Issue Position: Transportation

Issue Position

Time spent sitting in traffic is quality time lost with family and friends. And cars on the road in traffic contribute to our poor air quality, threatening our atmosphere. Georgia needs leadership in clean energy transportation innovations that include: rapid rail connectivity between rural and urban communities; increased miles of hassle-free bus transportation; and electric car leasing that connects economic centers with rail.

The COVID-19 pandemic will force policymakers and employers to rethink transportation. First, employers can use this opportunity to rethink work-at-home policies with the potential impact of reducing traffic congestion. Second, as gasoline consumption plunges, so does motor fuel revenue.

As policymakers rethink resource allocations, I will ensure that funding for public transit becomes a critical part of the conversation.

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