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A Growing Region Requires a SMARTER, FASTER, BETTER Transit System


MARTA is reimagining and modernizing its bus network to bring our customers a SMARTER, FASTER, BETTER transit experience through the NextGen Bus Network. This once-in-a-generation system redesign will transform MARTA bus service across our region, adapting to the needs of a dynamically growing metro area.

The draft network will be presented to the public in December 2024 through February 2025. Public feedback received will help refine the proposed NextGen Bus Network with planned implementation in late 2025. MARTA’s goals for the NextGen Bus Network aim to create a Smarter, Faster, and Better bus system.

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NextGen Bus Network Released

MARTA is advancing its NextGen Bus Network, a strategic redesign of MARTA bus routes to create a smarter, faster, and better system. 

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Learn more at public meetings in December. Take the survey here.

Smarter

Redesigned bus network that is easier to navigate

Simplified routes that reduce the need for transfers and optimize bus service systemwide. 


Faster

Reach more places in less time

More frequent service with buses arriving every 15 minutes or less. 


Better

A more flexible, accessible, and faster bus system.

Greater accessibility to more destinations systemwide with new on-demand service launching in key zones.

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NextGen Bus Network: A Shared Vision for the Future


With guidance and input from our jurisdictional partners, customers, and members of the public, the MARTA Board of Directors has shaped a vision that reflects both the changing character of our service area and our commitment to making bus transit more appealing and accessible.

The NextGen Bus Network is our long-term vision for a more equitable, efficient transit system. It will make travel easier, improve access to essential services like jobs, education, and healthcare, and ultimately boost economic mobility, especially for transit-dependent populations. Before the NextGen Bus Network’s official launch, public input received will help shape the final design, ensuring the system meets the needs of the community and addresses the priorities of those who rely on transit the most.

Why Redesign the Bus Network?

Our region has experienced tremendous growth - almost constantly - and things have changed dramatically in the counties we serve.

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Demographic changes

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Access to jobs, education, and essential services

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Improve connectivity

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Reduce inefficiencies

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Improve passenger experiences

Project Timeline

 DONE 

 Concept Development

  • Existing bus routes

  • Ridership and route performance studies

  • Define Network Concepts

 DONE 

Initial Engagement

  • Conversations about ridership and coverage tradeoff

  • Organizational stakeholder workshop

  • Public meetings

  • Survey

 DONE 

Network Redesign

  • Develop guiding principles

  • Obtain MARTA Board direction

  • Develop draft reimagined network

WE ARE HERE

Draft Engagement

Recommend Final Network

  • Public hearings on the proposed service changes

  • NextGen bus network to be implemented after board adoption

Launch of Network

  • Begin new service

Public engagement is critical to the success of the NextGen Bus project and every phase of the process will include opportunities for public input. Click here to get in touch.

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