Meet the Contractor BeltLine Meeting

Please join the Atlanta BeltLine to meet the contractor and have a community conversation to discuss:

  • Safety
  • Construction Sequencing and Schedule
  • Construction Access Points
  • General Questions

For more information, contact Nathan Soldat: NSoldat@atlbeltline.org

Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail Groundbreaking

BeltLine Westside Trail Groundbreaking

Wednesday, November 12, 2014, marked a historic milestone for Westview and southwest Atlanta as the Atlanta BeltLine broke ground on the Westside Trail. The event brought out the Atlanta BeltLine staff, Mayor Kasim Reed and city and state officials, neighborhood residents, and a whole lot of press.

The Westside Trail will be under construction for the next two years. Once complete the 3-mile path, featuring 14-foot wide concrete multi-use trail, pedestrian lighting, security cameras, landscaping, retaining walls, and 16 access points, will run from Washington Park through Westview to Adair Park.

To see photos of the BeltLine Westside Trail Groundbreaking view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.

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Westside Trail Groundbreaking

Mayor Kasim Reed, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership invite you to the groundbreaking of the Westside Trail.

Join the Atlanta BeltLine for a celebration as they break ground on the next significant milestone: the Westside Trail. The ceremony will take place on the Westside Trail where it intersects Allene Avenue (between Catherine Street and the Urban Farm) in historic Adair Park.

TRANSIT
The ceremony site is accessible from the West End and Oakland City MARTA stations on the red / gold lines. From the West End station, take the 95 bus down Metropolitan. From the Oakland City station, take the 193 bus to Sylvan Road.

BIKING / WALKING
Biking and walking to the ceremony is encouraged and is an opportunity to use the interim hiking trail before it goes into construction. Bike racks will be available for locking up your bike at the event. Riding a bike in the corridor requires a suitable all-terrain bike.

PARKING
On-street parking is available on Allene Avenue, Catherine Street, and Lexington Avenue. For navigation purposes, enter 1076 Allene Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.

ABOUT THE WESTSIDE TRAIL
The Westside Trail is a three-mile multi-use trail that will connect Washington Park in the north to Adair Park in the south with connectivity to multiple neighborhoods in between. This historic investment in southwest Atlanta will create a bicycle-and pedestrian-safe corridor with connections to four schools, four parks, and the future Urban Farm. It will stitch together economic nodes via shared-use trails, trailheads, and access points all while preserving the corridor for future streetcar transit. The design includes lighting, cameras, and ADA-accessible entry points. Visit our Westside Trail construction page for more information.

SPECIAL THANKS
The Westside Trail is made possible through a U.S. DOT TIGER V grant of $18 million, a local match from the Georgia Department of Transportation for $9.5 million, funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Transportation Improvement Plan, and the generous support of the following:

> James M. Cox Foundation / PATH Foundation
> Kaiser Permanente
> Susan and Richard Anderson
> Wells Fargo
> Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.
> AGL Resources
> Ray Weeks, Jr.
> Cousins Properties
> Richard and Susan Dugas Family Foundation
> Georgia-Pacific Foundation
> SunTrust Trusteed Foundations:
Harriet McDaniel Marshall Trust and Walter H. and Marjory M. Rich Memorial Fund
> Jamestown
> John W. Somerhalder II
> Philip I. Kent
> Mr. and Mrs. R. Charles Shufeldt
> Carter

BeltLine Westside Trail Renderings and Final Plans

The Atlanta BeltLine released artist renderings showing how upcoming Westside Trail will look when complete. One set of renderings show what the rail corridor will look like after the trail is constructed and the second set shows how the corridor will look in the future with transit.

The Atlanta BeltLine also posted the 100% complete Westside Trail construction plans on their website for contractor bidding. Final bids are due August 22nd. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall.

Westside Trail at Lucile

Westside Trail at Lucile | Source: Atlanta BeltLine

Westside Trail at Lucile with Transit

Westside Trail at Lucile with Transit | Source: Atlanta BeltLine

Westside Trail at Kroger and RDA

Westside Trail at Kroger and RDA | Source: Atlanta BeltLine

Westside Trail at Kroger and RDA with Transit

Westside Trail at Kroger and RDA with Transit | Source: Atlanta BeltLine

Westside Trail at MLK

Westside Trail at MLK | Source: Atlanta BeltLine

Westside Trail MLK with Transit

Westside Trail MLK with Transit | Source: Atlanta BeltLine

Westside Trail White and Lawton

Westside Trail White and Lawton with TransitWestside Trail White and Lawton with Transit | Source: Atlanta BeltLine

Westside Trail Stafford Street Park

Westside Trail Stafford Street Park | Source: Atlanta BeltLine

Westside Trail Holderness with Transit

Westside Trail Holderness with Transit | Source: Atlanta BeltLine

Westside Trail Allene

Westside Trail Allene | Source: Atlanta BeltLine

BeltLine Westside Trail Update

Westside Trail Update: (Southwest & Westside Study Group)

Join the Atlanta BeltLine for a meeting to discuss upcoming events for the Westside Trail Project. The 3-mile trail will start at Lena Street (Washington Park) and end at Allene Avenue. The design includes access points with ADA-accessible ramps and stair systems, greenway, lights, cameras, and preservation for future transit.

Date: Monday, June 23 2014 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: West Hunter Street Baptist Church
1040 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Free parking available

BeltLine Walk With A Doc – June

Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine

Walk With A Doc: Activities include 20-minute walk, children’s playground, nature exploration, and lesson on outdoor exercise equipment.

BeltLine Walk With A Doc – May

Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine

Walk With A Doc: Activities include 20-minute walk, children’s playground, nature exploration, and lesson on outdoor exercise equipment.

BeltLine Group Run – June

Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine

Group Run: Get ready for upcoming Atlanta BeltLine Running Series races and preview the course.

BeltLine Group Run – May

Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine

Group Run: Get ready for upcoming Atlanta BeltLine Running Series races and preview the course.