Atlanta's Department of Transportation confirmed that protected bike lanes along Peachtree Street from 10th Street to Peachtree Battle Avenue will open to cyclists on April 15, completing a project that began construction last September. The 1.2-mile stretch features physically separated lanes with concrete barriers, dedicated signal phases at major intersections, and landscaped buffer zones.
The lanes are part of the city's broader Cycling Infrastructure Plan, which aims to add 60 miles of protected bike facilities across Atlanta by 2030. Transportation Commissioner Josh Rowan said the Peachtree corridor was prioritized because of its high volume of cycling commuters and its connection to existing trail networks.
Midtown Alliance president Kevin Green praised the project, noting that surveys of Midtown workers show cycling as the fastest-growing commute mode in the district. Some business owners along the corridor have expressed concern about the loss of on-street parking, but city officials point to studies showing that protected bike lanes tend to increase foot traffic and retail sales over time.