Why is PPI good for Georgia Taxpayers?
Georgia is challenged by a fast-growing population and expanding commerce, which impact our transportation infrastructure needs. Traffic congestion is the number one transportation issue in Georgia’s metropolitan areas, while improving access to education and jobs drive transportation priorities in other parts of the state. There are not enough resources to meet all of our state’s transportation needs in a timely manner with the current funding and delivery methods. PPI gives us a faster and more efficient way to solve our transportation problems without compromising quality. The private partners bring innovation, new technology and private resources and capital to a project, which may free up state resources for other transportation needs. Whether or not the PPI proposal develops into a final contract for construction, GDOT can continue to use the design and engineering documents produced by the private partner to continue working on the project.
