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Transit rider, advocate for safer streets in Atlanta. Twitter asylum seeker. Creator of Bicycle Routes of Metro Atlanta map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1VgUf-g_ALmAcWyEI0zprt2nWwPbgutk&hl=en&usp=sharing

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · Apr 21

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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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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 8m

Oh the irony...

cityofatlantaga.bsky.social @cityofatlantaga.bsky.social · 5h

Atlanta, your voice matters and every vote counts! Make sure you make a plan ahead of the upcoming elections to cast your vote.
For more information, visit https://atl.direct/advance-voting-atlanta-october-2025/ or click the link in our bio!

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 29m

But at least thanks to a >$100M taxpayer backed bonds, those drivers will have smooth pavement to drive to the parking. 😓

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 56m

The most annoying fan base in CFB.

Eric Teusink @ericteusink.bsky.social · 1h

Auburn been committimg targeting against Georgia since before targeting was a thing.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 1h

Don't worry, the refs will always bail out the top SEC teams.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 1h

Refs will always help out the top teams of the SEC to ensure the most teams make it into the CFP.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 2h

Let's go Auburn!

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 2h

Imagine a mayoral candidate who is not afraid of the public, doesn't need to be escorted in a private SUV and a dozen police, and rides bicycles on the streets.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4h

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 2h

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 5h

This is why we live in Atlanta.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 5h

College football on TV. Mojo wings on the grill. Windows open. Perfect fall day.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 9h

Chamber of Commerce type of day. If you're going to any of the many events in Atlanta, it's the perfect day to use micromobility to get there.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 10h

If Atlanta purchased smaller fire trucks, they could use these routes for emergencies, like they do in Europe.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 10h

I believe the Atlanta City Design did propose a bikeway network that followed the Ridgeline radiating out from Downtown. This design would be great for that.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 1d

Great news. Majority of the plastic barricades are moved. It doesn't resemble anything like a pop-up protected cycle track.
Any news on the last gap, Gilmer St?

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Julian Bene @julianbene.bsky.social · 1d

Bill Torpy @ajc.com with home truths about the mayor's TAD grab.
As @danimmergluck.bsky.social and I have been saying to anyone who'll listen, it's a very bad idea.
www.ajc.com/opinion/2025...

Mayor Dickens big plan would ultimately cost taxpayers more

Dickens recently said he wants to extend the city’s tax allocation districts to fund revitalization in under-served neighborhoods. But schools and the city stand to lose.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 1d

I think investing a RER-style regional rail in Metro Atlanta would be a huge tool in reducing traffic congestion, improve air quality, and improve economic mobility.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 1d

Madison is such a cool city.

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Julian Bene @julianbene.bsky.social · 2d

The mayor's TAD-grab PR team accuses Dan Immergluck, who critiqued their plan, of misinformation!
Well, hit dogs will holler. And every accusation is a confession.
Facts:
Extending the TADs will increase taxes to make up for the diversion of revenue.
TADs are unaccountable slush funds.
Next!

Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · 2d

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I've argued against a 25-year extension of all the (already) 20+year-old tax increment financing districts (TADs) in Atlanta. Someone sent me an email from "Atlantans for Safety" arguing against my explanation for why extending the TADs is a bad idea. Their email & my responses are (next)...

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 2d

Windows open weather activate!

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 2d

"Atlanta is so concerned with its image... That it is not doing the internal work"
Well said!

Rohit For Atlanta @rohitforatlanta.bsky.social · 2d

This is what they’re actually scared of: an open and honest conversation about public safety. I was proud to host a policy townhall to share what I think and show how I’ll lead.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 2d

two women are sitting next to each other on a couch with the words sweata weatha written on the screen .

ALT: two women are sitting next to each other on a couch with the words sweata weatha written on the screen .

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 3d

Your comments are empty. Just talk.

Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 3d

those commercial owners are big time campaign donors.

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Mayor of MARTA @mayorofmarta.bsky.social · 3d

I really don't understand why they didn't make the developer of those modern homes to make the sidewalk wide to the same width of the planned Trolley Line Trail.

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