Appendix E – Agency Coordination & Public Outreach 

Atlanta-Chattanooga HSGT Tier 1 DEIS E September 2016

9.0 2010 PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN HOUSES 

COMMENTS 
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

PTSCO - 0023-00-002 PI : No. T001684 

PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING NOVEMBER PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project– Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

December 2010 Activity: Public Information Open House (PIOH) Date: December 20, 2010 

Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

1 For Expression of 

support 

This is an excellent project that I think should happen sooner than later. I’m glad to see it taking form. 

Comment form Ricardo B

20 MarietAtlanta, G

2 Uncommitted No comment Comment form Katy Broo

1930 Del

Atlanta, G

3 For No Comment Comment form Randy Cu

1860 Gai

Chamblee

4 For No Comment Comment form Steve Ha

2410 Pac

Suite 100 Atlanta, G

5 For No Comment Comment form Robert Is

5330 Red

Dunwood

6 For Expression of 

support 

Great Project! GDOT needs more projects like this. We don’t need to expand another highway in the Atlanta Region. 

Comment form Wyatt Ke

609 Virgin

Apt. #520Atlanta, G

7 Conditional Economic and 

financial aspects 

This presentation did not provide a cost benefit analysis & compare the high speed project to low speed rail or no change. There was no explanation of auto, bus or plane travel & costs. Without this information it is hard to formulate an informed opinion. However, I do support & encourage the idea of regional rail transit for Atlanta. 

Comment form John Ken
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

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Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project – Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

December 2010 

Page 2 of 21 

Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

8 For Maintaining 

higher speeds 

How can we have all the proposed train stops without sacrificing speed?? Include estimated productivity gains, not just time saved, when choosing between routes. Please communicate with Atlanta in town neighborhoods early & often to minimize adverse impacts on the city. 

Comment form Jeff Lam 

400 W. P

Atlanta, G

9 Conditional Economic and 

financial aspects 

HSGT for passengers needs to be demonstrably capable of generating sustainable economic growth before it justifies the commitment of federal funds. I have not yet seen any argument that distinguishes this corridor from others. 

Comment form Eugene S

301 10th S

Atlanta, G

10 For Expression of 

support 

Such a system would most definitely enhance the Atlanta transportation needs. 

Comment form Gloria J. 

835 Ogle

Atlanta, G

11 For Expression of 

support 

Great Project – excellent groundwork & preparation/analysis! 

Comment form Ben O’Ca

2903 Yale 

Atlanta, G

12 For Expression of 

support 

Very exciting project! Can we have it tomorrow? I think the 4 recommended alignments are the best options. 

Comment form Scott Ros

805 Peac

Atlanta, G

13 Conditional Economic and 

financial aspects 

As a pilot project, it is a great start, but until the project reaches the point where monetary costs are considered, it is difficult to pass judgment. I would like to see current numbers on commuters between Chattanooga region and Atlanta region. 

Comment form Christoph

4301 Ren

Atlanta, G

14 For Expression of 

support 

Project has amazing national potential. Big step for this state and the southeast. 

Comment form Adam To

170 Boule

Apt #H21Atlanta, G

15 For Connection to 

airports 

I am a huge supporter of high speed rail & look forward to future connections to other major cities across the country – it appears the high speed connection to HJAIA was eliminated from the second screening. In order to increase ridership this stop/node should be added back. 

Comment form Jessica T

170 Boule

Apt # H21Atlanta, G
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

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December 2010 

Page 3 of 21 

Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

16 Conditional Economic and 

financial aspects 

A good example and first experiment of HSGT. It’s meaningful to connect the important areas in an HSGT network. But make sure the area can generate enough ridership for the transit system. 

Comment form Yi Zhon 

505C GLC 

301 10th SAtlanta, G

17 Conditional Technology 

selection 

My comment would just be regarding possible technologies that I would hope at this point, due to the economic conditions and scarcity of funds that we should focus on the steel rail technology because it is more proven. There is less risk and it’s more flexible, no matter what the funding situation might be. 

Court Reporter David Ke

9219 Mag

Chattano

18 For Expression of 

support 

It appears that logic prevailed during Tier I studies. The four I-75 corridor designs make the most ‘common’ sense, and I am glad the study shows the results. 

Comment form Tim Boyd 

County C

Ste 401 Chattano

19 For No Comment Comment form Hugh Fai

1250 Mar

Suite 200Chattano

20 Conditional Environmental 

and property impacts 

Concerned with the possible environmental impact as well as the impact on private property ownership. 

Comment form Stephen 

153 W. 1

Chattano

21 For Expression of 

support 

I support this project 100%. GA and TN need more transportation options!! 

Comment form Ashley Fa

1210 Pre

Chattano

22 For No Comment Comment form Nelson G

2627 Hixs

Chattano

23 For No Comment Comment form Donna Go

1000 S. S

Chattano

24 For Expression of 

support 

Hope it’s done while I’m still young enough to ride it. Comment form John T. H

3909 Hoy

Chattano

25 For I am only concerned about the political concerns this 

could bring. 

Comment form Cameron 

500 McM

Rising Fa
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

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December 2010 

Page 4 of 21 

Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

26 For No Comment Comment form Dennis M

1250 Mar

Suite 210Chattano

27 For Expression of 

support 

This is a long awaited and overdue project. Public rail transportation along this corridor will vastly improve many aspects of life in communities throughout the region. 

Comment form Aaron Mo

529 Old H

Cisco, GA 

28 For Expression of 

support 

Splendid concept, well formulated design basis scoping – good presentation – will attend future updates.

Comment form Roger Mo

1000 S. S

Chattano

29 For Connections to 

airport 

The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is presently planning a future terminal which should include the Maglev Intermodal Facility. Conversations need to start now. 

Comment form John Nay

1001 Airp

Suite 14 Chattano

30 For Expression of 

support 

The sooner the project is completed, the better. Comment form Kim Nixon 

4113 Finc

Chattano

31 For No Comment Comment form Jenny Pa

5502 St. 

Chattano

32 For Technology 

selection 

I hope this becomes reality as soon as possible. I also believe the project should go with Maglev Technology. 

Comment form John Ples

4279 Ben

Chattano

33 For No Comment Comment form Ronald S

7524 Igou 

Chattano

34 For Expression of 

support 

Due to screening process, I-75 alignment makes sense. Chattanooga to Atlanta connection & Chicago to Jacksonville is very exciting! 

Comment form Jeremiah 

306 W. M

Suite 114 Chattano

35 For Expression of 

support 

Wish it were here already! Comment form Marie Tho

140 Lillie 

Chickama
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

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December 2010 

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Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

36 For It is an important alternative. People mover needed as 

an integral part of an overall integrated transport network. 

Comment form Chet Tsch

2111 Sar

Chattano

37 For Environmental 

and property impacts 

Certainly do!! Kind of thing our country must do. Question: Since all corridors now being considered involve proximity to I-75, what is being done to determine if trains at >180mph would negatively impact vehicles? I have been near the TGV and the Shinkansen and they move a huge envelope of air. Would this affect drivers and/or their vehicles especially campers, semis and the like?? 

Comment form Richard V

2 Rock C

Signal Mt

38 For Expression of 

support 

High speed rail is inevitable. We can’t keep widening freeways. This connection would provide much needed corridor capacity and expand options for air travelling without major airport expansion. 

Comment form John Van 

1250 Mar

Suite 303Chattano

39 For Economic and 

financial aspects 

Will it create meaningful jobs for Northwest GA and Chattanooga? 

Comment form Greg Wa

817 Gree

Chattano

40 For Expression of 

support 

The U.S. is far behind Europe and Asia in high speed rail capabilities. The proposed route is in a great area to begin to build up these capabilities within the U.S. It should also provide an economic boost to the area. 

Comment form Sandra & 

2678 Chu

Chattano

41 For Expression of 

support 

Thank you for facilitating this public meeting in Chattanooga for this very important project. 

Comment form Shane W

1201 C. M

Chattano
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

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December 2010 

Page 6 of 21 

Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

42 For Expression of 

support 

I like the project. I’m not understanding completely where the technology is, but they haven’t decided on that. I think this needed. It’s been desperately needed for a long time. We had no viable transport rail up until about 50 years ago, and it worked well. Unfortunately, the interstates sort of supplanted it, and it’s never recovered. The rail system had been subsidized since its inception. The interstates have been subsidized since their inception. I don’t see why this should be any different for this project. It will need to be subsidized with tax dollars. There’s no contradiction of that. There’s no surprise to that. It just needs to be done. If we want to provide a later needed transportation over and above the interstates and over and above the local street grid, it needs to be implemented. It needed to be implemented probably ten or 20 years ago. Unfortunately, politics get in the way and we have lots of unbending ideologues who just don’t believe in rail which is unfortunate. They don’t understand the economics of the system. They don’t understand the economics of rail or how the railroads work and have worked to start with to move people and to move foods and services. So it’s needed. It’s been needed for a long while. I’m in favor of it. I think that people quickly come to the conclusion that the I-75 corridor is probably the easiest way of going about it. Like I said, people have been thinking about this for 20 years. It’s just been needed all that time. It just needed some impetus and some seed money to get started. 

Court Reporter Dr. J.M. P

282 Briar 

Cartersvil

43 For No Comment Comment form Earl Ashb

30 Camd

Cartersvil

44 For Expression of 

support 

The sooner the better! Comment form Judy Broc

P.O. Box 

Cartersvil
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

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December 2010 

Page 7 of 21 

Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

45 For No Comment Comment form B.G. Butle

66 Timbe

Cartersvil

46 For Expression of 

support 

Very pleased with your mindset of high speed rail defined as 180mph +. 

Comment form L. Ken Co

6501 Mal

Union Cit

47 For Expression of 

support 

I believe the day is coming that the price of gasoline will force people to mass transit. 

Comment form Sam Free

1 Riversid

Rome, GA 

48 For Expression of 

support 

Very excited about the project. Keep up the good work! The sooner the better. 

Comment form Wesley D

P.O. Box 

Cartersvil

49 For First, need to build 411 Connector Highway on the route 

that already has been approved. 

Comment form William N

P.O. Box 

Cartersvil

50 For Expression of 

support 

Need as high a speed (particularly infrastructure) as possible. Glad that Cartersville is integral part of system being planned. 

Comment form Richard B

P.O. Box 

Cartersvil

51 For Expression of 

support 

Needed to be done / started years ago. At least a decade or more. 

Comment form J.M. Princ

282 Briar 

Cartersvil

52 Uncommitted No Comment Comment form Kay Read 

P.O. Box 

Cartersvil

53 For Expression of 

support 

This would be a positive economic impact for the NW region of Georgia & Chattanooga. Installing the system would be a great impact for job growth. Increased visitors to points on the route would help businesses. Reduced emissions beneficial too. 

Comment form Raborn T

807 North 

Suite 101 Cartersvil

54 For No Comment Comment form Ann Wes

21 Herrin

Cartersvil

55 Uncommitted No Comment Comment form Dennis N

38 Rocky 

White, GA 
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

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December 2010 

Page 8 of 21 

Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

56 For Expression of 

support 

I’m very supportive of the high speed rail route. I don’t think that we can get it completed fast enough really. I’ve overheard a lot of people critical of the cost of these type of projects and it’s common. The economic impact that this project specifically and similar projects would have for our region, our state and even our nation would be tremendous. Payback would be more than we could really imagine - the return on the investment that we’d make. Another thing I don’t think people appreciate is the potential to have a national and international network of these high speed rail routes and the potential to transport manufactured and industrial items, raw materials, and actually manufacturing products. Again, the economic benefits would be out of this world, especially in conjunction with other large scale infrastructure projects. Which you run into the very similar criticisms an cynicism. The same principles apply. The return of those kinds of investments would be extraordinary. It’s just exciting. It gives people a vision for the future, especially even younger generations to have something to be inspired about, economic job opportunities, something to actually go to school for. I just hope and pray we can move this forward quickly and be excited, get excited about it. It’s exciting. So it’s frustrating maybe to hear people’s criticism. It’s very exciting. That’s it. 

Court Reporter Dustin Co

P.O. Box 

Dalton, G

57 For Station locations, 

fares and schedule 

Pricing and Boarding Time (Security) must be considered to make the HGST a viable option for the public. Would recommend an express train. 

Comment form LaDon Ba

236 Gray 

Trion, GA 
Georgia Department of Transportation 

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Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

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Page 9 of 21 

Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

58 Conditional Environmental 

and property impacts 

I have a farm at Carbondale exit. I’m not wanting – we have donated to 41 Highway years ago. My granddaddy helped build Carbondale Road and we gave them- he died before he collected anything on I-75. So I’m not wanting to give them any more, not wanting to give them another inch. I do think the way to go, and I understand this is one of the proposals, is to go down the center of I-75 and build 

it up high, whatever you call that. They said that was one of the leading possibilities. If you come over on the 

east side, they’ll wipe my farm out. I’m trying to hold on 

to it for my kids. I’ve got two grandkids. I want to give them a place to live. I don’t want to sell it. Put it in the 

center of I-75 up high. Do something about the noise. The trucks on I-75 are just terrible. I don’t know what 

kind of noise there would be with this high speeding rail. They can do something to keep the noise down I’m sure. 

That’s what I would like to see happen. 

Court Reporter Altoona H

2002 BroDalton, G

59 For No Comment Comment form Ernest M. 

P.O. Box Dalton, G

60 For No Comment Comment form Randall A

38 Forest Dalton, G

61 Conditional Economic and 

financial aspects 

If ridership pays for construction and operation would 

support 

Comment form Frank Ba

107 TimbDalton, G

62 For Expression of 

support 

Can’t come soon enough Comment form Peggy Be

709 EmmDalton, G

63 For Expression of 

support 

To compete for new industry (economic development),

to bring tourist to area as well as people who want to take advantage of our green space and trails, to commute to Dalton to work – We must proceed and fund 

this project for the benefit of our state. 

Comment form Linda Bla

1717 BriaDalton, G
Georgia Department of Transportation 

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Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

64 For Expression of 

support 

We need this! Way past due! Comment form Judy Bow

1928 FairDalton, G

65 Conditional Economic and 

financial aspects 

I am in favor of public transportation initiatives but my concerns are; funding sources, taking over of private 

properties, type of fuel/propulsion system, and whowould be in charge if administrating the system 

Comment form Denil Bry

910 David Dalton, G

66 For No Comment Comment form Carlos Ca

504 WilliaDalton, G

67 For Expression of 

support 

It would eliminate traffic on I-75 and make the process much easier and quicker. 

Comment form Lana Chu

1825 RocMarietta, 

68 For Expression of 

support 

Move forward as quickly as possible. Economic impact 

would be tremendous. Exciting and inspiring vision for 

future. Nationwide high speed rail network!! MAGLEV

Comment form Dustin Co

P.O. Box Dalton, G

69 For No Comment Comment form Gary Crew

1011 DesDalton, G

70 For Expression of 

support 

Very Good project. Will bring development and reduce 

the use of I-75 and save lives. 

Comment form Emeka Ej

17 KnollwCartersvil

71 Conditional Station locations, 

fares and schedule 

Cost to ride? Frequency of trains? Will there be anexpress train? 

Comment form Howard E

415 AmbeRocky Fa

72 For No Comment Comment form M.W. Gle

509 WindDalton, G

73 For Economic and 

financial aspects 

As long as it doesn’t run a deficit on GA or TN state/local 

government budgets 

Comment form Nathan H

508 E. MoDalton, G

74 For Expression of 

support 

I am for anything that benefits downtown Dalton. I lived 

in Chicago from 1969 – 1986 and experienced the joy of 

a well – developed rail system. 

Comment form Ben Laug

P.O. Box Dalton, G
Georgia Department of Transportation 

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Item 

No. 

Project 

Support 

For / Against / 

Conditional / 

Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

75 For Expression of 

support 

I’m in favor of using the I-75 corridor due to the existing right-of-way. This would minimize adverse environmental 

and cultural impacts. 

Comment form John Lou

3421 SmyChatswor

76 For Expression of 

support 

This is one of the most important things we can do for 

this area. 

Comment form Melissa L

890 ColleDalton, G

77 For Expression of 

support 

For I-75 corridor with stop in Dalton Comment form Maryanne 

1767 RapDalton, G

78 For Expression of 

support 

Support the I-75 corridor. Add later to provide additional routes if it makes economic sense. 

Comment form W.L. McD

1767 RapDalton, G

79 For No Comment Comment form Mickey D

95 Club DTrion, GA 

80 For No Comment Comment form Katie O’G

161 East Lafayette

81 For No Comment Comment form Tate O’Gw

161 East Lafayette

82 For No Comment Comment form Bobby Pa

132 MarioDalton, G

83 For No Comment Comment form Margie Pa

132 MarioDalton, G

84 For Expression of 

support 

YES! Comment form Chris Pat

1922 FairDalton, G

85 For No Comment Comment form Octavio P

P.O. Box Dalton, G

86 For Expression of 

support 

We need some relief on I-75 Comment form William D

309 W. NResaca, G
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Support 

For / Against / 

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Uncommitted 

Category Comment Medium 

87 For Expression of 

support 

Let’s get started! Comment form Dawn A. 

604 KenilDalton, G

88 For No Comment Comment form John Sch

1303 MorDalton, G

89 For Expression of 

support 

I support this project and it makes sense to have it on I75. It also makes sense that Dalton is a stop on the 

corridor. With all the business people travelling to 

Hartsfield on a daily basis, it is to the advantage to have 

a stop in Dalton. 

Comment form Phyllis St

890 ColleDalton, G

90 Conditional No Comment Comment form Naomi Sw

703 ValleDalton, G

91 For Expression of 

support 

This will provide a great mechanism for business travel 

and stimulate economic development 

Comment form John Tho

2622 OakRocky Fa

92 For No Comment Comment form Ted Thom

1004 WillDalton, G

93 For Expression of 

support 

Make it happen! I am very excited about this proposed project. I think it is an excellent way to show the world that our country is not falling behind. I understand that it is expensive but most good investments are. This project will foster growth and opportunity for the future of 

our region. Please take action and let the public know 

how we can help make it happen! 

Email via website Anonymo
Georgia Department of Transportation 

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Category Comment Medium 

94 Conditional Station locations, 

fares and schedule 

I would like to make 4 points about a possible high- speed rail link between Atlanta and Chattanooga. 1. Target Market - The target market for such a high 

speed rail link are round trip customers that will be able 

to get to their destination without renting a car. Few people, I think, will drive to a train station and then rent a car when they get to Atlanta or Chattanooga. The target passenger will either take MARTA at the Atlanta end or board a plane at one of the airports. 2. Direct connection to ATL. - A significant portion of the travelers will board at intervening cities with the intention 

of boarding a plane. These travelers have the choice of 

either parking at the train station or at the airport. They may also choose the train because their spouse is willing to drop them off at the train station and not so willing to drive to the airport. A good example of such services in Japan's Narita Express. The train is designed for airport travelers. The inside of the train looks more like a passenger cabin of a jet than a MARTA train. It has reclining seats, overhead 

bins for luggage, and places to store larger pieces of luggage at the ends of the cars. Airlines can probably 

give you an approximation of the size of this market from 

tickets sold to residents along the corridor. 3. Unified fare system - A unified fare system simplifies the problem of someone boarding at the ATL airport MARTA station and getting off in Marietta. It also may lessen the need for a train station in downtown Atlanta. 

Email via website Michael C

10585 BrJohns Cre
Georgia Department of Transportation 

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Category Comment Medium 

94 Conditional Station locations, 

fares and schedule 

I have traveled to Asia, within North America, and Europe. One of the things that I appreciate about Japan is the use of a single fare card, the PASMO card, for all rail and bus service. You load it up with enough money for your trip, tap the card when you get on, tap it when you get off. The Tokyo area rail service is actually multiple carriers that have agreed on a common fare

card. In some cases you get on one carrier's platform 

and get off on another's. Somehow they figure out who gets how much of your fare. A fare calculation based upon where you get on and where you get off can be adjusted up or down based upon the contribution of the source and destination counties. 4. Realistic assumptions about fare subsidy. - I think, when we talk about fare subsidies we should take a high level view. I think 10 to 15 cents per passenger mile is 

reasonable from all sources. Here is why: The I-75

corridor is saturated, it will be necessary to add more 

capacity, by road widening, high-speed rail or both. One 

way or another it is going to come out of the taxpayer's pocket. If we focus on road widening, how much will adding a lane cost, how many cars per day will that add? Of course, coming up with a cost per vehicle mile, requires making an assumption about how long the road 

will last. Given the public's reaction to the continuation of 

tolls on GA-400. I think a fairer way to answer the cost per vehicle mile question is to ask given the cost and the projected monthly traffic: How much do we need to charge each car at the projected traffic level to make a 

20 year mortgage payment. Using the rate that the Federal government pays for 20 year obligations. I think that would be a reasonable fare subsidy. If the traveler did not take the train, the taxpayer would have to 

pay that much for the car to use the road. 

Email via website Michael C
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Category Comment Medium 

95 For Expression of 

support 

I fly out of Atlanta a few times a year, and go down to 

visit friends or shop. I hate having to deal with the traffic 

and the gas cost. If we had a high speed train alternative, it would allow me to visit Atlanta more often, 

and it would make Dalton even more attractive to potential investors and employees as they see the ease 

with which one can travel to one of the major cities in the United States. 

Email via website Donna Da

96 For Expression of 

support 

Unfortunately, I don't believe I will be able to attend the 

public meeting in Cartersville on November 18, 2010regarding the High Speed Ground Transportation between Atlanta and Chattanooga, but I want to say "SIGN ME UP!" I live in northern Bartow County and

presently work in downtown Atlanta, have worked in downtown Atlanta for 20 yrs, and expect to work in downtown Atlanta for another 15 years or more. I adamantly support the High Speed Ground Transportation and hope it becomes a reality. 

Email via website Billie Rob

22 SugarCartersvil

97 For Expression of 

support 

I am a resident of Rome GA. I choose to live in Rome 

after living in Atlanta for many years. I have family here 

and enjoy the laid back life a small town can offer. I do 

not, however, enjoy the traffic I encounter whenever business takes me to Atlanta. I would love to be able to 

have my cake and eat it too. I would love for job opportunities to open up for me in the "Big City" and still stay living in my home. I also think that with the high 

speed rail, many more cars would be off the road keeping tons of toxins out of our environment. Please start building today! 

Email via website James M

228 A HuRome, GA 
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

PTSCO - 0023-00-002 PI : No. T001684 

PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING NOVEMBER PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project – Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement December 2010 

Page 16 of 21 

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Category Comment Medium 

98 Against Environmental 

and property impacts 

I own a house that is being impacted by your US 411

project, and now I find out that not only am I going to end up with a highway in my backyard, but you're also going to throw a train in my backyard?! I am beyond

angry. You have turned what is supposed to be my peaceful retirement home (after 20 years of active duty military service) into a nightmare. I lived in Europe for 

10 years. The trains are noisy through all hours and 

they are dirty. And, with a train station right near my house, I can expect lots of transient (read - undesired) strangers hanging out in my neighborhood. Have you

ever seen a train station neighborhood that didn't have graffiti and riff-raff hanging out all hours (especially nighttime)? Stop the madness! You are ruining Cartersville, Georgia and you are making the retirement home that I've worked so hard for, worthless! 

Email via website Jamie Mc

190 NickeSlidell, LA 

99 For Station locations, 

fares and schedule 

I would like to express my support for the proposedAtlanta-Chattanooga HSGT Project. The HSGT provides a much needed transportation service that links communities and offers transit options to its users as an alternative to air and automotive travel. When traveling 

in Europe and also along the eastern coast in the U.S., I 

frequently took trains to travel to the city or outlying 

towns and villages. 

Email via website Pamela G

209 Lloyd Soddy-Da
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

PTSCO - 0023-00-002 PI : No. T001684 

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99 For Station locations, 

fares and schedule 

I found this means of travel very efficient and convenient. I would like to have the same opportunity living here in the South. One concern that I have after looking over the materials presented on Nov. 4th is that the project study area covers a good amount of area in 

North GA, but in TN it takes in only Hamilton County. I 

believe that there may be opportunities in Bradley County and perhaps Marion County that should also be 

studied. Local systems - whether as shuttles, express 

bus routes or other rail opportunities could further link the Chattanooga hub to more HSGT users for increased connectivity? I would also like to see each county submit 

growth readiness plans or other documents that address 

land use, ecology and transportation issues. These plans should be created (and required as part of the 

HSGT efforts. Communities in the project area must adopt smart growth policies that build more transit oriented development to ensure the success of the HSGT project. 

Email via website Pamela G

cont’d. 

100 For Expression of 

support 

I definitely support a regional high speed rail project and 

think we need to do whatever we can to move quickly on the Atlanta to Chattanooga connection.

Email via website Karen Hu

6521 ForeSignal Mt

101 For Expression of 

support 

I unfortunately did not attend the meeting because I had 

no idea it was taking place. Was this advertised in

anyway? Regardless. Please build us some high speed

rail. At this point, years and years of planning and replanning and "Hey, it’s been 10 years since that study, 

so time for a new study" I just want to see something get 

built... to anywhere. Just show me the GDOT has theability to actually follow through on something (and no, highway re-paving doesn't count) 

Email via website Cynthia T

800 PeacAtlanta, G
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

PTSCO - 0023-00-002 PI : No. T001684 

PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING NOVEMBER PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project – Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement December 2010 

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102 Against Economic and 

financial aspects 

I believe this will be a huge mistake, that tax payers will pay billions of dollars, with little or no benefits to them. 

Remember the Trade Center, NASCAR museum, AMTRAK, MARTA. Surely you have roads that need to be repaired. Many could have been repaired with the money paid for this study. Stop wasting money that you don't have, for things that we do not want or need.

Email via website Dudley Lo

601 RoyaDalton, G

103 For Expression of 

support 

We have very little mass transit in this country because 

of the tax structure which favors oil and autos. This project will greatly benefit the airports in Atlanta and Chattanooga. People from north GA go to Atlanta and Chattanooga for 

many other reasons other than the airport. A train system that would stop at more locations would benefit 

the people and would create more of an environmental and social impact. 

Email via website Charles C

1907 WycDalton, G

104 Against Economic and 

financial aspects 

This project should be scrapped. It is a waste of taxpayer money that is more desperately needed for repair and expansion of our interstate highways. I know 

for a fact, that a private company by the name of Groome Transportation is currently operating hourlyservice from Chattanooga to the Atlanta Airport seven days a week. They operate 8-10 passenger vans and,unlike this idiotic project, pay taxes rather than waste them. The Nation's for profit railroads once upon a time provided passenger rail service between the nation’s urban centers, but they discontinued that service because such service was unprofitable. That is whyAmtrak is operated by the federal government - there is no money to be made. 

Email via website Bret Rude

7 E. CamRome, GA 
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

PTSCO - 0023-00-002 PI : No. T001684 

PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING NOVEMBER PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project – Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement December 2010 

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104 Against Economic and 

financial aspects 

According to your own estimates, traffic is not expected to exceed 11000 passengers per year, which at Groome's fare structure will be about $333,000.00 per 

year. That is revenue that wouldn't pay the salary of 4 full time unionized state bureaucrats, much less pay for 

maintenance, equipment, staff, nor liabilty insurance. I would point out that Groome already provides the level 

of service that is demanded by the traffic load. This project will do nothing to alleviate traffic congestion on I75, as that traffic is a combination of tractor trailer traffic and North South traffic to and from Florida. A much more useful project would be an interstate that allowed 

vehicle traffic to avoid Atlanta while allowing vehicle 

traffic to connect with South Georgia and I-20 West to Alabama. I would point out that the Atlanta Airport put in a small "people mover" for their rental car operators and 

that the project was very small (less than 2 miles) in 

scale but cost a great deal of money-which businesses 

at the airport are now having to pay for-and did not open 

for business for over 3 years. I look forward to anexplanation as to why our state resources are beingwasted.

Email via website Bret Rude
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

PTSCO - 0023-00-002 PI : No. T001684 

PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING NOVEMBER PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project – Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement December 2010 

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105 Conditional Connections to 

airports 

This project makes sense if it connects the two airports. 

As has been said in the past this would allow Atlanta people to use the less crowded Chattanooga airport and 

allow Chattanooga people to use the many connections 

of the Atlanta Airport without the parking and ground trip to Atlanta. I have seen people on the MARTA System in Atlanta who obviously have bags for the Atlanta Airport. It could also have connections to sports facilities in 

Atlanta and to the MARTA system. The Braves play 83

games in Atlanta and People from this area are wellrepresented. I have seen a standard train connection to 

Fenway Park in Boston which is well ridden by people from Worchester, Mass. area. There are even complaints in that area that, since the last train runs at 11:00 p.m., they have to leave Red Sox games too early. I think I heard that a plan to connect Baltimore - Washington International (BWI), Dulles and Reagan National Airports was approved. Although cost might be 

prohibitive a link to downtown Chattanooga might beuseful since a large part of our tourist traffic downtown is from the Atlanta area. 

Email via website Fred Brun

106 For Expression of 

support 

I have been hearing this for a long time and I hope it finally comes to fruition. It is a step in the right direction 

and will bring much needed relief to Hartsfield as it may 

become the second ATL airport. 

Email via website Yaqim La

6455 JimNorcross

107 Conditional Construction and 

operation 

What will be the travel time for each one? I know we 

need to go thru the bigger cities so it can make money 

(#1), but it also needs to go thru the smaller cities so they can grow. Are we trying to get from CHA to ATL the quickest way, the best way, or the most riders? I hope to be there on Monday but would like to see how high it will 

be off the ground also not just the route. 

Email via website Gerald Ca

3835 BroDalton, G

108 For Expression of 

support 

I wish it were already in operation. Email via website Yvonne P

702 HamDalton, G
Georgia Department of Transportation 

Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project 

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

PTSCO - 0023-00-002 PI : No. T001684 

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Atlanta-Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Project – Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement 

December 2010 

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109 For Expression of 

support 

In my opinion, transportation of any kind linking Atlanta and Chattanooga would be a great asset to the region. My family would take more opportunities to shop and see regional attractions (zoo, museums, sports, concerts, etc.) if transportation was readily available. I also think commuting to work/school would be wonderful. 

Email via website Anonymo

110 For Expression of 

support 

This is needed in the Chattanooga area and will be utilized 

Email via website Sarah Me

8461 Sha

Ooltewah

111 For Expression of 

support 

I am in support of the Maglev Atlanta-Chattanooga High speed rail project. 

Email via website Betsy Eva

4808 Cur

Chattano

112 For No Comment Comment form Anonymo
Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Dalton, Georgia

November 8, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 1 

I. Meeting Background

Meeting Name GDOT HSGT Public Information Open House

Meeting Date November 8, 2010

Meeting Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Venue Dalton State College

City Dalton, GA

Attendees 87

Project Team GDOT, AECOM, Dovetail Consulting, Moreland-Altobelli

Interpreters Aaron Moore (Spanish), Michael Chumley (Portuguese)

Court Reporter Tracy Beamon

Moderator L. N. Manchi, Moreland-Altobelli

II. Information Distributed

a. Public Comment Cards (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

b. Project Description (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

c. Project Newsletter, Issue #2

d. Public Information Open House Welcome Letter (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

III. Meeting Summary

During the first 30 minutes of the meeting, participants registered and received written project information.

Participants also reviewed display boards and asked study team members questions related to the project

alternatives under consideration, evaluation criteria, and preliminary results of the screening of the alternatives.

The meeting sign-in sheets are included as Attachment A. The updated project stakeholder list is included as

Attachment B.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., Mr. Manchi, a member of the GDOT consultant team, presented the AtlantaChattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement, Preliminary Screening

Results presentation. The presentation is included as Attachment C.

Attendees were encouraged to dictate their comments to the court reporter or complete public comment cards

and place them in the return box. Comments transcribed by the court reporter are included as Attachment D.

Public comment cards received at the meeting are included as Attachment E.

Following the presentation, study team members continued to discuss the display boards and answer questions

with meeting participants.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

IV. Attachments

Attachment A Sign-In Sheets

Attachment B Project Stakeholder List

Attachment C Presentation

Attachment D Court Reporter Transcription

Attachment E Public Comment Cards
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Attachment B

Project Stakeholder List 
Last Name First Name Organization

How did you hear 

about meeting? Address 1 City State Zip Phone # Email

Blackman William Archway 1717 Briarcliff Cir. 706-226-3726 blackman@optilink.us

O'Gwin Tate

Calderan Carols

McEntire Dan Newspaper P.O. Box 1075 Chatsworth GA 706-695-4611 supremecarpetinc@windstream.net

Williams Roger Legislature 132 Huntington Rd., Dalton GA 706-278-0390 wroger@optilinks.us

Putnam Dianne 504 Valley Dr. Dalton GA 278-2933 dianneputnam@hotmail.com

Putnam Mike 504 Valley Dr. Dalton GA 278-2933

Lu Melissa Chamber of Commerce 890 College Dr. Dalton GA 30720 706-483-2028 mdlu@uga.edu

Blackmen Linda Archway 1717 Briarcliff Cir. 706-226-3726 lblackman@optilink.us

Kathurorain

Coker Dustin Newspaper P.O. Box 1844 Dalton GA 30722 706-847-7697 highestdesire@gmail.com

Schwenn John Newspaper 1303 Morton Dr. Dalton GA 30720 706-618-1287 jschwenn@daltonstate.edu

Daniel Lu Newspaper P.O. Box 1105 Dalton GA 706-278-4499 daniel@mccanoylaw.com

Laughter Ben Radio P.O. Box 1005 Dalton GA 30722 706-529-5255 bllaughter@charter.net

Bryson Denil Email 1910 David Drive Dalton GA 30720 dbryson@optilink.us

Smith Andrew Email 5840 Dovnick Dr. Lilburn GA 30042 404-946-5708 asmith@hrtb.com

Stephens Phyllis Chamber 890 College Drive 706-278-7373 stephens@daltonchamber.org

Bowen Bill Chamber E-mail P.O. Box 643 Dalton GA 30722 williamsbowen@hotmail.com

Loughridge John Newspaper 700 E. 2nd Ave. Suite J Rome GA 30165 706-295-6131 jloughridge@gaswcc.org

Bethel Bob Internet 915 Rockdale Dr. Dalton GA 30720 706-529-3471 robert_bethel@hotmail.com

Patterson Chris Newspaper 1922 Fairington Dr. Dalton GA 30720 706-226-7778

Turner Amy Senator Isakson Amy_Turner@isakson.senate.gov

Painter Bobby Newspaper 132 Marion Drive Dalton GA 30720 706-275-9080 mpainter@optilink.us

Painter Margie Newspaper 132 Marion Drive Dalton GA 30720 706-275-9080 mpainter@optilink.us

Laysen Diana News 320 Trammell St. 706-629-4120

Sawyer Steve Chamber 1914 Meadow Brook Cir. 706-278-4975 s.sawyer@live.com

Kinard Bob News - Chamber 1920 Fairington 706-483-7166 bobkinard@kinardrealty.com

Ranell Mike Newspaper 244 Ben Putnam Rd. Resaca GA 30735 706-275-0152

Walker Damon w/Congressman Tom Graves damon.walker@mail.house.gov

Agree Jr. Ernest News P.O. Box 39 Dalton GA 706-271-7007 sayba30722@yahoo.com

Miners Holly News 1611 Kensington Rd. Chickamauga GA 30707 423-637-2001 hollyaminers@comcast.net

Dunn Benny Email P.O. Box 1205 Dalton GA 30720 706-278-7077 bdunn@cityofdalton-ga.gov

O'Neal John Friend 706-277-3341

Peterfreund Allen Email 206 W. Hawthorne St. Dalton GA 30720 706-508-4059 allen.peterfreund@acp-ga.com

Painter Eddie Email 908 W. Tyler St. Dalton GA 30720 706-260-0515

Belk Paul Mail Out 709 Emmons Drive Dalton GA 706-278-3393

Belk Peggy Mail Out 709 Emmons Drive Dalton GA 706-278-3393

Layson Butch Wife 1015 S. Wall St. Calhoun GA 30701 706-629-4120 blayson@gmail.com

Roberts Bryan Friend 203 Harrison Lane Calhoun GA 30701 706-629-8255 bryanroberts@bellsouth.net

Horne Natham Email 508 E. Morris St. Dalton GA 30720 423-432-3360 nathan_horne@mohawkind.com

Neal John Email 745 College Drive Suite B Dalton GA 30720 706-259-2586 jneal@mbulaw.com

Anderson Brian Email 890 College Drive Dalton GA 30720 706-278-7373 anderson@daltonchamber.com

Thomas John Email 2622 Oak Ridge Dr. Dalton GA 30720 706-463-2216 jthomas@dutil.com

Sanders Dawn 604 Kenilworth Ct 706-272-6900 dawn-a-sanders@regions.com

Perez Octavia P.O. Box 185 706-278-2115 op2115@yahoo.com

Cope Don P.O. Box 869 Dalton GA 706-529-1091 dcope@dutil.com

Kotrba Brad Email 503 W. Waugh St. Dalton GA 30720 706-272-2300 bkotrba@nwgrc.org

Gay Tom Email 585 Cherokee Estates Dr. Dalton GA 30720 678-640-6109 gayt@vmcmail.com

McDaniel Maryanne Email 1767 Rapala Dr. NE Dalton GA 30721 706-581-7653 belkredbaron@optilink.us

Knick S.A. (Tony) Email 208 VanBuren Dr. Dalton GA 30721 706-264-8945 tknick@windstream.net

Peeples Tom Word of Mouth 204 W. Industrial Blvd. Dalton GA 30720 706-217-7700 tompeeples@univeryrl-textile.net

Peeples Shelby 1906 S. Hamilton St. Dalton GA 30720 706-876-1107

Naomi Rick Newspaper 309 W. Navel SR Rd. 706-277-1428

Holland Altoona Newspaper 2002 Brook Haven Dalton GA 30720 706-217-5849

Holland Mike Newspaper 141 Carbondale Rd. 706-277-1324

McGraw Mickey Flyer 95 Club Drive Trion GA 30753 706-844-2269 mickey_mcgraw@mohawkind.com

Olie Charles The Daily Citizen 706-272-7737

Dalton, GA - November 8, 2010
Last Name First Name Organization

How did you hear 

about meeting? Address 1 City State Zip Phone # Email

Dalton, GA - November 8, 2010

Cargal Joe Internet 1105 Memorial Dr. Dalton GA 30720 706-278-9211 jcargal@hhes.org

Fogarty Nick Newspaper 310 Cappes St. Dalton GA 30720 706-876-1379 fogartyn@ngrl.org

Cooper Mitch FYI 3200 Headsick Cir Dalton GA 30720 706-275-4041 headsickcir@yahoo.com

Bowen Judy Newspaper 1928 Fairfield Dalton GA 30720 706-260-1623

Thompson Ted Newspaper 706-260-1623

Rich William D. Newspaper 309 W. Nance Spring Rd. SE Resaca GA 30735 706-277-1428

Brandy LaDon Newspaper 236 Gray St. Trion GA 30753 706-734-2548 landon_brandy@yahoo.com

Barnes Frank Newspaper 107 Timberland Dr. Dalton GA 30721 706-259-6317

McDaniel Bill Newspaper 1767 Rapala Dr. NE Dalton GA 30721 706-259-5424

Chumley Lana Interpreter 1825 Rocky Branch Pass Marietta GA 30066 770-575-0707 picapau40@yahoo.com

Crews Gary Email 1011 Desota Drive Dalton GA 30720 706-581-5744 gc10K@yahoo.com

Bowman Glenn GDOT

Sadosuk George Email 449 Castle Rd. Dalton GA 30720 706-226-4946

Callaway Charles A. Newspaper 1907 Wycliffe Dr. Dalton GA 30720 706-278-1986 jbescac@windstream.net

Glenn M W. Newspaper 509 Winding Way Dalton GA 30720 706-226-2198

Agree Randall 138 Forest Hill Rd. Dalton GA 30720 706-483-8575

Hixon Wayne Newspaper P.O. Box 21263 Chattanooga TN 37363 423-667-1632 waynehixon@comcast.net

Swanson Naomi Newspaper 703 Valley Dr. Dalton GA 30720 319-621-1824 daltonteaparty@aol.com

Elden Howard Chamber of Commerce 415 Ambercliff Rocky Face GA 30740 706-278-6979 howardelder@windstream.net

Ejieke Endea News 17 Knollwood Way Cartersville GA 30121 770-309-8328 noymele@comcast.net

Putnam Michael Paper 504 Valley Dr. Dalton GA 30720 706-278-2933 mputnam@mapei.com

Allen Katy GDOT 1601 E. Mountain Dr. Powder SpringGA 30127 770-919-0996 katyallen@dot.gov

Boozer Teresa DCN 1704 Brandywine Way Dalton GA 30720 706-278-5256 tboozer@optilink.us

Boozer Bert DCN 1704 Brandywine Way Dalton GA 30720 706-278-5256

Loughridge Amber 3421 Smyrna Ramhurst Rd. Chatsworth GA 30705 706-517-9809

Langley Brent Email P.O. Box 1284 Dalton GA 30722 706-278-5511 plangley@rgaradio.com

Lindsey Jason Radio Work 706-673-2533

Watson Misty Work, Daily Citizen 308 S. Thornton Dalton GA 30720

Pavlica Jillian Email 727-424-3895 jpavlica@wdnntv.wm

Johns Andy 405 E. 11th St. Chattanooga TN 37403 423-757-6324 ajohns@timesfreepress.com
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Presentation
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Court Reporter Transcription 







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Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Chattanooga, Tennessee

November 4, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 1 

I. Meeting Background

Meeting Name GDOT HSGT Public Information Open House

Meeting Date November 4, 2010

Meeting Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Venue Regional Planning Agency

City Chattanooga, TN

Attendees 66

Project Team GDOT, AECOM, Dovetail Consulting, Moreland-Altobelli

Interpreters Aaron Moore (Spanish), Michael Chumley (Portuguese)

Court Reporter Kim Nixon

Moderator L. N. Manchi, Moreland-Altobelli

II. Information Distributed 

a. Public Comment Cards (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

b. Project Description (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

c. Project Newsletter, Issue #2

d. Public Information Open House Welcome Letter (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

III. Meeting Summary

During the first 30 minutes of the meeting, participants registered and received written project information. 

Participants also reviewed display boards and asked study team members questions related to the project 

alternatives under consideration, evaluation criteria, and preliminary results of the screening of the alternatives. 

The meeting sign-in sheets are included as Attachment A. The updated project stakeholder list is included as 

Attachment B.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., Mr. Manchi, a member of the GDOT consultant team, presented the AtlantaChattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement, Preliminary Screening 

Results presentation. The presentation is included as Attachment C.

Attendees were encouraged to dictate their comments to the court reporter or complete public comment cards 

and place them in the return box. Comments transcribed by the court reporter are included as Attachment D. 

Public comment cards received at the meeting are included as Attachment E.

Following the presentation, study team members continued to discuss the display boards and answer questions

with meeting participants. 

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

IV. Attachments

Attachment A Sign-In Sheets

Attachment B Project Stakeholder List

Attachment C Presentation

Attachment D Court Reporter Transcription

Attachment E Public Comment Cards
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Attachment B

Project Stakeholder List 
Last Name First Name Organization

How did you 

hear about 

meeting? Address 1 City State Zip Phone # Email

Moore, III Robert L. Paper 6441 Plantation Dr. Chattanooga TN 37416 423-326-8862 rmoore@yahoo.com

Hatcher Horace Benson Paper 608 Line Street Chattanooga TN 423-624-9080

Galeano Nelson At work 2627 Hixon Pike #149 Chattanooga TN 37415 423-693-9841 galeano_n@chattanooga.gov

Brown Carol Newspaper 2033 Clematis Dr. Hixson TN 37343 423-842-5684 cbrwn@yahoo.com

Mortlock Roger Newspaper 1000 S. Scenic Hwy. Chattanooga TN 37409 423-834-0061 rogermortlock@yahoo.com

Walker Steve GDOT

Palm John Web 3432 Piedmont Rd. NE #721 Atlanta GA 30305 404-403-4545 Palm@pbworld.com

Thomas Marie Newspaper 140 Lillie Dr. Chickamauga GA 30707 706-639-7040

Smith Jeremiah DRC 306 W. Main St. Chattanooga TN 37408

Littlefield Ron City Source City Hall 11th St. Chattanooga TN 37403 423-425-7800 littlefield@chattanooga.gov

Day James Paper P.O. Box 15302 Chattanooga TN 37415 bnkvet@bellsouth.net

Horton John T. Paper johnhorton@hotmail.com

Collier LaRosa 505 Deaderick Street, Ste. 1800 Nashville TN 37243 615-253-1034 larosa.collier@tn.gov

Farless Ashley Paper/Online 1210 Premier Drive, Suite 200 Chattanooga TN 37421 423-756-7193 ashley.farless@arcadis-us.com

Kilgore Cameron Online 500 McMury Cove Rising Farm GA 30738 423-529-0418 glrstfreemon@gmail.com

Black Scott R. Chamber Email Onlin3508 Martin Rd. Chattanooga TN 37415 423-280-0688 srblackgs@hotmail.com

Tschetter Chet TFP 2111 Sargent Daly Dr. Chattanooga TN 37421 499-9127 chet.tschetter@gmail.com

Ciersch Jennifer Paper 515 Page Avenue Atlanta GA 30307 404-373-1680 gierschhome@bellsouth.net

Failing Hugh RPA 423-668-2287

Stone Donna Friend 4602 Lake Haven Dr. Chattanooga TN 37416 423-757-5551 stone_donna@chattanooga.gov

Strickland Justin Online 210 Forsythe Street Chattanooga TN 37415 423-580-0715 blueridge82@hotmail.com

Kinder Tony Online 132 Terri Lane, SW McDonald TN 37353 643-6022 tonykinder@aol.com

Walterhouse Sandra Newspaper 2678 Churchill Downs Cir. 423-499-8118 sfwalterhouse@comcast.net

Walterhouse Floyd Newspaper 2678 Churchill Downs Cir. 423-499-8118 fwroarcreek@gmail.com

Aboagye Kwabena TDOT 505 Deaderick Street, SW Nashville TN 37243 605-741-5316 kwabena-aboagy@tn.gov

Fairley Steve Newspaper 135 W. 17th St. Chattanooga TN 37408 404-323-5374 sdfair77@comcast.net

Dillard James W. Newspaper P.O. Box 1566 Hixson TN 37343 423-903-9651 james.dillard@gmail.com

Naylor John Chattanooga Metra Airport LRPC 1001 Airport Rd. Suite 14 Chattanooga TN 37421 423-855-2214 jnaylor@chattairport.com

Johnson Dan City of Chattanooga 101 E. 11th St. Chattanooga TN 37402 423-425-7818 johnson_dan@chattanooga.gov

Ferguson Gary 505 Deaderick Street, Suite 1800 Nashville TN 37243 615-253-1030 gary.ferguson@tn.gov

Kelman David 9219 Magic Mountain Dr. Chattanooga TN 37421 423-553-0716 dskelman@mindspring.com

McLean Aldo A. Newspaper 615 McCallie Ave Chattanooga TN 37403 502-533-2537 aldo-mclean@utc.edu

Watson Catherine Newspaper 3463 Lockwood Cir. Chattanooga TN 37415 423-874-0695 ccd494@bellsouth.net

Crye Danny Newspaper 2033 Clematis Dr. Hixson TN 37343 423-842-5684 dancrye@comcast.net

Adams Matthew Interwebs 1612 Jefferson St. Chattanooga TN 37408 423-650-7851 matthewadams@epbfi.com

Gorka Donna Newspaper 1000 S. Scenic Hwy. Chattanooga TN 37409 423-825-2117 dgorka@yahoo.com

Van Scoy Richard Newspaper 2 Rock Crest Dr. Signal Mtn. 423-886-6704 vanscoy2@bellsouth.net

Williams Jamion Word of Mouth 335 Tucker St. Chattanooga TN 37405 423-284-6168 jamionw@gmail.com

Womack Shane Newspaper 1201C Market St. Chattanooga TN 37402 423-634-0170 shane.womack@hdrinc.com

Gray Doug KWOY News

Simmons Ronald Work

Gustafson Aaron Chattarati 1115 Hanover St. Chattanooga TN 37405 aaron@easy-designs.net

Hgnzer Mark Work 117 Drew Rd. Chattanooga TN 37419

Crossland Lin Newspaper 9010 Burnwood Ln. Chattanooga TN 37416

Chattanooga, TN - November 4, 2010
Last Name First Name Organization

How did you 

hear about 

meeting? Address 1 City State Zip Phone # Email

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Crossland Hal Newspaper 9010 Burnwood Ln. Chattanooga TN 37416

Mitchell Ckysses GDOT

Cochran Arnold Newspaper 1631 Mary Dupre Dr. Chattanooga TN 37421

Van Winkle John Office 1250 Market St., Suite 3030 Chattanooga TN 37402 vanwinkle@chattanooga.gov

Parks Mark S. Internet 6920 Sawtooth Dr. Ooltewah TN 37363 423-326-0839 mparks8192@yahoo.com

Acuff Chris Times Free Press 4313 Evergreen Dr. Chattanooga TN 37411 423-598-0008 cjacuff@gmail.com

Holmes David Friend 1041 Roseland Dr. Chattanooga TN 37421 423-894-6541

Park Jenny Professor 5502 St. Elmo Ave. Chattanooga TN 37409 423-488-0230 jenny-park@mocs.utc.edu

Malone Dennis RPA Internet 1250 Market St., Suite 2100 Chattanooga TN 37402 423-643-6188 malone_d@chattanooga.gov

Boyd Tim County Govt Hamilton Co. Court House Suite 401 Chattanooga TN 37402 423-987-8072 timboyd52@gmail.com

Friend P.O. Box 39 706-278-2232

Ratcliff Gary Paper 313 Walker Rd. Rossville GA 30741 706-866-9840

Ratcliff Charlotte Paper 313 Walker Rd. Rossville GA 30741 706-866-9840

Gleffe Ray Paper 48 Cloudcrest Dr. Rossville GA 30741 423-605-9834 rgleffe@comcast.net

Walter Greg Joe Ferguson 817 Greenwood Rd. Chattanooga TN 37411 423-629-6507

Pless John Channel 9 Press Release 4279 Benton Drive Chattanooga TN 37406 423-757-7338 jpless@newschannel9.com

Crisp Adam Times Free Press Press Release 400 E. 11th Street Chattanooga TN 37405 423-757-6323 acrisp@timesfreepress.com

Barnello Jana Channel 9 Press Release 4279 Benton Drive Chattanooga TN 37406 423-421-7717 jbarnello@newschannel9.com

Zielke Rabbit WUTC Press Release 615 McCallie Ave Chattanooga TN 37403 423-425-2224 rabbit@celticradio.org

Carrich Melissa Visit South Walking by 8440 Grady Dr. Chattanooga TN 37419 423-653-8400 m.carrich22@gmail.com

Guardiani Jesse Friend 22 Bellflower Cir. 423-716-0036 jesse@guardiani.us
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Attachment C

Presentation
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Attachment D

Court Reporter Transcription 




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Public Information Open House

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Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Cartersville, Georgia

November 18, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 1

I. Meeting Background

Meeting Name GDOT HSGT Public Information Open House

Meeting Date November 18, 2010

Meeting Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Venue Cartersville Civic Center

City Cartersville, GA

Attendees 28

Project Team GDOT, AECOM, Dovetail Consulting, Moreland-Altobelli

Interpreters Aaron Moore (Spanish), Michael Chumley (Portuguese)

Court Reporter Jacqueline Washington

Moderator L. N. Manchi, Moreland-Altobelli

II. Information Distributed 

a. Public Comment Cards (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

b. Project Description (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

c. Project Newsletter, Issue #2

d. Public Information Open House Welcome Letter (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

III. Meeting Summary

During the first 30 minutes of the meeting, participants registered and received written project information. 

Participants also reviewed display boards and asked study team members questions related to the project 

alternatives under consideration, evaluation criteria, and preliminary results of the screening of the alternatives. 

The meeting sign-in sheets are included as Attachment A. The updated project stakeholder list is included as 

Attachment B.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., Mr. Manchi, a member of the GDOT consultant team, presented the AtlantaChattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement, Preliminary Screening 

Results presentation. The presentation is included as Attachment C.

Attendees were encouraged to dictate their comments to the court reporter or complete public comment cards 

and place them in the return box. Comments transcribed by the court reporter are included as Attachment D. 

Public comment cards received at the meeting are included as Attachment E.

Following the presentation, study team members continued to discuss the display boards and answer questions

with meeting participants.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

IV. Attachments

Attachment A Sign-In Sheets

Attachment B Project Stakeholder List

Attachment C Presentation

Attachment D Court Reporter Transcription

Attachment E Public Comment Cards
Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Cartersville, Georgia

November 18, 2010

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Attachment A

Sign-In Sheets




Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Cartersville, Georgia

November 18, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 3

Attachment B

Project Stakeholder List 
Last Name First Name Organization

How did you hear 

about meeting? Address 1 City State Zip Phone # Email

Collins Ken DOT web site 101 Constitution Ave. NW 9th FL Suite C08 Washington DC 20001 202-344-0000 k.collins@tencate.com

Jones Pauline Facebook 12 Roundtable Ct. Cartersville GA 30121 770-607-9464 PaulineJ45@comcast.net

Poulnot Brande Patch Email 19 Grant Drive 770-547-1957 Brande.poulnot@patch.com

Burge Monica Bartow Neighbor Email 770-795-3088 bartow@neighbornewspapers.com

Brock Judy Newspaper

Brock Rick Newspaper

Butler Skip Daily Tribune Newspaper

Canopy Bryan WBHF

Doss David GDOT Rome GA

Freeman Sam Email 1 Rivenside Parkway Rome GA 30161 706-291-7663 sfreeman@vomega.com

Rellsier Bob City Newspaper 27 Spring Lake Tr. White GA 30184 770-606-1702 bkgr@comcast.net

Neel Billy Newspaper P.O. Box 458 Cartersville GA 30120 770-382-0622

Barger Joe Mail 37 Barger St. Ringgold GA 30736 706-935-2019

McAllister Lon Newspaper 27 Bramblewood Pt. SW Cartersville GA 30120 770-881-3697 lwmcallister@comcast.net

Prince J.M. Web 282 Briarpatch Ln. Cartersville GA

Lutjens Karl Chamber 925 N. Tennessee st. Cartersville GA 404-797-3423 k.l@southlandengineers.com

Westmoreland Ann Radio 21 Herring St. Cartersville GA 30120 Westmoreland_ann@yahoo.com

Adams Linda Newspaper 10 Forrest Hill Dr. Cartersville GA 30121 678-858-5288

Butler B. G. Newspaper 66 Timberlake Ln. Cartersville GA 30121 Bgbjb66@comcast.com

Taylor III Raborn Newspaper 807 Tennessee St., Suite 101 Cartersville GA 30120 R+3@landofgeorgia.com

Read Kay Mail/Chamber P.O. Box 307 kay@cartersvillechamber.com

Shindl Matt Daily Tribune Newspaper 251 S. Tenn St. Cartersville GA 770-382-4845 Matt.shindl@daily-tribune.com

Moore Wesley D. Signs P.O. Box 201544 Cartersville GA 30120 770-547-0325 wesmooreld@gmail.com

Crawford Leslie Coalition for the Right Road Newspaper

P.O. Box 200053

Cartersville GA

30120

678-535-7093

Leslie@rymrock.com

Coalitionfortherightroad@gmail.com

Niff Devin News 38 Rocky Cir. White GA 30184 770-655-8888 10011@comcast.net

Ashby Earl Newspaper 30 Camden Woods Dr. Cartersville GA 30121 404-667-5918 Squirrel1939@comcast.net

Martin Mary Newspaper 33 Camden Woods Dr. Cartersville GA 30121 770-608-0598 sqonkee@comcast.net

Cartersville, GA - November 18, 2010
Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Cartersville, Georgia

November 18, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 4 

Attachment C

Presentation
Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Cartersville, Georgia

November 18, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 5 

Attachment D

Court Reporter Transcription 





Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Cartersville, Georgia

November 18, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 6

Attachment E

Public Comment Cards













Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Atlanta, Georgia

November 9, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 1

I. Meeting Background

Meeting Name GDOT HSGT Public Information Open House

Meeting Date November 9, 2010

Meeting Time 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Venue St. Mark United Methodist Church

City Atlanta, GA

Attendees 32

Project Team GDOT, AECOM, Dovetail Consulting, Moreland-Altobelli

Interpreters Aaron Moore (Spanish), Michael Chumley (Portuguese)

Court Reporter Jacqueline Washington

Moderator L. N. Manchi, Moreland-Altobelli

II. Information Distributed 

a. Public Comment Cards (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

b. Project Description (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

c. Project Newsletter, Issue #2

d. Public Information Open House Welcome Letter (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

III. Meeting Summary

During the first 30 minutes of the meeting, participants registered and received written project information. 

Participants also reviewed display boards and asked study team members questions related to the project 

alternatives under consideration, evaluation criteria, and preliminary results of the screening of the alternatives. 

The meeting sign-in sheets are included as Attachment A. The updated project stakeholder list is included as 

Attachment B.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., Mr. Manchi, a member of the GDOT consultant team, presented the AtlantaChattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement, Preliminary Screening 

Results presentation. The presentation is included as Attachment C.

Attendees were encouraged to dictate their comments to the court reporter or complete public comment cards 

and place them in the return box. Comments transcribed by the court reporter are included as Attachment D. 

Public comment cards received at the meeting are included as Attachment E.

Following the presentation, study team members continued to discuss the display boards and answer questions

with meeting participants.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

IV. Attachments

Attachment A Sign-In Sheets

Attachment B Project Stakeholder List

Attachment C Presentation

Attachment D Court Reporter Transcription

Attachment E Public Comment Cards
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Public Information Open House

Atlanta, Georgia

November 9, 2010

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Sign-In Sheets




Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Atlanta, Georgia

November 9, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 3 

Attachment B

Project Stakeholder List 
Last Name First Name Organization

How did you hear 

about meeting? Address 1 City State Zip Phone # Email

Bailey Riccardo Internet 20 Marietta St. 10E Atlanta GA 404-939-2394 ricardosolaris@gmail.com

O’Callaghan Knox Newspaper 4538 Kingsgate Drive Atlanta GA 30330 404-848-5610 kocallaghan@itsmarta.com

O’Callaghan Ben Newspaper 2903 Yale Court Atlanta GA 30339 404-438-6206 benbloc@aol.com

Nelson Richard Newspaper 119 Luckie St. NW Atlanta GA 30303 404-522-0077 fhn@cnna.com

Hogsed Keith Email 3160 Main St. #100 Duluth GA 30096 770-813-0882 Keith.hogsed@stantec.com

Cranford Mac 770-986-1260 mcranford@dot.ga.gov

Alex Brijith Email 301 10th Street NW, Apt. 417C Atlanta GA 30318 404-578-9619 Balex3@gatech.edu

Silveira Christopher GDOT web site 4301 Renaissance Way NE Atlanta GA 30308 559-308-0872 casilv@gatech.edu

Kendall Wyatt Email 609 Virginia Ave. NE Apt #5207 Atlanta GA 30306 jwkendall@selcga.org

Wells Tim 100 W Butler Ave. Ambler PA 19002 twells@ltk.com

Durrett Pat GPR patdurrett@mindspring.com

Isaf Robert 5330 Redfield Road Dunwoody GA 30338 Robert.isaf@gmail.com

Lam Jeff 400 W. Peachtree St. NW #715 Atlanta GA 30308 678-756-2261 shaolin@alumni.carnegiemellon.edu

Rose Scott 805 Peachtree St. #403 Atlanta GA 30308 678-954-8899 The.ledeux@gmail.com

LaMaira David 860 Peachtree St. #2104 404-272-7196 dlamaira@gmail.com

Hausler Steve Newspaper 2410 Paces Ferry, Suite 600 Atlanta GA 30339 404-926-0727 shausler@walshgroup.com

McGuinness Eugene F. Email 301 10th Street NW #604B Atlanta GA 30318

McCauven Joe AJC 1679 Oak Lane NE Atlanta GA 30329

Koch Chris ckoch@mindspring.com

Curles Randy Newspaper 1860 Gainsborough Dr. Atlanta GA 30341 jcurles@bellsouth.net

Toal Jessica Email 170 Blvd. SE Apt H210 Atlanta GA 30312 jessicabetel@gmail.com

Kenna Gordan Email 1516 Peachtree Atlanta GA 30309 gkenna@comcast.net

Ahanotu Dike Colleague 404-460-2601 dahanotu@camsys.com

Kent John Internet (student planning list service) Jmsk20@aol.com

Zhou Yi Email school Yzhou81@gatech.edu

Brookby Katy School katybrooklby@yahoo.com

Mims Gloria J. Radio Jmims0609@gmail.com

Toal Adam Email abtoal@gmail.com

Brown Jim Newspaper Jim_p_brown@uscorp.com

Anduron Ross GPR Kenshiu_hamurabi@yahoo.com

Ball Jennifer Email 50 Hurt Plaza SE #110 Atlanta GA 30303 404-522-3344 jball@atlantadowntown.com

Edelslcin Ken Email Ken@gbchronicle.com

Atlanta, GA - November 9, 2010
Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Atlanta, Georgia

November 9, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 4 

Attachment C

Presentation
Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Atlanta, Georgia

November 9, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 5 

Attachment D

Court Reporter Transcription 


Atlanta – Chattanooga High Speed Ground Transportation

Public Information Open House

Atlanta, Georgia

November 9, 2010

Georgia Department of Transportation Page 6

Attachment E

Public Comment Cards