It seems everybody in the Atlanta region has an opinion about transportation. Debating, discussing, and, yes, complaining about how we get around this vast region is one of our pastimes….
MARTA Reach Aims to Address ‘First-Mile/Last-Mile’ Issue
MARTA is taking an innovative approach to an age-old transit conundrum: How to attract more riders in neighborhoods where it can be just a bit too far to walk to…
Metro Atlanta Leaders Head to Austin for 2022 LINK Trip
Austin, Texas may conjure images of cowboy boots, big hats, and barbecue. But don’t let the “Deep in the Heart of Texas” mythology fool you. Austin has quickly become one…
How the New U.S. Infrastructure Law Could Accelerate ATL Projects
Formally, it’s known as the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA for short. The $1.2 trillion law – yes, trillion! – provides funding for everything from rural broadband…
How Traffic Patterns in ATL Have Changed During Pandemic
The pandemic has changed so many of our routines: how we commute, how we shop, and how we spend our free time. A key question for regional planners and elected…
MARTA Honors Legacy behind H.E. Holmes Station in SW Atlanta
For decades, a MARTA station in southwest Atlanta has displayed the name of H.E. Holmes. Now, patrons can learn more about the trailblazing Atlantan after which the station was named. On Sept….
What if Peachtree Were More Than a Street?
In this 9-minute listen, What’s Next ATL spent a morning out at the Peachtree Street Demonstration Project, which is testing how a three-block span of shared space for drivers, pedestrians,…
Teleworking is Here to Stay. What Does That Mean for ATL?
It’s been over a year since so many of us left the office for the last time and set up shop in our living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and home offices….
Midtown Connector Aims to Cap Downtown ATL Highway With Green Space
The Midtown Connector project aims to turn this… …into this Wait. Where did the highway – and all those cars – go? In this far-reaching vision, they’re still there, just underneath a…
What’s Up for 2021: New ARC Board Schedule, Major Transportation Planning & More
Normally in this space, we talk about the big trends and innovations taking place across metro Atlanta. As 2020 comes to an end and, we thought we’d share news about some…
What the Latest Round of Federal Transportation Funds Means for Metro ATL
Better traffic signals. Enhanced bus service. Improved roads. These are a some of the projects included in this year’s list of transportation projects slated to receive federal funding. In all, $44 million from Uncle Sam was recently allocated by…
How Downtown Atlanta Aims to Drive Alternative Commute Options
Imagine an Atlanta that, as it grows, expands its mobility options to better accommodate movement in and around the city, beyond driving alone in a car. Although the reality of…
