SR 65 - Transportation - alternative modes for metro Atlanta

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A resolution supporting the development of alternative modes of transportation to meet the growing transit needs of the metropolitan Atlanta area.

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SR 65                                              LC 10 1911 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                             A RESOLUTION 
 
  1- 1  Supporting the development of alternative modes of 
  1- 2  transportation to meet the growing transit needs of the 
  1- 3  metropolitan Atlanta area; and for other purposes. 
 
  1- 4  WHEREAS, the population and economy of the metropolitan 
  1- 5  Atlanta area have grown rapidly over the past three decades; 
  1- 6  and 
 
  1- 7  WHEREAS, the ever-increasing volumes of vehicle traffic 
  1- 8  associated with this growth continue to require massive 
  1- 9  expenditures on new infrastructure; and 
 
  1-10  WHEREAS, the negative impacts of this vehicle traffic on the 
  1-11  quality of water and air in the region are becoming of 
  1-12  increasing concern; and 
 
  1-13  WHEREAS, new road construction is still necessary to meet 
  1-14  the area's transportation needs, but alternatives must be 
  1-15  developed and implemented which help meet these growing 
  1-16  transportation needs in a manner more cost-effective and 
  1-17  environmentally sound than continued road building by 
  1-18  itself; and 
 
  1-19  WHEREAS, many alternatives, such as rapid rail, pedestrian 
  1-20  and bike pathways, and high occupancy vehicle lanes are 
  1-21  already being implemented in the metropolitan Atlanta area 
  1-22  and throughout the country; and 
 
  1-23  WHEREAS, alternative transportation modes offer not only 
  1-24  increased economic efficiency and reduced environmental 
  1-25  impact but also increased opportunities for recreation and 
  1-26  more convenient travel. 
 
  1-27  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body 
  1-28  supports the development of alternative modes of 
  1-29  transportation to meet the growing transit needs of the 
  1-30  metropolitan Atlanta area and will attempt to implement 
  1-31  alternative transportation projects in cooperation with 
  1-32  federal agencies and local governments. 
 
  1-33  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is 
  1-34  authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of 
 
 
 
 
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  2- 1  this resolution to the Mayor and Council of the City of 
  2- 2  Marietta. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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