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MEDIA ADVISORY
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority Board Meeting Canceled for Thursday, April 2, 2020
ATLANTA – Please be advised that the Atlanta-Regions Transit Link Authority Board (ATL) meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. has been canceled.
The next Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 8:00 a.m.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislation session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Four Committee Meetings Tomorrow
Technology, Legislative, Regional Transit Planning and Administrative Committee Meetings Scheduled
For March 5, 2020, Beginning at Noon
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold Committee Meetings on Thursday, March 5, 2020 beginning at noon and ending at 3:30 p.m., at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, 23rd Floor, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Meeting Schedule:
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 pm. Technology Committee
1:00 pm. – 1:30 p.m. Legislative Committee
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Regional Transit Planning Committee
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Administrative Committee
To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/
For Immediate Release:
February 18, 2020
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority to Hold Election to Fill District 2 Board Vacancy
Election to be Held at Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building on Monday, February 24, 2020
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority will hold a special District 2 Board Member election. This election fills the vacancy left by former Board Member Marsha Anderson Bomar, who resigned in April 2019.
WHO: Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
WHEN: Monday, February 24, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
18 Capitol Square, SW, Room 406
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
WHAT: Transit District 2 ATL Board Member election. District 2 includes parts of Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett Counties. Municipalities included are Alpharetta, Berkeley Lake, Braselton, Buford, Cumming, Duluth, Johns Creek, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Rest Haven, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Sugar Hill and Suwanee.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was established by HB 930 to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing a Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on The ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us Twitter and Facebook
For Immediate Release:
January 29, 2020
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority to Hold Election to Fill District 2 Board Vacancy
Election to be Held at Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building on Monday, February 3, 2020
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority will hold a special District 2 Board Member election. This election fills the vacancy left by former Board Member Marsha Anderson Bomar, who resigned in April 2019.
WHO: Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
WHEN: Monday, February 3, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
18 Capitol Square, SW, Room 506
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
WHAT: Transit District 2 ATL Board Member election. District 2 includes parts of Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett Counties. Municipalities included are Alpharetta, Berkeley Lake, Braselton, Buford, Cumming, Duluth, Johns Creek, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Rest Haven, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Sugar Hill and Suwanee.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was established by HB 930 to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing a Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on The ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us Twitter and Facebook.
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board Meeting
Board Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 8:00 a.m.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) announces its next Board meeting to be held at
8:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta,
GA 30303.
To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was established by HB 930 to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing a Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region.
For Immediate Release:
January 3, 2020
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Host Technology Committee Meeting
Technology Committee Meeting Scheduled for January 9, 2020, at 8:00 a.m.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold an ATL Technology Committee meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, 23rd Floor, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.
For Immediate Release:
December 13, 2019
ATL Board of Directors Adopts ATL Regional Transit Plan
Critical First Step for Transit Investment Begins
ATLANTA – At its meeting today, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors adopted the ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP).
The ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP) serves as a critical first step for transit investment in the region. It is the primary source for transit projects to be considered by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for inclusion in the federally required short-range Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and long-range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The ARTP contains a list of transit projects from which the ATL Board may select and recommend to the state for potential state bond funding each year.
“This is a watershed moment for mobility in our region. The ARTP will allow the ATL to make data-driven, objective recommendations on critical transit projects for state and federal investment,” stated Charlie Sutlive, Board Chairman. “This approach will allow the region to be more competitive on the national level in drawing down federal funding for projects.”
In total, 192 projects were submitted for inclusion in the 2019 ARTP by local governments, transit operators, Community Improvement Districts (CIDs), and other project sponsors. Projects were submitted across all 10 ATL Districts and totaled $27 billion inclusive of capital and operations and maintenance over a 20-year period.
“We believe that the level of impact that this $27 billion dollar portfolio of projects provides will better prepare us to address the mobility challenges we’ll face with the additional 2.9 million people expected to descend on the Atlanta region in the coming years,” stated Chris Tomlinson, Executive Director. “Moreover, our process of engaging citizens and key regional stakeholders gave us a greater understanding of how we can help improve mobility and promote seamless connectivity in their communities.”
In addition to the adoption of the ARTP, the Board Members were briefed with a Year-in-Review on the efforts and accomplishments of the agency since the establishment of the Board.
The next meeting of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors is scheduled for February 6, 2020.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on The ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
ATL Releases Impact Data from ATL Regional Transit Plan
Project List Aims to Increase Access to Jobs and Transit Options in the Region
ATLANTA – At its November 7, 2019 Board meeting, Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) leadership released impact data on the ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP) for the 13-county region to the ATL Board of Directors. The release of the data included project performance and its ties to the ARTP’s governing principles and how the plan can have significant impact in the region. ATL leadership posted the draft ARTP on the website today. Draft Plan.
The cumulative 2019 ARTP investment package comprises 973 miles of transit expansion and 1,126 miles of transit enhancement. These investments identify improvements that target job access equity for citizens in the region.
Key potential gains identified in the draft ARTP that would move the needle on citizens having closer access to jobs and regional transit options are:
• An increase to 35% (or 420,000 in new jobs) where currently approximately17% of existing jobs in the 13-county ATL jurisdiction are within ½ mile of a high-capacity stop or station (light/heavy rail and bus rapid transit)
• An increase to 59% (representing over 100,000 new jobs) from the current 55% of existing jobs in the 13-county ATL jurisdiction within ½ mile of low-capacity transit (bus) stops
• An increase of 19% of low wage jobs within walking distance to high capacity transit stations (light/heavy rail and bus rapid transit)
• A 409% (394,000 households) increase for low income, minority, or zero-car households with walking access to high capacity transit (light/heavy rail and bus rapid transit)
• A 9% increase for low income, minority, or zero-car households with walking access to low capacity transit (bus)
“Close proximity to transit and transit-oriented development within communities can increase property values and intensify redevelopment,” stated Chris Tomlinson, Executive Director. “This has been directly demonstrated in communities around Midtown Atlanta and the Perimeter employment centers which benefit from proximity to rail.”
In addition to the release of the ARTP data, the board was briefed on the results of ATL’s community engagement efforts leading up to the plan. Over 200 citizens attended District Downloads facilitated by ATL staff and held in each of the 10 transit districts to download information about transit projects submitted for their ATL District.
As required by the ATL’s enabling legislation, Foursquare, ITP presented information on the upcoming ATL Annual Report and Audit. The report will focus on the economic and regional impact of transit and include data for the last five years on transit planning, investments, and operations from nine of the transit systems operating in the ATL’s 13-county region.
The next meeting of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors is scheduled for December 13, 2019.
In compliance with requirements and guidelines outlined in Federal Transit Administration Circular C 4702.1B, and it’s adopted Title VI Program, the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) is requesting public comment on the ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP).
The formal public comment period begins on November 11, 2019 and concludes on December 11, 2019. Copies of the Plan may be found on the ATL website at https://atltransit.wpengine.com/regional-planning/, or at the physical address below.
Additionally, a Public Comment Hearing will be held from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM and from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, November 21, 2019, in the ATL Board Room at 245 Peachtree Center Ave. NE, 23rd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Comments on the proposed Plan may be submitted to:
| ATL Public Comment Program | |
| By email: | [email protected] |
| In writing: | ATL Public Comment 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE Suite 2200 Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| By telephone: | (404) 893-2100 |
| In person: | During the public hearing scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2019. |
Persons wishing to comment orally may also email the applicable address above to schedule a call back from ATL staff so they may submit their comments.
Please contact ATL at (404) 893-2100 by Thursday, November 14, 2019, with any request by a person with disabilities or other special needs who requires special assistance in order to participate in the public hearing, if information is needed in another language or if interpretation is required at the public hearing.
