Atlanta-to-Macon commuter rail gets strong push to snag spot on transportation-tax project list
Project — which is already backed with federal funding — faces uphill battle
Advocates for a long-planned commuter rail line connecting Atlanta to Griffin — and which would ultimately stretch to Macon — are fighting for the project to receive funding from next year’s regional transportation tax.
I know what you’re thinking: “Is this the same commuter rail line that transit advocates have been pushing for years? The one that’s already completed all the needed environmental work? And that’s sat on federal funds and waited for the state to put up some cash?” Yes, my friend, that’s the one!