The City of Atlanta Department of Transportation is inviting residents and stakeholders to learn more about planned improvements along Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard. Two community meetings will be held to make sure residents throughout the corridor have access to the same project information. Both meetings will feature the same presentation, so attendees may choose the date and location that works best for them. Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. Dunbar Neighborhood Center 477 Windsor St. SW Atlanta, GA 30312 Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. Georgia Hill Neighborhood Center 250 Georgia Ave. SE Atlanta, GA 30312 If you live, work, own property, or travel along Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, this is an opportunity to hear directly about the Phase II improvements and stay informed about what’s planned for the corridor.

Beginning May 30, 2026, fare payment will be required to ride MARTA as new fare gates and emergency exit doors close systemwide.

Customers can tap to ride using:

✔️ Credit or debit card

✔️ Mobile wallet

✔️ New Breeze card or ticket

✔️ Virtual Breeze card in Apple, Google, or Samsung Wallet

Please note: ⚠️ Old Breeze cards and the Breeze Mobile 2.0 app are no longer accepted on the new Breeze system.


The transportation committeee met on November 18th, and brainstormed potential activities for 2026. In particular, they discussed ideas for tactical urbanism projects, based on ATLDOT’s published recommendations.

Later in the month, committee members learned of plans to build a new datacenter at West End Production Park. The project would require an exemption from a city ordinance that prohibits data centers within a half mile of MARTA Stations and the Beltline. Committee members agreed that the project would not support the community’s goals for the neighborhood.

Among other reasons: