transportation redevelopment plan for Atlanta

[BanginJimmy]

I have no problem with most of the projects listed. I just hope no one expects these improvements to actually reduce traffic congestion, come in at or under budget, or not cause additional traffic congestion all over the metro area for the next decade.


We just saw what 60 mil in taxpayer money got us with the HOT lanes on I-85. Increased congestion in the other lanes because they are WAY overpriced. I mean, who really thought you would get a significant number of people that are willing to pay $.90 a mile for those lanes?

[infinitebird]

I agree that the HOT lanes on 85 do not help, however, the road widening proposed for many of the streets off the main highways in this plan will make a positive difference, both for entering and exiting the freeways (which are often choke points) and for traveling those streets independently.

[BanginJimmy]

the road widening proposed for many of the streets off the main highways in this plan will make a positive difference, both for entering and exiting the freeways (which are often choke points) and for traveling those streets independently.

I agree they will have a marginal effect when they are done, but over the next decade we can expect even more issues getting through these areas while the work is being done.