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Suburban Atlanta mayors eye transit on I-285

Suburban Atlanta mayors are discussing the role mass transit could play in addressing traffic congestion on I-285. HYOSUB SHIN File Photo/ HSHIN@AJC.COM
Suburban Atlanta mayors are discussing the role mass transit could play in addressing traffic congestion on I-285. HYOSUB SHIN File Photo/ HSHIN@AJC.COM
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Nov 14, 2017

Elected officials in several suburban cities have begun discussions that some hope will lead to a mass transit line along the top end of the Perimeter.

Mayors and other officials from communities stretching from Smyrna in Cobb County to Doraville in DeKalb met last week for a first conversation about the need for transit options along I-285.

Lear more about the possibility of mass transit along the Perimeter at myajc.com.

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