archived briefing
Sat, March 21, 2026
Big BeltLine news today with visuals dropping for that Oakland City MARTA connector trail, plus downtown's Two Peachtree affordable housing project hits a snag. Oh, and MARTA's new tap-to-pay system finally goes live next week.
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First BeltLine Trail with Direct MARTA Access Gets Visual Preview
The Oakland City MARTA station connector trail is taking shape, and it's going to be a game changer for transit access. This 1.31-mile branch will be the first direct link between the BeltLine and a MARTA station. The connector will branch off near Lee + White and serve Oakland City and Capitol View neighborhoods, finally giving folks a car-free way to hop between the trail and rail.
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