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Why is transit ridership sinking in Atlanta and not other cities?

New federal report on MARTA patronage is flawed, Atlanta’s transit agency contends

March 5, 2025 by Josh Green

Images: Strikingly modern, mixed-income build in works near Beltline

Transit-connected project to include live-work spaces for entrepreneurs and artists, per developers

January 28, 2025 by Josh Green

I-285 Express Lanes transit project shows signs of life

Transit services proposed along one of Georgia's busiest corridors; public meetings set

November 11, 2024 by Josh Green

Images: MARTA's $150M transit hub in Clayton County officially a go

Groundbreaking set for multifaceted facility slated to create 400 jobs, "significantly" enhance service

November 7, 2024 by Josh Green

Efforts to expand transit in Cobb, Gwinnett counties are D.O.A.

November 6, 2024 by Josh Green

MARTA's rapid bus project takes key step forward north of Atlanta

GDOT selects contractor to bring 16 miles of BRT service, toll lanes to fruition

August 15, 2024 by Josh Green

$235M approved for metro bike infrastructure, transit, road projects

Atlanta Regional Commission directs funds to more than just road-widening efforts

December 15, 2022 by Josh Green

Clayton County leaders unanimously support rapid bus system over rail

MARTA again switching tactics on metro Atlanta's southside toward BRT

November 21, 2022 by Josh Green

Skyrocketing costs, inexperience delay MARTA's first new transit line

Summerhill bus rapid transit route isn’t expected to open until summer 2025 now—with two fewer stations

August 29, 2022 by Josh Green

MARTA makes strides in quest to beef up Clayton County transit

Plans advance for major bus hub south of Atlanta that would generate 700 jobs, agency says

August 9, 2022 by Josh Green

It's official: MARTA moving forward with rapid buses in SW Atlanta

$300M BRT system is expected to be running along Campbellton Road corridor in six years

July 15, 2022 by Josh Green

ATL News Roundup

English Avenue development, BeltLine overhauls, MARTA's vision

Real estate, architecture, and urban planning news from around Atlanta

June 24, 2022 by Josh Green

‘Historic’ agreement for I-285 transit lanes to be signed next week

Preliminary station designs for Interstate 285 Top End Express Lanes project expected to wrap in 2022

May 4, 2022 by Josh Green

MARTA: Clifton Corridor bus rapid transit plans show promise

Transit agency eyes four possible routes for linking Lindbergh, Emory with buses, not rail line

April 27, 2022 by Josh Green

Bus-only lane bound for busy downtown Atlanta corridor

$500K state grant to help implement Courtland Street bus lane on downtown's eastern fringe

April 7, 2022 by Josh Green

MARTA fires back against Campbellton Road bus lane naysayers

Transit agency "extremely disappointed" by Atlanta City Councilmembers' "negative and inflammatory" stance

February 9, 2022 by Josh Green

Councilmembers, former mayor critical of bus plans in SW Atlanta

MARTA's BRT goals would deny area $200M in promised light-rail investment, detractors say

February 8, 2022 by Josh Green

MARTA unveils bus rapid transit plans for Southwest Atlanta

Transit agency says cheaper BRT is preferable to light rail for Campbellton Road route

February 4, 2022 by Josh Green