Tuesday Conversation: Transportation

Late last week, a powerful Georgia congressman outlined a House of Representatives plan to fund a six-year federal highway bill, something the nation has lacked for years. Rep. Tom Price says it can be achieved through tax reform. In our second column, a Perimeter business leader explains how local companies are contributing $10 million to kickstart work on the I-285/Georgia 400 interchange, and how other areas should emulate the investment to help solve gridlock.

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