ATLANTA (September 26, 2023) – Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is hosting a virtual citywide public meeting for the launch of the BeltLine Transit Study. The planning study is for a 13.6-mile … Continue Reading →
Building a Connected and Equitable Future: Atlanta BeltLine Transit Study
Exciting news is unfolding in Atlanta as the BeltLine takes another step towards a more connected future. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. has launched a transit planning study aimed at enhancing mobility, … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Starts Planning Study for the Balance of Transit on the BeltLine Corridor
The study will establish a plan and vision for comprehensive light rail transit options for the entire BeltLine corridor, supporting regional connectivity and equitable growth ATLANTA (September 11, 2023) … Continue Reading →
Streetcar East Extension Project: Irwin Street Traffic Study
Irwin Street/Lake Avenue at the BeltLine between Krog Street and Auburn Avenue/Sampson Street will be closed to vehicular traffic November 7 to 13, 2022. The City of Atlanta’s Department of … Continue Reading →
Streetcar East Extension Project Update
Residents got a peek at what transit on the Atlanta BeltLine will look like on September 12 and 13 as MARTA hosted one in-person and one virtual public meeting … Continue Reading →
MARTA performing field investigations along eastside corridor
On February 8, contractors for MARTA began geotechnical work on the eastside corridor as part of transit planning for the future light rail system. The sub-contractor, CERM, will be performing … Continue Reading →
In remembrance of Jeff Parker, MARTA CEO
The staff at Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. are incredibly saddened by the passing of Jeff Parker, MARTA CEO. Since Jeff took the helm of MARTA nearly four years ago, our leadership … Continue Reading →
U.S. DOT Secretary Buttigieg and Congressional Delegation Visit Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Offices
On May 21, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. President and CEO Clyde Higgs hosted U.S. DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg in our office for a roundtable and a press conference on transportation, jobs, … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Design and Construction Updates: November 2020
Below you will find recent updates and photos of each of our Atlanta BeltLine projects in construction or design along with links to get more general information about each project. … Continue Reading →
MARTA Summerhill Bus Rapid Transit virtual public meeting
MARTA is kicking off the community engagement process for the future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line that connects Summerhill, Peoplestown, and South Downtown. This online update will include a presentation … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Construction Updates: October 2020
Below you will find recent updates and photos of each of our Atlanta BeltLine projects in construction or design along with links to get more general information about each project. … Continue Reading →
Thank You, Atlanta!
Tuesday’s passage of the TSPLOST and MARTA votes paves the way for significant improvements to mobility across the city of Atlanta. This kind of progress could not occur without the … Continue Reading →
Info on MARTA and TSPLOST Ballot Measures
City of Atlanta residents may have the opportunity to vote on two ballot questions this November that could bring significant changes to how people travel around and across the city. Decisions … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine Receives Approval for the First Long Range Public Transit Plan for the City
Atlanta BeltLine/Atlanta Streetcar System Plan Opens Door to Unprecedented Mobility Options On December 8, 2015, the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) received approval from the Atlanta City Council on the Atlanta … Continue Reading →
Ground Covered in the 2015 Legislative Session
On Tuesday, May 12, Governor Nathan Deal signed into law Senate Bill 4 (SB4) to provide a way for public/private partnerships to finance Atlanta BeltLine transit, trails, parks, and streetscapes. … Continue Reading →
The Streetcar to the Atlanta BeltLine is the Right Track
This article originally appeared in the May 12, 2015 edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It is republished here with permission. The Streetcar to the Atlanta BeltLine is the Right Track … Continue Reading →
NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL
FULTON COUNTY I. NUMBER 0012586 Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of … Continue Reading →
Citywide Conversation on Transit Route Selection
Planning for transit on the Atlanta BeltLine corridor and the extension of the Downtown Atlanta Streetcar is progressing. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) has started the technical studies that evaluate the … Continue Reading →
Secretary of Transportation Pays a Visit to the Atlanta BeltLine
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx paid a visit to the Atlanta BeltLine last Wednesday on his “Invest in America, Commit to the Future” tour. Secretary Foxx’s tour … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine in Planning Magazine
Have you seen the January 2014 issue of Planning Magazine? The new issue of the American Planning Association’s national publication is all about Atlanta, and the Atlanta BeltLine features prominently. An excerpt … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Board of Directors Adopts Long Range Strategic Implementation Plan
Strategy Will Guide Atlanta BeltLine Program through its Completion in 2030 Atlanta, GA – Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.’s (ABI) Board of Directors unanimously approved the Atlanta BeltLine 2030 Strategic Implementation Plan … Continue Reading →
Atlanta BeltLine to Receive $18 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation
TIGER V Grant to Fund Southwest Corridor Development ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta will receive an $18 million TIGER V grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the … Continue Reading →
Update: Edgewood Avenue Will Close for Construction on April 3, 2013
Demolition and Construction Will Be Complete by April 2014 ATLANTA – Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI), in partnership with the City of Atlanta Department of Public Works, will close the Edgewood … Continue Reading →
New York Times: Now Atlanta Is Turning Old Tracks Green
The New York Times profiled the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail in today’s paper. It is on the front of the National section in the print edition. Below are some excerpts: “The … Continue Reading →
