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Rideshare operator asks Atlanta transportation committee to study EV curbside pilot at Hartsfield‑Jackson
Summary
A rideshare company asked the Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee to refer a proposed “Carbon Elite curbside” pilot at Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport for a 60‑day feasibility review and an October work session so the city can position itself for federal EV charging grants.
Council Member Byron Amos, chair of the Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee, heard a public comment on a proposed electric‑vehicle curbside pilot at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport during a public comment session that did not reach quorum.
Maurice, identified as “financial chief operator of RRWinds LLC,” told the committee he represents a premium rideshare platform and asked the committee to refer “Carbon Elite curbside” to Department of Transportation staff for a 60‑day feasibility review of siting, traffic management and enforcement. Maurice also asked the committee to “schedule a work session in October to review findings and identify pilot sites” and to “assign a single city point of contact so we can provide heat maps, event calendars, and operational data under a nondisclosure agreement.”
Maurice cited recent federal grant awards and state planning as rationale for preparing now. He said, “DeKalb County was awarded nearly $3,000,000 this year through the charging and fueling infrastructure program to install more than 250 chargers at community sites.” He also referenced Georgia’s NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) plan, saying it “is also approved with more than $100,000,000 allocated.”
“Carbon Elite curbside will reduce congestion, cure anxiety, and strengthen Atlanta's reputation as a global leader in a sustainable transportation before 2026 FIFA World Cup,” Maurice said.
Maurice acknowledged the current federal grant round is closed and framed the referral request as a way to position Atlanta to apply for future CFI or NEVI funding rounds. The request in public comment asked staff to evaluate siting, traffic impacts, enforcement needs and operational readiness.
Because the committee did not reach quorum, no formal referral or vote was taken on the request at this meeting. Chair Byron Amos told attendees the session could not convene for official business and encouraged continued conversations off the record and at the next scheduled meeting.
The request came during public comment; there was no staff presentation or written staff report attached to the public record during this session.
