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Dickens puts transit expansion plans back on track
Mayor Andre Dickens put Atlanta’s transit plans on a more viable track when he and a top aide outlined an integrated approach to mobility before the MARTA Board of Directors. The plan reprioritizes Beltline rail segments, and puts new emphasis on equity, bus rapid transit and micromobility.
Dickens clarifies Beltline rail stand
Mayor Andre Dickens insisted last week that he’d like to see the Beltline streetcar built. But he also warned that the 22-mile rail loop might not be affordable. Check out the mayor’s most extensive comments yet on the controversial rail project.
Our Five Points lesson — Atlanta needs a mobility plan
The controversy over MARTA’s Five Points Station revamp is doing us all at least one favor. It’s exposed the absolute mess that passes for mobility planning in Atlanta.