[NFB_of_Georgia] ACTION GWINNETT RESIDENTS FW: Share your feedback on the proposed Lawrenceville Transit Transfer Facility & Approved transit referendum

[joann369 at bellsouth.net]

FYI GWINNETT – Pass it on to anyone you know in Gwinnett County. 

 

Residents are invited to learn about the proposed site selection for the Lawrenceville Transit Transfer Facility and share their comments. Join Gwinnett Transportation either in person or virtually:

 

*       Monday, August 19 at 11:00am:  <https://k9j6bzdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016FJ86DoXkuNwlm3KG09BHgqcSKKjWZSFoYORAwty3BhZbdxkFxKNKP8JUPR797GrjkLI5-vbYJApoobcme_Va6FBFAEjjtKzPJn_3P5RvMM5CWQcRONG46QQXksb6yiB7913MqAatIjDsn2TUM-P4PcyDyYnEwuPzoN7mFennv-mWxY56NVb3FHfqjhMvKMwb7KOWkAnXEGplpmxHegtutjhHnvtjfHcjSJiln6gukK325i4OdwuSg==&c=I-FQ24AXoAcJHbCVqCSoLTTIbOG35IEujrFH3N6DyicZM10-k24oWA==&ch=70RG6tqtaff1112TAjL4J3CuFDMjEr6YYPWLdPr8DQP8gPFW905Xxw==> Virtual

*       Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30pm: In-person at One Justice Square, Room 106, 466 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville

*       Wednesday, August 28 at 4:00pm:  <https://k9j6bzdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016FJ86DoXkuNwlm3KG09BHgqcSKKjWZSFoYORAwty3BhZbdxkFxKNKP8JUPR797GrD_U9-pygyklp52DPU50o64nIxG_qFruEoV3WqYhk_luMfi8noEwMUyfNbg8mL66ghfH40xRIRpnKszwAxcjhaAT-nBzu_nQfvzdVbV1dGPMCuUHrCVZplG2diuyb0TPXPgWdyR9TZvuyuIwZrIascWEXsI5T91lGRwPJcEy7OHtc5-Xkwqo54A==&c=I-FQ24AXoAcJHbCVqCSoLTTIbOG35IEujrFH3N6DyicZM10-k24oWA==&ch=70RG6tqtaff1112TAjL4J3CuFDMjEr6YYPWLdPr8DQP8gPFW905Xxw==> Virtual

 

The public comment period runs from August 19 to September 2. If you can’t attend, submit your comments via email at Transit at GwinnettCounty.com <mailto:Transit at GwinnettCounty.com> , call 770.822.8361, or visit 446 West Crogan Street, Suite 410, Lawrenceville.

 

A Title VI Equity Analysis was conducted for the proposed facility location to ensure non-discriminatory site selection. The analysis suggests a potential site on Collins Industrial Way at Buford Drive, located north of US Highway 29, east of Collins Hill Road, and west of State Route 124.

 

1.	Story - Gwinnett Commissioners approve transit referendum

Posted: June 4, 2024

 

Story Link: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/home/stories/viewstory/-/story/gwinnett-commissioners-approve-transit-referendum

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners took a significant step toward improving mobility for residents. The board approved a transit referendum to be placed on the November 5 General Election ballot. If approved by voters, the transit referendum would impose a one percent sales tax for 30 years to fund up to 75 transit projects in Gwinnett.

A Transit SPLOST aims to distribute financial responsibility more equitably among all residents, businesses, and visitors, alleviating the burden on Gwinnett’s property owners. Currently, Gwinnett's transit system is funded by property owners through the County general fund, the federal government, discretionary grants, and Ride Gwinnett fares.

The transit plan includes an airport ride to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, enhanced and expanded county coverage by local bus, additional transit transfer facilities, and the expansion of microtransit providing 100 percent countywide coverage. The new transit referendum does not include heavy rail or MARTA.

The dedicated Transit SPLOST would be paid by all consumers who purchase goods in Gwinnett County.

To learn more, visit  <https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/transportation/gwinnettcountytransit/transitdevelopmentplan/transitplaneducationalhub?utm_source=homepage-story&utm_medium=digital&utm_campaign=gc-transportation-transit-plan> GwinnettCounty.com/YourRide.

Gwinnett Justice &
Administration Center
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Phone: 770.822.8000 <tel:7708228000> 

 

Regards,

 

Jo Ann Johnson, President

Gwinnett Family Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of Georgia

Phone:  (678) 451-3975

E-mail:   <mailto:joann369 at bellsouth.net> joann369 at bellsouth.net

Chapter Website: https://nfbga.org/chapters-divisions/gwinnett-family-chapter 

 

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