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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 17h
In Bangkok for a meeting. Enjoying the transit, especially the elevated BTS! #transit #Bangkok
An elevated train passes skyscrapersView from an observation deck of an elevated train rounding a bend between skyscrapers and treesView of a public transit train in the station
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Another great Streets Alive. #Atlanta #cycling #urbanism
People walk and bike on an open streetPeople walk and bike on an open streetPeople walk and bike on an open streetPeople walk and bike on an open street
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Riding the free bus system in Missoula. It's pretty great. #transit #Montana
Interior of a bus, with blue seatsA bus stop sign, with routes 1 and 7 to downtown. There are bare mountains in the background.
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Is this an old streetcar rail? There's utility work on West Peachtree Street in Midtown and this was on the side of the road. #Atlanta #transit
What looks like a train rail, about 10 feet long, sitting on two wooden boards on the side of the street on a loading zone.
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This is how to properly allocate public space on the street in an American city. #Portland #transit
A street with light rail tracks and wide tree-lined sidewalks. Buildings on both sides have retail.
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Every business should be a bike friendly business. #cycling #Oregon
A sign in front of the Pine Street Bakery reading "Bike Friendly" and listing that courtesy water, floor pump, public restroom, and wifi are available. From RideOregonRide.com
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Kelsea Bond 🌹 @kelseabondatl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Beltline Rail UNANIMOUSLY PASSES CDHS Committee today!!! 👏🚊 Today, CDHS Committee moved forward my resolution affirming City Council’s support for light rail along all 22 miles of the Beltline trail!
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
They started adding concrete dividers to the West Peachtree Street bike lane! It's working already; this shuttle has been parking in the bike lane and now it waits in a parking spot. #Atlanta #cycling
A bike lane with short concrete barriers. A white shuttle bus is outside the lane. Close up of several short concrete barriers separating a bike lane from cars
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A 4-rider bicycle! Is that still tandem, or maybe "quadrum"? 🤣
A bicycle in a museum with four seats in a row for four riders
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Coal Creek trail south of Boulder Colorado. #cycling
A sign marked Louisville with a bicycle and directions to downtown superior ColoradoA sign marked US36 bikewayA mural with a bicycle and bridge that reads Superior ColoradoA paved trail with mountains in the background
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ben E Keith truck illegally parked in a bike lane and blocking a fire hydrant. #Atlanta #cycling
A large delivery truck parked in a bike lane. A cyclist is trying to go around. The side of a Ben E Keith truck showing USDOT number 115479, and truck number 32204
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
www.reddit.com/r/Atlanta/co... The autonomous shuttles (which still have a driver) that we got instead of real transit are costing $112 per passenger. We voted for and paid taxes for light rail, not this pointless debacle. #Atlanta #transit
reddit.com
From the Atlanta community on Reddit: ATL Spoke (the Beltline robot buses): ~$112 per passenger ride in July
Posted by rhutroh - 67 votes and 29 comments
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Biking in Atlanta is exhausting. This is the West Peachtree bike lane this morning. There's zero enforcement. #cycling #Atlanta @midtownatl.bsky.social
Sysco delivery truck illegally parked in a bike laneAn SUV and two Carolina bus company buses illegally parked in a bike laneAn SUV illegally parked in a bike lane
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
If you listen to Podcasts, I highly recommend Dolly Parton's America from NY public radio. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_P...
en.wikipedia.org
Dolly Parton's America - Wikipedia
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Screens have been like this all week. Le sigh. #MARTA
A broken transit screenCloseup of a broken transit screen reading "server error."
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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The stabbing on the Beltline will get more attention than 5 people being killed on GDOT roads. In America traffic fatalities are just seen as the "cost of doing business."
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Quality time on the Big Creek Greenway this morning. #Atlanta #cycling
A bike/ped trail crosses under a roadA map of the Big Creek Greenway Two bikes and a person waking on a paved trail through treesA paved trail passes a swampy area
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Beltline transit study is being released Sept 3. Of note, northeast transit is specifically not mentioned: "a presentation to provide updates on the transit alignment and station locations for the Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast quadrants of the Beltline trail." beltline.org/events/6a860...
beltline.org
Atlanta Beltline
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Just a Loomis van that ran over a bollard and illegally parked blocking the protected cycle track and partially blocking the crosswalk. 5th and Spring in Atlanta. @letspropelatl.bsky.social #Atlanta #cycling @jasondozier.bsky.social
A white Loomis van parked in a green cycle track. It has hit a black bollard.
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I mean, I guess as long as there's consent. 🚶‍♂️🏳️‍🌈
Markings on a bike lane reading "Top for peds"
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Transit ridership in Atlanta was up 200% during the World Cup. #transit #Atlanta #MARTA
An image of a new MARTA train, saying "MARTA TRANSPORTED MORE THAN 2.5 MILLION RIDERS DURING THE TOURNAMENT PERIOD - CLOSE TO A 200% INCREASE FROM REGULAR RIDERSHIP"
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Should people who put their feet on train seats be: a) jailed, b) publicly scolded, or c) flogged with a wooden spoon? #transit
A person sits with their shoe on a seat on a MARTA train
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Luxembourg trams and buses are free and super convenient. #transit
Inside a tramA tram stationA tram coming down the streetA tram passing by
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Here comes the bendy bus! In Nancy, France. #transit
A large public transit bus turns right on a street. It is route C2.
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Enjoying the excellent transit in #Lyon. Very easy to get around! #transit
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Um excuse me, a video with bicycles, MARTA, Atlanta United, transit-oriented community soccer programs, and fried green tomatoes? Inject this into my veins. youtu.be/tfl9Wd8_t9s?...
youtu.be
I Went to a FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City
YouTube video by Ben Foster - The Cycling GK
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
For soccer (fútbol) fans, MARTA is smarta. #transit #WorldCup #MARTA
Photo of a MARTA press release, reading: 
"MARTA MOVES OVER A MILLION AND A HALF PEOPLE THROUGH FIRST TWO WEEKS OF FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

ATLANTA - The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid

Transit Authority (MARTA) has moved approximately 1.7 million people to four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and other World Cup-related events and festivities since June 11, 2026. The busiest day on the MARTA system so far has been Wednesday, June 24, for the Morocco vs. Haiti match when MARTA moved approximately 220,000 rail customers, which is about 2.3 times the number of riders seen on a typical weekday."
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
WE ATL
The large metal falcon statue in front of Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with a World Cup scarf.
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Does anybody use Bike Lane Uprising to report lane blockages? Is it helpful and does it lead to any change? #cycling www.bikelaneuprising.com
bikelaneuprising.com
Home | Bike Lane Uprising
Bike Lane Uprising is making it easy to report cars in bike lanes and hold violators accountable.
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
World Cup decorations around Midtown. #Atlanta #WorldCup
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Update on the West Peachtree protected bike lane. It will be temporarily protected with orange cones until the flexposts are installed. So far seems to be keeping cars out of it. #Atlanta #cycling
Screenshot reading: 
Midtown ATL
Heads Up! New West Peachtree Striping Pattern
Progress on paving and restriping from Linden Ave to 14th St is mostly complete. New configuration includes 3 vehicular travel lanes on the west side of the street, on-street metered parking directly to the right of the vehicular lanes, and a protected bike lane along the eastern curb.

The bike lane will ultimately have concrete curbing w/ flexposts in the buffer area to define the space and protect bike lane users. However, these vertical elements are not expected to be installed until August. In the meantime, the City's contractor has placed temporary orange panels in the bike

lane buffer to help drivers and cyclists/scooter

riders understand where they should be. Remember that it is illegal to park in a bike lane or travel lane. In addition, the on-street parking stalls, now located away from the curb, have been restriped in their final location and are available for use. Drivers should also notice new "No Turn on Red" signs, which is now the law at most

intersections in Midtown/Downtown.

The contractor will continue with the finishing

touches on the corridor over the next two months. Then the project will advance to the next phase of work further north on West Peachtree and on Spring St south of 17th St.Photo of a green painted bike lane on West Peachtree Street in Atlanta, with orange cones separating it from car lanes.
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
MARTA train frequency for the World Cup is legit. Can we have this every day? #transit #Atlanta
Screenshot of upcoming trains from 5 points station, reading: 

Train Departures
Gold
Airport
Now

Blue
Indian Creek
Now

Red
Airport
2 min

Red
North Springs
4 min

Blue
Indian Creek
6 min

Blue
Hamilton E. Holmes
7 min

Gold
Airport
8 min

Gold
8 min

Blue
Hamilton E. Holmes
9 min

Blue
Indian Creek
10 min

Blue
Hamilton E. Holmes
12 min

Red
North Springs
13 min

Blue
Indian Creek
15 min

Red
Airport
16 min

Blue
Hamilton E. Holmes
17 min
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
www.beepthroat.com "Public records trace how a $235 million voter mandate for light rail gave way to a $3 million driverless-shuttle pilot, and how the consultant who recommended the shuttles had already been introduced to the company that builds them." #Atlanta #transit
beepthroat.com
BeepThroat: The BeltLine Files
An independent public-records project documenting how Atlanta's voter-approved BeltLine light rail gave way to a driverless-shuttle pilot. Every claim links to a source document.
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Also can we discuss the new infrastructure in downtown? Bus-only lanes, new painted crosswalks, protected cycle lanes... this is great. #urbanism #Atlanta #cycling
An "A line" bus using a red painted bus lane. A colorful yellow, red, and green crosswalk, with a three story brick building. A bike rack that reads "MARTA" with the "Casa España" behind it. A bike lane protected by white bollards
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Downtown is a vibe right now. #WorldCup #Atlanta
Bicycles parked in front of brick buildings in South Downtown Atlanta. People get their picture taken with a giant FIFA soccer ball. People watch the Olympic Rings fountain in downtown Atlanta Overview of the Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
More progress on the West Peachtree bike lane. First few flex posts are installed too. #Atlanta #cycling
A newly green painted bike lane blocked with orange construction cones
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Phase 1 of Centennial Yards is not quite done, but it's open to walk through. Baaaarely in time for the World Cup. #Atlanta
View of a pedestrian area in front of the new COSM venue in downtown AtlantaView of a pedestrian area and an under-construction building saying "CHOPS coming soon"
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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Updated the Bicycle Routes of Atlanta map with the new routes - www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
google.com
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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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Another Streets Alive this Sunday. A new route from MBS stadium to the Westside Beltline. MLK drive will be closed to cars and open for people. Prefect for World Cup visitors! www.atlantastreetsalive.org/mlk_beltline... #OpenStreets #Atlanta #urbanism
A map of Atlanta showing an east-west route for Streets Alive
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Jerome Alexander Horne @jahorne.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
@wmata.com 2026 Pride Train 🏳️‍🌈🚇
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
World Cup signage is up at Atlanta Transit stations. Looks spiffy. #MARTA #WorldCup #Atlanta
Signs above the Midtown MARTA station reading "we are Atlanta" and "FIFA 26"Banners lining the airport MARTA station reading "we are Atlanta" and "FIFA 26"
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Kermit paint added to the West Peachtree cycle track. Progress! Bollards (flex posts?) should be installed next. #Atlanta #cycling
A bike lane with new green paint markingsA bike turning lane with new green paint markingsA bike lane with new green paint markings
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Can we get some of these signs on the Beltline? (Seen on the Capital City Trail in Madison)
A yellow sign next to a bike/ped trail, reading 

"THE PATH IS FOR EVERYBODY

SLOW DOWN

PASS CAREFULLY 

RIDE SAFELY"
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In Madison and really enjoying the bicycle infrastructure. I've been getting around entirely by public bikeshare. #cycling #Madison #Wisconsin
A bike rack with white "B Cycle" electric assist bikes. Trees and grass are in the background, with a brick building. A two-way cycle track. Two people are walking on the adjacent sidewalk. There are 2-story brick buildings across the street on the left. Two people ride bicycles down a bike lane. Two people ride on a bike/ped trail through the woods.
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
This is huge for bicycle connectivity from Midtown to the Westside. PATH parkway is great but to go further west you currently have to go pretty far north or south out of the way on streets with no bike facilities. roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/02/a... #Atlanta #urbanism
roughdraftatlanta.com
Atlanta City Council funds $8M trail to connect Westside Beltline and PATH Parkway
Atlanta City Council approves $8M deal to build a trail connecting Westside Beltline and PATH Parkway, among other items at the June 1 meeting.
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B.J. L-R @westtowns-urbanist.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Pride Train spotted, woo!
CTA Pride Train at Belmont on a sunny day
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
(Not my pictures) People reporting the new fare gates shattered at Civic Center, Dunwoody, Indian Creek, and Georgia State stations. Looks to be on the accessible gates, which are wider. We really couldn't have scripted a more disastrous roll-out. #MARTA #transit
A new glass fare gate at a MARTA station is shattered. A new glass fare gate at a MARTA station is shattered, and blocked off by yellow caution barriers
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
It's mildly infuriating that MARTA uses more than half of the screens in the station to scroll pointless messages - in this case, about escalator safety. The number one thing we want to see on this screen is upcoming trains. #MARTA #transit
A digital screen in a marta station reading: 

Airport
Arriving
"....single file; one person, per step. Avoid traveling on escalators with a bicycle..."
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Midtown Atlanta from 2016. Today this view would be the Whistler and NCR2. Behind them would be Modera, Hub, The Mark, NCR1, Sora, Tens on West, Kinetic, and Momentum. Thousands of new people in a couple blocks. The increase in density is awesome. #Atlanta #urbanism
A photo on Spring street in Midtown Atlanta looking northwest, showing a few buildings beginning construction
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atl-paul.bsky.social @atl-paul.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Had a nice morning on Tribble Mill trail in Gwinnett County.
A wooden boardwalk bridge bike/ped trail through the forest
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