Beltline, Atlanta and Light rail

Mayor Dickens puts Beltline Eastside Trail transit on back-burner
Mayor Andre Dickens has changed course on Beltline rail, scrapping support for MARTA's streetcar expansion to the Eastside Trail in the near future. Why it matters: The surprise announcement at yesterday's MARTA board meeting marks a major inflection point in the development of the wildly popular linear park system and Atlanta's future growth.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wants to change course on Beltline rail
The mayor is opposed to starting the build-out of a Beltline rail network with the proposed streetcar extension that would run along the Eastside Trail.
Atlanta mayor pulls back support for eastside Beltline rail service
Mayor Andre Dickens withdrew his support for beginning phase one of the Beltline light rail project on the eastside, instead pushing for streetcar expansion to the southside.
Atlanta Mayor Dickens pulls support from Streetcar East extension onto Beltline
Mayor Andre Dickens no longer supports extending the Atlanta Streetcar onto the Beltline, senior staff said Thursday.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens launches his re-election campaign
Former Mayor Shirley Franklin, Ambassador Andrew Young, and late former President Jimmy Carter’s grandson Jason Carter are among those expected to attend.
Atlanta mayor proposing expanding transit access to BeltLine
Mayor Andre Dickens believes the MARTA streetcar could play a big role.
Atlanta mayor announces changing ‘vision’ of streetcar, Beltline access at MARTA board meeting
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens attended Thursday’s MARTA board meeting to discuss, among other topics, a proposed change to ...
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Beltline hits affordable housing milestone and aims to exceed goals
the units are part of Mayor Andre Dickens’ larger push to preserve or create 20,000 affordable housing units in Atlanta by 2030. ExploreAtlanta Beltline approves $172M to fast-track affordable ...
Atlanta Daily World1d
Mayor Dickens Unveils Transformative Plan for Equitable Access to Transit
Dickens Administration lays out vision for transit-oriented communities to build a local economy that works for all Atlantans Mayor Andre Dickens laid out his Administration’s vision for the City of ...
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Is a Second Andre Dickens Term Inevitable?
The Atlanta mayor has officially launched his reelection bid. So far, his critics haven’t found a competitive challenger.
Mayor Andre Dickens launches re-election campaign, highlights first-term achievements
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is expected to announce his re-election bid today. He will hold a news conference this morning and a campaign rally tonight. ATLANTA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is ...
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens talks infrastructure, youth, mental health & chicken wings
ATLANTA - Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addressed a range of key issues during a recent interview, including infrastructure improvements, youth employment programs, mental health awareness ...
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens launching his re-election campaign today
The mayor will share highlights of his first term and the vision for a second term at the official launch this morning.
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Atlanta News First at 7: City proposes extending downtown Atlanta streetcar to the south instead of east
City officials have changed their plans for a proposed MARTA streetcar extension to the BeltLine. The original design draft ...