When people talk about Atlanta, a phrase gets thrown around a lot: “We full.” It’s shorthand for the rapid growth, the surging traffic, the sprawling development, and the overwhelming sense that our infrastructure isn’t keeping up with the city's needs. But are we really “full”? Or have we simply not planned for a future where everyone—residents, businesses, and visitors—can thrive? Sound familiar? We also tackled “We full” earlier this year when we advocated for a boost to Atlanta’s transportation budget.  This is where the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) comes in. Think of it as the blueprint for how a city like Atlanta evolves. It’s a tool to ensure we don’t just react to change but proactively shape our community in a way that works for everyone, today and tomorrow. Yet, like many plans, the CDP often gets shelved or outdated. As Atlanta’s growth struggles to meet the need of it’s growing population and continues to stretch our infrastructure thin, we must breathe new life into this essential planning process. Read more

Traffic deaths are the leading cause of death of youth in the U.S. This preventable epidemic disproportionately affects people walking and biking, seniors, communities of color, and low-income communities. Over 44,000 people were killed in vehicle crashes in 2022. Millions more suffer life-altering injuries that destroy careers, strain income, and alter family relationships. These staggering numbers represent a dramatic increase over pre-pandemic numbers. Our roads are more dangerous than they’ve been in nearly two decades. The numbers keep rising. Read more

We advocated for a safer Memorial Drive for years. This summer we celebrated work starting on a separated two-way bike/scoot lane. Despite the joy of seeing a highly useful new section of the network get underway, the project has had its challenges. This week we rode the corridor with Jeremy, a new bike commuter who won an e-bike at our Blinkie Awards earlier this year, to see how it’s working–and not working–for him. Read more

Imagine a transit system where buses arrive on time, routes make sense, and everyone—regardless of income or location—can get to work, school, or a doctor’s appointment with ease. This isn’t just a dream; it’s the vision behind MARTA’s NextGen Bus Network Redesign. At Propel ATL, we’ve heard the stories. Riders stranded by late buses. Parents juggling work and childcare around unreliable service. Seniors and people with disabilities navigating inaccessible stops. For years, we’ve been listening, gathering input, and advocating for a bus network that works for everyone. Now, the time has come. After years of study and community feedback, a draft of MARTA’s NextGen Bus Network Redesign is rolling out, marking a potentially transformational moment for public transit in Atlanta. Read more

Thousands of Atlantans rely on buses daily to get to work, school, and essential services. But behind every bus stop and route is a story—stories of missed connections, long waits, and hopes for a more reliable transit system. At Propel ATL, we’re gathering those stories, canvassing bus routes across the city to capture the voices of the people who depend on public transportation the most. Their insights are shaping the future of the bus network in Atlanta, and that’s why our work matters. Read more

Propel ATL is pleased to announce it has received a $96,581.97 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) with federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The grant supports community education efforts to improve bicycle safety and reduce crashes and injuries of bikers and other vulnerable road users.    Read more

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Thank you for supporting our campaign to extend the hours for shared dockless devices in Atlanta! Your advocacy helps us keep winning victories at the local level. Together, we will keep pushing for more protected lanes and transit, to make these forms of transportation safer and more prevalent. Read more

On October 21, 2024, Atlanta City Council approved a $120 Million bond request from the Mayor's Office. Thanks to advocacy efforts and Councilmembers Matt Westmoreland and Jason Dozier, the legislation included an amendment that improved the project list. Now to the hard part: holding the City accountable to deliver on multiple competing priorities and build measurably safer and more accessible streets. Find out more what your advocacy helped change in the legislation. Read more

You can drive all night… but you can’t use a shared scooter or bike in Atlanta after midnight. Before the 2019 curfew, shared devices in Atlanta were available 24/7, aiding many night-shift workers. Now, there's a push to extend these hours again. Every form of transportation has its issues. But limiting people's choice of transportation at night does not make people safer. In 2022 Atlanta City Council extended the operating hours to midnight. Now, we have the chance to further extend the hours of micromobility in Atlanta to 2 AM, closer to equal footing with other forms of transportation that don’t get shut down overnight.  Read more

Early voting opened October 29th and Election Day November 5th is almost upon us! Avoid the traffic and start your day on the right foot or wheel: plan out your trip to the polls using sustainable transportation. We’ve compiled some resources to help you get there, and some voter guides to inform you about who and what are on the ballot. Read more

In 2021, MARTA announced it would update the bus network to reflect the changing reality of where residents live and want to go. The pandemic and its aftermath delayed those efforts. Today, riders still report buses that don’t arrive due to trip cancellations or get stuck in traffic, causing them to miss work and appointments. We’re pleased to report the redesign process is finally getting going again. MARTA plans to start sharing the draft with the public this fall. We’ll be there, advocating for more frequent, reliable bus service—ideally, every 15 minutes—fewer canceled trips, and reliable information on bus locations and arrival times. Read more

Our favorite part of the most recent Atlanta Streets Alive? Celebrating the connecting power of open streets with the next generation. Get ready to enjoy more open streets and community vibes on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Georgia Avenue, from the West End to Grant Park Sunday, October 20th from 1-5 pm. Read more

Most of Atlanta’s streets aren’t built around people – they’re designed for cars. Spending a lot of money just to patch them up is the wrong move for the World Cup, and it’s the wrong move for Atlanta. That's why we're calling for a different approach to preparations for the 2026 World Cup games in Atlanta. One that puts people – visitors and everyday Atlantans – first.  Read more

Every year thousands of Atlantans participate in Biketober, a friendly bike challenge presented by Georgia Commute Options.  Read more