I understand the romance of the rails. Just looking at practicality. For the price of the small section on the East side MARTA could likely encircle the entire Beltline for less money. Also there MAY be a smaller amount of NIMBY because of less noise. Plus the lower noise would be more peaceful for people on the Beltline.
ALSO in current real Beltine news work is starting on the Westside Spur to connect the Westside Connector to Merretta St.
https://atlanta.urbanize.city/post/beltl...m_term=0_f2c8779a36-e6dd6ccf6e-199680402
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