We’re on the verge of something exciting.

Introducing the Cumberland Sweep, a three-mile multimodal path designed to improve connectivity throughout the core of the Cumberland CID with dedicated walking and cycling lanes and an autonomous shuttle system that will make travel easier, more reliable, and safer.

In addition, a Pedestrian Bridge is planned across Cobb Parkway (U.S. 41), a high-volume, six-lane state route corridor, designed in partnership with the City of Smyrna to improve safety and walkability to Smyrna and to The Battery Atlanta.

Cumberland Connected

A Better, Healthier Commute

The Sweep will create alternatives to the traditional car commute, connecting residents with businesses and the many amenities in Cumberland through walking and cycling trails, and an autonomous shuttle system.

Increased Connections

The Sweep will connect to key destinations in the District: The Battery Atlanta, Truist Park, Cumberland Mall, Cobb Galleria Centre, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), Bob Callan Trail, Akers Mill Trail, and the Cumberland Bike Share Program.

A Sense of Community

The Cumberland Sweep’s development includes creating and improving areas of green space, increasing accessibility, and creating more community gathering spaces within Cumberland.

What to Expect

Sept 2017

Idea Proposed (Blueprint Cumberland)

June 2018

Idea Presented to Board of Directors

June 2019

Idea conceptualized into project & the project is broken into 5 segments.

March 2021

Atlanta Regional Commission awards $6.4M of federal funds for construction and preliminary engineering

June 2021

Cobb Parkway Pedestrian Bridge added to project. Study proposed for 6th segment of project (Cumberland Mall)

Fall 2021

Preliminary engineering and development announcement for Segment C

July 2023

Preliminary engineering and development to be completed for Segment C

August 2023

Beginning right-of-way acquisition/disposition

October 2024

Construction begins (Segment C)

October 2027

Construction complete (Segment C)

Enhancing the value of Cumberland, one step at a time

The Cumberland CID is paving the way for the Cumberland Sweep to become a catalyst for sustainable growth and connectivity within the Cumberland district — creating new and exciting economic development opportunities, for our residents and commercial tenants.