Create safe access to transit for pedestrians and cyclists by constructing a protected two-way multi-use trail along the east and west side of LEE street between the west end marta rail station and…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Atlanta $9.246 million on March 10, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to construct a protected two-way multi-use trail along Lee Street connecting the West End and Lakewood/Fort McPherson MARTA rail stations in Georgia.

The City will construct bicycle and pedestrian facilities, perform functional landscaping, complete intersection improvements at each street crossing, and resurface and restrip the corridor. GDOT coordination is required. The trail will connect the West End, the Atlanta Beltline Corridor, and the Oakland City area to rapid rail stations, promoting increased bicycle use and walking access to transportation facilities. Intended beneficiaries include populations served by the West End and Lakewood-Fort McPherson MARTA stations, the Southwest Corridor of the Atlanta Beltline, and local area commuters.

The period of performance runs from March 10, 2026, through March 30, 2033. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to create safe access to transit for pedestrians and cyclists by constructing a protected two-way multi-use trail along the east and west side of LEE street between the west end marta rail station and the lakewood/FT. Mcpherson marta rail station.

Activities

Construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities functional landscaping intersection improvements at each street crossing resurfacing and restriping. GDOT coordination will also be necessary.

Expected outcomes

The proposed LEE street trail would connect the west end and the atlanta beltline corridor to the oakland city and lakewood-fort mcpherson marta rapid rail stations. This trail would promote increased bicycle use and promote health by adding opportunity for walking to and from transportation facilities.

Intended beneficiaries

The populace of the west end marta rapid rail station the lakewood-fort mcpherson marta rapid rail station the southwest corridor of the atlanta beltline and local area commuters.