The City of Roswell's estimated share is $93 million. This money would first be used on priority projects like Big Creek Parkway, the Historic Gateway Project, and other transportation projects our residents identified as important.
The sales tax will be paid by anyone who buys taxable products or services in Fulton County, outside of City of Atlanta limits. This includes tourists, visitors, businesses and residents.
The Fulton County T-SPLOST proposal is for a 0.75% sales tax, or 3/4 of a penny. It is estimated that up to $655 million could be raised for the participating cities and unincorporated Fulton County, outside the City of Atlanta.
Fulton County, including 13 cities (outside of the City of Atlanta) and unincorporated Fulton County.
Fulton County residents identified transportation and congestion relief as the single most important issue facing Metro Atlanta. 2015 Metro Atlanta Speaks survey by Atlanta Regional Commission.
T-SPLOST stands for Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Simply put, it's a sales tax that is paid on taxable goods and services in Fulton County. All funds received would be used specifically for transportation improvements throughout Fulton County. The sales tax would be in place for 5 years.