Category: Transit

Public Encouraged to “Decide Their Ride,” Help Shape Regional Transit Look for Generations to Come MARTA is seeking public input on many of the interior features that will be designed into the fleet of new rail cars, the first of which will arrive in metro Atlanta in 2023. While some interior elements of the rail car […]

Transit Authority Supports Innovative Conservation Program for Flint River The MARTA Board of Directors Planning and Capital Programs Committee has authorized the sale of a 7.25-acre parcel of land at the headwaters of the Flint River to the City of College Park to create the City’s first nature preserve and outdoor classroom. The Flint River […]

Customers Should Plan for Service Frequency Changes on Many Routes MARTA restored 58 previously suspended bus routes on Saturday, April 24, and implement service frequency adjustments to match the reduced demand in ridership and address bus capacity limitations. MARTA suspended 70 of its 110 bus routes last spring as the COVID-19 pandemic was intensifying and […]

Comprehensive Review of Alignment and Environmental Data, Addressing Connectivity Gaps Necessary Next Steps in Realizing Transit on the BeltLine The MARTA Board of Directors took a major step toward bringing transit to the Atlanta BeltLine with the authorization of a contract for a comprehensive engineering analysis for light rail around the BeltLine that connects into […]

MARTA is partnering with the state of Georgia and Delta Air Lines to provide direct transportation from College Park rail station to the largest state run COVID-19 vaccination site at the Delta Flight Museum, located at the airline’s general offices near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. “We have enjoyed a long partnership with Delta that has […]

Air Filtration System on Buses, Federal Mask Requirement Allow for Return of Routes MARTA will restore 58 previously suspended bus routes on Saturday, April 24, after completing the installation of state-of-the-art air filtration and purification systems on all buses and receiving support from the federal government to enforce mask wearing. MARTA suspended 70 of its […]

Authority Awarded APTA Gold Status for Meeting or Exceeding Sustainability Goals in Four Key Areas MARTA has been awarded the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Gold Level for its Sustainability Commitment Program, recognizing MARTA’s ongoing commitment to sustainability initiatives that have a positive impact on the environment and the communities it serves. The Authority’s sustainability […]

HB 511 Creates State Funding Mechanism for Ongoing Investment in Capital Transit Projects The Georgia Legislature recently took the historic step of establishing a mechanism to annually fund capital transit projects that support economic development priorities throughout the state. The Georgia Senate unanimously passed HB 511, which establishes nine Trust Funds to ensure that fees collected for […]

American Rescue Plan Act Provides Over $300 Million for Transit in Metro Atlanta Region MARTA applauds the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that includes critical emergency funding for public transportation as the COVID-19 pandemic surpasses the one-year mark. President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package today. The $30.5 billion […]

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program Artbound recently unveiled a public art project at Five Points Station. Artbound selected four local artists to paint 18 bollards located outside the station on Peachtree St., Broad St. Plaza, and Forsyth St. SW., that keep cars from driving onto the property. “These posts, while […]

DeKalb County Board of Health to Administer Vaccine at Doraville Station By Appointment Only MARTA is partnering with DeKalb County to provide a convenient COVID-19 vaccination site at Doraville Station, located at 6000 New Peachtree Rd., Doraville, 30340. Eligible Georgia residents with a verified appointment may take MARTA or drive to the site located in […]

State of Good Repair Work Between Lindbergh Center, Buckhead, & Lenox Stations Enhances Safety & Extends Life of Rail System  MARTA has successfully completed the Track Replacement Project at Canterbury Junction, where the Red and Gold rail lines converge north of Lindbergh Center Station. The State of Good Repair work on the heavy rail lines […]

MARTA’s Track Replacement Project begins Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 9 p.m., suspending rail service between Lindbergh Center, Buckhead, and Lenox Stations until 4 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22. MARTA is investing approximately $225 million in State of Good Repair work on its heavy rail lines that will enhance the safety of the rail system, reduce train […]

State of Good Repair Work Will Impact Red and Gold Line Service Between Lindbergh Center, Buckhead, & Lenox Stations February 16th Through 22nd  MARTA is investing approximately $225 million in State of Good Repair work on its heavy rail lines that will enhance the safety of the rail system, reduce train delays, and improve the customer […]

GM/CEO Jeffrey Parker Names Experienced Financial Officer to C-Suite; Creates New Senior Management Position to Handle Union Negotiations MARTA General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker has made two additions to his senior management team, Raj Srinath is the Authority’s new Chief Financial Officer, and Patricia M. Lucek will fill the newly created position of Assistant […]

Collie Greenwood to Head Bus and Rail Operations for Authority; Develop & Deliver Large Capital Projects to Enhance Customer Experience MARTA has named experienced transit professional and current Chief of Bus Operations Collie Greenwood as its new Deputy General Manager, Operations, overseeing all bus and rail operations for the Authority. In this new role, Greenwood […]

Design by Local Artist Melissa Mitchell to Beautify Parking Lot Structure Until Rehabilitation Project this Spring MARTA’s public art program Artbound has debuted a temporary mural at Indian Creek Station on the easternmost point of the Blue Line. Local artist Melissa Mitchell designed the colorful artwork that will beautify the rail station’s old parking lot […]

$100M Fund Will Preserve Existing Affordable Housing Close to Transit  MARTA applauds Morgan Stanley and its partner, National Equity Fund (NEF) for a major boost to MARTA’s affordable housing effort as part of its transit-oriented development (TOD) program. The partnership will establish the Greater Atlanta Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing Preservation Fund, supporting long-term preservation of affordable […]

Voters Impacted by Reduced Bus Routes Can Use MARTAConnect on Jan. 5 MARTA will again partner with Uber to offer subsidized rides to the polls for the runoff election on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. MARTAConnect2Vote is available to customers who are unable to reach their polling precincts due to reduced bus service implemented during the […]

The MARTA board of directors recently elected officers for 2021 and announced the addition of three new members to represent Fulton and Clayton Counties and the City of Atlanta. Stacy Blakley, Katie Powers, and Reginald Snyder will join the board in January, replacing outgoing members Alicia M. Ivey, Jerry Griffin, and Dr. Roderick E. Edmond, […]