The Atlanta rally coincided with an economic boycott tied to demands that Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave Minnesota after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
Dangerous conditions on Clifton Terrace were reported to city officials numerous times over nearly a decade, according to injured cyclist Francisco Averhoff's lawsuit.
A group made up of officials with the city of Atlanta, the Beltline and MARTA made the decision in a closed-door meeting without ever informing the public.