Living without car in Atlanta

[samiwas1]

Originally Posted by Mboogie

Thanks for the bike share link. Don't know how I missed this from my previous visits. Would've been helpful when I was there in Jan.

I think they're pretty new. I don't ever remember seeing bike share stations before a month or two ago.

[jsvh]

Originally Posted by Mboogie

Thanks for the bike share link. Don't know how I missed this from my previous visits. Would've been helpful when I was there in Jan.

They have been around a year or so but still rolling out through the city. They are now most places inside the Beltline.

[krogerDisco]

You could live near North Springs Marta station. Lots of apartments near it, and an easy connection to Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown.

[Atlanta Scientist]

Originally Posted by Mboogie

So, I recently got a job offer in Atlanta and I'm seriously considering the move. I'm only looking to stay about year, so it wouldn't be a long term move. I've visited quite a few times and enjoyed exploring the area. The job would in the Buckhead area and it appears to be accessible via metro. I like the mid-town and downtown areas, and would like to get a place there, but am open to other areas (that are within a 15 min walk to the metro). I've taken MARTA everytime I visit and would prefer to take it exclusively to work. This seems possible from mid-town and downtown.

I know I can get to work easily via MARTA, but wanted to know how easy it is to traverse the city via bus and MARTA. I'm assuming car-share and bikeshare are available options and can help with long distance or complex routes. So why I'm asking is this: Does anyone have experience living car-free or car-lite? Is it possible with only minor inconveniences?

Thanks!

It's possible. I do it. I haven't quite worked up the nerve to bike in the ATL. I check the weather before I leave. I shop early in the morning or late evening after work. Technology is so good that you can time everything so you aren't waiting all day. I haven't used Zip car or anything like that but I make use of uber/lyft. I would suggest brookhaven, chamblee, or lindbergh. There are decent places within walking distance to MARTA and they won't break the bank. I've lived car free for a while in bigger cities with better transit but Atlanta's transit is pretty decent. Good luck!