Author: Tee Johnson

Bird scooters are pretty much on every nick and cranny in downtown and Midtown Atlanta streets. But don’t get fined.

If you want to know how to operate a Bird scooter, here’s how.

Bird scooters arose on city streets in 2017. The Santa Monica, California startup entered the electronic scooter market with other competitors literally on its heels.

Here’s How To Operate A Bird Scooter In Atlanta

To operate a bird scooter, follow the following steps:

1. Download the Bird app for either Android or Apple.
2. Enter your credit card information. You can load increments of $10 on the card.

As you can see below, if you add $20 or $50, there’s a bonus included.

How much does it cost to rent a Bird scooter?

Although you’ll have to load $10 onto the app, it only costs $1 and then 15 cents a minute to ride. A 2-mile ride takes about 10 minutes and costs less than $3.

To operate the scooter, you’ll need to scan the QR code in the app. Here’s a screenshot of how that looks.

After you’ve scanned the QT code with your phone, the scooter will be activated. You’re ready to ride!

What Are The Scooter Rules For Atlanta?

 The City of Atlanta implemented new safety rules on June 21, 2019 governing scooters in the city. Here are the highlights:

Reduced Speed Zone: There is an 8 mph limit for scooters along the portion of the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail between Monroe Drive and DeKalb Avenue.

Are Scooters Allowed On The Atlanta Beltline?

Yes, but it will be subject to the Reduced Speed Zone on weekday evenings (Monday – Thursday, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.), weekends (Friday at 6 p.m. – Monday 6 a.m.), and state holidays (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.). 

Can You Ride In Scooters In Piedmont Park?

Yes, scooters are allowed in Piedmont Park’s shared use pathways.

The city is also actively looking at setting up park zones for scooters. These park zones will help reduce clutter and allow for accessibility at entrances to the trails.

Final Word

There are other electric scooters in Atlanta besides Bird, but none are more prevalent.

Whatever you do, keep safe while you ride a Bird. Look both ways when you cross the street and be mindful of pedestrians.

First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!

The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.    

  Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:

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Phipps Plaza has long been one of Atlanta’s best malls. Now the space will be the site of a planned food hall and much more as part of a major renovation taking place at the Buckhead landmark.

Plans for the One Phipps Plaza project, first announced in 2017 under an initial iteration, have expanded in recent months due to feedback from Buckhead business and civic leaders.

What’s Included In One Phipps Plaza In Atlanta?

One Phipps Plaza has three major components that will serve as the centerpiece of the project. They are:

• A Food Hall
• Office Space
• The Nobu Hotel & Restaurant

This article will tell you everything you need to know about One Phipps Plaza.

When Will One Phipps Plaza Be Finished?

The completion date for One Phipps Plaza is “late 2022,” according to the developer’s website.

As it stands, One Phipps Plaza will be a 13-story, Class A office tower adjacent to the shops and retail at Phipps Plaza.

One thing the One Phipps Plaza mixed-use development project intends to do is lean away from the corporate environment that has long been associated with the area.

Phipps Plaza Food Hall

One of the biggest pieces of news coming out about One Phipps Plaza is its plans for a 10,000-square-foot food hall. Atlanta has quite a few of them now.

The food hall will be part of the project’s Food/Fitness building. In addition to that, it will also include:

• A rooftop pool
• A spa
• A cafe
• Two floors of fitness space
• 40,000 square feet of entertainment and dining space

Office Space

When it comes to office space, there’ll be no shortage of it in One Phipps Plaza. The plans call for 13,000 square feet of office space, including co-working environs.

Some features of One Phipps Plaza include:

• Walkable greenspace for visitors as well as employees
• More accessibility to Georgia 400
• More retail and residential opportunities

Nobo Hotel & Restaurant

Also part of the project is the 10,000-square-foot Nobu Hotel and Restaurant, which was first announced in 2017.

Actor Robert DeNiro, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and film producer Meir Teper are all proprietors in the concept.

The Nobu restaurant group operates out of nearly 20 hotels and 40+ restaurants across the world. 

Some top dishes from Nobu’s menu include:

Final Word

One Phipps Plaza is a major move by Simon Property Group, which is one of the largest retail companies in the world. When it’s all said and done, Atlanta will be even more of a destination for food, entertainment and fun things to do.

The ATL has other cool eateries as well. If you’re gluten-free, there’s plenty of options. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.