Candler Road Arterial Rapid Transit (ART)
Current Status: Design
Project Overview
The Candler Road Arterial Rapid Transit (ART) project is implementing the goals established in the 2019 DeKalb County Transit Master Plan. The plan addressed mobility challenges, future development opportunities, and the need for quality-of-life improvements within each region of DeKalb County. Candler Road was identified as a potential transit opportunity within south DeKalb County.
ART is a fast and frequent bus service MARTA is implementing in the Atlanta region. ART enhances bus operations in a corridor by providing more frequent service in highly travelled corridors. The enhanced bus service will better connect MARTA’s Blue Rail Line with destinations in South DeKalb County, including The Gallery at South DeKalb and Georgia State University’s Perimeter College – Decatur Campus. On June 8, 2023, MARTA’s Board of Directors voted to approve ART to Avondale Station as the locally preferred alternative (LPA) for Candler Road.
Image Description: The Candler Road ART alignment from the MARTA Avondale Station in Decatur to GSU-Decatur Campus off Panthersville Road.
Design Renderings
Document / Resources
Public Survey
Thank you to those that participated in our survey which closed February 2023.
Public Meetings
Thank you to everyone who voiced their opinion on the final alignment on the Candler Road ART project in DeKalb County. If you were unable to join the virtual public meeting, below is the link to the recording.
Fact Sheets
Presentations
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For questions or comments about the project, please contact the MARTA Project Manager:
Andrew Pofahl
Project Manager I
Office of Federal Corridors & Hubs
Department of Planning & Project Development
404-848-4099
candler@itsmarta.com