FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2017
MARTA's Rhonda Briggins Appointed to House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding
ATLANTA – House Speaker David Ralston recently named
Rhonda Briggins, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) Sr.
Director of External Affairs, to the House Commission on Transit Governance and
Funding.
House Resolution 848, passed during the 2017 Session of the Georgia General
Assembly, established a commission to study the conditions, needs, issues and
problems regarding Georgia transit. The council will provide transportation
recommendations aimed at benefiting Georgia’s local and regional economy.
Transit studies, generated from the commission’s activities, will also review
potential funding mechanisms.
‘This is an amazing opportunity for not
only MARTA but for transit state wide as Georgia takes a hard look at funding
and governance,” said MARTA Sr. Director of External Affairs Rhonda Briggins.
“We are especially grateful to Speaker Ralston for his leadership and vision to
move Georgia in the right direction.”
The council will consist of six members of
the House of Representatives, four representatives of transit systems or
counties, four residents of the state of Georgia and ex-officio appointees.
MARTA GM/CEO Keith T. Parker will serve as an ex-officio member with leaders
from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Georgia Regional
Transportation Authority (GRTA).
“Transit is becoming more and more
important to Georgia’s future,” said Speaker Ralston in a statement. “From
congestion relief to economic development, a robust transit network across our
state will have long-term benefits for our citizens. Situations like the recent
I-85 rebuild have clearly demonstrated the importance of transit to our state
and its economy. The House is proud to lead on this initiative to develop
actionable, meaningful solutions.”
Briggins, who is a DeKalb County resident,
manages MARTA’s government affairs and community relations activities regarding
matters on federal, state and local levels. Additionally, Briggins serves as
the President for both the Georgia Transit Association and the Conference of
Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO).
MARTA Sr. Director of External Affairs
Rhonda Briggins (top) and MARTA GM/CEO Keith T. Parker (bottom).
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Contact:
Erik Burton