Transportation Solutions

Current Campaigns

More And Better Transit

Public transportation, such as commuter rail and rapid bus systems, is the wave of the future. Traffic congestion results in billions of additional hours each year wasted behind the wheel and is one reason that Americans consumed almost 180 billion gallons of motor fuel in 2005. Transit reduces traffic congestion by taking hundreds of cars off the road and plays a critical role in decreasing America’s oil dependence, global warming pollution, and sprawl. Read more.

Stop Bad Road Privatization

Georgia's roadways must be operated for the long-term public interest. The private investors in road privatization deals are expected to reap enormous profits from the rising tolls that they will collect for themselves over coming generations, while the public will lose the long-term toll revenues and its control over transportation planning. Georgia PIRG is pressing for public officials to protect the public interest. Read more.

Overview

Transportation networks need to be built and operated in the public interest. That means helping Georgians get around by reducing traffic congestion and increasing alternatives to car travel.

Without big changes, our transportation problems will severely worsen as over 60 million people join the population by 2030. Light rail, clean bus systems, and other public transit should play a greater part in Georgia’s transportation future. Efficient public transportation systems reduce the number of cars on the road and increase our options for getting around. As we work to maintain and expand transportation networks, we must also ensure that roadways continue to be operated for the public interest rather than for private profit.

Georgia PIRG is working for more and better transit by encouraging public support for new projects and improved service. We are also working to ensure that toll road privatization deals don’t sell out the public by relinquishing public control or selling valuable assets at a discount.