Transportation Project Review and Approval

A Resolution Calling for Streamlining of Urban Transportation Project Review and Approval

WHEREAS, transportation improvements in urban areas often encompass site characteristics or design necessities that are inconsistent with general standards and require discretionary review by Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT); and

WHEREAS, frequently, staff assigned by the state to review such proposals change over the course of an approval process, or are sometimes unaccustomed to exercising their discretionary authority to address such challenges; and

WHEREAS, metro Atlanta is divided among five GDOT districts, and some districts are less familiar with urban design solutions than others, resulting in the inconsistent application of discretionary authority and increased time for review;

NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association, encourages GDOT to consider unifying the Atlanta district or cross-train transportation officials in addressing urban transportation issues in a consistent way with flexibility as appropriate. Permitting requirements should be streamlined and time constrained to insure more timely decision-making.

Approved September 30, 2004