Atlanta Moves Closer to Putting Light Rail Trains on the Beltline

Atlanta moves closer to putting light rail trains on the Beltline

What’s happening: The council approved a formal policy statement supporting development of a light rail transit system along the Atlanta Beltline. The vote was 100% in favor. What this does and does not do: The resolution does not authorize construction or spend any money. It directs the mayor’s office, MARTA, and Atlanta BeltLine Inc. to […]Read more at The Georgia Sun

Atlanta City Council unanimously backs $3.5 billion Beltline light rail project

Atlanta City Council unanimously backs $3.5 billion Beltline light rail project Zachary Whalen Thu, 09/24/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The resolution calls for the mayor’s office to collaborate with MARTA and Atlanta Beltline on the Atlanta Beltline light rail project. The Atlanta City Council has unanimously backed all 22 miles of the 3.5 billion Atlanta Beltline light rail project, Joel Mairura writes for Construction Rev…

Dickens teases upcoming plans after City Council backs Beltline rail

On Sept. 21, the Atlanta City Council formally backed the addition of light rail along the Beltline with a unanimous vote. Now what? After nearly two hours of public comment at the City Council meeting, 14 councilmembers voted to pass Kelsea Bond’s Beltline rail resolution. It shows support for the 22-mile planned transit loop. It […]