ARC Trip Planning Tool Helps You Get Where You Need to Go

Getting around metro Atlanta can be complicated, especially for those don’t have a car or don’t drive. SimplyGetThere.org, ARC’s new web-based trip planning tool, makes the process much easier. With a few clicks, users can customize their next trip by choosing travel modes that work best for them. Options range from public transportation to specialized services for people with mobility challenges.

New Internship Program Building Sustainable Connections in Atlanta Region

ARC's Sustainable Connections Internship Program is a win-win for university students and local governments. The program connects students pursuing environmental and sustainability studies with local governments in need of help with sustainability programming assistance. 

Georgia Declares Drought Response

Georgia's dry spring and summer have underscored the importance of water conservation in the region. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has declared a Level 1 drought response across 53 counties. This includes all 15 counties in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District).

From left, Liz Sanford, ARC Community Engagement Manager, Emerson Bryan, ARC Deputy Executive Director,  Byron Rushing, ARC Bike-Ped Planner 

ARC Honored with 2016 GPA Awards

ARC was honored recently with two awards from the Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association (GPA). The 2016 GPA awards recognize outstanding work in the planning profession in the state of Georgia. ARC received the following awards:

• Outstanding Planning Process - ARC's community engagement program, New Voices: Millennial Advisory Panel
• Outstanding Planning Document - ARC's bike and pedestrian plan, Walk! Bike! Thrive! 

NEW AT ARC

The ARC board recently adopted the Aerotropolis Atlanta Blueprint to guide the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance’s efforts to transform the area around Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport into a regional economic powerhouse.

Teachers, parents, students: It's time for the annual Middle School Water Essay contest. Middle school students can earn cash prizes for their winning essays about the importance of water conservation in our region. Deadline to submit essays is Oct. 21.

Storm the Watershed! A new 15K/5K Trail Run and Water Festival is coming to Henry County's Cubihatcha Outdoor Education Center on Oct. 22. 

DATA CORNER

What factors influence a student's success in metro Atlanta? Check out the local data in ARC's latest Regional Snapshot.

Visit 33°n blog for the latest data, Monday Mapday, Transportation Tuesday  and more - brought to you by ARC's Research and Data Division.

ARC’s Transportation Factbook provides a wealth of data about the Atlanta region.

Follow ARC Research and Analytics on Twitter and Facebook.

The ARWDB Mobile Career Resource Center is a 13-station, state-of-the-art, fully accessible computer lab. The center offers an array of services, a private interview area and classroom space. To see where the mobile lab will be in October, check the Mobile Career Lab Schedule.

ARC COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Transportation Coordinating Committee
Oct. 7, 9:30 a.m.
Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m.

Regional Transit Committee
Oct. 13, 9 a.m.

Transportation & Air Quality Committee
Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.

Aging & Health Resources Committee
Oct. 13, 12 p.m.

Community Resources Committee
Oct. 13, 12:15 p.m.

Strategic Relations Committee
Oct. 13 meeting canceled.

Economic Competitiveness Implementation Committees

• Educated Committee, Oct. 26, 3:00 p.m.

Land Use Coordinating Committee
Oct. 27, 9:30 a.m.

Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board
Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

On Board Atlanta - ARC and the Regional Business Coalition invite you to attend a day-long event that will engage local civic and business leaders in a conversation on Atlanta’s future. | Oct. 10

Letting Go: Making Peace with the End - This year's RSVP Workshop Series will familiarize you with the various options and resources available for addressing difficult end of life choices. | Oct. 10 & 13

Community Forum for Buford Highway Master Plan: Join us for the master plan kick off meeting and help us plan for a better Buford Highway. | Oct. 12

What is a Food Forest? - This workshop hosted by Atlanta's Office of Sustainability and Trees Atlanta will introduce participants to the benefits of agroforestry practices. | Oct. 13

Outdoor Learning Symposium 2016 - Join the Environmental Education Alliance of GA and the Council of Outdoor Learning (COOL) for: Innovations in Outdoor Learning. | Oct. 14

Airport Community Job Fair - If you are interested in joining the Hartsfield-Jackson team, make plans to attend the Airport Community Job Fair. | Oct. 19

Atlanta Faces Race: A Pre-conference Meetup - Connect with Atlanta area racial justice leaders and advocates to build community as our city prepares to host Facing Race: A National Conference. | Oct. 20

Designing the New Atlanta: What does the Data Say? -  Join ARC at General Assembly for a discussion of the demographic and socioeconomic conditions that have created uneven outcomes in the Atlanta region. | Oct. 20

Community Planning Academy: Training for Planning Officials - Training for Planning Officials provides valuable knowledge, resources and tools that for planning officials. | Oct. 21 - Dec. 9

Atlanta Startup Battle - Join the freshest and most unique pitch competition in Atlanta and help build, scale and fund the next generation of outstanding tech companies. | Oct. 27

Facing Race: A National Conference - Facing Race is the largest multiracial, inter-generational gathering of organizers, educators, creatives and other leaders in a unique collaborative space for racial justice movement making. | Nov. 10 - 12.