In 2010, the General Assembly authorized a regional sales tax for transportation.  The tax depends on counties and cities coming together within regional commission boundaries, agreeing on planning criteria and a project list, and submitting the list to voters for approval.  Below are resources available to counties to assist them with implementing the requirements of the bill.

 

     Summary of the Act

 

    Map of the 12 regions

 

    Text of House Bill 277

 

    Information from GDOT Director of Planning

        Revenue estimates for each region

        Draft criteria

        Estimates of discretionary funds for each local government