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Fixing Traffic Congestion in Atlanta

Fixing Traffic Congestion in Atlanta. The Problem. GA-400 toll ending November; being taken down in December Southeastern Regional Transit Authority: Traffic expected to increase 10-18% Already bad traffic—120,000 drivers each weekday; top 10 worst Wasted time, gas

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Fixing Traffic Congestion in Atlanta

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  1. Fixing Traffic Congestion in Atlanta

  2. The Problem • GA-400 toll ending November; being taken down in December • Southeastern Regional Transit Authority: Traffic expected to increase 10-18% • Already bad traffic—120,000 drivers each weekday; top 10 worst • Wasted time, gas • State Road and Tollway Authority $7.6 million short

  3. Possible Solutions • Reinstate toll • “Going back” • Nathan Deal • Add highway lanes • Cost • Environmental Impact • Bike lanes • Improve MARTA • T-SPLOST • High-congestion toll

  4. Trade-off Triangle

  5. feasibility • Low cost: toll booth exists; fewer toll workers • Political popularity: Not a more popular option • Can promote as lowering toll burden • No legislation necessary to implement BUT legislative oversight

  6. Similar practices • Minneapolis: Interstate 394 • San Diego: Interstate 15 • Houston • Orange County

  7. Predicted outcomes • A more even spread of traffic • An increase in accessibility to pre-Nov. 22 period, but a decrease from post-Nov. 22 • Revenue for other projects • Saves gas money • Increases productivity with less wait time • Minimizes environmental harm

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