GA: Johns Creek Takes Fulton Transit Fight to Legislature

    March 2, 2018
    Saying the study behind Fulton County’s transit master plan “lacked proper scientific rigor,” and that the plan was premature in its recommendations, the Johns Creek City Council is urging the Georgia General Assembly to put the brakes on legislation that

    Source Atlanta Journal Constitution

    Saying the study behind Fulton County’s transit master plan “lacked proper scientific rigor,” and that the plan was premature in its recommendations, the Johns Creek City Council is urging the Georgia General Assembly to put the brakes on legislation that could result in an increased sales tax to fund transit expansion.

    The resolution recently passed by the council reflects Mayor Mike Bodker’s statement released Jan. 31.

    Bodker questioned the need for bus rapid transit and arterial bus rapid transit and a proposed half-penny, 40-year sales tax to pay for the services.

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