Traffic in Atlanta is a major issue. Our city has the ninth worst urban congestion in the United States with an average commute lasting 60.2 minutes round trip. Atlanta is the 15th most stressful city to live in. The traffic affects our family, our job and our quality of life as a whole. This year, we have the opportunity to do more than just complain, we have the chance to speak up and express our opinion. On July 31, Georgia voters will be asked to vote on the Transportation Investment Act during the General Primary Election. The Act allows 12 regions across the state to each vote on a one cent sales tax for transportation that would expire after 10 years. WellStar operations reside in two regions – the Metro Atlanta Region for Cherokee, Cobb and Douglas counties and the Northwest Georgia Region for Bartow and Paulding counties.
WellStar senior leadership has reviewed this legislation and considers this initiative essential in helping the Metro Atlanta area remain competitive in the realms of economic development and new jobs as well as increasing the quality of life for those living in our region. Many of the individual projects will have direct impact on improving traffic flow around WellStar facilities. Better transportation will help us attract and retain a high quality workforce. And it will improve the health and well being of our community.
Learn more about the Regional Transportation Referendum and the projects that will be financed using the tax by visiting http://transformmetroatlanta.com. Please take time vote on July 31 based on your individual beliefs and values.
