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GRTA ARRA Information

Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century.

The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.

GRTA’s ARRA Grants:

As of October 7, 2009 GRTA has received one Transit Capital Assistance grant from the ARRA program. The grant, for $8,690,412 provides funding for six projects throughout the metropolitan Atlanta region. Five of those projects provide funds that will assist the Xpress regional commuter service and the sixth will provide preventative maintenance funds for the BUC shuttle in the Buckhead district of Atlanta. Those projects and their costs are:

• Thornton Road Park and Ride Lot                         $6,649,815
• Sigman Road Park and Ride Expansion                 $1,300,000
• Additional Bus for GRTA Route 400                       $401,565
• Coweta County Park and Ride ITS Equipment      $158,600
• Dallas Park and Ride Improvements                      $26,400
• Buckhead Preventative Maintenance                     $154,032


GRTA Total $8,690,412

Transit Capital Assistance Program Contact Information:

Project Status

GRTA’s Transit Capital Assistance Grant was awarded September 25, 2009. GRTA’s Grant Application and Award contains details regarding the individual projects and their milestones. It is available by clicking here.

Documents and Links

A copy of GRTA’s Grant Application and Award is available by clicking here.

A copy of the grant award document is available by clicking here.

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Stimulus Action Plan - Transit Capital Assistance Program - CLICK HERE

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) provides information regarding ARRA transportation projects in Georgia. That information is available by clicking here.

The State of Georgia provides information about all ARRA activity in the state of Georgia. That information is available by clicking here.

The United States of America provides information about the Stimulus Program at: www.recovery.gov.