Addressing Atlanta's Transportation Needs

Issues: Transportation

In April 2007, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta Metropolitan area is fastest growing urban community in the country.  The 5th Congressional District is also home to the largest passenger airport in the world.  With economic and population explosion, comes logistical and commuting challenges.  

A former Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Lewis is committed to securing funds that continue to establish the Atlanta Metro Area as a leader for developing alternative, environmentally-friendly ways to address population growth and transportation challenges.  Some of these initiatives include:

Fiscal Year 2008

  • Acquisition of MARTA Clean Fuel Buses, Atlanta, GA: $300,000
  • Beltline Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Preliminary Engineering, Atlanta, GA: $300,000
  • I-285 Bus Rapid Transit Project in Atlanta, GA: $500,000
  • Southern Fuel Cell Coalition Demonstration Project, Atlanta, GA: $200,000
  • Environmental Infrastructure for Atlanta Water and Sewer Renovation Initiative, Atlanta, GA: $1,000,000

FY 2007

  • The BeltLine Draft Environment Study and Preliminary Engineering, Atlanta, GA: $250,000
  • East Point Roadway Improvement Project, East Point, GA: $250,000
  • Georgia Institute of Technology Research Transportation Center, Atlanta, GA: $500,000
  • Clifton Corridor Study, Decatur, GA: $500,000
  • MARTA Bus Acquisition Program, Atlanta, GA: $500,000
  • MARTA North Line Corridor, Atlanta, GA: $250,000
  • Center for Transportation and the Environment Southern Fuel Cell Technology, Atlanta, GA: $500,000

FY 2006

  • Atlanta BeltLine/C-Loop Project, Atlanta, GA: $1,000,000
  • Clifton Corridor transit and transportation improvement, Emory University, Atlanta, GA: $1,000,000
  • MARTA Clean Fuel Buses, Atlanta, GA: $3, 600,000
  • MARTA Automated Smart Card Fare Collection System, Atlanta, GA: $375,000
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Replacement of Distance Measuring Equipment, Atlanta, GA: $400,000
  • Semmes Street Project, East Point, GA: $500,000