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GA SR1482

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Jones

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate urges the Clayton County Board of Commissioners to rescind its decision to discontinue C-Tran bus service, which was scheduled to end on March 31, 2010
  • C-Tran serves more than 2.5 million riders annually, with average weekday ridership of 8,465, and 61% of riders rely on the service to commute to and from work
  • 81% of C-Tran riders earn less than $35,000 annually, meaning discontinuation would impose significant financial hardship on low-income families forced to find costlier alternative transportation
  • Ending public transit service is expected to harm Clayton County's ability to attract and retain businesses, increase traffic congestion, and worsen air quality in Metropolitan Atlanta
  • The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Clayton County Board of Commissioners

Legislative Description

Clayton County Board of Commissioners; urged to rescind its decision to discontinue C-Tran bus service

Last Action

Senate Committee Favorably Reported

4/21/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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