The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has set a September 19 deadline for input on the next federal surface transportation bill. Georgia cities have identified $9.7 billion in needs over the next five years, including congestion relief, rural connectors, freight corridors, and safer rail crossings.
GMA is urging direct, formula-based federal funding to cities, similar to LMIG and ARPA, that allows projects to move faster and meet local needs.
City officials are encouraged to contact Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock now to share your city’s priorities.