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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 route.

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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