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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Grant awarded to Atlanta Beltline for public Wi-Fi gone with federal program termination
Atlanta Beltline, Inc. President & CEO Clyde Higgs said a $9 million grant to help build public Wi-Fi on the Beltline Corridor is no longer available. The funding was canceled along with the termination of the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, Higgs said in a statement. Initially, the grant was intended to pay to provide public high-speed Wi-Fi on the Beltline and help improve public safety technology, enhance wayfinding and provide digital training and literacy programming, according to officials. Now, the Beltline is searching for alternative funding sources, Higgs said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Warning issued in Coweta, Fayette counties R&B singer Jaheim charged in metro Atlanta animal cruelty case Metro Atlanta mother says insurance will only cover fraction of son's international ATV accident [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Atlanta BeltLine unveils driverless vehicle program. Not everyone is happy about it
The Atlanta BeltLine could begin a new driverless vehicle program in time for the World Cup. The proposed $3 million pilot plan would bring autonomous vehicles to the southwest trail. 'This project will provide service between the Atlanta Beltline Southwest Trail at the Lee + White Entertainment District and MARTA's West End Station and the Atlanta University Center,' Clyde Higgs, President & CEO of Atlanta BeltLine, said. The vehicles would not go on the trail, but they would operate between MARTA and the BeltLine. RELATED STORIES: Atlanta mayor announces changing 'vision' of streetcar, Beltline access at MARTA board meeting Light rail transit system could be moving people along the Atlanta BeltLine by 2028 MARTA board approves plan to extend Atlanta Streetcar to Beltline Beltline Rail Now sent out a lengthy statement on Monday night, saying they applauded the city's 'commitment to innovation' but wondered why their plan to put light rail along the BeltLine was pulled by the city. 'In study after study, engineers have landed on light rail running alongside the trail as the best transit mode for the Beltline,' Beltline Rail Now Chairman Matthew Rao said. 'So naturally, we're mystified to see ABI roll out... cars. Actually, passenger vans. That sit in traffic. With no driver. But also no fixed schedule, no dedicated right of way, and no capacity to move more than a few people at a time. Just in time for the biggest sporting event on Earth, the FIFA World Cup. Did I mention they can't carry bikes or baby strollers? Groundbreaking.' 'Beltline Rail Now urges city leaders to prioritize long-term transit infrastructure that meets the scale of Atlanta's needs—not one-off pilot projects with the footprint of a large SUV,' a news release from Beltline Rail Now said. If approved, it would feature four driverless vehicles from Beep and would start service in January.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Officials break ground on park expansion in Atlanta's West End
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. President and CEO Clyde Higgs, state officials, and other community leaders broke ground on an expansion of Enota Park on Tuesday. Beltline officials say the expansion will take the park from a 0.3-acre playlot to an 8-acre recreational destination. The project is scheduled for completion in Spring 2026. The expanded park will feature three distinct areas that will include a sheltered seating area, a lawn for community gatherings and recreation, a splash pad and play area, a half-court basketball court, and bathrooms. Security cameras, guard rails, and retaining walls will also be installed on-site. 'This original idea is now 16 years old, and we're finally able to bring this to fruition for the neighborhood,' Kevin Burke, ABI's Director of Design, said. 'Among other reasons, I'm especially glad that I've been able to stay with the project and be able to be a part of the team that has designed and will construct this park.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Veteran Atlanta Country music radio personality 'Cadillac Jack' has died at age 51 Paramedic accused of assaulting patient in ambulance in Cobb County Mother describes horrifying moments as she watched her SUV burst into flames along GA 400 [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
