Better Breeze: MARTA's New Fare Collection System
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Image Description: The image above shows a close up of the new Breeze Card sitting on the “tap to go” payment feature on top of the new faregates.
RIDER ALERT
Installing new faregates may change the way customers can enter/exit stations across the system. Please follow posted signage and listen for announcements at your station.
Upcoming Faregate Closures for New Equipment Installation:
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 - Dunwoody Station:
Upper concourse faregates near parking deck will close. Use emergency gates for access. Customers must have fare to exit at destination.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 – East Point Station:
South faregates close. Use north faregates between White Way and Thompson Ave. Plan additional travel time.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 – Lindbergh Center Station (NW faregates):
Northwest faregates close (next to bus loop). Use northeast faregates across from MARTA Headquarters.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 – Ashby Station:
East faregates close. Use nearby west faregates.
Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 - Georgia State Station:
All faregates under construction. Use emergency gates on lower concourse to access station. Third-floor access to state facilities closed. Customers must have fare to exit at destination.
In Progress – Lindbergh Center Station (SE faregates):
Southeast faregates closed. Use southwest faregates on Garson Drive or northeast faregates across from MARTA headquarters.
In Progress – Doraville:
South faregates closed (long-term parking side). Use center faregates at bus loop or north faregates at Kiss & Ride lane.
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Image Description: The image above shows new faregates and Breeze machines installed at Lindbergh Station. Green arrows show customers where to enter.
Current Status
Construction. Customer transition begins Spring 2026.
Construction and equipment installation is being done in phases to maintain access to all rail stations. The Better Breeze project launched in September 2025 with the removal of old equipment and installation of new equipment at Lindbergh Station. Construction at other stations will be phased in throughout late 2025 and into early 2026. The customer transition period to the new system is scheduled for Spring 2026.
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Image description: Rhonda Allen, MARTA’s Deputy General Manager taps the screen of the new Breeze vending machine, showing how to use the equipment.
Project Overview
MARTA is replacing its entire fare collection system with a modern, reliable, and customer-focused system that will be faster, safer, and easier to use. The new system will keep the popular Breeze name but all fare collection equipment and media will be updated. This major investment in state-of-the-art technology will prioritize equity and regional mobility to prepare Atlanta for the future.
Better Breeze Features
Once the system-wide transition is complete in spring 2026, customers will experience:
Image Description: Crews disconnect existing faregates at the south end of Lindbergh Station. Old faregates are stacked against each other, ready to be replaced.
Next Steps
Customers should continue using the existing app, fare media, and equipment. Instructions on how and when to transition to the new fare system will be shared in the coming months. This is a systemwide project and the phased construction approach means new faregates may be installed but not yet usable. Current Breeze cards and mobile app will not work on the new fare equipment.
REDUCED FARE CUSTOMERS: Eligible customers will have the option of getting a new card OR downloading the new mobile app. Visit a Reduced Fare office, email
reducedfare@itsmarta.com or call 404-848-5112 or 404-848-4469.
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS: MARTA’s institutional partners should email
partnerprograms@itsmarta.com.
MOBILITY CUSTOMERS: MARTA’s paratransit service will transition to the Better Breeze system. Customers will receive more information in the coming months.
REGIONAL PARTNERS: CobbLinc, Ride Gwinnett, and ATL transit agencies will transition to the Better Breeze fare collection system. Customers will receive more information from their transit provider in the coming months.
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Image Description: Two crew members install a large black plywood construction barricade over faregates at Lindbergh Station behind caution tape. A wayfinding sign on the barricade displays, "Faregates Closed for Construction.”
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Stay tuned for website updates and sign up for email updates below to learn about important updates including construction information and how to transition to the new system.
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Please submit comments or questions regarding the project to:
Charlie Jackson
MARTA Senior Director of Customer Experience Innovation
custserv@itsmarta.com