Meet Two Daily Bike and Transit Commuters Getting Around Perimeter ATL
With 3 transit stations, 5 bus routes, and dozens of bike lanes and trails in Atlanta’s Perimeter, more locals are choosing to make their commutes via bike, transit, walking, carpooling, and Rapid Ride vanpools. While major employers invest in their spaces by adding bike lanes, transit shuttles, and walking paths, the cities of Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, and Dunwoody are looking to walkable developments like High Street and Perimeter Summit to encourage more walking or rolling in Perimeter.
The plethora of travel options in Perimeter has made it possible for more commuters like Doug and Veronica to get where they’re headed, minus the car. Doug Nagy, who commutes via MARTA and the Ravinia shuttle, can get to work in just a few steps—and still grab lunch or post-work drinks with a quick walk. Veronica Lopez-Delgado, who gets her kids to school and herself to work on a cargo bike, can do so using the many bike lanes and green spaces near her home. Read on to learn more about how both get around on a daily basis.
A one-car, all-biker family
Both Veronica Lopez-Delgado and her husband have bikes, but they recently upgraded hers to a cargo bike so she can take their two kids to school, daycare, and back, plus family trips to the park after work. The bike lanes and trails around Perimeter allow her to get to school, work, and several spots for recreation—the trail in Two Bridges Park is a family favorite.
“One of the reasons we felt it was possible to get this bike and be a one-car family is that there’s more and more bike lanes all over the Perimeter area,” said Veronica. “They make it easy to get around, and it’s been really nice to have that growth.”
The benefits of getting around via cargo bike are many: regular fresh air and exercise, saving money on gas and car maintenance, and being able to talk with her kids and enjoy the neighborhood from a closer point of view.
“The fact that we can ride our bike and see people we know is a really lovely thing,” said Veronica. “It’s like our nice, friendly little pocket of Atlanta.”
A de-stressing train ride
One of the perks of Doug Nagy’s job at IHG is that it’s close to the MARTA Red line, allowing him to take a job outside of his Midtown Atlanta neighborhood without having to worry about moving. Another one is the Ravinia shuttle that runs from Dunwoody MARTA station right to his office. Like many other employers in Perimeter, IHG is attracting talent because of their office’s accessibility.
“Other offices are so far from the center of the city, young talent would have to move or purchase a vehicle to accept those jobs. That’s the nice thing about Perimeter and all the jobs there,” said Doug. “They’re very accessible to those of us that live in the city.”
Doug has found that riding MARTA allows him to use commute time for relaxing or catching up on work emails. Compared to driving, it can also make his travel back home take less time. Since he does not spend money on gas or car maintenance, the train and shuttle rides keep more of his paycheck in his pocket and keeps stress at bay.
Get time back in your day
Switching your commute from the daily drive is possible: the Perimeter Connects team is here to help you out. Join our MyGCO network to find carpool, vanpool, or bikepool options near you, or use our map of local employer’s free shuttles to find another ride to work. If you want to pool with coworkers or neighbors for the ride into Perimeter, check out Rapid Ride for just $75 a month (including Express Lane access). For personalized commuting suggestions, email info@perimeterconnects.com.
Now’s the time to switch your commute: this spring, every bit of Clean Air Counts! From April 1-30, extra perks await your biking, walking, transit, carpool, or other clean commutes. Win $25 gift cards, a free stay at the Four Seasons for two, or other exciting prizes by joining Perimeter Connects’ MyGCO network and sharing your trips as you take them.
