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Innovation research tools, sustainable fabric dyeing Transportation
In fiscal year 2023, The University of technology, a 3D scaffolding technology Several state highways run through
Georgia ranked No. 1 among national for cell manufacturing, software, and Athens, while the major byways of
universities for the number of commercial several new crop varieties such as peanuts, Interstates 85 (27 miles) and 20 (35 miles)
products to market based on its research, blueberries, and turfgrass. are easily accessed. Athens’ businesses
according to an annual survey conducted can reach 80% of the nation’s industrial
by AUTM, and UGA has been in the top two The University’s Innovation District is and largest consumer markets in fewer
for nine straight years, and in the top five leading entrepreneurship where than two truck delivery days.
for 11 years. UGA saw 66 new products students, faculty, and companies work Fare-Free Bus Rides
released based on UGA research, including together to find solutions and recruit talent Athens-Clarke County Transit offers a
new drug development technology, for businesses. comprehensive, fare-free bus service
throughout the county. Most bus riders
download the mySTOP app to check the
real-time status and location of a bus and
locate bus stops and routes. All buses are
accessible, with room for two wheelchairs
and two bikes. Buses run daily, but do
not operate on federal holidays. More
than half the buses in the fleet are hybrid
electric as they replace older buses.
Visit: accgov.com/transit
Behind The Classic Center, the
Multimodal Transportation Center links
Athens Transit System vehicles, UGA
buses, bicycles, and taxis into a single

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