METRO ATLANTA — The Atlanta Regional Commission is seeking public input on an update to its Metropolitan Transportation Plan through Dec. 8.
The plan will allocate $168 billion in local, state and federal funding to improve transportation and safety through 2050.
The funds will finance highway and road improvements; enhance transit options; expand multi-use trails; promote alternative transportation, such as carpooling and teleworking; and will go towards maintenance and operations.
Projects include the new northbound I-85 and McGinnis Ferry Road interchange in Gwinnett County; MARTA light rail service on the BeltLine; funding for Livable Centers Initiatives; the widening of Ga. 140; and the Ga. 400 express lanes project.
The Atlanta Regional Commission, or ARC, is a collaborative planning effort representing most Metro Atlanta governments.
“As our region continues to grow, it’s critically important that we make the investments needed to ensure that we have a competitive economy and great quality of life in the years to come,” ARC Executive Director and CEO Anna Roach said.
ARC staff projects the population in the greater 21-county Atlanta region will grow to 7.9 million by 2050.
The ARC board is scheduled to adopt the plan Jan. 10.
Those interested can read the plan and provide comment at atlantaregional.org/the-atlanta-regions-plan/mtp-update.
The Transportation and Air Quality Committee and the ARC will host a public hearing on the plan at a regular meeting 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at 229 Peachtree Street Northeast in Atlanta.
The ARC will also host a virtual public hearing from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Visit publicinput.com/arcmtp to register to speak at the hearing.
— Shelby Israel
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