maven summary
TRANSCRIPT
8/2/2019 MAVEN Summary
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/maven-summary 1/1
www.TransformMetroAtlanta.com [email protected] (404) 688-5627
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