Want to know why Cobb and Gwinnett lost their transit referendums?
In the Metro Atlanta Speaks survey, over 90% say that improved public transit is important for metro Atlanta.
Only 44% are willing to pay more taxes to fund it...
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Itβs no secret that the MSPLOST voting results were a huge disappointment, but it came as no surprise.
Itβs hard to get an electorate to support a long-term tax increase for a service very few use in such a short time frame.
Our work continues. Transit will continue to expand.
Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid on why the MSPLOST is so important for the county.
Itβs great having someone in charge of the county that is so supportive of transit!
https://t.co/fNaD3NfW4M
Tomorrow, Cobb is voting in the MSPLOST, and itβs been great to see the diverse coalition coming together to support the future of the county moving forward.
MARTA is excited to announce the launch of its first official online merchandise store, providing a new platform for transit fans to express their MARTA pride.
The store, now live at https://t.co/Xz7zyxsd23, features a diverse selection of branded apparel, accessories, and more, allowing you to rep MARTA wherever you go!
Learn more: https://t.co/FPM9RVD1wc
@NoINed@whiteknuckled So the only way it can reduce vehicle counts is a combo of:
* high utilization for ride sharing
* connection to fixed route network (I.e. the transfer to the bus)
The new microtransit pilot launched in Cobb County yesterday!
We rode it a few times and a $2.50 trip replaced what would have been a $20 trip on Uber.
This could be gamechanging for suburban transit:
1. Connects riders to fixed transit routes
2. Door to door transit rides
Join us tomorrow evening for the Let's Talk Transit social! Enjoy a drink, a bit of food and meet with fellow transit advocates in the heart of Downtown Atlanta!
RSVP Here: https://t.co/f15fEEMfW8
@24601_jay 24601underscorejay, providing critical public services like safe sidewalks, safe bike lanes, and reliable public transit isnβt βwasteβ
Cobb County voters are being sent a lot of mailers and text with misinformation about MSPLOST.
Itβs important that you speak to your neighbors and colleagues and tell them why you support more transit!
Surprise! Two videos in one month π΄ Growing up in Cobb County, this is a video I'm really excited to make! Vote YES to public transit in Cobb & Gwinnett!
Watch now: https://t.co/5UuvbBm4Oj
Thanks to @mstigall and Sam Foster from @BetterCobb@Cobb4Transit for the interview!