MARTA

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), in partnership with the City of Riverdale, Clayton County, and project partners, invites residents and business owners to attend a Town Hall on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Riverdale City Hall, located at 7200 Church Street, Riverdale, Ga. 30274.

📣 There’s more than one way to get involved with MARTA!

🤝 Apply for the Riders’ Advisory Council by Friday, Sept. 25, and join fellow riders in helping shape the rider experience.
https://itsmarta.com/marta-rac.aspx

🚌 Vote for the bus design you want to see in the parade. Voting ends Wed., Oct. 7, at 11:59 p.m. ET. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4AlZKRo

🧹 Join the Abolish the Litter Challenge on Oct. 25 and help keep our community clean.
Register here: https://cleanwalks.org/atl-challenge-2026

📲 Stay up to date on all the latest MARTA news ⬇️ https://mailchi.mp/itsmarta.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter

The MARTA Board of Directors will meet today (9/24) at MARTA Headquarters.

The Business Management meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Planning & Capital Programs and Operations & Safety meetings.

Watch live on YouTube: https://itsmarta.com/board-meetings-sept24th.aspx

The MARTA App is making it easier to navigate, stay informed and report concerns while you ride!

Starting October 1, the standalone MARTA See & Say app will be discontinued. Safety and security reporting is now built directly into the official MARTA App, so you can report concerns without switching between apps.

With the MARTA App, you can:

🚨 Report safety and security concerns directly to MARTA Police, including discreet photos or videos
🛠️ Report non-urgent maintenance issues and other concerns
🚆 Track real-time bus and rail arrivals
🗺️ Plan trips across the region
📲 Get service alerts, including delays and elevator or escalator outages

Keep the tools you need for your ride all in one place.

👉 Download the app here: https://itsmarta.com/the-marta-app.aspx

🍎🍠 What’s in season in Georgia right now?

Apples and sweet potatoes are just two fresh picks to look for this time of year!

MARTA Market, in partnership with Retaaza, are open weekly at select MARTA stations from 3–6 p.m., making it easy to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables from local vendors on your way home.

📍 Find a location near you:

Tuesdays: Kensington
Wednesdays: Bankhead & West End
Thursdays: College Park & Doraville
Fridays: H.E. Holmes

More details: https://itsmarta.com/marta-market.aspx

The MARTA Board of Directors will meet on Thurs., September 24, at MARTA Headquarters.

The Business Management meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Planning & Capital Programs and Operations & Safety meetings.

Watch live on YouTube: https://itsmarta.com/board-meetings-sept24th.aspx

⚠️ Rider Alert: The Customer Information and Customer Service centers are currently experiencing an intermittent technical issue with incoming calls. We apologize for the inconvenience. For service updates and real-time information, please visit the MARTA website at www.itsmarta.com and select the New Rider Tools button, or use the new MARTA mobile app.

🚌 During this time, the Rapid A-Line will operate on a detour using the former Route 55 alignment.

The following regular Rapid A-Line platforms will not be served:

📍 City Hall
📍 Convocation Center
📍 Summerhill

Customers may board and exit at existing bus stops along the detour route, including stops on Pryor Street and Shirley Clarke Franklin Boulevard.

⏰ Please plan ahead, expect delays and allow additional travel time.

Regular Rapid A-Line service is expected to resume after roads reopen and conditions allow.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

🏃‍🚨 RIDER ALERT: KAISER PERMANENTE RUN, WALK & ROLL

The Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll will take place Thursday, September 24. Event activity may affect traffic and Rapid A-Line service along northbound Hank Aaron Drive toward Memorial Drive.

🚌 Help make your trip a little smoother:

⏰ Plan for possible delays and allow additional travel time.
📱 Check the MARTA app and itsmarta.com before beginning your trip.
🚏 Look for posted signs and follow directions from MARTA personnel.
🚗 Avoid driving or parking along northbound Hank Aaron Drive toward Memorial Drive during the event, when possible.
👀 Remain alert for participants, pedestrians and temporary traffic-control measures.

We’re committed to helping you plan ahead and navigate your trip. Additional service information will be shared upon further confirmation.

Thank you for your patience and for choosing MARTA!

Reminder: Due to the I-285 closure affecting all lanes between Langford Parkway/Highway 166 at Exit 5 and Cascade Road at Exit 7, MARTA bus and Mobility customers should expect service delays and longer wait times caused by increased traffic on surface streets through Monday, September 21 at 5 a.m.

The following bus routes are most directly impacted:
Routes 2, 3, 5, 14, 26, 42, 51, 52, 66, 71, 73, 83, 84, 96, 115, 116, 117, 120, 165, 178, 184, 191, 194, and MARTA Reach Zone 304.

MARTA Mobility, MARTA Reach, MARTA Rapid A-Line, and several other bus routes are also impacted.

Rail service operates normally, but customers should allow extra travel time for station connections.

For additional information, service updates, and real-time service information, please refer to http://itsmarta.com, the MARTA app, or the MARTA trip planner (https://itsmarta.com/ride/planner).