EducatedDriver.org published a report recently revealing that the average American will spend roughly 408 days of their life commuting. That’s a lot of time to spend stuck in traffic, going to and from work! And if that isn't bad enough, they drilled down to figure out the cost of commuting per city for the average person working a full time job. For[...]
Residents of Heron Bay Golf and Country Club who travel towards the city will be excited to learn that Atlanta’s Southside is gaining express lanes along Interstate 75. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced on July 7 that a $176.2 million contract has been awarded for the project, which will begin later this year and is set to be completed[...]
Beginning today (March 1, 2013), there are a few changes to the way motor vehicles will be taxed in the state of Georgia. We all know Atlanta homeowners have some of the worst commutes in the nation, and with the rising cost of gas, saving money on your car is probably at the top of your list. The good news[...]
Good news for Sandy Springs commuters – a long-awaited new interchange on Georgia 400 opened earlier this month. Commuters are now able to travel between Hammond Drive and the busy state highway, just north of the GA-400/I-285 interchange. The new interchange project, which provides a north entrance from Hammond Drive onto GA 400 and a south exit from Georgia 400 onto[...]
What are your priorities for Atlanta transportation? The Atlanta Regional Roundtable wants to know. Their online survey asks a number of questions related to Atlanta Traffic and they want your feedback. The Atlanta Traffic Survey ends May 20, so go online now to make your voice heard. Did you know that the Transportation Investment Act of 2010 created the opportunity for[...]
Tired of dealing with Atlanta's traffic problems? Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) invites you to help shape the future of metro Atlanta's transportation systems. ARC has developed a draft of short- and long-term plans to improve mobility and requests the public's views and comments now through August 23, 2007. The draft is called "Envision6" and will be considered for adoption by[...]