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Douglas County DOT: county 25'230 years behind on resurfacing; 1-cent transportation SPLOST could raise ~$150 million
Summary
DOT staff said Douglas County should resurface 35'40 miles a year but can only do 8'12, leaving a resurfacing backlog estimated at 25'230 years. Staff said a 1-cent transportation SPLOST over six years could generate roughly $150 million, with about 35% typically coming from nonresidents.
County transportation staff described a significant resurfacing backlog and pushed for renewed discussion about a transportation special-purpose sales tax.
"Rough estimate is we're about 25 to 30 years behind on resurfacing," a DOT staff member (Speaker 8) told residents, adding: "We should be resurfacing about 35 to 40 miles every year... we own about 720 miles of roadway... we're only able to do somewhere between 8 to 12 miles." The shortfall,…
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