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Challenge: Balancing Preservation and Maintenance

Monday, August 30, 2010

PLAN 2040, the 25-year, long-range plan for the Atlanta region, will shape how our region evolves in the future. There are many challenges that must be addressed and chief among them is determining where to focus transportation funding. Existing revenue sources are expected to generate approximately $64 billion by 2040. Less than 38 percent of the expected transportation funding needs can be met with these current funding sources.

  • $56 billion – needed to maintain the transportation system for the next 30 years
  • $113 billion- needed to build, operate and maintain all identified needs
  • $169 billion –total identified needs

ARC policymakers have indicated that PLAN 2040 must balance preservation of the existing transportation system with providing expanded transit and highway options.  Join in the ARC online public meeting and weigh in on how we will grow and address the financial crisis in PLAN 2040. For more information, call 404.463.3272 or email plan2040@atlantaregional.com