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Facts & Opinions
The more than 50 organizations and associations that make up the Get Georgia Moving coalition are a diverse conglomerate of local governments, the road and transit industries, chambers of commerce, environmental organizations and more. These groups have varied perspectives and a blend of reasons to support funding for Georgia's transportation infrastructure. Visit each week to read a new posting from one of our members on why they are dedicated to getting Georgia moving.
Also posted here are some of the reports and research that inform the coalition’s fact-based approach.
Research & Editorials
Get Georgia Moving Coalition Names Terry Chastain Executive Director
June 3, 2008
The Get Georgia Moving coalition, which represents more than 50 groups across Georgia --including business leaders, government leaders, transit advocates, road builders and environmentalists --today announced that it has named Terry Chastain as its executive director. more »
Forbes.com ranks Atlanta the Worst City For Commuters
April 25, 2008
Forbes.com confirmed what many in Georgia were already feeling. The Metro Atlanta area - where over half of all Georgians live, work and play - is the nation's worst city for commuters. Several statistical categories were included in the rankings. more »
Transportation Funding Legislation Fails by 3 Votes - Was Your Legislator a "Yea" or a "Nay"?
April 11, 2008
SR 845 was a constitutional amendment proposed in the 2008 legislative session that would have given voters in regions across Georgia a voice in addressing transportation funding challenges. The measure had broad support, but failed to reach the required two-thirds vote in the Senate by 3 votes. more »
