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Transform Metro Atlanta TransformATL

The Problem

Metro Atlanta faces a transportation crisis. Revenues from gas

taxes, the primary source of federal and state funding, are

declining as cars become more fuel efficient. In fact, 70 percent of

the region’s transportation funding will be spent to simply

maintain the existing roads and systems over the next 30 years,

leaving little room for expansion. This means that as the region

grows, congestion will worsen.

Traffic Relief Is In Your Hands

The July 31st

Regional Transportation Referendum allows

residents to vote on a penny sales tax to support transportation

improvements throughout the Atlanta region. All funds raised will

stay in the 10-county region and can be used to support a wide

range of projects that could reduce congestion, create jobs and

improve our quality of life. If approved, this tax will sunset in 10

years.

How Regional Transportation Funding Works

The 157 projects funded by the referendum were submitted bylocal governments with input from over 200,000 residents across

the region. The list includes transit, roads, safety, pedestrian, bike

improvements and technology updates. On July 31, 2012,

residents will decide whether or not to approve a penny sales tax

to support these projects.  A Citizens Review Panel will provide

oversight on the progress of each project, and annual audits will

be conducted to help ensure that projects are being done on time

and on budget.

The Metro Atlanta Region

The Regional Transportation Referendum for metro Atlantaincludes Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette,Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.

Project List 

You can learn more about the 157 projects across our region at:www.TransformMetroAtlanta.com/regional-projects/  

Facts About The

Referendum

All money raised in ourregion, stays in our region

85% or $7.2 billion will go to157 regional projects

15% or $1.3 billion will godirectly to local jurisdictionsto use on transportationprojects of local importancelike sidewalks, bridges, pot-hole repairs, traffic signals,and safety

Traffic snarls cost theaverage commuter $924 ayear in lost time & wastedfuel

Nearly 200,000 jobs will becreated and/or supported if the referendum is approved

The region will realize a$34.8 billion return on an$8.5 billion investment, andincomes are expected to riseby $18 billion

The project list cannot change so voters knowexactly what they are votingfor or against