File #: 2019-3799    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Action
File created: 5/22/2019 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/9/2019 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): Districts 3, 5, and 7 Reaffirm the support of the Board of Commissioners for Transit in South DeKalb County
Attachments: 1. DEKALB COUNTY BOC RESOLUTION-MARTA

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 3                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): Districts 3, 5, and 7

Reaffirm the support of the Board of Commissioners for Transit in South DeKalb County

 

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Information Contact: Commissioners Larry Johnson, District 3; Mereda Davis Johnson, District 5; Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Super District 7

Phone Number: 40 371 2425

 

PURPOSE:

Reaffirm the support of the Board of Commissioners for Transit in South DeKalb County

 

NEED/IMPACT:

Residents of South DeKalb have limited access to MARTA rail system, therefore, extension of MARTA rail along the south/southeastern corridor of Interstate-20 will create opportunities for transit-oriented development

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents....