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Other cities look to infill stations for a transit solution
It turns out that MARTA isn’t the only transit agency in the United States considering infill stations.
Micromobility from Brookhaven to Toronto
Near and far, the conversation about mobility is changing.
The Mobility Revolution on the horizon
A new approach to mobility is scrambling the world of transportation.
Transit to the Beltline gets a big boost
Transit to the Atlanta Beltline is finally getting some love.
Beltline streetcar sparks fireworks on Georgia Gang
Beltline streetcar sparks fireworks on Georgia Gang.
Everyone seems to like MARTA infill stations
Everyone seems to like Mayor Andre Dickens’ plan to create four new MARTA heavy rail infill stations, with at least one to the Beltline.
What will $2.5 billion buy?
Streetcar boosters estimated in 2021 that capital costs for the entire 22-mile Beltline streetcar would run around $2.5 billion. The truth is that $2.5 billion is almost certainly low. And, anyway, there isn't $2.5 billion lying around for a streetcar that will go in one big circle.
But humor us for a moment by suspending your disbelief to play a game: It’s called: “What will $2.5 billion buy?
Shirley Franklin to headline Beltline rail forum
Franklin will participate Monday evening in a panel discussion about the controversial streetcar. She’ll appear alongside affordable housing leader Renee Glover and Atlanta Community Food Bank founder Bill Bolling.
Midtown Alliance pedals hard toward smart growth
The Midtown Alliance’s emphasis on “active transportation” dovetails well with its efforts to expand transit opportunities in the district, because biking and walking provide last-mile connectivity from buses and transit stations.
The Beltline streetcar: Myths versus reality
Let’s set the record straight on the Beltline streetcar.
King District residents plead with city to address their streetcar concerns
King Historic District residents directly affected by the planned Atlanta Streetcar extension onto the Beltline are insisting that the city get more transparent about the project. But they aren’t optimistic that their efforts will bring any changes.
3 Questions for Atlanta Councilwoman Overstreet On Transit & Equity
As a member of Atlanta City Council’s Transportation Committee, Marci Collier Overstreet has pushed MARTA to pick up the pace on transit improvements in her district, which includes many transit-dependent constituents.
MYTHBUSTER #3: ‘The voters have spoken’ on Beltline rail
Atlantans have never voted for rail on the Beltline. A 2016 citywide referendum for the More MARTA half-penny sales tax came closest to a popular tally.
Transit leader Catherine Ross named to federal innovation panel
Longtime Georgia transit leader Catherine Ross has been named to an expert panel formed to advise federal Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on innovation.
E-bike rebates to benefit Atlanta residents
Electric bikes just got less expensive in Atlanta. Generous rebates for e-bike purchases to city residents won’t begin until spring, but the plan just took two pedal strokes forward.
MYTHBUSTER #2: ‘The founding idea for the Beltline is transit’
First, a caveat: “It was always in the plan” is never a good argument. Especially, when you’re talking about $2.5 billion. Unbuilt transit concepts aren’t chiseled in stone.
MYTHBUSTER #1: “The Beltline streetcar is all about equity”
The first two legs of the Beltline streetcar will serve some of intown Atlanta’s wealthiest neighborhoods. Those may be the only phases ever built.