Better Atlanta Transit
@betteratltransit.bsky.social
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.
Reason #342 why buses in dedicated lanes are better than streetcars:
When extreme heat strikes, the buses can keep going. The streetcar tracks deform, rendering them useless.
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When extreme heat strikes, the buses can keep going. The streetcar tracks deform, rendering them useless.
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Leipzig halts tram service as extreme heat melts track beds
Heat damage means no trams will run in Leipzig until early Monday morning as temperatures soar across Germany, breaking new records. Leipzig Transport Authority (LVB) has suspended tram services until...
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June 30, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Reason #342 why buses in dedicated lanes are better than streetcars:
When extreme heat strikes, the buses can keep going. The streetcar tracks deform, rendering them useless.
www.yahoo.com/news/weather...
When extreme heat strikes, the buses can keep going. The streetcar tracks deform, rendering them useless.
www.yahoo.com/news/weather...
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This is a commonsense solution to an increasingly dangerous condition on the Beltline. Let’s get this done.
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Atlanta City Council weighs proposal for permanent bike lane on the Beltline
The Atlanta City Council is weighing a proposal for a permanent, dedicated bike lane on the Beltline.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
May 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
This is a commonsense solution to an increasingly dangerous condition on the Beltline. Let’s get this done.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com/video/2026/0...
www.atlantanewsfirst.com/video/2026/0...
Ed McBrayer, co-founder of the PATH Foundation, has passed away. If you’ve ridden a bike or scooter in #Atlanta, you’ve probably ridden on some of his handiwork.
Our eternal gratitude to Ed and other thoughts to his family, friends, and colleagues.
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Our eternal gratitude to Ed and other thoughts to his family, friends, and colleagues.
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Ed McBrayer, co-founder of PATH who helped shaped Atlanta, dies at 81 — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The co-founder of the PATH Foundation — who backed the Beltline, Silver Comet Trail and other beloved trails — helped remake the region.
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March 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Ed McBrayer, co-founder of the PATH Foundation, has passed away. If you’ve ridden a bike or scooter in #Atlanta, you’ve probably ridden on some of his handiwork.
Our eternal gratitude to Ed and other thoughts to his family, friends, and colleagues.
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Our eternal gratitude to Ed and other thoughts to his family, friends, and colleagues.
apple.news/Ab2FwWA0BTa6...
Atlanta’s preeminent corridor for #bikes and other #micromobility is also the world’s longest arboretum, thanks to the efforts of @treesatlanta.bsky.social!
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Atlanta Beltline has the world's longest linear arboretum
Discover the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum, the world's longest linear arboretum, showcasing urban redevelopment and biodiversity in Atlanta.
roughdraftatlanta.com
March 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Atlanta’s preeminent corridor for #bikes and other #micromobility is also the world’s longest arboretum, thanks to the efforts of @treesatlanta.bsky.social!
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roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/03/12/w...
From conditions on MARTA trains to expanding the Beltline path for the safe separation of modes, a lot of worthy transportation projects are in a holding pattern. This needs to change, no matter how loud a small group yells about their dead streetcar project.
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Priorities & Distractions — Better Atlanta Transit
The AJC breathlessly reported that BRN supporters recently turned up at a MARTA Board meeting to denounce the board’s decision to cancel the Eastside Beltline streetcar. How vast was this prote...
betteratlantatransit.org
March 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM
From conditions on MARTA trains to expanding the Beltline path for the safe separation of modes, a lot of worthy transportation projects are in a holding pattern. This needs to change, no matter how loud a small group yells about their dead streetcar project.
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betteratlantatransit.org/blog/priorit...
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“Consider that #Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens faced strong opposition and vitriolic comments on social media last year for pausing work on the Eastside #Beltline rail. The consequences? He won reelection in November with 85% of the vote.”
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“Consider that #Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens faced strong opposition and vitriolic comments on social media last year for pausing work on the Eastside #Beltline rail. The consequences? He won reelection in November with 85% of the vote.”
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Stop Eastside Beltline rail in its tracks. It no longer makes sense. — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Supporters of a rail on the Eastside Beltline are thinking about trains as the end goal, but it shouldn’t be. People want to move around inexpensively and efficiently.
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February 20, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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“Consider that #Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens faced strong opposition and vitriolic comments on social media last year for pausing work on the Eastside #Beltline rail. The consequences? He won reelection in November with 85% of the vote.”
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“Consider that #Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens faced strong opposition and vitriolic comments on social media last year for pausing work on the Eastside #Beltline rail. The consequences? He won reelection in November with 85% of the vote.”
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“An large crowd turned up for the board meeting…”
We saw only 20 people speak in favor of the now-dead streetcar on the Eastside Beltline…in a city of just over 530,000. 🧐
So, 0.0037% of #Atlanta is still super-agitated about a trolley they can’t even fill.
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We saw only 20 people speak in favor of the now-dead streetcar on the Eastside Beltline…in a city of just over 530,000. 🧐
So, 0.0037% of #Atlanta is still super-agitated about a trolley they can’t even fill.
roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/02/13/a...
MARTA board faces backlash over Eastside Beltline streetcar project
Advocates criticize MARTA Board for sidelining the Atlanta Streetcar East Extension project. Calls for transparency and renewed support.
roughdraftatlanta.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
“An large crowd turned up for the board meeting…”
We saw only 20 people speak in favor of the now-dead streetcar on the Eastside Beltline…in a city of just over 530,000. 🧐
So, 0.0037% of #Atlanta is still super-agitated about a trolley they can’t even fill.
roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/02/13/a...
We saw only 20 people speak in favor of the now-dead streetcar on the Eastside Beltline…in a city of just over 530,000. 🧐
So, 0.0037% of #Atlanta is still super-agitated about a trolley they can’t even fill.
roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/02/13/a...
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.
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Let’s move on.
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@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.
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Too bad that doesn’t work.
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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...
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.
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👇
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#bikes #micromobility #transportation #cities
Read my thoughts on this here👇
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#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.
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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...
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...