https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beltline-officials-propose-3-5-billion-light-rail-system-for-atlanta-wsb-tvContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beltline-officials-propose-3-5-billion-light-rail-system-for-atlanta-wsb-tvhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beltline-officials-propose-3-5-billion-light-rail-system-for-atlanta-wsb-tv#u60787Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:30:47 +0000Atlanta Beltline officials have proposed a $3.5 billion light-rail system to create a transit loop around the city. This plan represents the most complete vision for the project to date. A supporting study suggests the light-rail system could generate 4.2 million trips. The proposal aims to provide a structured rail transit solution for the Beltline corridor, though officials are still refining the specifics of the implementation.Why it mattersThe Beltline is a massive urban redevelopment project intended to connect various Atlanta neighborhoods. Transitioning from a trail system to a rail-bas