It is the mission of GRTA /GDC to improve Georgia's mobility, air quality and land use practices.

• GRTA will operate as an open, accountable, efficient and effective public authority.
  

• GRTA will operate within a decision-making framework that values public participation.
  

• GRTA decisions shall be based upon fact-based analysis that provides the greatest public benefit for the resources invested.
  

• GRTA will work for the best interest of the region in cooperation with federal, state, regional and local partners.
  

• GRTA will advocate and implement a transportation system that is multi-modal, seamless, and accessible to all.

• GRTA will assist the Governor's office to develop transportation policies.
  

• GRTA will partner with state and regional agencies to prioritize transportation plans and programs and will cooperatively establish investment priorities and resource allocations to accomplish GRTA's mission.
  

• GRTA/GDC will measure effectiveness in improving air quality, mobility, accessibility and land use practices, and in reducing congestion.
  

• GRTA/GDC will encourage land use practices that promote efficient use of transportation investments.
  

• GRTA will cooperatively develop transit plans for areas within its jurisdiction.
  

• GRTA will coordinate transit services to provide seamless and accessible connections within the areas of its jurisdiction.
  

• GRTA will implement transit services through a combination of entities including local transit authorities, cities, counties and private operators.