Today, the federal government released $27 billion to the states for transportation infrastructure projects. Georgia is getting $931.5 million and now has 120 days to assign funds to specific projects.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is in charge of assigning and distributing funds. Approximately 30% (or $280 million) gets allocated to areas based on population, about 3% (or $28 million) goes towards “mandatory transportation enhancements” and, the lion’s share of around 67% ($624 million) will be allocated for any area of the state at GDOT’s discretion.
Nevermind that GDOT is a total mess and Gov. Sonny Perdue decided that right now would be a good time to totally overhaul the state transportation administration. I’m curious which local transportation project readers think Savannah should try to get funded.
According to the Savannah Morning News, the mayor and city council, citing public safety, flooding and congestion concerns, think that elevating and widening the President Street Extension (for $50.7 million) is the best local project to try to get money for.
What do you think?
