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ThreadATL Podcast

Apr 17, 2026

On April 18th, MARTA will roll out a redesigned bus system focused on more frequent service on key corridors, making it easier for riders to show up and go without checking a schedule.

The redesign also introduces MARTA Reach — a shuttle service that riders can request on demand in certain zones where traditional...


Mar 25, 2026

Patrick King

Today's topic is sustainable transportation and we're chatting with Patrick King, the Georgia Policy Advocate for the Natural Resources Defense Council, one of the nation’s leading environmental advocacy organizations. Patrick's work with state policy involves climate, transportation, and...


Apr 16, 2025

Today's topic is parking reform and we talk with Tony Jordan, founder of the Parking Reform Network which aims to use policies and activism to discourage the building of too much parking supply in U.S. cities -- a problem that raises the costs of construction, contributes to car dominance, and hinders alternatives like...


Feb 25, 2025

Today's topic is affordable housing and joining us is Sean Keenan. Sean is one of our favorite local journalists. He's been writing about Atlanta for several years. Currently he's with Atlanta Civic Circle where he's written many articles about Atlanta's struggle to build and maintain affordable housing for lower income...


Mar 1, 2024

You may have read about the shipping containers converted to housing for unsheltered people in Downtown Atlanta. It's called The Melody and it's the product of a City of Atlanta initiative for finding land the city owns and potentially using it for housing.

The effort is supported by an analysis of city properties...