How should the new Atlanta Streetcar system be measured after two months? And should it be measured at all at this early stage of the game? Those questions are addressed in our latest pro/con. Today, the city’s streetcar chief fires back at news reports that ridership numbers were falling short of projections, questioning the methodology used. In our second column, a transportation analyst suggests money for the streetcar would be better utilized beefing up bus service.

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Managing Partner at Atlantica Properties, Darion Dunn (center) talks with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens during a tour following the ribbon cutting of Waterworks Village as part of the third phase of the city’s Rapid Housing Initiative on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
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