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On Monday, U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and State Transportation Board of Georgia officials joined private-sector representatives to commemorate the signing of an agreement for the initial development of a multi-modal passenger terminal (MMPT) and commercial center in downtown Atlanta.

The MMPT will be located in the “Gulch” area near Philips Arena, the Georgia Dome and World Congress Center, according to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) officials.

Forest City/Cousins/Integral, a consortium of private firms, will develop the MMPT.
Under a two year, $12.2 million contract, the consortium will provide a conceptual design and potential funding options, GDOT officials said.

The MMPT will serve as the hub for existing and proposed transportation networks serving metro Atlanta and beyond, including Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority rail and bus services, regional express buses and the state’s passenger-rail network. It also might accommodate future transportation services, including high-speed rail, light rail and streetcars, GDOT officials said.

“The MMPT will serve as the focal point for many existing and future transit networks,” said Reed. “It is an important part of the overall effort to improve and expand public transportation in metropolitan Atlanta, and it will help our region maintain its competitive edge.”