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A plea for transit from the Atlanta suburbs
Micromobility isn’t just an important part of the transit solution for the inner city. A Chamblee planning official writes in today’s AJC that suburban transit could extend its reach by making transit more accessible to foot and bike traffic.
ABI kicks off Northwest Trail construction
Long-awaited trail construction through the Beltline’s tricky northwest quadrant is set to begin this week.
AJC column praises Dickens for streetcar stand
Mayor Andre Dickens is showing wisdom by reconsidering the city’s blind support for the controversial Beltline streetcar.
Amsterdam-ize Atlanta
The Dutch can teach micromobility, but we must learn it for ourselves.
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.