A city councilmember says a dedicated lane would prevent conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians, but others worry it would impede efforts to build transit along the Beltline.
An Atlanta city councilmember is proposing a permanent, dedicated bike lane on the Beltline to prevent conflicts between people on bikes and scooters and people walking, reports Patrick Quinn in Atlanta News First. "The resolution, which now will go before the city’s Community Development and Human Services Committee for a vote, was also signed by Councilmember Eshe Collins."
Councilmember Mary Norwood said the popularity of the Beltline means a growing number of crashes or near misses between cyclists and walkers and runners.
Other Atlanta residents disagree, cautioning against "anything that stunted the potential for transit" along the route. "Last May, MARTA’s Program Governance Committee — a working group of officials from MARTA, the City of Atlanta and the Beltline — voted to halt design funding for extending the streetcar line along the Beltline’s east side trail. The city has since announced plans to prioritize light rail on the Beltline’s south side instead."
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