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Atlanta Infrastructure Funding Targets Resident Travel and Neighborhood Access
Approved packages and regional projects direct resources to sidewalks, trails and lanes that shape daily movement for city residents.
How we reported this
Atlanta’s $750M 'Moving Atlanta Forward' infrastructure package approved in May 2022 allocates $460.2M to transportation, including $196.5M for sidewalks and trails plus $108M for safe streets and bike lanes. These allocations form the core of current efforts to shape how residents move through the city.
Why the Timing Matters for Daily Life
The Atlanta Regional Commission approved $265.4M for 45 transport projects that include the $65M Flint River Gateway Trails, a 31-mile multi-use trail, and the $150M+ 'Stitch' cap park over the Downtown Connector. Residents in surrounding neighborhoods stand to gain direct routes for walking, biking and local errands once segments open, reducing reliance on congested roadways for shorter trips.
Key Projects Tied to Local Movement
Major Mobility Investment Program work includes the $1.8B Express Lanes on GA-400 and the $655M Express Lanes on I-285 West Wall, with completion or construction expected by 2025. A separate long-range $168B blueprint for the Atlanta region through 2050 funds 600 lane-miles of arterial capacity, $3.9B in bike-ped projects, and interchange reconstructions on I-285 and I-20. These elements address capacity and safety on routes residents use for commuting and regional travel.
Trail Extensions and Industrial Additions
The 22-mile BeltLine Eastside Trail extension targets mid-2026 completion and connects 45 neighborhoods through converted railroad corridors. A separate $5B Rivian megaproject held its groundbreaking on September 16, 2025, adding industrial infrastructure that ties into the broader network of roads and access points serving nearby communities.
Construction sequencing will determine when specific sidewalks, lanes and trail segments become available to residents. Local users can track updates through the Atlanta Regional Commission and city project portals for phased openings and any temporary traffic adjustments during work.