ATLANTA TO CHATTANOOGA PROJECT

LEAD AGENCY

Georgia Department of Transportation​

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STATUS:

Tier I Combined Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision

(Completed in August 2017)

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OVERVIEW

The purpose of the project is to develop intercity rail service and economic growth between the metropolitan areas and airport of Atlanta, G​a. It will allow faster and more reliable ground transportation service as an alternative to highway, intercity bus, and air travel that is safe and cost-effective. This project is supported by the Long-Range Transportation Plans of the Metropolitan Planning Organizations in the project area and GDOT and the Tennessee Department of Transportation's Freight Rail Plan.

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