Kea Wilson | May 4, 2020 | No Comments

The Peach State is in a pickle — essentially choosing between safety for all and the mobility of drivers.

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Gas Taxes May Not Be Just For Roads Anymore In Georgia

By Kea Wilson | Feb 11, 2020 | No Comments

The Georgia State Senate may finally let transportation leaders use fuel tax dollars for sustainable transportation — and not just endless infrastructure for cars.

Amtrak could save $12 million if it showed up on time 5 percent more often, a new audit showed.

Amtrak’s Late-Running Trains Cost System Millions

By Aaron Short | Oct 23, 2019 | No Comments

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.

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