2018: HB 930 Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; creation of certain community improvement districts; provisions
Session 2017-18House Bill 930 creates the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL), a new structure for coordinated and integrated transit planning for the 13-County Metro Atlanta region. The bill establishes the governance and accountability of the ATL, as well as outlining new and enhanced transit funding through optional local taxes (TSPLOST) which counties may apply to raise transit funds. House Bill 930 also a new regional governance and funding structure for transit in Metro Atlanta. Metro Atlanta is defined as the 13-County region currently under GRTA’s jurisdiction, namely: Cherokee, Cobb, Clayton, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale Counties. The bill intends to improve the coordination, integration, and efficiency of transit in the region to promote a seamless and high-quality transit system for Metro Atlanta.
| Description | Sponsors | Bill Status | Chamber Position |
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House Bill 930 creates the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL), a new structure for coordinated and integrated transit planning for the 13-County Metro Atlanta region. The bill establishes the governance and accountability of the ATL, as well as outlining new and enhanced transit funding through optional local taxes (TSPLOST) which counties may apply to raise transit funds. House Bill 930 also a new regional governance and funding structure for transit in Metro Atlanta. Metro Atlanta is defined as the 13-County region currently under GRTA’s jurisdiction, namely: Cherokee, Cobb, Clayton, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, and Rockdale Counties. The bill intends to improve the coordination, integration, and efficiency of transit in the region to promote a seamless and high-quality transit system for Metro Atlanta. |
House Sent to Governor 04/06/2018 |
