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<p>Proposed train to link 9 major GA universities (University of Georgia, Georgia-Gwinnett College, Gwinnett Tech, Mercer University, Emory University, Agnes Scott College, Atlanta University Center, Georgia Tech, and Georgia State University), stopping at 12 locations daily in an effort to reduce the huge number of commuters on the roads. I think it’s a good idea for the endless congestion and CONSTRUCTION. One plus is the track’s already there for the most part; it’s just not being used. They’ve actually been considering this for years as I understand it, but now are trying to launch a big campaign. Thoughts?</p>
<p>Yes, I’ve heard of this. However, I don’t think it’s going to do much to reduce traffic in the entire MSA or CMSA; most people in Atlanta actually go to work on the northside perimeter (all the way from the “Platinum Triangle” at 75/285 in Cobb to Speghetti Junction in DeKalb). Despite the decent amount of growth within the perimeter and in downtown Atlanta, the metro area is still overwhelmingly suburban. About 93% of all persons within the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta MSA [not to be confused with the slightly larger Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Gainesville CMSA] live in suburban areas, and a decent plurality of those live on the northside. So, in terms of reducing traffic congestion, it probably won’t as most commuters in the MSA are away from the planned area.</p>
<p>However, it still sounds like a decent idea for students who would like to visit their friends at other colleges (including UGA), professors who may go back and forth to discuss with other students/groups/professors, and economic development/trafficking for “exurban” counties of metro-Atlanta.</p>