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Inflation Reduction Act: Summary and Policy Analysis
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President Biden recently signed the $750 billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) bill into law. This may be the most significant climate change legislation in U.S. history so far. It's exciting to finally see environmental policies make progress. The IRA will provide funds and opportunity for communities to tackle climate change and transition to cleaner energy options along with measures to reduce inflation and rising costs.
We've summarized noteworthy transportation, environmental justice, and neighborhood access items in the legislation, as well as one policy that did not make it but that would reduce transportation-generated carbon emissions — an e-bike tax credit.
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E-bikes have the potential to replace car trips: a 2021 study found access to e-bikes reduced people’s driving trips by 21%. Why? E-bikes reduce time spent in travel, overcome hills, and make biking more accessible.
Recently, Propel ATL met with Matt Alexis, a staffer for Congresswoman Nikema Williams, at Edison Bicycles to discuss the many benefits of e-bikes and the number one challenge to more people accessing them: affordability.
We’re interested in e-bike incentive programs being implemented across the U.S. that provide greater access to e-bikes for sustainable transportation, especially for individuals and communities most impacted by ongoing racial injustices, systemic oppression, lack of economic opportunity, and racial disparities.
E-bikes are changing mobility in cities, and we would like to hear from you. Please take a minute to tell us about your interest in e-bikes: take a survey.
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Community Advocates for Safe Streets
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Updated website content
Our Community Advocates for Safe Streets initiatives — Community Advocates Network, Walk ATL, Atlanta Families for Safe Streets, and an Advocacy Training series — connect community-based advocates for mobility across Atlanta.
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Community Advocates Network meeting: October 13th
At the August Community Advocates Network (CAN) meeting we heard from James M.F. Hicks, President of Mozley Park Neighborhood Association.
Mr. Hicks led an informative, actionable discussion on securing traffic calming and advocating for safe neighborhood streets. His tips resonated with residents across Atlanta and sparked a lively discussion. Our biggest takeaway? Community strength is built on persistence. Many thanks to Remerge for hosting!
You can enjoy the benefits of connecting with and learning from other community-based advocates for mobility by joining us for the next CAN meeting on October 13, 2022.
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Ways to get involved + program & class info
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11 Black cyclists become League Cycling Instructors
In August we hosted a League of American Bicyclists seminar to support 11 local Black cyclists completing their training as League Cycling Instructors (LCIs). LCIs use their experience and expertise to serve as ambassadors for better biking through education. Check out the League's blog to hear from some participants.
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Ways to Give
Your support for safe, equitable mobility options for all Atlantans is key to the success of our city and this organization. There are many ways for you to show that support, including making a monthly gift, getting your employer to match your donation, giving through a Donor Advised Fund, or donating stocks.
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Check out our Propel ATL merch shop. From t-shirts to mugs, stickers to skateboards, there are so many options for you to show your support for an Atlanta where everyone moves safely, easily, and sustainably throughout the city.
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Bike with us
In September and October, we have weekly Tuesday classes at the West End Library and True Beginners classes Thursdays at Washington Park from 4-6 PM. We're also debuting a Sunday City Cycling instructional group ride: 2-3 PM starting at Finca to Filter on the Westside BeltLine.
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Visit our classes page for details on each class, including times and how to prepare. Special thanks to our community partner, AC Clutch Bicycle Shop, for getting our True Beginners bikes ready to roll!
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Atlanta transportation updates
- Rider alert: MARTA bus riders have noticed posted schedules don't always match trip times. On September 10th, changes to 60+ bus routes will will go into effect including increased weekday service and earlier start times on some routes, and schedule revisions to align with actual travel times on others. (Many routes are still operating on reduced frequency because of continued staff shortages: MARTA is hiring.)
- BeltLine public meeting Sept 8: The Ponce de Leon / BeltLine connection project is intended to improve walking and biking between Boulevard and Freedom Parkway and build an ADA-accessible route between the street and the Eastside Trail.
- The MARTA Reach rideshare pilot program ended August 31st.
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Articles - Podcasts - News
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