Transit advocates groups differ on newly announced plan for Atlanta’s Beltline

Dr. Hans Klein, president of Better Atlanta Transit, and Matthew Rao, chair of Beltline Rail Now, share their thoughts about transit options on Atlanta's Beltline. (Courtesy of Atlanta Beltline/Better Atlanta Transit/Beltline Rail Now)

Earlier this week on “Closer Look,” Clyde Higgs, the president and CEO of the Atlanta Beltline Inc, assured listeners that multiple modes of transit are coming to the Beltline and talked more about a new estimated $3.5 billion plan that would expand public transit on the Beltline.

The 22-mile project — which includes green space, parks and trails — is on track to be completed by 2030.

On Friday, show host Rose Scott talked with Matthew Rao, chair of Beltline Rail Now, and Dr. Hans Klein, president of Better Atlanta Transit, who hold opposing views about transit along the Beltline.