As of May 12, 2026, Georgia Regional Transit Authority (GRTA) has been incorporated in the new the Georgia Transportation Efficiency Authority (GTEA), as amended by the Georgia General Assembly. Until further notice, please continue to follow the current GRTA process as outlined on this website.  All staff contacts are the same.

GRTA DRI Review Process

A DRI is a large, master-planned development that exceeds a threshold size and land use type determined by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The Regional Commission within which the development is located determines if the project warrants a DRI review. If a review is warranted, the Regional Commission informs GRTA which then initiates its review process.
The review process begins with a Methodology Meeting to establish an agreed upon methodology for the transportation study that the applicant will undertake in their review. Applicants should prepare a Methodology Meeting Packet in advance of this meeting according to the appropriate template below, as specified in the template instructions and the GRTA DRI Review Procedures.
GRTA and the Regional Commission coordinate to involve partner agencies, adjacent local governments, and the applicant’s consultant team to maximize sharing among participants and ensure that the review is conducted as efficiently as possible.
Developments of Regional Impact StoryMap

GRTA DRI Review Procedures

The GRTA DRI Review Procedures establishes the requirements of the GRTA required Transportation Study for Developments of Regional Impacts. The GRTA DRI Review Procedures also establishes how GRTA reviews DRIs.
The GRTA Board adopted updated DRI Review Procedures on March 10, 2021. The updated Procedures became effective as of April 9, 2021.

Contact:

Graham Foster
Transportation Program Manager, State Road and Tollway Authority
245 Peachtree Center Avenue NE, Suite 2200 , Atlanta , GA , 30303 United States
O: (404) 893-6142 | C: (470) 636-1983 | [email protected]
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