A new study firms up the prospect of a high-speed rail line linking Atlanta and Savannah, although it may be in its early stages. The project is gathering steam, and it may not just be a tale of two cities.
Georgia Department of Transportation officials are advancing their study of this project that will connect the capital with its biggest port city in under three hours.
What are the details of the rail project?
In recent months, the GDOT’s $10 million feasibility study has reached what Urbanize Atlanta calls the “public engagement phase.” The project is largely funded by a federal grant and is meant to chart the best path for the Atlanta-to-Savannah rail corridor.
The study’s goals are clear:
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Identify the most effective route
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Evaluate costs and benefits
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Gauge public interest.
Newsweek recently reported, “More than 4,000 Georgians have already weighed in, and the next steps will include a Service Development Plan and an Environmental Impact Statement, both expected by 2028.”
The rail project could be good for all of Georgia
According to the study, the line would serve not just Atlanta and Savannah, but also other cites across the state. It has the potential to enhance access to business centers, health care, and educational institutions for rural or underserved areas…