Local speakers join national research group in review of Georgia road & bridge conditions, congestion, safety & funding needs
WHEN: Thursday, May 31
WHERE:
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
305 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia
WHAT:
While increased funding has allowed numerous transportation projects to proceed in Macon and throughout Georgia, additional investment is needed to improve road and bridge conditions, relieve congestion, enhance safety, and accommodate projected growth, according to a new report from TRIP, a national nonprofit transportation research group based in Washington, DC.
Local speakers will be available for interviews beginning at 9:00 a.m. on May 31 to offer comments and local perspective on the findings of the report. TRIP spokespersons are also available throughout the day via phone for interviews and comments.
The report, Modernizing Georgia’s Transportation System: Progress & Challenges in Providing Safe, Efficient and Well-Maintained Roads, Highways & Bridges, examines the impact of additional funds provided by the 2015 passage of the Transportation Funding Act and details projects in the Macon area that will be underway by 2021 as a result of increased funding, and projects that lack sufficient funding to proceed prior to 2022. The report also looks at statewide road and bridge conditions, the latest Macon area safety and traffic congestion data, and Georgia economic trends.
WHO:
Mike Dyer, President and CEO, Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
CONTACT:
Mike Dyer 478.621.2002
Rocky Moretti (TRIP) 202.262.0714 (cell)
Carolyn Bonifas Kelly (TRIP) 703.801.9212 (cell)