Grab your bike and join us for a ride! Join the City of Atlanta - Department of City Planning's Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) team and ATLDOT for an airport ride in honor of the 50th anniversary of the NPU system and 1st election of Mayor Maynard Jackson, Jr.

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Time & Location

October 5, 2024,

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location Details Below

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About the Event

We know that MARTA is the best way to get to and from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, but have you tried biking to it? In honor of the 50th anniversary of Mayor Maynard Jackson establishing the Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) system, this ride will roll out from College Park MARTA to the Phoenix Trail, adjacent to the world’s busiest airport before heading to Morehouse College, where Maynard Jackson completed his Bachelor’s degree.

 

Riders who want to participate but aren’t sure about doing the full distance will have the option to return to College Park MARTA after riding the Phoenix Trail (~5-mile option)

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Logistics

• Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

• Meet time: 9:00 a.m.

• Roll time: 9:30 a.m.

• Start Location: College Park MARTA Station [3800 E Main St, College Park, GA 30337] 

• End Location: Morehouse College [Walter E. Massey Leadership Bldg., Westview Dr. SW & West End Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30314]

• Distance: 15.4 miles

• Route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47533358

• Elevation: +602

• Pace: 12mph

• Difficulty: Intermediate

• Don’t forget lights and helmets!!

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NOTE: Please ride safely and adhere to all normal traffic laws as they apply to bicycles.  Please wear helmets, bring lights, and exercise caution at all times.  These routes are on active roads so ride at your own risk and always be aware of other cyclists and drivers on the road.  Thank you and good riding!!