Please note that the Westside Trail is under construction through the fall of 2017. You will not be able to access the trail at this location until construction is complete. … Continue Reading →
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Sneak Peek of First New Atlanta Streetcar in Production!
The first new Atlanta Streetcar is coming to life at the Seimens factory in Sacramento, California! It’s awaiting its propulsion system, which is being manufactured in Alpharetta, but it will … Continue Reading →
Volunteer Spotlight: Concentrics Restaurant of the Adopt the Atlanta BeltLine Program
Stepping out the back door, Shireen Herrington watches the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail take shape from among the hot peppers and herbs in the chef’s garden behind her restaurant. Shireen is the … Continue Reading →
National Night Out with the Atlanta Police Department is Tonight!
The Atlanta BeltLine is teaming up with the Atlanta Police Department for National Night Out tonight! While block parties will take place across the City of Atlanta, police and Atlanta … Continue Reading →
How Do I Get There? Accessing the Atlanta BeltLine from Washington Park
Please note that the Westside Trail is under construction through the fall of 2017. You will not be able to access the trail at this location until construction is complete. … Continue Reading →
Pre-Construction Meeting for the Edgewood Avenue Bridge Replacement
In the coming months, the Atlanta BeltLine will be working in conjunction with the City of Atlanta to replace the Edgewood Avenue bridge where it crosses over the Atlanta BeltLine’s … Continue Reading →
How You Can Support The Atlanta BeltLine Moving Forward
The Atlanta BeltLine has grown from a student’s master’s thesis to the most comprehensive redevelopment project in America. Today, Atlantans are using new trails, enjoying new parks, living in more … Continue Reading →
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Post-TSPLOST
Q: What happens to the Atlanta BeltLine projects on the Transportation Referendum list? A: Transit on the Atlanta BeltLine will still be built out as part of a larger modern … Continue Reading →
The Atlanta BeltLine Forges Ahead
Thank you for voting in yesterday’s referendum. As the sun rises on another day of progress for the Atlanta BeltLine, the project endures as the single most compelling vision for … Continue Reading →
Vote Today! 10 Facts on the TSPLOST
Today’s AJC published an op ed by the Chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission, Tad Leithead, with 10 facts about today’s Transportation Referendum. Below is the full text. 10 Facts … Continue Reading →
What the Region’s Transit System Can Become if TSPLOST is Approved
The most recent addition to Atlanta’s rail transit system took place in 2000 with the construction of the North Springs and Sandy Springs MARTA stations. The presentation below shows the … Continue Reading →
Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Many More Endorse Transportation Referendum
Following the endorsement of Creative Loafing last week, today, the AJC gave a full throated endorsement of the July 31 Regional Transportation Referendum. Here are some excerpts: Think about this. … Continue Reading →
Events around town for Saturday, July 28, Referendum and non-Referendum.
This is the final weekend before the July 31 Regional Transportation Referendum, or TSPLOST, and there are several events happening across the City, both TSPLOST-related and non-TSPLOST related. Here’s the … Continue Reading →
Lessons from Portland and Dallas – What our Competition is Doing
By Patrick Sweeney, Senior Project Manager for Transit and Transportation Worldwide, top tier cities provide options for residents and commuters. Different modes of transit serve different types of trips – … Continue Reading →
Ponce City Market and Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Corridor
Have you caught a glimpse inside the two million square foot building that occupies an entire city block between Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Avenue? Thanks to Jamestown Properties, … Continue Reading →
Thank You for Another Fantastic Atlanta BeltLine 5k Race!
Wow! Almost 700 runners, walkers, volunteers, and sponsors gathered enthusiastically in Gordon White Park last Saturday for our second annual Atlanta BeltLine Running Series Southwest 5k. This is the first … Continue Reading →
Eastside Trail Construction Update
Work on the Eastside Trail has been progressing steadily through the summer. This transformative project will change the way people move around town, connecting neighborhoods to each other like never … Continue Reading →
How Do I Get There? Accessing the Atlanta BeltLine From Gordon White Park and White Street
Please note that the Westside Trail is under construction through the fall of 2017. The West End Trail is open. You will not be able to access the Westside Trail … Continue Reading →
Community Love: The Atlanta BeltLine Featured in Essential Theatre’s Production of THE LOCAL
Standing by their slogan “Giving Georgia Playwrights A Voice On Georgia’s Stage,” Essential Theatre is an Atlanta theatre group with a strong focus on encouraging local works with local talent. … Continue Reading →
Plan B: Toll Roads and No New Transit Funding
Sunday’s AJC had an in-depth piece looking at all of the potentially viable “Plan B” scenarios if the July 31 Transportation Referendum does not pass. Groups ranging from the Georgia … Continue Reading →
Make the Atlanta BeltLine Vote Button your Facebook Profile Pic!
2 easy steps! Here’s how! Step 1 Click on the Vote Button image on the Atlanta BeltLine Facebook page. When you place your mouse cursor over the picture a black … Continue Reading →
Projects on the City of Atlanta’s 15% List to Benefit Cyclists and Pedestrians
Following the City of Atlanta’s recent announcement of the project list it plans to fund with the 15 percent of local funds from the Transportation Referendum, there are many projects … Continue Reading →
Transportation Options, Walkability and Seniors
A recent article from Switchboard shows a video produced by AARP in collaboration with StreetFilms that illustrates how walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods can help seniors. The six-minute video features conversations with … Continue Reading →
Transportation Referendum Questions Answered
The Atlanta Regional Commission has done a yeoman’s job of compiling (just about) every single frequently asked question regarding the July 31 Regional Transportation Referendum and providing detailed, thoughtful answers. Here’s … Continue Reading →