The agreement

would have funded road improvements at McGinnis Ferry Road, Haynes Bridge

Road, South Fulton Parkway, Fayetteville Road, and Glenridge Drive. The

criteria for selecting these projects was based on need, state support,

and the expediency of the completion of the projects. The projects had

been championed by community leaders and elected officials for years.

Several community

and business leaders from throughout the county spoke in support of the

agreement during the public comment portion of the board meeting. There

were no voices of opposition. There were two major points to the proposed

agreement: Fulton County would have been required to pay $2.45 million

in 2003 for the operation of an express bus service. Service would have

operated through 2006, and is a closed contract. As part of the GRTA arterials

program, Fulton County would have received $31.2 million to cover five

roadway projects in north and south Fulton County.