Atlanta has made significant strides in becoming a more bicycle-friendly city, according to the latest ratings from PeopleForBikes. The city scored 33 in the 2026 ratings, up from 23 in 2020.
Investing in Bicycle Infrastructure
The city has been investing in separated bicycle lanes, with examples of bicycle infrastructure projects visible throughout the city. The Atlanta Beltline has also expanded, providing nearly 17 miles of seamless multipurpose trails.
Rebecca Serna, executive director of Propel, an Atlanta-based bicycle and pedestrian advocacy nonprofit, believes the city’s score should be higher given its investment in bicycle transportation infrastructure. However, she acknowledges that there is still much room for improvement, particularly in completing a connected network of physically separated lanes for bikes, scooters, and other small wheels.
A City’s Evolution
Atlanta has come a long way since the 1970s and 1980s, when it was unfriendly towards bicycles. The development of the PATH Foundation and the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign (now Propel) have contributed to the city’s progress in becoming more bicycle-friendly.
The city’s efforts to improve its bicycle infrastructure have been recognized by PeopleForBikes, which described Atlanta as having “one of the more compelling bike infrastructure stories in the South right now.”
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