Riders using Lime electric scooters and bikes in South Downtown now have three dedicated corrals for them at the corner of Ted Turner Drive SW and Mitchell Street. Each of the three was designed by an artist, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new corrals was held on June 4.
The corrals come out of a partnership between Lime, the electric vehicle sharing company, and two local partners: the South Downtown redevelopment and Eyedrum, a local arts nonprofit. The goal of the collaboration was to create dedicated spaces where riders can leave Lime's scooters and bikes.
Carol Antunez, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Lime, said the corrals were designed with two aims in mind. They should be easy for riders to spot and use, and they should help maintain a streetscape that is both attractive and orderly.
Created with one of Eyedrum's artists
Dosa Kim of HighContrast, one of Eyedrum's own local artists, collaborated on the corral installations. Kim spoke about the work as public art that sits within the city's infrastructure.
"It's an honor to contribute public artwork that not only enhances the city's infrastructure but also represents the voices of its local creative community," Kim said.
Kim also said there is excitement about creating more corrals in the future that showcase the city's creative community.
The first in a network of Downtown corrals
According to Antunez, the South Downtown installation was the first in a network of Downtown corrals. She noted that these corrals were the first time Lime had commissioned work with a private partner, and said there would be more to come in the future ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Lime recently launched its newest LimeBike model in Atlanta, and the company said riders have taken more than 5.5 million rides here since Lime arrived in 2018.
For now, the three corrals at Ted Turner Drive SW and Mitchell Street are the starting point, pairing a practical spot to end a ride with artwork made alongside a local artist.
Reported by Rough Draft Atlanta.
