The time to build rail on the Beltline is NOW.
Envision the Beltline rail loop as a world-class transit solution that embraces Atlanta’s commitment to civil rights and delivers a connected, new way of living for everyone.
There are dozens of examples of beautiful & safe rail-trail transit lines throughout the world, as this one Parisians enjoy. ©Beltline Rail Now 2022 photo by Mason Hicks
Build Beltline rail for a more equitable Atlanta.
Beltline Rail Now is a grassroots non-profit organization that educates, organizes, and mobilizes the people of Atlanta in support of the equitable and urgent delivery of light rail on the Beltline. We build partnerships and demand accountability to help MARTA and Atlanta Beltline Inc. fulfill the City of Atlanta’s commitment to the complete Beltline vision.
MARTA and the City of Atlanta prioritize transit projects competing for the half-penny sales tax approved in 2016. Beltline Rail Now believes the following should guide their priorities and funding decisions.
The current More MARTA timeline is untenable. The project must be accelerated to leverage transit to fight displacement, promote affordable housing, and provide greater benefits to ALL of our city’s residents.
Public engagement is a critical measure of success. Decision-makers are obligated to engage with the public at every opportunity, build confidence, and ensure that the project fully aligns with the communities served.
