Commuter rail that would link Atlanta to Lovejoy and Tucker, and would lay the groundwork for connections between Athens, Macon and the state capital--is a step closer.
A state Board of Transportation committee gave its recommendation Wednesday, saying the project should move ahead "on a limited basis". It would be funded by more than 100-million dollars already dedicated for the plan. Intermodal Committee chairman, former state Representative Larry Walker of Perry, says rail lines from Atlanta to Athens and Macon would be feasible if ridership is high enough.
The full DOT board will get the proposal this morning.
A state Board of Transportation committee gave its recommendation Wednesday, saying the project should move ahead "on a limited basis". It would be funded by more than 100-million dollars already dedicated for the plan. Intermodal Committee chairman, former state Representative Larry Walker of Perry, says rail lines from Atlanta to Athens and Macon would be feasible if ridership is high enough.
The full DOT board will get the proposal this morning.
