So, the question is whether we will offer residents transportation alternatives, especially in areas with the greatest population density.
This is the crux of the issue. We, as a metro-area, must give people true transportation alternatives to cars.
So, the question is whether we will offer residents transportation alternatives, especially in areas with the greatest population density.
This is the crux of the issue. We, as a metro-area, must give people true transportation alternatives to cars.
We’ve seen…increased road congestion that the BeltLine was always meant to relieve. Density makes sense along a transit corridor, but take away this key ingredient and you’re left with a linear park for the privileged few, which was never the intention.
Atlanta needs more transit and fewer people trying to pull the ladder up behind them.
With 11 lines and 90 proposed stations, ATL Trains is a vision for a Comprehensive, Connected, Financially Feasible regional rail system for the entire Atlanta Region and its 5+ million residents, and it leverages much of our existing freight rail network to make it happen.
I could not be more excited to see additional movement on this. When the ATL Trains document came out in January I told everyone about it. I would love to see this vision become a reality. h/t Saporta Report
if you want to create a vibrant, transit-oriented development, you need to ask exactly what people will see when entering and exiting transit. Then, you need to make sure it is full of places to sit, talk, eat, and shop.
I thought this article about the importance of the first 100 meters around transit was interesting enough to submit as a “suggestion” to MARTA.
Imagine how much better traffic would be if only good drivers were licensed to drive.
Imagine how much more pleasant it would be drive with only good drivers on the road.
Of course, that would require great car-alternative transportation infrastructure.