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GA SR1159
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Hardie Davis
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AI Summary
- Urges the U.S. President and Congress to continue federal funding for public transportation serving elderly and disabled residents of Georgia, with particular emphasis on the C-Tran bus system in Clayton County
- C-Tran, established in 2001 through a contract between the Clayton County Board of Commissioners and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, links bus routes to MARTA, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and major commercial and academic centers
- C-Tran provides an estimated 2.1 million rides per year and faces shutdown due to the elimination of federal public funding for the program
- The resolution was adopted by the Georgia Senate and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies to President Barack Obama and each member of the Georgia congressional delegation
- Sponsored by Senators Seay of the 34th, Mullis of the 53rd, Brown of the 26th, Stoner of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd, and others
Legislative Description
U.S. President/Congress; urged to continue funding public transportation for elderly and disabled residents of Georgia
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
4/27/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/9/2010
Full Bill Text
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