Media partners, please see the below statement from Chairwoman Hendrickson:

“Since beginning my term in 2020, I have expressed the need for transit and mobility solutions in Gwinnett. Realizing previous referendum efforts, we went back to the drawing board to design a Transit Plan that addressed the mobility needs of residents, businesses, and stakeholders in Gwinnett. This plan was unanimously adopted by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, and we moved to place the decision in the hands of Gwinnett County voters. Unfortunately, voters turned down the vote to fund expanded and enhanced transit in this way.

“Our county is growing, but our current transit system is limited. With more than a quarter million people projected to move to Gwinnett by 2050, we need solutions to ease congestion. Transit is also a crucial component of many plans and projects, including the 2045 Unified Plan, Rowen, Gwinnett Place Mall, and more. The county needs transit to remain innovative and preserve the high quality of life our residents have come to expect. Most importantly, we need to continue providing an essential service – ensuring residents who rely on public transportation have affordable and reliable transit options.

“While the Transit Plan will continue to serve as a framework for the future of transit in our county, we will seek and leverage potential funding from state, federal, and local sources as we continue to strive toward our goal of mobility for all.”