Driverless cars and “connected technology” are making headlines across the country and right here in metro Atlanta. But why should any of this interest any but the tech-nerdiest among us?…
7 Things to Know about the More MARTA Plan
The More MARTA Atlanta program is arguably the biggest boost the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has received since the agency was approved by DeKalb and Fulton county voters in…
High-Tech Road: Peachtree Industrial Corridor in Gwinnett is Getting ‘Smart’
In addition to their smart phones and smart watches, commuters in Gwinnett County will soon get a “smart corridor” along one of their busiest thoroughfares. Within the next year, workers…
Plannerisms: Today we Learn About…Cycle Tracks
On Plannerisms, our new occasional short-audio series, we take planning terms related to things taking place in metro Atlanta—and, in 90 seconds or less—gives you a clear explanation and some…
How Metro Atlanta Can Put the Brakes on Bike-Ped Injuries and Deaths
How can local governments make their streets safer for people walking and bicycling? It’s an urgent question, given that the number of collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists has risen sharply…
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7 Ways Metro Atlanta Transportation is Going High-Tech
When it comes to transportation, the future is “smart.” Think self-driving cars, autonomous shuttles, and traffic lights and cars connected by the internet and designed to improve traffic flow and…
This Bridge is Built for Walking. And Biking. And Driving.
Many times, when we think of transportation improvement projects, we think about the experiences of people in their cars. Where things get interesting is when you consider what else these…
Could Self-Driving Shuttles be Coming to Chamblee?
Imagine tapping an app on your phone and just a few minutes later, a car shows up to take you wherever you want to go at an affordable price. Oh…
How $400 Million Will Improve Your Commute
Better strap in. Metro Atlanta’s transportation network is set for a sizable makeover. The region’s transportation planners recently approved more than 100 projects, at a price tag of nearly $400…
Decatur Narrows a Road to Improve Bike-Ped Options. Take a Virtual Ride!
North McDonough Street cuts through the heart of bustling downtown Decatur, linking the city’s high school to its vibrant town square. But the expansive four-lane road was something of an…
