Georgia's highway system earns No. 2 ranking in national report
ATLANTA - Georgia's highway system has been ranked second in the nation for overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the nonprofit public policy research organization, the Reason Foundation. The ranking, part of the Reason Foundation's 29th Annual Highway Report, evaluates highway systems across all 50 states using 13 performance metrics, including traffic fatalities, pavement condition, congestion, structurally deficient bridges, and overall spending.
"The department takes great pride in the state's highway system being among the best in the nation, and this ranking reflects the hard work and dedication of our employees," said Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, P.E. "However, we recognize that the work is never truly finished and remain committed to providing a safe, efficient, and innovative transportation network for the people of Georgia."
The Reason Foundation's Annual Highway Report evaluates state highway systems using a cost versus quality approach. Because states differ in budgets, system sizes, traffic, and geography, the Reason Foundation compared each state's performance with its available resources. In this year's report, Georgia rose four spots to rank second nationally. The report also noted that Georgia "performs exceptionally well in arterial pavement condition, bridge quality, and spending efficiency."
Georgia DOT manages the 10th largest transportation network in the nation. It is responsible for planning, constructing, and maintaining Georgia's roads, bridges and interstate highways while supporting intermodal transportation including waterways, public transit, rail and aviation. To learn more about Georgia DOT's funding, performance measures and operations, please review the department's FY 2025 Accountability and Investment Report.
Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs, and maintains Georgia's state and federal highways. We're involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike, and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility. The Department's vision is to boost Georgia's competitiveness through leadership in transportation.
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