Better Atlanta Transit
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We’re transit advocates, planners, businesses and community activists who support equitable and sustainable mobility.
We inform and organize Atlantans and our leaders to create a world-class mobility system.
We inform and organize Atlantans and our leaders to create a world-class mobility system.
Why on earth would Mayor Dickens resurrect a dead streetcar when DC is shutting theirs down? The H Street streetcar lasted maybe 20 years and few rode it.
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DC Streetcar service to end in 2026, a year earlier than originally planned - WTOP News
If you’ve come to depend on the D.C. Streetcar to get around the H Street corridor, you might not be able to for much longer.
wtop.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Why on earth would Mayor Dickens resurrect a dead streetcar when DC is shutting theirs down? The H Street streetcar lasted maybe 20 years and few rode it.
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Citing a pre-election interview from MONTHS ago won’t convince people that the Beltline streetcar plan still has a pulse. Nor is citing the election of one tram hardliner to replace multiple ones who dropped off a sign of a groundswell.
Let’s move on.
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Let’s move on.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Citing a pre-election interview from MONTHS ago won’t convince people that the Beltline streetcar plan still has a pulse. Nor is citing the election of one tram hardliner to replace multiple ones who dropped off a sign of a groundswell.
Let’s move on.
saportareport.com/mayor-andre-...
Let’s move on.
saportareport.com/mayor-andre-...
@bikepedantic.bsky.social thought you might appreciate this from a Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments survey last year.
January 22, 2026 at 7:02 PM
“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.”
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BeltLine lanes would improve safety, public enjoyment
For a majority of Atlanta residents, the BeltLine has been a key part of the city experience. With art, nature and the skyline standing tall in the background, people use it to exercise, relax and enj...
thesoutherneronline.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM
“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.”
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Amen.
Mobility lanes move more than just people on bikes and they often create much needed space that our minimal sidewalks lack.
January 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Amen.
Many believe that traffic is like water. Widen the channel, or highway, and traffic will flow more easily.
Too bad that doesn’t work.
betteratlantatransit.org/blog/water-t...
Too bad that doesn’t work.
betteratlantatransit.org/blog/water-t...
Water & Traffic May Flow, But Don't Try Bathing in an Expressway — Better Atlanta Transit
America's urban development is resetting to what is the normal global pattern: popular cores with demand declining as one looks further out. This means that America's planning paradigm is in need of a...
betteratlantatransit.org
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Many believe that traffic is like water. Widen the channel, or highway, and traffic will flow more easily.
Too bad that doesn’t work.
betteratlantatransit.org/blog/water-t...
Too bad that doesn’t work.
betteratlantatransit.org/blog/water-t...
Read about why a parallel path can help via SaportaReport👉 saportareport.com/saving-the-a...
See what such a path could look like via our website👉 betteratlantatransit.org/beltline-2-0
See what such a path could look like via our website👉 betteratlantatransit.org/beltline-2-0
Better Atlanta Transit
It's time for the Atlanta Beltline to lean into micromobility by relieving congestion on the Eastside Trail and building a parallel path for "heels" that will make the trail safer and improve the gree...
betteratlantatransit.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Read about why a parallel path can help via SaportaReport👉 saportareport.com/saving-the-a...
See what such a path could look like via our website👉 betteratlantatransit.org/beltline-2-0
See what such a path could look like via our website👉 betteratlantatransit.org/beltline-2-0
As we know from motorist behavior, rules and enforcement aren’t enough to stop bad conduct. This is why #cities have embraced traffic calming and separate, protected lanes for #bikes and other #micromobility.
This latter #infrastructure example can fix the chaos.
saportareport.com/the-beltline...
This latter #infrastructure example can fix the chaos.
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The Beltline is Atlanta’s Wild West. Who is going to tame it? - SaportaReport
Read The Beltline is Atlanta’s Wild West. Who is going to tame it? by Delaney Tarr for SaportaReport here.
saportareport.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 AM
As we know from motorist behavior, rules and enforcement aren’t enough to stop bad conduct. This is why #cities have embraced traffic calming and separate, protected lanes for #bikes and other #micromobility.
This latter #infrastructure example can fix the chaos.
saportareport.com/the-beltline...
This latter #infrastructure example can fix the chaos.
saportareport.com/the-beltline...
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While some #conservative politicians cling to #carbrained policies, those along the #Riviera / Côte d’Azur embrace #bikes & #walking.
Why? 💶 💶 💶
“If you want to attract #tourists, you need an attractive city…Nobody’s going to sit and have a coffee in a parking lot.”
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Why? 💶 💶 💶
“If you want to attract #tourists, you need an attractive city…Nobody’s going to sit and have a coffee in a parking lot.”
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On the French Riviera, Street Reforms Come From the Right
Politically conservative Côte d’Azur cities like Cannes and Nice have embraced pedestrianization, car bans and bike lanes. That’s a departure from global norms.
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
While some #conservative politicians cling to #carbrained policies, those along the #Riviera / Côte d’Azur embrace #bikes & #walking.
Why? 💶 💶 💶
“If you want to attract #tourists, you need an attractive city…Nobody’s going to sit and have a coffee in a parking lot.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Why? 💶 💶 💶
“If you want to attract #tourists, you need an attractive city…Nobody’s going to sit and have a coffee in a parking lot.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
If a parallel Beltline path isn’t built to separate pedestrians from those on #bikes and other #micromobility, someone might propose banning those on wheels from the path in a misguided attempt to prevent the crashes that are already occurring.
That would be a disaster for #mobility in #Atlanta.
That would be a disaster for #mobility in #Atlanta.
Monday's Most Read # 3 - Brussels’ Pedestrian Zone Is So Crowded It’s Restricting Bikes link.theoverheadwire.com/btarc Bloomberg CityLab
Brussels’ Pedestrian Zone Is So Crowded It’s Restricting Bikes
The Pietonnier’s popularity has led to frequent clashes between walkers and riders.
link.theoverheadwire.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
If a parallel Beltline path isn’t built to separate pedestrians from those on #bikes and other #micromobility, someone might propose banning those on wheels from the path in a misguided attempt to prevent the crashes that are already occurring.
That would be a disaster for #mobility in #Atlanta.
That would be a disaster for #mobility in #Atlanta.
Apple News link— apple.news/AlG9fYH5hRKG...
Petition for safety isn’t a covert plot to kill Beltline rail — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A Georgia man hopes his petition will bring increased safety to the Atlanta Beltline. I hope his mission doesn't get derailed.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Why we don’t talk about the Eastside #Atlanta Beltline streetcar much anymore:
1. The project was canceled.
2. Better #transit ideas exist— bus lanes, infill MARTA stations, etc.
3. The Beltline path needs attention.
This piece concerns the latter. It’s a good start.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
1. The project was canceled.
2. Better #transit ideas exist— bus lanes, infill MARTA stations, etc.
3. The Beltline path needs attention.
This piece concerns the latter. It’s a good start.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
Petition for safety isn’t a covert plot to kill Beltline rail
A Georgia man hopes his petition will bring increased safety to the Atlanta Beltline. I hope his mission doesn't get derailed.
www.ajc.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Why we don’t talk about the Eastside #Atlanta Beltline streetcar much anymore:
1. The project was canceled.
2. Better #transit ideas exist— bus lanes, infill MARTA stations, etc.
3. The Beltline path needs attention.
This piece concerns the latter. It’s a good start.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
1. The project was canceled.
2. Better #transit ideas exist— bus lanes, infill MARTA stations, etc.
3. The Beltline path needs attention.
This piece concerns the latter. It’s a good start.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
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#Atlanta has a golden opportunity with #TrailsATL to really stand out on the global stage by borrowing a page from the playbook #Paris has been using. 🇫🇷🚲🛴🦼🌆
Read my thoughts on this here👇
betteratlantatransit.org/blog/can-pat...
#bikes #micromobility #transportation #cities
Read my thoughts on this here👇
betteratlantatransit.org/blog/can-pat...
#bikes #micromobility #transportation #cities
Can Paths Put Atlanta in the Same League as Paris? — Better Atlanta Transit
Bike lanes and paths are relatively cheap and simple to build, compared to highways and fixed rail transit. This means that Paris could build a lot very quickly without overly burdening hard-pressed b...
betteratlantatransit.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#Atlanta has a golden opportunity with #TrailsATL to really stand out on the global stage by borrowing a page from the playbook #Paris has been using. 🇫🇷🚲🛴🦼🌆
Read my thoughts on this here👇
betteratlantatransit.org/blog/can-pat...
#bikes #micromobility #transportation #cities
Read my thoughts on this here👇
betteratlantatransit.org/blog/can-pat...
#bikes #micromobility #transportation #cities
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Want more safe, dedicated #infrastructure for #bikes and other #micromobility on the Atlanta Beltline? Sign this petition.
The Beltline needs a parallel path so that people on foot don’t have to play #Frogger with fast users. A speed limit would also help.
#transportation.
c.org/sHYJGkbWRr
The Beltline needs a parallel path so that people on foot don’t have to play #Frogger with fast users. A speed limit would also help.
#transportation.
c.org/sHYJGkbWRr
Petition to Increase Atlanta Beltline Safety
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
c.org
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Want more safe, dedicated #infrastructure for #bikes and other #micromobility on the Atlanta Beltline? Sign this petition.
The Beltline needs a parallel path so that people on foot don’t have to play #Frogger with fast users. A speed limit would also help.
#transportation.
c.org/sHYJGkbWRr
The Beltline needs a parallel path so that people on foot don’t have to play #Frogger with fast users. A speed limit would also help.
#transportation.
c.org/sHYJGkbWRr
They didn’t win with absurdly expensive projects, but with focusing on low-cost solutions: #bikes and #buses.
Bogotá awarded with EARTHSHOT PRIZE.
Prestigious environmental award. 'A testament to bold thinking and collective action'.
• Deploying one of world’s largest electric bus fleets
• Laying Latin America’s biggest cycle network
• Greening
Positive News: bit.ly/3WOgGxk
Prestigious environmental award. 'A testament to bold thinking and collective action'.
• Deploying one of world’s largest electric bus fleets
• Laying Latin America’s biggest cycle network
• Greening
Positive News: bit.ly/3WOgGxk
November 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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After nearly a decade of advocacy, 2.4-mile Complete Streets project officially moves forward this month
ATLDOT sets record straight on South Boulevard makeover
After nearly a decade of advocacy, 2.4-mile Complete Streets project officially moves forward this month
atlanta.urbanize.city
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
After nearly a decade of advocacy, 2.4-mile Complete Streets project officially moves forward this month
Despite the unforeseen issues that arose during construction, this rubber tire #transit 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.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Despite the unforeseen issues that arose during construction, this rubber tire #transit 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.
www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news...
www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news...
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Behold the #Copenhagen Green Wave: “Copenhagen has synchronized traffic signals on major routes so that a cyclist traveling at about 12 mph can roll through multiple intersections without stopping…”
Bike mode share is now 50%.
www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/cop...
Bike mode share is now 50%.
www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/cop...
Cyclists reveal surprising perks after city rolls out innovative system: 'You can feel the city wants you'
For bike commuters in Copenhagen, catching a string of green lights during rush hour is no fluke — it's part of the green wave.
www.thecooldown.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Behold the #Copenhagen Green Wave: “Copenhagen has synchronized traffic signals on major routes so that a cyclist traveling at about 12 mph can roll through multiple intersections without stopping…”
Bike mode share is now 50%.
www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/cop...
Bike mode share is now 50%.
www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/cop...
More on “Wheels & Heels”, a plan for a parallel path alongside the existing Beltline: betteratlantatransit.org/beltline-2-0
Better Atlanta Transit
It's time for the Atlanta Beltline to lean into micromobility by relieving congestion on the Eastside Trail and building a parallel path for "heels" that will make the trail safer and improve the gree...
betteratlantatransit.org
October 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
More on “Wheels & Heels”, a plan for a parallel path alongside the existing Beltline: betteratlantatransit.org/beltline-2-0
Why support the TrailsATL plan?
Look to #Paris, where the writer notes that kids are able to get to school on #bikes without danger. He notes this happens on the @atlantabeltline.org, too. That makes our “Wheels & Heels” safety fix all the more vital.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
Look to #Paris, where the writer notes that kids are able to get to school on #bikes without danger. He notes this happens on the @atlantabeltline.org, too. That makes our “Wheels & Heels” safety fix all the more vital.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
Paris offers lessons to Atlanta: Putting children first in mobility solutions
Atlanta has a great opportunity with the Beltline to expand the use of micromobility. The strategy is to serve children's needs and ultimately make life better for adults too.
www.ajc.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Why support the TrailsATL plan?
Look to #Paris, where the writer notes that kids are able to get to school on #bikes without danger. He notes this happens on the @atlantabeltline.org, too. That makes our “Wheels & Heels” safety fix all the more vital.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
Look to #Paris, where the writer notes that kids are able to get to school on #bikes without danger. He notes this happens on the @atlantabeltline.org, too. That makes our “Wheels & Heels” safety fix all the more vital.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...
It’s almost #election time! So, what are candidates for #Atlanta council thinking about #transportation? We asked, and most answered. Read our blog to see what their priorities are: betteratlantatransit.org/blog
October 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It’s almost #election time! So, what are candidates for #Atlanta council thinking about #transportation? We asked, and most answered. Read our blog to see what their priorities are: betteratlantatransit.org/blog
#Investing in #infrastructure for #bikes and other #micromobility — like the Atlanta Beltline — is clearly a smart move!
Perhaps we need to implement the TrailsATL plan a bit faster.💡
www.ajc.com/business/202...
Perhaps we need to implement the TrailsATL plan a bit faster.💡
www.ajc.com/business/202...
How much did investors pay for the Krog Street Market district? A lot.
The price makes the sale one of the most expensive commercial real estate transactions of the past few years in Atlanta.
www.ajc.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
#Investing in #infrastructure for #bikes and other #micromobility — like the Atlanta Beltline — is clearly a smart move!
Perhaps we need to implement the TrailsATL plan a bit faster.💡
www.ajc.com/business/202...
Perhaps we need to implement the TrailsATL plan a bit faster.💡
www.ajc.com/business/202...
If a #transit mode uses streets, it must be given signal priority at intersections, as well as a dedicated lane. Otherwise, the result will be the chaos currently unfolding in #Houston.
www.axios.com/local/housto...
www.axios.com/local/housto...
Houston Metro faces pushback after trains lose signal priority
Transit users are scrambling to cook more time into their commute.
www.axios.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
If a #transit mode uses streets, it must be given signal priority at intersections, as well as a dedicated lane. Otherwise, the result will be the chaos currently unfolding in #Houston.
www.axios.com/local/housto...
www.axios.com/local/housto...
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#Robotaxis risk “widening the gulf between those happily ensconced in their AVs and those stuck in buses crawling through gridlock.” #Cities that welcome #Tesla and #Waymo condemn riders of bus #transit systems to endless delays, unless they create dedicated #bus lanes.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
A self-driving car traffic jam is coming for US cities
A century ago, cars remade America. Autonomous vehicles could do it again.
www.vox.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
#Robotaxis risk “widening the gulf between those happily ensconced in their AVs and those stuck in buses crawling through gridlock.” #Cities that welcome #Tesla and #Waymo condemn riders of bus #transit systems to endless delays, unless they create dedicated #bus lanes.
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
#Micromobility regulation requires regional coordination. #London offers an example as to why a piecemeal approach will result in chaos.
www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
London council tells Lime to get on its bike
Hounslow has become the first borough in the capital to ban the e-bike rental company within its boundaries, in favour of its rivals Voi and Forest
www.thetimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#Micromobility regulation requires regional coordination. #London offers an example as to why a piecemeal approach will result in chaos.
www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...