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See Archive »GGM Urges Lawmakers to ‘Cross the Finish Line’ With Transportation Funding Bill In Final Week of 2009 Legislative Session
March 30, 2009
The Get Georgia Moving coalition – the largest and most diverse transportation coalition in Georgia’s history – stood together in the capitol today to urge the House and Senate to reach consensus on a transportation funding bill in the final week of the 2009 legislative session.
Media Alert: Get Georgia Moving Press Conference at State Capitol
March 26, 2009
Press Conference at State Capitol
Get Georgia Moving Launches Public Engagement Campaign With Billboards and Web Site Alerts
February 25, 2009
The Get Georgia Moving coalition today announced billboards in five metro Atlanta locations urging voters to make their voices heard on transportation via the group’s Web site.
News Articles
See Archive »Bill using sales taxes for road projects may not fly politically
March 11, 2010
GAINESVILLE TIMES - A bill that would fund transportation projects through sales taxes is a moving target, lawmakers say. House Bill 1218 would give residents of 12 districts in the state the opportunity to vote for a 1 percent sales tax to fund regional transportation projects, which would be determined at the time of a referendum. more »
House committee votes to reduce DOT board terms
March 9, 2010
AJC - The House Transportation Committee has passed a bill that would reduce Transportation Board members’ terms from five years to two. more »
Transit plan must be equitable
March 9, 2010
AJC - For years, Georgia’s economy has been starved of the transportation funding necessary for growth. Now, after years of legislative infighting, Gov. Sonny Perdue and his leadership have introduced the Transportation Investment Act of 2010. Although our region is desperate for more transportation investment, we should insist on a bill that supports the whole system. more »
