THE RELATIONSHIP OF GEORGIA'S DEVELOPMENTAL HIGHWAY AND LOCAL ROAD SYSTEMS TO THE STATE'S FUTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
This report presents the results of a study which considered the role of transportation in the economic development process and Georgia's economic growth record. The inadequacy of Georgia's multi-lane highway system is noted and local road needs are discussed. The inadequacy of current financing is noted. The study found that the most important factor that gives a community an advantage in economic development, is superior transportation facilities. Georgia's population has been growing more rapidly than the nation's although its per capita income is only 85% of the national average (in 1981). More than half the populations increase to the year 2000 is projected to occur in the Atlanta region. Few Georgia communities off the interstate highway system are served by highways that enable them to be competitive for economic growth and development. The State's current non-interstate multi-lane system is totally inadequate, both when compared to desired growth objectives or when compared to other states in the Southeast. The responsibility for maintaining adequate and well-maintained roads is not fully met by federal and state programs, thus throwing the burden on the local governments which lack the resources to meet the need. The Georgia Department of Transportation has the lowest level of funding in the Southeast and in the nation. Recommendations are made for an increased level of funding for Georgia's roads and streets.
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Corporate Authors:
University of Georgia, Athens
College of Business Administration
Athens, GA United States 30602 -
Authors:
- Floyd, C F
- Melvin, E E
- Publication Date: 1984-1
Media Info
- Features: Appendices; Figures; Tables;
- Pagination: 66 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Economic development; Highways; Income; Local government; Population growth; Recommendations; Streets
- Uncontrolled Terms: Fund allocations
- Old TRIS Terms: Local street
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Economics; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Research; Society; I10: Economics and Administration; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00386913
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Aug 30 1984 12:00AM