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Supercop Agency Assumes Power on Large Developments in 13-County Metro Area

ATLANTA-The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority may withhold state and federal monies that might add to traffic congestion, increase sprawl or make the air any dirtier. City and country leaders fear the agency will now control land use that traditionally has been in local hands. But GRTA chairman Joel Cowan says his group plans to work with local entities, not dictate development.

By Judith Schonbak | Updated on September 14, 2000

ATLANTA- Georgia’s transportation super-agency officially assumed power Sept. 13 to review and act on proposed large developments in the 13-county metro Atlanta area.

The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority may withhold state and federal monies that might add to traffic congestion, increase sprawl or make the air any dirtier.

City and country leaders fear the agency will now control land use which traditionally has been in local hands. But GRTA chairman Joel Cowan says his group plans to work with local entities, not dictate development.

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