Overview

• Atlanta City Council passed legislation banning right turns at red lights in downtown, Midtown, and Castleberry Hill to increase pedestrian safety.
• The ban, affecting 250 intersections, is part of a broader effort to address the rise in traffic fatalities involving pedestrians.
• Implementation is set for December 2025, with the Atlanta Department of Transportation tasked with installing new signage.
• Councilman Jason Dozier highlighted the measure's role in protecting pedestrians and improving community quality of life.
• The legislation follows a significant increase in pedestrian deaths, with a 23% jump from 2021 to 2022, prompting calls for action.