Show your support for two state-funded projects to make ATL streets safer

Two projects proposed by the Georgia Department of Transportation represent two opportunities to support a more connected, protected network for people to bike, scoot, and use other small wheels.  Read more

Inching Atlanta Forward?

We were disheartened, but not surprised, to read the City Auditor's Office review of the Moving Atlanta Forward (MAF) infrastructure package, which found that only $47 million, less than 10 percent of the $460 approved by Atlanta voters in 2022 for transportation projects, had been spent as of August 2024. Read more

Shaping safer streets: Propel ATL's advocacy in 2024

Each year we release our annual policy & infrastructure recommendations – what our advocacy efforts will focus on in the year ahead. Here’s what was accomplished through work on the goals in our 2024 agenda and on other issues that arose during the year. Read more

Waiting for the bus under Atlanta’s summer skies is no walk in the park

As Atlanta faces rising temperatures, the need for community-driven, climate-resilient infrastructure has never been greater. That’s why Propel ATL and MARTA Army analyzed embarked on a project to find locations where Trees Atlanta plantings could most benefit bus riders.  Read more

What happened at the last Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee meeting of 2024?

“When will my Moving Atlanta Forward projects get built?” “What’s in the parking contract Request for Proposals and how will it protect sidewalks and bike lanes for their intended uses?” “What’s the ATLDOT staff vacancy rate and how is it affecting the department’s ability to get things done?”  During the latest meeting of the Atlanta City Council’s Transportation Committee, councilmembers were asking many of the same questions they’ve been asking all year, following the quarterly report from Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) Commissioner Solomon Caviness. Unfortunately they keep getting the same answers, none very satisfying.  In 2025 we will highlight the overdue, stalled, and long-awaited projects funded by Moving Atlanta Forward and support communities looking for answers. We hope the City of Atlanta responds by overcoming whatever obstacles are preventing transportation projects – especially those installing sidewalks, bike lanes, and safer streets – from getting built.  Watch the meeting recording:  Check out the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) presentation: Read more

Beyond “We Full”: How the Comprehensive Development Plan can reimagine Atlanta’s future

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

World Day of Remembrance at Atlanta Streets Alive

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

What's happening with safe streets infrastructure now

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

MARTA’s NextGen Bus Network: a step toward transit that works for everyone

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

A day in the life of a transit canvasser: gathering the voices of Atlanta’s bus riders

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

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant

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

What do the election results mean for climate and mobility?

What we’re reading: Read more

Advocacy win for micromobility

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

$120 Million Bond passes with amendment for safe streets & bike network

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

Support Extended Micromobility Hours

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

connect