The Gwinnett Transit Plan Will Be On The Ballots, But It's Different From 2019

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Thompson’s vote changed because the transit expansion plan on this year’s ballot changed, from a proposal voters decisively rejected in a 2019 special election.“This new referendum is actually completely different than last time,” Thompson said. “They heard [voters’] concerns and they made changes.”One of the biggest changes has to do with control.The 2019 plan, known as Connect Gwinnett, would have led to the county joining the MARTA system. Under the current proposal, Gwinnett County would maintain control of its own transit system. MARTA would be part of the project only through a single heavy rail extension from Doraville to Jimmy Carter Boulevard.The $12.1 billion expansion would be paid for through a penny sales tax collected under the new Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority — not MARTA, as would have been the case in 2019. Sales tax dollars will pay for three quarters of the cost.www.AJC.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-gwinnett-podcast--3262933/support.🎙️ Good Morning Gwinnett PodcastThe #1 hyperlocal podcast in Georgia, produced by Noise Media Network. Covering daily local news, business blueprints, global politics, money matters, and the latest in tech. Produced & Published by Audrey Bell-Kearney.Visit The Blueprint RoomSubscribe To The Blueprint PressFor Local News Visit Good Morning GwinnettList Your Business- https://directory.goodmorninggwinnett.com/Start Your Food Business From Homehttps://www.KitchenCashBook.com_________________________________________________________________________________________☕ Become a Coffee Millionaire!Love coffee? Love creating freedom? Join me on the journey of turning coffee into a business and a lifestyle. Discover how you can build wealth, share wellness, and start your own Coffee Millionaire story today. Visit 👉 CoffeeMillionaire.biz to learn more and join my team.