The possibility of bus rapid transit (BRT) running on new top end I-285 toll lanes will be studied by MARTA following a multi-government agreement signed May 11.
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BRT on Ga. 400 remains state’s priority, although project has been delayed by costs
Georgia’s commitment to bus rapid transit operating in express lanes on Ga. 400, north of I-285, has not waned, although the state has suspended the express lane construction project because of costs, according to the state’s express lane administrator.
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Deadline is Saturday for public comments on planned express lanes along Ga. 400
Saturday is the deadline for public comments on the executive summary that provides details on the planned six year, $1.3 billion construction project for a network of express lanes that are to reach along Ga. 400 from MARTA’s North Springs Station into Forsyth County.
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GDOT looks to expand I-285 Express Lanes with greater role of private partners
Georgia plans to expand its use of private funding for new toll roads along the top end of I-285. The result is to be a network of two-lane tollways in each direction all the way from near I-20 East to near I-20 West.
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Metro Atlanta ranks in top third of global rankings of traffic congestion
Moscow is ranked as the world’s worst city for traffic congestion, but motorists there travel 3 mph faster than drivers in Atlanta when it comes to the rate of travel on the last inner city mile, according to a report that could fuel conversation at Tuesday’s meeting about express lanes along Ga. 400.
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Ga. 400 express lanes a long shot for federal funding, until $184 million grant announced
Georgia’s federal funding request for the express lanes along Ga. 400 could have been viewed as a long shot. It was one of 234 grant applications submitted, including four others from Georgia. In the end, it was among 20 selected for the first round of major funding under President Trump’s new infrastructure initiative.
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Ga. 400 express lanes and BRT project a potential double-edged sword
By Guest Columnist CARL HOLT, an avid promoter of bicycling who volunteered as project manager for the installation of Atlanta’s first bike corral, in the Kirkwood neighborhood
Gov. Nathan Deal stood at the North Wing stairs of the Georgia State Capitol on June 19 to announce the State of Georgia will issue $100 million bonds for a bus rapid transit project in North Fulton County. Deal was surrounded by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle (a candidate for governor), House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), and a group of elected officials representing the state and Fulton County.
