Atlanta Beltline’s New Ambassador Program to Strengthen Community and Safety on the Trail

Your new “Beltline besties” are here!

With the launch of its Ambassador Program, the Atlanta Beltline has assembled a team of friendly faces ready to live up to their self-given nicknames. Starting this week, uniformed ambassadors—prepared for all weather conditions—will help visitors with directions, report trail maintenance issues, and connect with residents on popular areas of the trail.

The nine-person team will be found along the Eastside Trail from 10th & Monroe to DeKalb Avenue, and the Westside Trail to the Southwest Trail from Lawton Street to I-75. The program will expand to include the Westside Connector Trail from January to September of 2026, when Atlanta hosts the FIFA World Cup 26 ^TM.

"The Atlanta Beltline has always been about building stronger communities," said Clyde Higgs, President and CEO of Atlanta Beltline, Inc. "Our new Ambassador Program embodies that mission by creating meaningful connections between our organization and the neighborhoods we serve. These ambassadors will be our eyes and ears on the ground, helping us better understand community needs while ensuring the Beltline remains a safe, welcoming space for everyone."

The Ambassador Program will enhance the Beltline’s visibility on the trail and strengthen our ongoing commitment to involve the public in shaping the project. Ambassadors will engage with trail visitors, provide information about the Beltline and its programs, and offer recommendations for activities, dining, and entertainment.

"This program represents a significant investment in the ongoing stewardship of our assets and infrastructure," said Dave Pierce, Vice President of Real Estate and Asset Management at Atlanta Beltline. "By having dedicated ambassadors on our trails, we can be more responsive to maintenance needs, community concerns, and opportunities for improvement. This proactive approach will help us maintain the high standards our community expects while building stronger relationships with trail users and adjacent neighborhoods."

The new initiative will complement the existing Atlanta Police Department Path Force Unit, which has patrolled the Beltline trails and adjacent parks and neighborhoods since 2013. The ambassadors will help keep the trail beautiful, perform daily safety and security inspections, and assist with incident reports.

Block by Block will manage all aspects of the project, which is supported by Atlanta Beltline Partnership, the City of Atlanta, and Trees Atlanta.