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MARTA: First new transit line in decades to launch service soon

Rapid A-Line BRT route set to roll in April; MARTA also voices stance on recent Beltline streetcar controversy

February 12, 2026 by Josh Green

For MARTA, 2026 forecast looks rather promising

Transit agency leader predicts new year will be “one of the most consequential and exciting in our history”

January 5, 2026 by Josh Green

City announces 11-acre development plans next to MARTA transit hub

RFQ calls for public-private project along forthcoming Campbellton corridor Bus Rapid Transit route

September 4, 2025 by Josh Green

Transit-connected project near Southside Trail lands tax break

Plans call for opening Peoplestown's Ridge Commons near forthcoming food, retail hub next year

July 10, 2025 by Josh Green

ATL News Roundup

South Downtown score; Ponce City Market changes; MARTA switcheroo

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

May 29, 2025 by Josh Green

Atlanta's first new transit line in forever won't be fully open for World Cup

Report: Costs for building Rapid A-line BRT route have more than doubled

April 28, 2025 by Josh Green

BeltLine launches study for nearly 14 miles of transit around loop

Atlanta BeltLine Inc. leadership calls rail transit vital for population growth, linking to MARTA

September 11, 2023 by Josh Green

MARTA pushes forward three transit projects around Atlanta, DeKalb

$226M contract also approved for adding nearly 200 buses to MARTA fleet

July 27, 2023 by Josh Green

Atlanta's first bus-rapid transit line finally set to break ground

MARTA to also unveil official name of five-mile BRT route during planned ceremony

June 9, 2023 by Josh Green

Poll: MARTA's revised expansion list is here. How's it make you feel?

Atlanta transit agency prioritizes nine projects to complete over next five years; others shelved for now

March 9, 2023 by Josh Green

26 renderings: MARTA's vision for rapid bus service on Ga. 400

An exclusive first look at BRT functionality, connectivity at proposed Roswell station

March 7, 2023 by Josh Green

Bus rapid transit line to Roswell, Alpharetta takes another step forward

North Fulton CID forms partnership with MARTA in hopes of creating Ga. Highway 400 bus service in dedicated lanes

March 1, 2023 by Josh Green

ATL News Roundup

MARTA rail switch, Dunwoody bike lane uproar, 'Cop City' latest

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

February 14, 2023 by Josh Green

UPDATED: More MARTA expansion plans to fall drastically short. Now what?

Report: 17-project list faces insurmountable funding shortfall, declared impossible by MARTA brass

January 26, 2023 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