Pictured: An example of transit-oriented development (source: Smart Growth Tulsa)
During the 2015 legislative session, Georgia State Senators and Representatives passed HB 170, a bill authorizing local counties to pursue a transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) of up to one percent. Unlike the 2012 Transportation Investment Act, this TSPLOST:
- The sales tax expires after 5 years
- Counties can choose whether they want to pursue the tax
- Counties can decide whether they want to work with another county to develop a project list
This is an opportunity for local counties and cities to invest in projects that create greater transportation choices. So far, only Fulton county is actively pursuing the sales tax.*** For more information, visit www.fultoncountyga.gov/TSPLOST
The Georgia Chapter met with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, Citizens for Progressive Transit, Partnership for Southern Equity, Georgia Bikes, PEDS, and the Southern Environmental Law Center to develop recommendations on the types of projects that should be included in Fulton County’s TSPLOST project list.
1. Read our letter to Fulton County mayors and commissioners >>
2. View & Share our infographic below >>
*** The City of Atlanta will also pursue a TSPLOST and MARTA Referendum. For more information, click here >>
Get Involved!
The best way to get involved is to become a regular attendee at our RAIL Committee meetings. This committee meets regularly in our Chapter Office on the fourth Monday of each month. Please visit our RAIL Committee page for more information >>