2023 policy and infrastructure agenda

Create subsidy program to make e-bikes affordable 

Image: Edison Bicycles

Electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) are proven to shift cities from dependence on driving to a more sustainable transportation future. E-bikes provide physical activity to improve health, reduce air pollution and congestion, make hilly cities more accessible to people with health challenges or long distances to travel, and are more affordable than owning a car. However, they are too expensive for many people to afford. Communities across the U.S. are creating subsidy or rebate programs to make e-bikes more affordable. 

Status: The Atlanta City Council adopted legislation creating a working group to establish an e-bike affordability program for Atlanta. 

Adopt Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) as the standard and use signal timing to create safer crossings, starting with schools and transit stops

Image: Propel ATL

People are at increased risk of being hit by drivers while walking and using wheelchairs. The risk is even greater near transit stops, as people try to catch infrequent buses. What’s more, dangerous streets are concentrated in communities most impacted by ongoing racial injustices, systemic oppression, and racial disparities.

Installing Leading Pedestrian Intervals, starting with areas with high rates of pedestrian crashes, schools, and near transit hubs and bus stops, would make people walking safer. 

Take Action: Leading Pedestrian Intervals

 Ensure the City of Atlanta's Department of Transportation delivers projects & maintains bike/LIT (Light Individual Transportation) lanes by fully funding its operations