The Atlanta Beltline is set to become significantly more accessible with the launch of ATL Spoke, Atlanta’s first autonomous public transit service.
On June 5, the Atlanta Beltline, in partnership with Beep, the Georgia Transportation Efficiency Authority (GTEA — formerly the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority), the City of Atlanta, and MARTA, will debut this groundbreaking pilot project — the first of its kind in the city.
ATL Spoke Launches in Atlanta: Connecting Southwest Atlanta
The ATL Spoke pilot is designed to improve connectivity in Southwest Atlanta by offering free daily rides between MARTA’s West End Station and the Beltline’s Southwest Trail near Lee + White (home to Grady Health Clinic, restaurants, entertainment venues, and more).
The route will expand in late summer to include the Atlanta University Center, timed perfectly for the start of the new school year. This high-frequency “last mile” connection will give residents, students, and visitors an easy, innovative link to the Beltline while offering a preview of Atlanta’s future of mobility…