Georgia Department of Transportation | Urbanize Atlanta

I-285 Express Lanes transit project shows signs of life

Transit services proposed along one of Georgia's busiest corridors; public meetings set

November 11, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: People-friendly redo of major Midtown street begins soon

10th Street Bridge overhaul also on horizon, district leaders report

October 7, 2024 by Josh Green

Buckhead bags $10M in federal funding for elevated bridge project

USDOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant boosts prospects for Complete Street component

September 5, 2024 by Josh Green

MARTA's rapid bus project takes key step forward north of Atlanta

GDOT selects contractor to bring 16 miles of BRT service, toll lanes to fruition

August 15, 2024 by Josh Green

People-friendly remake of key Midtown bridge starting soon

10th Street Bridge called "critical connection" traveled by 35,000 people daily

July 8, 2024 by Josh Green

People-friendly expansion of key Midtown street kicks off

Long-percolating 15th Street project will install multimodal access, reconnect street grid

June 10, 2024 by Josh Green

First look: East Atlanta project aims to blend nature, housing, retail

Moreland Avenue "Skyhaven Quarry" development would meld cottages, townhomes, trails, and more with scenic quarry

March 16, 2022 by Josh Green

Pedestrian safety project on tap near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

GDOT overhaul of Northside Drive section slated to begin this year

March 15, 2022 by Josh Green

In Decatur, people-friendly road transformation is full speed ahead

$4M cycle track, sidewalk-widening project aims to calm traffic around downtown

February 17, 2022 by Josh Green

Marathon comments session for Atlanta's police/fire complex carries into 2nd day

Meanwhile, GDOT's hellacious I-285 lane closures have been delayed

September 8, 2021 by Josh Green

I-285 overhaul project is about to create an epic traffic cluster

GDOT advises drivers to avoid the area—or travel at non-peak times—for nearly a year

August 23, 2021 by Josh Green

Where a key BeltLine connection for eastside neighborhoods stands now

Long-awaited PATH link between Kirkwood, Eastside Trail moves toward groundbreaking

August 3, 2021 by Josh Green

Brookhaven group: GDOT road overhaul ignores non-drivers

$41M project aims to reduce crashes, traffic where I-85 meets North Druid Hills Road

June 24, 2021 by Josh Green

Amtrak aims to greatly expand Atlanta rail service across Southeast

$75-billion plan calls for new direct rail to Savannah and Nashville

June 16, 2021 by Josh Green

Comments of the Week (June 11)

Talking O4W's evolution, the scourge of intown power lines, and big phallic ideas

June 11, 2021 by Josh Green

GDOT: Massive Perimeter interchange project could ease traffic by year's end

Expect Spaghetti Junction 2.0 (almost) when $800M upgrades debut

June 8, 2021 by Josh Green

Old Fourth Ward

People-friendly redo of Atlanta's iconic Jackson Street Bridge is happening

A look at revised plans for tourist, selfie mecca in Old Fourth Ward

May 5, 2021 by Josh Green

Photos: BeltLine installs first street planters, an eye-pleasing traffic buffer

Safety upgrades along Atlanta's Eastside Trail leg are nearly finished

May 3, 2021 by Josh Green