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MARTA

Key Performance Indicators

Streetcar Cost per Passenger Trip

Definition: Measures operating cost of providing light rail service per unlinked light rail passenger boarding.

Performance (April 2025):

The Cost per MARTA Streetcar Passenger Trip of $27.72 in April was lower than the forecast by $1.32. This favorable variance was due to Streetcar ridership exceeding the forecast by 4.2 thousand unlinked passenger trips. The 2025 Fiscal Year-to-Date (months of July through April) Cost per Streetcar Passenger Trip of $40.23 exceeded the forecast by $17.31. This unfavorable variance was due to operating expenses coming in over budget.