GA: Tax Will Bring in $235 Million Less
While no one has decided to ax any specific project, the lost money is more than enough to fund a new MARTA heavy rail extension from the Doraville station to Norcross, among other things.
When it comes time to publicize the tax vote, those projects can be part of the message.
"Those local projects have a definite impact on the voters," Leithead said. "I think it's important to make that distinction."
Still, Leithead said, putting the figures in black and white underscores a harsh reality.
"You can't do it all," he said.
How do we get there from here?
The future of regional transportation
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Earlier, we brought you a series of stories examining what's at stake for Atlanta and the 10 counties that will decide whether to impose a new tax for transportation improvements. Our unmatched coverage continues today with a deeper look at new revenue projections and what they could mean for the project.
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