Georgia Rail Passenger Authority

The Authority was created for the purpose of construction, financing, operation, and development of rail passenger service and other public transportation projects within and without the state of Georgia.

Improved mass transit, commuter rail and inter-city passenger rail, offer a long-term strategy for addressing metro Atlanta's air quality and traffic problems. Mass transit can have a significant impact on air quality and traffic problems, keeping metro Atlanta an attractive place for business locations and ensuring its continued strength as a business center into the next millennium.