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Volunteers and some members of the Atlanta Police Department's Path Force unit, which patrols the Beltline, with signs that were used during a recent fun etiquette campaign. The open sections of trail have already proven so popular that with summer approaching, users and Beltline officials are all emphasizing the need to politely share the outdoor space.

Credit: Atlanta Beltline Inc.

Credit: Atlanta Beltline Inc.

Volunteers and some members of the Atlanta Police Department's Path Force unit, which patrols the Beltline, with signs that were used during a recent fun etiquette campaign. The open sections of trail have already proven so popular that with summer approaching, users and Beltline officials are all emphasizing the need to politely share the outdoor space.
By Tom Sabulis
May 5, 2014

As the Atlanta Beltline grows in length and popularity, it's building a public-space culture with a definite learning curve. Runners, walkers, bikers, dog owners and skaters need to acquaint themselves with the rules and challenges of the trail. Today, a Beltline leader offers how best to use the trails in a spirit of cooperation and selflessness, while a transportation executive reflects on her Atlanta childhood  and the potential the project has for personal as well as urban renewal.

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