Atlanta Implements Ban on Right Turns at Red Lights in Key Areas to Enhance Pedestrian Safety

The Atlanta City Council's decision targets downtown, Midtown, and Castleberry Hill, aiming to reduce traffic fatalities and improve quality of life.

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.