The writers of this @ajc.com column have done a huge amount to improve #Atlanta. They recognize the danger of congestion on the @atlantabeltline.org and acknowledge that the best solution is a second, parallel trail to separate fast users on wheels from slower users.
www.ajc.com/opinion/opin...
… also just an ordinary case of an ally offering in-kind help to get us off the ground. We own our own website and I’m putting together accurate Terms of service now. Alex deserves our thanks for finding something I should have noticed earlier.
… we got our fellow traveler if he had someone who could convert it. Apparently they left a placeholder in there - one that clearly wasn’t intended for BAT. Aggravating? Yes. Embarrassing? Yes. But … 2/
One more thing: I’ve been struggling to understand what happened for us to have Portman’s Terms of Use on our website. Best I can figure is that when I first developed the website it was in Wordpress. Everyone else thought it should be Squarespace. So … 1/
… prefer to focus on substance than stringing rather ordinary facts conspiracies into conspiracy theories. I hope I’ve answered your questions. Please let me know if there are more. … 13/13
…we’re less interested in questioning motives of those who disagree w us than we are in making our case that Beltline rail is extravagant project for a wealthy part of town. It’s draining attention and money from projects that are more equitable and that actually serve a transit need. We’d .. 12/
So just like the pro-rail folks, we have support from developers & business people. That’s doesn’t make us AstroTurf & doesn’t make them AstroTurf. It’s worth noting that design & construction cos. stand a lot to gain by advocating FOR rail projects. But … 11/
… accepted a dime from a developer. Developers represent private interests sometimes at odds w/public ones. But they’re a necessary component of communty transformation. To the extent that they work toward denser, more human-scaled, more equitable communities, they can also be allies. 10/
I’m an Atl. journalist focused on sustainable built environment off & on for more years than I’ll admit. I believe journalists may advocate for causes, only if they’re committed to accuracy and fairness, and are open to reconsidering a position based on where the facts lead them. I’ve never … 9/
One of the main things we do is the website, which is basically me putting my journalistic skills to work on local transit posts, while running technical issues and policy positions by some of the planning/policy academics who are among our advisors … 8/
We’ve always been transparent about hiring a lobbyist early on to ensure our message was quickly heard by decision makers. He did help get our message across. But currently he’s not associated with BAT. Frankly we don’t have the cash! Plus we’re more confident now in our own efforts. 7/
… while the developer of Ponce City Market wrote column for the AJC explaining his opposition. It’s also no secret that at least 1 Portman exec has argued publicly against Beltline rail. … 6/
It’s no secret that developers are on both sides of the Beltline rail debate — just as there are community advocates and urbanists on both sides. The developer of the biggest project on the Beltline (New City) is an outspoken supporter of rail while …5/
… another is Atlanta’s former planning commissioner who built his stellar reputation as an advocate for equity. And so on. 4/
For starters, not sure if you saw this link to the true story about the genesis of our organization. As an example, I’m an environmental journalist who advocated for the Beltline early on — when many in city hall were skeptical. betteratlantatransit.org/blog/who-is-... 3/
… with someone who obviously has a oppositional agenda. That’s why I’ve twice offered to speak with Alex. But he hasn’t taken me up on that offer. But I’m also happy to clear up confusion. 2/
Hi @fema. I’m the communications chair for BAT. I appreciate that you’re struggling to figure the right way to handle novel problems as they come up — sounds familiar! I’m loathe to get into a how-often-do-beat-your-wife kind of interrogation on social media especially … 1/
Sure. Just email me and then let’s talk. Meanwhile here’s how BAT actually got started: betteratlantatransit.org/blog/who-is-...
Me, Alex. Look under “About” at betteratlantatransit.org. If you’d like to actually know more about BAT, simply email me at contact@betteratlantatransit.org. I’d be happy to talk.
Could someone please explain to me what an Extra Baby Center (& Mini Market) does? If not, could you wildly speculate?
Scary and so disappointing. House leaders: Pass the foreign aid bill now! #DoNothingHouse #DoNothingGOP
EV humor. It's a thing.
That's because The Man doesn't want you to speak your mind, Andy. Rage against the machine!
🚲🚎🚇 Are #bikeshare systems a better feeder option for rail #transit than #buses?
Should transit riders be given a discount for using #bikes instead of a bus or #BRT to reach a station?
See below.
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Opposition in #cities like #Atlanta makes ending RoR tough. Atlanta city councilmember Justin Dozier proposed an ordinance that would restrict rights-on-red, only to watch it be tabled for another legislative cycle by his colleagues.
www.wsbtv.com/news/local/a...
The Apple car is apparently still in development, but it won’t be a full #selfdriving vehicle. Apparently, the company was spooked by problems at Cruise and Tesla.
Why the world needs yet another car model is beyond me. Do we just need more variety in our traffic jams?
gizmodo.com/apple-car-hi...
