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Transit rider, advocate for safer streets in Atlanta. Twitter asylum seeker. Creator of Bicycle Routes of Metro Atlanta map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1VgUf-g_ALmAcWyEI0zprt2nWwPbgutk&hl=en&usp=sharing

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · Apr 21

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Bicycle Routes of Atlanta - Google My Maps

A map of bicycle routes in Atlanta. Colors and thickness reflect the level of protection. Blue/thick lines are safest. Red/thin lines are shared lane markings (sharrows.)

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 6h

I knew they were going to continue to dangle that carrot over our heads.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 6h

Have they announced how they plan to fund this plan?

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 10h

7 miles of new trails for where the majority of Atlanta's population and taxes are generated.

Eric @howephil.bsky.social · 10h

Atlanta’s inequality line

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 10h

I'd like to see the amount of sales and property taxes generated on either side of that line vs the budget for Trails ATL. I think it's lopsided and a 180.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 10h

What's the "seatbelt?"

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 10h

Now their pitting neighborhoods against each other for funding. This project is about D5 as a whole and will connect all the of district. It should not be us vs them, but all of us.

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ctfatlanta.bsky.social @ctfatlanta.bsky.social · 12h

So my review of the downtown Azalea Fresh isn’t as glowing as the ATL PR machine. Stopped in today (Sunday).

1. No cash accept today - had a sign up saying cards only. When I inquired, they said they normally accept cash but had no cash today, like someone forgot to go the bank yesterday…

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 12h

Glad to see Amani Spur in there. It would allow students to bike/walk to Toomer ES from a large, affordable apartment complex.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 14h

I changed my bike commute route from Wylie St to the Trolley Line Trail when it was finished to Reynoldstown, even though Wylie was more direct to Krog Tunnel. Why? Because it offered a safer route.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 14h

If a safer route is provided, people will usually always take that route. It's only 1 block away from the current route, where students need parent escorts because the route is not AAA standard.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 14h

We've seen transportation funds disappear or reduced in the past because of budget constraints. I want to see D5 get to the front of the line and not be an afterthought under the current and next 4 year administration. I have a copy of the Jaeger Study.
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Jaeger Study.pdf

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 14h

Those students are NOW getting used to riding micromobility to school via the Atlanta Bike Buses. Let's keep that momentum going while they are still in school.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 14h

I just want the project done and connected to the Beltline, so users will be more encouraged to detour from the Beltline and visit Reynoldstown, Edgewood, and Kirkwood businesses. It will also connect those students to the zoned MS & HS via a safe trail.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 14h

After reviewing the plans in-depth, I support the south option. Reduces costs and faster implementation. Both important given the history of transportation funds have a history of running out or disappearing in Atlanta.

Eric @howephil.bsky.social · 14h

Trolley Trail extension to design linked below. SEND FEEDBACK TO [email protected] with subject line including something like:

“Community Meeting 10/7/2025: Public Feedback - Eastside Trolley Trail to BeltLine”

-Add pointed responses, please!!!

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 14h

It's starting to look like the South option is the better. It uses existing "wide sidewalks."

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 15h

Do you agree with the tier list?

Climate and Transit @climateandtransit.bsky.social · 2d

What’s your favorite infrastructure you see when you ride a bike? New video out now!

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The Bicycle Infrastructure Tier List

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 15h

According to that ideology, drivers should wear helmets too.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 16h

If the infrastructure is safe enough helmets are not needed. See Europe.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 16h

SEC officials protecting the top programs to ensure they get the most schools in the CFP as possible.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 17h

a man in a batman costume works on a machine

ALT: a man in a batman costume works on a machine

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 1d

Georgia is straight cheating. Kirby signalled timeout. Refs once again bail UGA out.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 1d

Oh the irony...

cityofatlantaga.bsky.social @cityofatlantaga.bsky.social · 1d

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 1d

But at least thanks to a >$100M taxpayer backed bonds, those drivers will have smooth pavement to drive to the parking. 😓

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 1d

The most annoying fan base in CFB.

Eric Teusink @ericteusink.bsky.social · 1d

Auburn been committimg targeting against Georgia since before targeting was a thing.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 1d

Don't worry, the refs will always bail out the top SEC teams.