There is a much-needed conversation happening in our country and around the world. Although we did not sanction this artwork along the corridor, we are in complete support of the dialogue our community is generating at such a momentous time in our history.
#blacklivesmatter
Have you seen the new signs popping up along the corridor? Let's all continue to follow safety guidelines and practice social distancing to help protect ourselves and the community!
As a corridor transit, we're thrilled to unveil the newest feature coming soon to the
#AtlantaBeltLine
. With a moderate current and spanning 33 miles around the loop, the Lazy River will allow enough space for users to gently ride along to their next destination across the city.
Atlanta has changed a lot over the past 20 years.
So has the BeltLine.
Now, it's time to evolve again.
The next chapter of the Atlanta BeltLine drops tomorrow.
We are thrilled to announce that the Atlanta BeltLine has been awarded a $16.46 million RAISE Grant from the USDOT. This funding will be used to help construct 1.9 miles of the Southside Trail, from I-75/85 to Boulevard, and piggybacks off an EPA grant ...
We were incredibly honored to host U.S. DOT
@SecretaryPete
Buttigieg in our office yesterday for a press conference and conversation on transportation, jobs, housing, and equity.
Transit has always been at the core of the BeltLine.
It provides affordable access and connects people with opportunities to improve individual and community prosperity.
Our new transit study is the next step in making light rail a reality:
How’s a dog supposed to get any work done, when all she can think about is the
@ATLUTD
vs DC United home opener on Sunday at
@MBStadium
?? June, the
@AtlantaBeltLine
Partnership’s Chief Happiness Officer and Spokespooch, is ready for Sunday’s match!
#5StripeFriday
The Atlanta BeltLine at the Southside Trail is a pretty beautiful view. From the art to the trees on the trail, the McDonough tunnel is a BeltLine fan favorite. Have you run, walked, biked or strolled through this tunnel?
#atlanta
#beltline
#outdoors
Northeast Trail - Segment 2 is officially open!🎉
The completion of this 1.2-mile section marks a significant milestone in navigating the major infrastructure that has historically divided Atlanta and wouldn't be possible without the support of our incredible partners.
We are thrilled for Mayor
@KeishaBottoms
announcement that the Southside Trail is now officially open in its interim state! This is a historic connection between west and east.
Just announced at our Quarterly Briefing: the
@CityofAtlanta
has officially secured $2.8 million to advance the extension of light rail transit to the Westside Trail and to the Eastside Trail at Ponce de Leon Avenue.
While cycling on the Westside Trail yesterday we couldn’t help but stop and take a few pics of Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado’s incredible
#beltlineart
exhibit. Amazing work. Please get out and see it. Also on the Eastside Trail.
What does BeltLine transit look like?
It looks like a network that marries transit with a vibrant pedestrian path, while also being safe and environmentally responsible.
It looks like something that helps lead ATL (and its residents) toward a brighter, more equitable future.
Another before/after pic for you. On top, volunteers cleaning up the Eastside Trail in Inman Park 8 years ago yesterday - before any concrete had been poured. Bottom pic taken yesterday at same spot. What a difference 8 years makes! 👏👏🙌🙌
The Southside Trail - Segment 1 is officially open 👏 This mile-long segment of the trail extends from just west of I-75/85 to the terminus of the Westside Trail at University Ave. This part of the trail will create new job opportunities, safely connect students to their scho....
Our look and feel isn't the only thing that's been refreshed.
Check out the map below to see our updated naming convention for completed portions of the trail - and then learn more about the change here:
#AtlantaBeltline
We deeply appreciate all that Councilmember Ivory Lee Young, Jr. did to support the Atlanta BeltLine and uplift communities in District 3 along the Westside Trail. Our condolences go out to his family and friends, who are in our thoughts during this time.
A friendly reminder to please wear your mask when enjoying the trails this weekend. We're wishing all of our Virtual Westside Race participants good luck! 😷 🎉
#AtlantaBeltLine
Nothing like taking a walk on the trail when the leaves are falling and the air is cool. There's something so peaceful about it. 🍂
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#atlantabeltline
#atl
#fallvibes
Honoring the women leaders in Atlanta today, such as Mayor
@KeishaBottoms
, for International Women’s Day. Mayor Bottoms is Atlanta’s 60th Mayor and only the 2nd female mayor in the city’s history
#internationalwomensday
We're thrilled to share that we've applied for the
@USDOT
RAISE Grant for Segments 2 and 3 of the
#SouthsideTrail
. If selected, funds will benefit this portion of the trail, from Boulevard to Pittsburgh Yards. We appreciate the support and partnership with the City of Atlanta....
Mayor
@KeishaBottoms
talks about how seniors deserve to enjoy some of the most valuable space and place on the
@AtlantaBeltLine
! Do you see this skyline? What a beautiful view on an absolutely, amazing day!
Join us this afternoon to celebrate the opening of "Atlanta and the Civil Rights Movement: 1944-1968," curated by the brilliant
@HistorianNHeels
! This incredible project will grace the Eastside and Westside Trails through December 1
Mayor
@KeishaBottoms
announced the purchase of the 4.5-mile Southside Trail today from CSX - a landmark day for the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta BeltLine, and the many, many partners, stakeholders and supporters with whom we work! Thank you all!
BELTLINE USAGE GUIDELINES-- Temporary guidelines are now in effect to ensure more social distancing and reduce trail usage. Stay home.
#StayHomeSavesLives
#SocialDistancing
Learn more:
Hands up if you've ever thought about going somewhere along the corridor, only to change your mind when you realize you'll have to find parking.🙋
Once there's transit along the corridor (with crosstown connections) getting to and from the corridor will be a breeze.
Rails are coming out as part of construction of the Eastside Trail through Reynoldstown! PLEASE keep in mind that this section of the corridor is closed - it is an active construction site with heavy equipment, large holes, and sharp rail pieces!
Today, we installed parking & no parking signs for scooters & bikes along the
#eastsidetrail
(and spent time organizing devices). Thanks to the
@ATLPlanning
’s Office of Mobility Planning for their help! It’s a work in progress - we’re tackling these issues together!
Along with
@PATHFoundation
, we're excited to announce a $30 million donation from the James M. Cox Foundation that will provide the remaining philanthropic funding needed to complete the Northwest BeltLine trails
Do us all a favor and avoid peak hours if you have to get out on the trail. Before 9:45 a.m. and after 7 p.m. may be less enticing, but it's a whole lot safer... for you and the rest of us.
#FlattenTheCurve
#InThisTogether
#SocialDistancing
A new portion of the
#NortheastTrail
is now open in an advanced interim state. Enjoy this multi-use trail running through Piedmont Heights and Ansley Park. Thank you
@GeorgiaPower
for partnering with us on completion! (Photo: John Becker)
We are one step closer to sustainable, equitable development in southwest Atlanta with the selection of Culdesac, Inc., with
@UrbanOasisDev
@kronbergua
@LDGConsulting
and T. Dallas Smith and Co., as a finalist for the redevelopment of
#MurphyCrossing
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. just acquired a 2.5-acre site at Murphy Crossing in southwest Atlanta, bringing the site footprint up to 20 acres with redevelopment opportunities for employment, housing, and transit connectivity.
"Let’s get back to what Inman Park and Intown Atlanta was about all along: transit for all, in the form of streetcars."
See why ATL residents like Cristy Lenz are passionate about BeltLine transit in her recent write-in to the
@AJC
.
#PublicTransit
We need your help! 🙋 Sign up to volunteer with Art on the
@AtlantaBeltLine
:
Paint BeltLine Walls murals 7/29-8/11 and on Family Paint Day 8/4
📍 Lee + Murphy tunnel off 933 Lee St SW
Help with A.M.F.M. Festival 8/8-8/11
📍 The Bakery 825 Warner St SW
In case you couldn't be there in person, we thought we'd share this great video with you of last week's Eastside Trail extension ribbon-cutting taken by our friends at the
@CityofAtlanta
. Have you had a chance to explore this beautiful new section of trail yet?
#OneAtlanta
Thanks to
@GeorgiaAudubon
, the Eastside & Westside Trail are now home to two new Chimney Swift Towers. Chimney swifts are a vulnerable species of bird with few options to nest. Learn more on how these structures support their conservation here:
This morning we join the
@BlankFoundation
in announcing their remarkable grant to support Westside Park. The $17.5 million gift is the largest ever made to
@AtlantaBeltLine
Partnership. We are thrilled to share in this milestone moment in our city! More:
Concrete was recently poured on the Westside Trail, Segment 3 on Law Street at the plaza. Thank you to ARGOS and their team for the tremendous work! Swipe to see some footage of the process ➡️
Enjoyed going on a biking tour of the
@AtlantaBeltLine
—an incredible example of what’s possible for families & communities in our state with robust investments in infrastructure.🚴🏿
Following last night's Northwest Trail Feasibility Study presentation by Atlanta BeltLine, Inc and
@PathFoundation
, we have, for the FIRST TIME, a preferred alignment and clear direction on how to move forward with the entire 22-mile trail loop!
Ready to celebrate the return of Dirty Birds football?
Join us at Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark next Saturday from 2-6 p.m. for the
@AtlantaFalcons
BeltLine Bash!
More here:
#ATLBeltLine
Great news! The connection between the Eastside Trail and Historic Fourth Ward Park has reopened. Both the stairs and elevator provide an easy way to move between greenspaces, restaurants, and nearby businesses. Learn more here:
More access to job centers.
More access to schools.
More access to healthcare services.
More access to grocery stores.
Transit along the BeltLine corridor means a more accessible, connected Atlanta for generations to come.
#PublicTransit
Today marks a major milestone in the
@CityOfAtlanta
Water Supply Program. Raw water is flowing into the Quarry Reservoir. By the end of Summer 2020
#TeamWatershed
will have vastly increased Atlanta’s reserve water supply from 3 to 5 days to 30 days or more
#DWMatWork
We understand your concerns. We, along with Mayor
@KeishaBottoms
and team of public health professionals are monitoring usage daily. This graph shows BeltLine usage at a 52% decrease from a portion of the Eastside Trail this past weekend vs last month’s numbers—a 52% decrease.
The long-awaited Southside Trail is coming along quite nicely, if we do say so ourselves! This shot was taken looking east / southeast over Pittsburgh Yards in early last month. See more photos in our latest construction roundup here: (Photo: Astra Group)
Don't miss this hidden gem on the interim
#SouthsideTrail
! Experience this historic train tunnel while discovering new ways to connect across the city.
We are saddened by the passing of Jeff Parker, MARTA CEO. Jeff was a true partner and friend to the BeltLine and committed to seeing world class transit in Atlanta. His wife and daughters are in our thoughts, along with his friends and MARTA colleagues.
The Atlanta Westside Trail - Segment 3 is NOW OPEN! We are so appreciative of our partners and look forward to the community enjoying the newest addition to the Atlanta BeltLine trail!
#atlanta
#atlantabeltline
#westsidetrail