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Old 02-24-2017, 05:18 PM
 
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Senate Bill 251 would allow the county’s voters to decide whether to levy a sales tax of up to .5 percent for MARTA. DeKalb could hold a referendum this year if the Board of Commissioners authorized it by June 30. MARTA would need to submit a list of proposed projects no later than July 31.

The General Assembly also is considering Senate Bill 156, which would allow DeKalb voters to decide whether to adopt a 1-cent sales tax for roads, bridges and other transportation improvements. That bill is scheduled for a vote by the full Senate Monday. If it passes, it would then be considered by the House of Representatives.

County officials have discussed both tax proposals with the DeKalb legislative delegation, though elected officials haven’t reached a consensus on the issues. The DeKalb House delegation meets Monday.
Bill would let DeKalb vote on MARTA expansion this year | Spinning our Wheels
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Old 02-24-2017, 05:40 PM
 
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They said this last year. I dont believe them
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Old 02-24-2017, 10:04 PM
 
Location: Prescott, AZ
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They said this last year. I dont believe them
A bill wasn't proposed last year.

Anyone else worried about competing taxes?

Esit: I want to clarify that I am super excited about this though!

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Old 02-24-2017, 11:12 PM
 
Location: Atlanta
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They said this last year. I dont believe them
I think former Interim Dekalb CEO Lee May had killed the MARTA sales tax proposal last time...because it supposedly would be in conflict with another sales tax generating proposal.

Fwiw, I am so glad Lee May is out of office.

What a suck-tacular politician.
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Old 02-27-2017, 12:03 AM
 
Location: Prescott, AZ
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Quick map of likely items on the MARTA vote. Clifton Corridor, I-20 East, and Comprehensive Operations Analysis are all shown together.

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Old 02-27-2017, 02:38 AM
 
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Anyone else worried about competing traffic?
Yes.
I never understood about people complaining about traffic then when a proposal comes along to help traffic then people complain about taxes.

Looks like they are trying to give the CDC/Emory a reason to stay in Dekalb imo
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Old 02-27-2017, 06:41 AM
 
Location: Kirkwood
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Quick map of likely items on the MARTA vote. Clifton Corridor, I-20 East, and Comprehensive Operations Analysis are all shown together.
Too bad Memorial Dr (OTP) Can't go full BRT.
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Old 02-27-2017, 06:51 AM
 
Location: Seattle, WA
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They should extend either the Blue or the Green line OTP along Memorial, to Stone Mountain (around Mountain St.) Via a stop along the way at GSU Perimeter.
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Old 02-27-2017, 07:00 AM
 
Location: Kirkwood
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They should extend either the Blue or the Green line OTP along Memorial, to Stone Mountain (around Mountain St.) Via a stop along the way at GSU Perimeter.
That would costs billions, as it would have to be underground. When creating a frequent, dedicated lane, full-BRT line would serve the corridor well.
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Old 02-27-2017, 07:07 AM
 
Location: St Simons Island, GA
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Looks like they are trying to give the CDC/Emory a reason to stay in Dekalb imo
That's hilarious. I'm sure after spending millions and millions of dollars in plant improvement over the past few years they're just on the verge of dropping DeKalb at the drop of a hat.
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