Gridlocked: What’s Moving Atlanta?

You’ve probably seen the rankings, and the headlines: Atlanta has a traffic problem. And, experts say it’s only expected to get worse as the city’s population grows.

What does this mean for the quality of life for current and future Atlanta residents? And, what are some of the solutions to creating safer streets for all?

“Closer Look with Rose Scott’s” new series, “Gridlocked” aims to examine all of the factors shaping Atlanta’s changing transportation landscape by dedicating one week to answering these questions.

‘Closer Look’ visits Soccer in the Streets’ new East Point pitch

Back in 2015, Sanjay Patel had an idea: make soccer more accessible to Atlanta kids by building pitches, or soccer fields, near MARTA stations. Since then, that idea has taken off. Last year, the organization said it reached more than 5,000 players. And, this October, Soccer in the Streets opened its third soccer pitch in … Continued