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Full 22-mile Beltline light-rail plan gets amended committee support

The resolution backs use of the existing transit right-of-way and asks for implementation and funding updates; it does not authorize construction.

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A newer report updates this story. Atlanta council adopts support for light rail along the full 22-mile Beltline →

A resolution listed on Atlanta City Council’s Sept. 21 agenda affirms support for light rail along the full 22-mile Beltline corridor and use of the existing transit right-of-way. The Transportation Committee gave the amended measure a favorable vote, 5–0 with one abstention. Its recommendation does not establish Council adoption or construction funding.

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The resolution also supports rails on grass where feasible and requests coordinated implementation and funding updates from the administration, MARTA, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. and relevant city departments.

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