Community & Accessibility · Public Access & Cost · 40 votes as a priority topic What will public access to the outdoor track look like? Will it be fenced? Will residents keep everyday access, or is it limited to certain “community” users? — a Connally Street / Summerhill resident Question [Asked aloud] The vision is to improve, not reduce, current public access — potential longer hours, better restrooms and maintenance, reduced/appropriate fencing, and lighting. Exact hours not yet established. Source: the meeting minutes A14. Would users need to be members, pay a fee, or use the track only during limited hours? — a Summerhill resident (follow-up) Question [Asked aloud] Access to the outdoor Cheney track would be FREE and available to anyone, regardless of membership or payment. Atlanta Track Club does not anticipate regularly programming special meets there; it remains primarily a community amenity. There is no intent for a “bait and switch.” Source: the meeting minutes Can residents of Summerhill receive free admission to the indoor track? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] The indoor facility will offer a mix of free, paid, and member programming, with some free programming (for example, for seniors/youth in Summerhill and its surrounds ). Specific resident access and pricing are still being developed, and input like this helps shape them. Will the community be able to use the parking lot? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Parking use policies are still being determined as part of the parking study; the intent is controlled parking that serves facility and community users. How will the facility remain available for public/community access when it's constantly in use? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Balancing community access with programming and events is a core design and operations question that continued planning and community input will address specifically. For now, the outdoor track will remain as it is today, a neighborhood and community amenity with access for all. What about cleanup and safety efforts outside the facility, especially after events? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Event operations, cleanup, and neighborhood safety will be part of the operations and event-management planning and will become the responsibility of Atlanta Track Club and not Atlanta Public Schools. It would be more beneficial for Atlanta to have MORE public tracks across the city — are those being considered? — a resident Question [Submitted via app] Atlanta Track Club supports broad access to running and walking citywide; this facility is intended to complement, not replace, community access, and the outdoor Cheney track remains free and open. Comments & suggestions on this topic (acknowledged): It will be more beneficial for the Atlanta community to have MORE options for public tracks across the city — are those conversations being held? — a resident Suggestion [Submitted via app] Acknowledged (suggestion): A worthwhile suggestion. Atlanta Track Club's mission centers on broad citywide access to running and walking; expanding public track options will be shared as input, and the free, open outdoor Cheney track remains part of that access. Atlanta Public Schools Access & Construction Will school teams retain access? Could increased programming reduce school access? Will teams keep using the track during construction? — a Grant Park resident / coach Question [Asked aloud] Continued Atlanta Public Schools access would need to be a significant part of the agreement. An APS operations leader said the district anticipates a Memorandum of Understanding defining programming and access (athletics, STEM, student use) and student-athlete access is a priority. Details remain under development; the final decision involves the APS Board.
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