Motorcycles not welcome in Atlanta's new Urban utopia
The Staff of Clutch and Chrome
May 15th 2008
It seems
the motorcycle isn't part of the vision for an Urban utopia
being built in the metro Atlanta area in the state of
Georgia.
The
development Atlantic Station, describes itself as 'the national model for smart growth and sustainable development. Picture a community with unsurpassed architectural quality, a fusion of functionality and finesse that combines an attractive mix of affordable, middle-income, and up-scale housing with world-class restaurants, theaters, and retailers'.
The roads
running near the homes, retail shops and entertainment are
open to local traffic, unless it happens to be on two
wheels.
Atlantic
Station officials say they took action after facing ongoing
problems and complaints of engine noise, claiming riders
don't 'abide by the code of conduct down here'. Officials
started telling motorcyclists about the change last month
and will soon post signs and start ticketing violators.
Bikers are being directed to park behind a large retail
store or on the side streets surrounding Atlantic Station. |
