Big problems require big solutions.
Because of this forceful approach, the state may soon have its federal funding restored by the Environmental Protection Agency. During the 1990s, Georgia had ridden a massive economic boom. But as the Atlanta area grew, so did its traffic. The median commuting time grew to 31 minutes, with half our employees living in one county and working in another. Suddenly, our success threatened to become our Achilles' heel, as national media stories highlighted Atlanta's growing problems with smog and congestion.