Five years ago (Feb. 13, 2019), Clyde Higgs became the permanent CEO of Atlanta BeltLine Inc. It seemed like a perfect time (Valentine’s Day) to sit down with Higgs and have a far-reaching discussion so he could reflect on his tenure with ABI and share his thoughts on the BeltLine’s next chapter.
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Brian McGowan: an Amtrak station at Centennial Yards would be ‘fantastic’
During a standard presentation of the planned $5 billion Centennial Yards project, Brian McGowan spoke of the role the 50-acre railroad gulch has played in the development of Atlanta.
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Atlanta’s transit decisions today will impact our future
Transit decisions being made in Atlanta today will impact our city for generations.
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Saving the Atlanta BeltLine: A shift from transit to micromobility
By Guest Columnist KEVIN H. POSEY, who writes about transportation and has served on related boards in the Washington region. He moved to Atlanta in 2017.
Atlanta’s BeltLine is perhaps the city’s best-known landmark. As with New York’s High Line, travel writers point it out as a key stop for those visiting Atlanta. However, that popularity poses a threat to its viability as a usable transportation corridor.
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MARTA to seek its own lanes for streetcar expansion
In a car-loving city, MARTA planners are looking to get light rail its own lane as much as possible, as they plan a system across the city.
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MARTA board votes to maintain $1 streetcar fares
The MARTA board won’t make the Downtown Atlanta streetcar fares free, as was discussed by the agency — it’ll remain $1 to ride.
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MARTA-streetcar terms expected in coming weeks
The Atlanta Streetcar is heading for MARTA management and ownership, but the document that will list the details of the transfer from the city to the agency is still some weeks from publication.
