Saturday, June 9, 2012
According to the Atlanta Regional Commission, metro Atlanta receives one of the worst rankings when it comes to mobility for non-drivers. Do you think it's a problem and what improvements would you suggest?
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
Several local organizations, including Atlanta Regional Commission, AARP, MAVEN and AAA Traffic Safety Foundation, hosted a transportation summit this week. The subject was the needs of transportation for older adults, persons with disabilities and non-drivers in the metro Atlanta area. However, this is sometimes more of a problem in smaller communities where seniors have to rely on friends and neighbors just for trips to the grocery store or clinic. According to a press release from the ARC, it was reported that last year the Atlanta region ranked worst among large metro areas for access to transit for seniors. However, the situation has reportedly improved since then. Cited as improvements are volunteer driver programs, transportation …
Monday, June 20, 2011
Transportation investment act will help future generations according to Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson.
Gwinnett County citizens had the opportunity on June 20 to share their priorities for regional transportation projects during a telephone town hall meeting hosted by the Atlanta Regional Roundtable. Citizens who participated in the call were polled regarding regional transportation investment, light rail and specific local projects. Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions of Gwinnett County commission chairman Charlotte Nash and Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson who heads the Atlanta Regional Transportation Roundtable executive committee. “This is a really important issue that we have potentially in front of us next year,” Nash said. “Those of us who sit on the regional roundtable are anxious to hear what the priorities of the …
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Atlanta Regional Transportation Roundtable soliciting input regarding Transportation Investment Act.
The Atlanta Regional Transportation Roundtable is asking for the public’s help as it prioritizes a list of regional transportation projects. Between now and May 15, citizens may complete a brief survey designed to determine what the transportation priorities of the region should be. Gwinnett is part of a 10-county region that covers the metro Atlanta area. Each county and municipality within the region has submitted a list of transportation projects to the Atlanta Regional Commission for inclusion in the metro Atlanta region’s project list for the Transportation Investment Act of 2010. Several Dacula road projects and one Hamilton Mill area project were submitted for consideration. The Atlanta Regional Transportation Roundtable will review…
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Proposed legislation would create metro Atlanta transportation system.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Rep. Donna Sheldon (R-Dacula) is urging lawmakers to exercise caution as they consider legislation aimed at creating a regional transit system in metro Atlanta. Sheldon, chair of the Transit Governance Study Commission, commended the work of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) Regional Transit Committee (RTC), but said the creation of a regional transit governance authority was a major undertaking that should not be rushed. “While this issue needs to be addressed quickly, it must also be done carefully and cautiously,” Sheldon said in a released statement. “It would be premature for either the Transit Governance Study Commission or the General Assembly to move forward with the RTC’s proposal until it has been thoroughly vetted. I …
catlady
2:00 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012
Transportation for seniors unable to drive is not addressed in the Referendum. Only if the counties use the portion that is returned to them spend it on senior transportation will there be any relief for seniors. I haven't heard that Gwinnett County has any such plans. more ›