Long-Resistant Gwinnett County Votes On Mass Transit

While the historically white, affluent suburban county has previously resisted a transit connection to the racially diverse center of Atlanta, Gwinnett County has transformed considerably in recent decades.

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Approval of a contract with Atlanta’s public transportation provider that could bring a significant expansion of transit options is on the ballot in one north metro county.

Gwinnett County’s referendum Tuesday asks if voters want to authorize a contract with MARTA and impose a 1 percent sales tax for transit expansion.

Advocates say approval will help alleviate traffic problems and air pollution from cars idling in rush-hour gridlock.