Better Atlanta Transit

“Dividing the path into lanes is not just a far-out idea, it preserves what makes the BeltLine special. If the city wants the BeltLine to continue to represent Atlanta’s growth and unity, we need to make space for everyone who uses it.”

https://thesoutherneronline.com/102071/front-slideshow/beltline-lanes-would-improve-safety-public-enjoyment/

Many believe that traffic is like water. Widen the channel, or highway, and traffic will flow more easily.
Too bad that doesn’t work.

https://betteratlantatransit.org/blog/water-traffic-may-flow-but-dont-try-bathing-in-an-expressway

Why we don’t talk about the Eastside Beltline streetcar much anymore:
1. The project was canceled.
2. Better ideas exist— bus lanes, infill MARTA stations, etc.
3. The Beltline path needs attention.

This piece concerns the latter. It’s a good start.

📰https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2025/11/petition-for-safety-isnt-a-covert-plot-to-kill-beltline-rail/
🍏https://apple.news/AlG9fYH5hRKGY1fS0fD22GQ

has a golden opportunity with to really stand out on the global stage by borrowing a page from the playbook has been using, albeit tweaked a bit for our particular circumstances. 🇫🇷🚲🛴🦼🌆

Read more👇

https://betteratlantatransit.org/blog/can-paths-put-atlanta-in-the-same-league-as-paris

wins the The Earthshot Prize. How?
They built “the biggest cycle network in Latin America, deployed one of the world’s largest electric bus fleets, and greened swathes of the city. These efforts have reportedly helped cut air pollution by 24% since 2018…”

In other words, they refrained from big, shiny, absurdly expensive projects and put a lot of money towards the basics: and .

can replicate this with TrailsATL and dedicated bus lanes.

Read more— https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-45-of-2025/

Despite the unforeseen issues that arose during construction, this rubber tire project will likely come in at 1/4 the cost of a tram. Best of all, it connects to— but doesn’t disrupt— the Atlanta Beltline.
https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2025/10/07/marta-rapid-a-line-summerhill-new-timeline.html

Why support the TrailsATL plan?
Look to , where kids are given a freedom that our children lack: “Guided through the city by Paris School Streets Project Head Priscilla Benedetti, we saw children empowered to safely travel to and .”
You can see the beginnings of this in : “As I ride up the Beltline’s Eastern Trail each morning during the school year, I encounter waves of children south to the David T. Howard Middle School and north to Midtown High School.”
This underscores how the Atlanta Beltline is the centerpiece of the TrailsATL plan— and the urgent need to improve it with the “Wheels & Heels” proposal.

📰https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2025/10/paris-offers-lessons-to-atlanta-putting-children-first-in-mobility-solutions/
🍏https://apple.news/Aoxrq81kbTOe4Ncka2i9zHg

It’s almost time! So, what are candidates for council thinking about ? We asked, and most answered. Read our blog to see what their priorities are: https://betteratlantatransit.org/blog

in for and other — like the Atlanta Beltline — is clearly a smart move!
Perhaps we need to implement the TrailsATL plan a bit faster.💡

📰https://www.ajc.com/business/2025/10/how-much-did-investors-pay-for-the-krog-street-market-district-a-lot/

🍏https://apple.news/AcrDs2fxXRde6gBtcWxeemA

regulation requires regional coordination. offers an example as to why a piecemeal approach will result in chaos.
decided it didn’t want Lime within its borders. People in surrounding areas aren’t happy about it, because it means they have to bypass the area or switch companies for a short part of their trip.

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/transport/article/london-council-tells-lime-to-get-on-its-bike-ctkb5fv6g

, a larger, denser city than , is now more livable. How did they do it?🤔
1. Reduced storm runoff ⛈️
2. Plants! 👉 street trees & green roofs/walls 👩🏻‍🌾
3. Restricted cars 🛑
4. Built bike lanes via Plan Vélo 🚲
Maybe we should do a little urban plagiarism…😏

Guardian link: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/sep/10/seine-swimming-paris-river-france-environment-paris-plage
Apple News link: https://apple.news/ALnuw6TxsSlmLe8ILtO3OXw