Propel ATL

Thank you to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) for being one of our Annual Partners! 🌎💚

As part of our Advocacy Committee, NRDC has been a strong voice in advocating for sustainable transportation as a climate solution, because transportation is one of the largest emissions sources in the U.S.

Their partnership has helped fuel our work including:
🚲 Expanding bike infrastructure and access
🚌 Advocating for more reliable transit
⚡ Supporting clean transportation solutions like e-bikes

We’re grateful to partner with NRDC in working towards our vision of an Atlanta where everyone can move sustainably throughout our city. 💪

We’re still celebrating all of our incredible 2026 Blinkie Award winners! ✨

🌟 Amber Berg & Tejas Kotak — Volunteer Impact Award
🌟 Atlanta Bike Bus Program — Safe Routes to School Award
🌟 Councilmember Jason Winston — Safe Streets Champion Award
🌟 Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine — Institutional Leadership Award
🌟 Dope Pedalers — Expanding the Movement Award
🌟 Krystle Chanel Terry — Community Storytelling Award
🌟 Kristal Dixon & Thomas Wheatley — Transportation Media Award

Thank you for helping transform Atlanta’s streets into safer spaces for everyone. 💛

Read our recap blog through the link in our story! 🔗

Calling our talented photographer friends! 💛

Help us capture the magic of Atlanta Streets Alive! Register to volunteer through the link in our story. 📸

Upcoming Opportunities:
📅 Sunday, May 31 | West End to Grant Park
📅 Sunday, June 14 | Beltline to Vine

These pictures were taken by talented volunteer: .atlien! ☀️

Thank you to Councilmember Matt Westmoreland, one of our Annual Partners, for his continued support of safer, more accessible transportation options in Atlanta! 🙌

Councilmember Westmoreland has championed Atlanta’s E-Bike Rebate Program, helping introduce legislation for the 2026 round of funding and pushing this initiative forward from the start.

The impact speaks for itself:
⚡ 11,000+ Atlantans applied for the first round
🚲 Riders are driving ~40% less
💸 82% of rebates went to income-qualified residents
🛒 $1.2M in sales for Atlanta bike shops

This program is about more than bikes. It’s about expanding access, reducing costs, and giving Atlantans real transportation choices.

We’re grateful to Councilmember Westmoreland for helping make it happen! 💪

Atlanta’s overall budget is increasing, yet transportation funding is proposed to decrease by $2.2M. At a time when residents are still calling for safer streets, these cuts raise serious questions about the City’s priorities. ⚠️

Join us for a webinar today (12 PM or 6 PM) where we’ll look at the status of current projects throughout the city. RSVP through the link in our story! 🔗

Atlanta voted for safer streets. So where are they? 👀

In 2022, voters approved Moving Atlanta Forward, but so far, only 13% of safer streets and sidewalk projects have reached the streets. ⚠️

Meanwhile, the City has fast-tracked $120 million in road resurfacing ahead of the World Cup, often without adding safety upgrades that protect people walking, rolling, or taking transit. 🚲

What gets built reflects the City’s priorities. 🤔

Join us on May 14 at 12 PM or 6 PM for a webinar breaking down the data, the budget, and the implications for Atlanta’s streets. RSVP through the link in our story! 🔗

Safety improvements are well underway on 14th Street! See above for updates! 🎉

A few things to note:

🚧 There’s a lot of construction happening across Atlanta right now, but bike lanes aren’t to blame for construction-related traffic.

🛣️ Four lane roads without center turn lanes are surprisingly inefficient because the two inner lanes both get blocked by turning vehicles. Adding a center turn lane means left-turning vehicles, but also delivery trucks and stranded vehicles can move into a center lane, which reduces crash risks.

🚲 Thanks for giving people more options for safe, active transportation!

May is National Bike Month and there’s no better time to level up your riding! 🚲✨

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to feel more confident on city streets, we’ve got something for you:
🚲 True Beginner Class
🚲 Atlanta Cycling Festival Class
🚲 Structural Inequities Bike Tour

Build your skills, meet great people, and enjoy the ride! All classes are free! 💙

Learn more through the link in our bio! 🔗