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Study shows support in Gwinnett for light rail transit

By Staff
Posted 6:39AM on Monday 14th December 2009 ( 15 years ago )
LAWRENCEVILLE - A new study finds most people in Gwinnett County would support a sales tax dedicated to the development of a Light Rail Transit (LRT) System in the county.

The study was commissioned by the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District, and also shows that traffic ranks second behind crime as the top issue facing the county.

The study examined the feasibility of a LRT system that would connect the MARTA Doraville station to the Gwinnett Arena with three transit stops in Gwinnett Village.

After examining heavy rail, light rail, and streetcar technologies, light rail was found to be the most cost-effective and efficient transit option. County-wide polls have consistently shown that residents see traffic congestion as the countyâ
Artist rendering of Gwinnett Village Light Rail Transit System station.

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