The BeltLine has already shown its potential to change how people navigate the city. It is a major corridor that should include all types of accessible public transit. There's no evidence the Southside portion of the recreation trail will be used in the same way the Eastside Trail is being used.

Light rail, a trusted mode of transportation across the world, grows in capacity as ridership does, and preserves the BeltLine greenway that is so cherished. Doing nothing? That would be a colossal missed opportunity – 22 miles of dedicated right of way with zero connectivity to the 45 neighborhoods it rings.

Before we talk about cuts, Atlanta really needs to see our mayor, city council, and transit officials prove they're fighting for More MARTA too.

You probably still have a few unanswered questions about how MARTA is choosing to spend the More MARTA Atlanta ½-cent sales tax.