The Cargo Atlanta Study is a comprehensive freight study that will explore the importance of all modes of freight in the City of Atlanta and develops policies, programs, and projects that will help im-prove freight movements through the city while balancing the needs of communities connected to freight uses. The freight assessment report will detail the current state of freight and goods movement within the city, its importance to the citys economy, and identify key issues and opportunities that will aid in iden-tifying potential capital improvements to address freight movements.

CARGO ATLANTA: A Citywide Freight Study

A supplement to the Connect Atlanta Plan

Visit the Office of Plannings webpage for more information at:

www.atlantaga.gov Office of Planning Webpage/Transportation Division

Jonathan Lewis Phone: 404-330-6145

E-mail: jlewis@atlantaga.gov

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Overview

Study Goal: Develop solutions to better accommodate the needs of the freight industry in the city while adapting to the changing neighborhood dynamics transforming Atlanta.

April 2015

Study Objectives:

Detail the current state of freight and goods movement within the city and its importance Identify the strengths, opportunities, and challenges facing

the movers of freight the communities served by freight the neighborhoods connected to freight

Develop policies, programs and projects that will benefit those groups.

City of Atlanta Department of Planning & Community Development Office of Planning

CARGO ATLANTA: A Citywide Freight StudyFor More Info ContactThe OFFICE OF PLANNING: