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GAINESVILLE
H A L L C O U N T Y GEORGIA - USA
T R A N S P O R TAT I O N transitions into State Route 365, a route ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
that provides scenic access to the North
Gainesville/Hall County’s easy access to Georgia Mountains. Various Gainesville/
major transportation corridors keeps the Hall County transportation agencies work
flow of commerce moving between area together and with the Georgia Department
businesses and the world. Interstates 985, 85, of Transportation on corridor widening,
75, 285 and Georgia Highways 316 and 400 connectors, and interstate exchanges. A
are only a short drive away, connecting Hall multi-use trail system is under construction
County to the South’s largest city – Atlanta – to facilitate and encourage non-motorized
as well as to regional powerhouses such as transportation options for a more sustainable,
Athens, GA, and Greenville, SC. green environment.
The growing population means that Hall Area Transit
transportation issues are very important.
The Gainesville/Hall Metropolitan Planning Hall Area Transit is a public transportation
Organization (GHMPO) has developed a Long- system that provides efficient, effective, and
Range Transportation Plan to address transit, affordable public transportation.
air quality issues, and the encouragement Routes along key arteries, para-transit
of bike and pedestrian transportation services, and call-ahead, curbside van pickup
alternatives. hallcounty.org help reduce traffic congestion and minimize
air pollution in Gainesville/Hall County.
Roads 770-503-3330, gainesville.org/hall-area-transit
Interstate 985 directly links to Gainesville/ Motor Freight
Hall County, providing convenient access
to Interstate 85 and the markets in metro More than 40 trucking companies serve the
Atlanta and South Carolina. Interstate 985 Gainesville Hall County area.
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