Innovative Transit Technology
The AACIDs are committed to creating an economically strong, safe, attractive and vibrant community surrounding the world’s most-traveled passenger airport.
Innovative Transit Infrastructure in South Metro
We Are a Catalyst for Infrastructure Enhancement
Our Vision
We have a vision for technological innovation that will improve the quality of life and mobility for property owners in and around the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. One cutting-edge solution for mobility is the use of Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). This is a safe, cost-effective mode of transportation using small modes called podcars, that are used to transport passengers between designated locations. When compared to other modes of transportation PRT is the most affordable and adaptable.
Transportation Comparison
The cost per mile to build is listed for each below.
Highspeed Rapid Transit (HRT)
$300 Million/Mile (MARTA Trains)
Lightspeed Rapid Transit (LRT)
$150 Million/Mile (Atlanta Street Car)
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
$50 Million/Mile (Metro Rapid in Los Angeles)
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)
$10-$20 Million/Mile (Heathrow)
Examples of Automated Transit Network (ATN) Systems
Innovative Transit Technology
AACIDs ATN Advisory Group
The following individuals have agreed to support the idea of Automated Transit Networks in South Metro.
ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts
Gerald McDowell, Executive Director
Krystal Harris, Program Director
Andrew Young Foundation
Ambassador Andrew Young, Chairman
Gaurav Kumar, President
Atlanta Regional Commission
Sidney Douse, Senior Planner
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
Cain Williamson, Chief Planning Officer
City of College Park
Bianca Motley Broom, Mayor
Joe Carn, Councilman
Ambrose Clay, Councilman
Jackson Myers, Interim City Manager
City of East Point
Deana Holiday Ingraham, Mayor
Deron King, City Manager
Cadell Hall, Engineer
City of Hapeville
Alan Hallman, Mayor
Tim Young, City Manager
Clayton County
Jeffrey Turner, Chairman
Erica Rocker, Economic Development Officer
Delta Air Lines
Jae Kullar, GM Global Health & Wellbeing
Andrew Malgieri, Director Corporate Real Estate
Georgia Department of Transportation
Jihyun Park, State Safety Oversight Program Manager
Ashley Finsh, Senior Rail/Transit Planner
Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr. Srinivas Peeta, Chair & Professor Transportation & Engineering
Dr. Michael Hunter, Transportation Systems Engineering Smart Cities
Dr. Alexander Samoylov, Air Quality & Transportation Systems, Policy Analysis and Analytics
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Tom Nissalke, Assistant GM of Planning & Development
Jerry Riley, Program Management Officer
Lynn Smith, Director of Real Estate & Commercial Development
Michael Smith, Airport Senior Deputy General Manager
Fulton County
Robb Pitts, Chairman
MARTA
Collie Greenwood, CEO/General Manager
Manjeet Ranu, Chief of Capital Programs, Expansion and Innovation
Porsche Cars North America
Daniel Barcham, Director Head of Corporate Real Estate & Facility Services
ATN Consultant
Peter Muller, President