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Re:Amazon announces candidate cities for HQ2 by sf_rob on Thursday January 18, 2018 @02:48PM (#16180659)
> The rail system is far superior to what exists in Seattle & should support reasonable suburban commutes

Atlanta has a relatively poor transit system compared to many other cities on the list. The bus system isn't great and MARTA (trains) is quite limited. I left before the beltline was built out, so maybe things are getting better.

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Re:Amazon announces candidate cities for HQ2 by ynniv on Thursday January 18, 2018 @03:51PM (#16181305)
Only the more expensive ones (Chicago, DC, NYC, and Boston), and Philadelphia. If transit is important, Atlanta is actually in a better position than the closer competition (Austin or Raleigh).
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Re:Amazon announces candidate cities for HQ2 by BatFastard on Thursday January 18, 2018 @05:55PM (#16182402)
Beltline is taking its time getting completed, but what is done is fantastic!

I ride my bike on it almost everyday and there are tons of new restaurants, apartments, and fun things to do.

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