Wow, Atlanta. You biked. You skated. You rolled. You walked. Some of you even danced! And thousands of you turned out for the very vibrant return of Atlanta Streets Alive, showing what it looks like when we take cars out of the equation for a single afternoon to create a healthy, sustainable, and fun city street experience. Scroll on to check out photos by volunteers Akilah Callahan, Ari Edlin, and Beth Smith from the September event! Read more

This year’s celebration of all things cycling is packed with events and activities for riders at all levels, from folks who’ve never biked, to those loving the city’s vibrant cycling community.  Read more

Speed cameras went live in ten Atlanta Public School (APS) zones this week. Drivers who exceed the speed limit in these zones by 10 mph or more while the sign’s beacons are flashing will receive a ticket.  Read more

It’s just 17 days and counting to the return of Atlanta Streets Alive September 24th! Read more

We are excited to announce UrbanTrans North America as the transportation planning consultant for the Walk ATL program! Read more

We've join Midtown Neighbors’ Association and advocates throughout the city in calling for some long-overdue changes. Read on to learn more! Read more

Here’s a quick update on recent ordinances to create safer streets along the BeltLine and where we go from there! As of the recent City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 22, two ordinances have successfully passed the full council. These ordinances pertain to prohibiting new drive-thrus or drive-ins and service stations. This is a significant step forward in our shared goal of fostering safer and more pedestrian-friendly streets. However, the ordinance regarding eliminating parking minimums is taking a slightly different path.... Read more

We have some fantastic infrastructure developments happening in Atlanta! Photo credit: Propel ATL Memorial Drive is slated for an extension of the 3-lane safety configuration, a bike lane (!!), safer crossings for people walking and other safety improvements. We’re collecting letters in support from adjacent neighborhoods and advocating for the bike lanes to be protected. By now the whole world knows – DeKalb Ave has finally been repaved, and bike lanes, some protected, are coming soon. We’re asking for some design tweaks and keeping our eye on the long-term vision for a “complete” DeKalb Ave.  Several miles of D.L. Hollowell Parkway will get a 3-lane safety reconfiguration this fall. We’re pushing for the project to be extended to connect with Northside Drive. Plus, thank you for taking action on South Boulevard! Read more

Last week I was excited to join over a hundred Atlanta regional leaders on the 2023 LINK trip to Montreal.  Two of the trip’s themes were highly relevant to our work at Propel ATL: Transportation & Mobility: Montreal investing heavily in transit expansion and Climate & Resiliency: Montreal going green in a big way.  Photo credit: City of Montreal staffer Read more

It’s thanks to the advocacy efforts of so many concerned Atlantans that we’ve been able to see policy wins like the prevention of drastic cuts to ATLDOT’s budget, installation of downtown bike lanes, and creation of a Fatal Crash Investigation Commission. Despite facing a $13M budget cut, Councilmember Dustin Hillis introduced an ordinance to increase ATLDOT's budget by $12M, with $1M allocated to each district, focusing on resurfacing and safety improvements, including ADA repairs and crosswalk enhancements. Let’s celebrate the success of the Central Ave pilot bike lane being installed sooner than expected! Learn about the Fatal Crash Investigation Commission, approved June 20, 2023, and updates on zoning efforts for pedestrian safety! Read more

Since Atlanta Streets alive was placed on pandemic hiatus, we've been hard at work advocating for its return as a monthly open streets program. Now, with City Council support and alongside ATLDOT's first-ever Open Streets manager, we're thrilled to be a part of bringing Atlanta Streets Alive back to Peachtree Street this Fall! Be sure to mark your calendar for September 24, October 22, & November 12, from 1-5 pm as Atlanta Streets Alive makes a triumphant return to Downtown and Midtown, from Mitchell Street to 15th Street.  Read more

Visualization of the proposed ATLDOT budget from Center for Civic Innovation          Thank you to everyone who took action to push for more transportation capacity during the City of Atlanta’s Fiscal Year 2024 budgeting process! You emailed your Councilmembers, showed up to “Bring the Noise,” and commented during public meetings. The media covered our advocacy, noting “Atlanta mayor proposes cutting transportation budget by 12 percent” and asking “Why does Dickens’ biggest-ever city budget cut funds from Atlanta DOT?” We are delighted to share that there were some notable victories. One of them includes securing $200,000 in funding for Atlanta Streets Alive, ensuring its return to our streets this fall. This milestone represents a step forward for our community. Despite these successes, we must address the challenging news. The general operating budget includes a $13 million cut to the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) budget. However, there is still hope on the horizon. During the June 20th Council meeting, Councilmember Dustin Hillis introduced an ordinance to increase ATLDOT's funding by a total of $12 million. Read more

Atlanta has a great opportunity to prevent pedestrian violence while also reducing onerous parking requirements, and along with our friends at ThreadATL we're asking for your help to ensure these opportunities become reality. Councilmember Jason Dozier is sponsoring a set of zoning papers for the BeltLine overlay districts to disallow new car-oriented businesses like gas stations, drive thrus, and service stations, and to eliminate the mandated minimum number of parking spaces for new developments.  How Can You Make a Difference? Email & Tweet: Click here to reach out to your Council member and passionately endorse these pivotal zoning papers before the upcoming full council meeting on Monday, August 21, 2023. Especially let your voice resonate with these representatives: Council Member Amos, District 3 Council Member Norwood, District 8 Council Member Waites, Post 3 At Large Atlanta Planning Advisory Board (APAB)  Read more

Like flowers sprouting after a long winter, we are finally starting to see signs of progress on safe and complete streets across Atlanta, including South Boulevard, Peachtree Street,Cascade Road, DeKalb Avenue, and the roads around City Hall Downtown. We've got a breakdown of what key projects are getting underway, what you can expect, and next steps for advocacy and more information.    Read more

June MARTA News Roundup Whether you scoot, skate, or sprint across Atlanta, chances are, transit options are as vital to getting you around the city as the board, bike, or boots under you! And it’s no different for our advocacy efforts here at Propel ATL, as we recognize that advocating for a better public transit experience elevates other forms of transportation  So, without further ado, let’s talk transit! Read more