The whitepaper addresses the challenges suburban communities face due to population growth and demographic shifts, particularly the lack of convenient, safe, and modern transit infrastructure. It proposes the development of regional mobility hubs as a solution to enhance multimodal connectivity in these areas. These hubs serve as centralized locations that integrate various transportation modes—such as walking, biking, buses, paratransit, and ridesharing—to facilitate easier, safer, and more efficient travel in suburban settings. The paper highlights successful examples, including the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) initiatives in Georgia, where mobility hubs are being developed in suburban communities like South DeKalb, Stonecrest Mall, and the Clayton County Justice Center. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of proactive planning, asset repositioning, and an equity-focused approach to create resilient transportation systems that connect residents to opportunities and prepare communities for future growth.
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