Performance (May 2025):
The Cost per MARTA Streetcar
Passenger Trip of $16.08 in May was lower than the forecast by $9.77. This
favorable variance was due to operating expenses coming in under budget and Streetcar
ridership exceeding the forecast by 4.1 thousand unlinked passenger trips. The
2025 Fiscal Year-to-Date (months of July through May) Cost per Streetcar
Passenger Trip of $38.23 exceeded the forecast by $15.08. This unfavorable
variance was due to operating expenses coming in over budget.