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Since Atlanta’s origin as a
railroad terminal, our region’s growth has been spurred
by its transportation system. Trains, airplanes and
highways for automobiles made Atlanta one of the most
dynamic cities in the U.S. through the last half of the
20th Century.
Now, as we enter the 21st Century, we face new
transportation challenges.
Traffic is stealing time from our
families, poor air quality threatens our health, and our
future economic growth is jeopardized.
That’s why the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority is working to create a seamless, multi-modal regional transportation system that relieves congestion and improves air quality. GRTA was a vital partner in the IT3 (Investing in Tomorrow’s Transportation Today) effort and is working closely with the Georgia Department of Transportation and others to select and implement transportation and transit projects that will create more reliable trip times and increase access to employees and jobs throughout the state.
There already are many options for
getting around Atlanta. Links on this page will help you
avoid traffic jams if you are driving … find the closest
MARTA rail station … catch a Cobb County bus ... catch a
Gwinnette County bus ... an Xpress bus… join a car pool or
van pool … or plan a bike
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Transit
Service Contacts in the Atlanta Region
There are a number of public and private transit providers in the Atlanta region, most of which are county-based. Contact the transit system serving your trip originating point and see if a transfer will be needed to complete your trip. If you will need a transfer, be sure to obtain it when you board the bus. Transfers are loaded on Breeze Cards when you tap out of the MARTA rail station or when you tap on to a MARTA or CCT bus.
Other transportation alternatives include taxicabs, van pools and paratransit service.
The Transportation Planning Board (TPB) - now the Regional Transit Committee of the Atlanta Regional Commission - has provided Transit Maps for the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. These maps are in PDF format and will open in a new window. Please note that these maps are several years old and now only provide a general overview of transit services available in metropolitan Atlanta.
Regional Transit Map – Central and Downtown Atlanta (PDF)
Metropolitan Atlanta Regional Transit Map (PDF)
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit
Authority (MARTA) – Serves DeKalb and Fulton Counties and the
City of Atlanta. Connections to other transit systems, local
and express routes available. www.itsmarta.com (“Using MARTA”)
Cobb Community Transit (CCT) – Serves
Cobb County, with various connections to MARTA and Downtown
Atlanta. Local and express service available. 770-427-4444. www.cobbdot.org (“CCT Info
Schedules”)
Gwinnett County Transit(GCT)Serves Gwinnett
County, with various connections to MARTA and Downtown
Atlanta. Local and express service available. 770-822-5010. www.gctransit.com
Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
(GRTA) Xpress – Various commuter
express routes, connecting to MARTA, other transit systems,
and Downtown Atlanta. 404-463-4782. http://www.xpressga.com (“XPRESS
Regional Commuter Service”)
Other
Transportation Providers
Taxicabs – Generally, taxi service is
county-based, with licensed cabs able to originate trips
within their jurisdiction and go to other jurisdictions.
Telephone Yellow Pages or county/city websites for more
information regarding local taxi companies.
RideSmart – A service that provides assistances to help commuters find carpool and vanpool partners and explore transit, biking, walking, and SchoolPool options. To find out more, call 1-877-433-3463 or visit MyRideSmart.com
Buckhead Uptown Connection (BUC) –
Shuttle service provided through the business community in the
Buckhead (North Atlanta)area. 404-812-RIDE. www.bucride.com
Georgia Department of Transportation
(DOT) Office of Intermodal Programs – Rural/suburban
transportation services available. 404-651-9210. steve.kish@dot.state.ga.us
Traveler
Information
The Georgia Department of Transportation operates the 511 and NAVIGATOR systems, a state of the art traveler information system, which provides information to the public on current conditions, estimated travel times, incidents and more. Dial 511, a free statewide phone service available to travelers 24 hours a day to:
- Report accidents they see or are
involved in
- Report traffic congestion
- Report debris in the roadway
- Request HERO or emergency
assistance
- Get information on current driving
conditions
- Get information on construction
projects
or visit the NAVIGATOR website at http://georgianavigator.com/
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