Atlanta Streets Alive 2012: Bicyclists, a cat in a stroller, and people in cardboard killer-robot costumes
Two miles between Virginia-Highland and Old Fourth Ward were shut down for pedestrian, cyclists
North Highland Avenue between Virginia-Highland and Old Fourth Ward turned into a pedestrian and cyclists’ paradise yesterday for Atlanta Streets Alive. The semi-regular event organized by the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition closes select roads to automobile traffic to let people, well, do whatever they want for several hours.
Officials attendance counts aren’t in, but we’ve heard estimates as high as 10,000 people. Helping the event attract a bigger crowd this year: the route stretched through four vibrant neighborhoods, which allowed more people to easily access the festival.
What we saw during our three hours at the event, among other things: a woman with a cat in a stroller, people swinging from ropes, belly dancers, jump ropers, street hockey, bicycle polo (?), and lots of lawn signs urging the crowd to vote yes on the July 31 transportation tax vote. (It was a smart idea to target the attendees, many of whom would probably gladly pay for more transit and to be able to walk and bike in the city.)
After the jump, crappy photos taken with my cell phone and some snapshots by John Ramspott. (He’s also posted a full album.) A Thrift Life, one of the city’s street fashion blogs, also captured some photos. (You’ll notice yours truly, the wretched ginger hobbit, walking with his missus in the last photo.) If you come across other blogs with ASA photos, post the link in the comments.