MEDIA ADVISORY
August 31, 2026
LET MARTA DRIVE YOU TO LABOR
DAY WEEKEND EVENTS
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
(MARTA) is the safest, most efficient way to travel to Labor Day weekend events
scheduled for Thursday,
Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 7., including Dragon
Con, the Aflac Kickoff Classic, and Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival. MARTA will
provide extra rail service on Saturday and Sunday and deploy additional staff
and police officers to high ridership locations to assist customers.
LET MARTA DRIVE YOU TO THESE EVENTS:
- Dragon Con
Thursday, Sept. 3 – Monday, Sept. 7
Downtown Atlanta
Take MARTA to Peachtree Center Station
- Aflac Kickoff Classic / Baylor
vs. Auburn
Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Take MARTA to SEC District or Vine City Stations
- Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival
Saturday, Sept. 5 – Sunday, Sept. 6
Old Fourth Ward Park
Take MARTA to Inman Park/Reynoldstown or King Memorial Stations
- Pure Heat Community Festival
Sunday, Sept. 6 at noon
Piedmont Park
Take MARTA to Midtown Station
- Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K
Monday, Sept. 7 at 7:00 a.m.
Peachtree Road (Brookhaven/Chamblee to Buckhead)
Take MARTA to Chamblee, Brookhaven, or Buckhead Stations
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- Access the trip planner to find real-time bus and rail arrival and trip
cancellation information.
- Follow @MARTAservice on X, for real-time service
alerts.
- Download
the new MARTA app to plan your trip
- Check rail station parking availability.
- Public restrooms are available at 16 rail stations.
SMART restrooms are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Decatur,
Doraville, East Point, H.E. Holmes, Lindbergh, and SEC District rail
stations.
- Due to construction, Five Points Station may be
accessed on Forsyth and Peachtree Streets only. Restrooms and customer
services at Five Points are temporarily closed.
KEEPING YOU SAFE:
As it does for all large events, MARTA will have extra staff and safety
measures in place throughout the weekend.
- Crowd metering at high-ridership stations with barricades and
signs reminding customers to keep distance and board escalators one at a
time.
- Station staff and MARTA police at high ridership locations to help manage
crowds.
- Load and Go teams on station platforms to assist with boarding and
unloading.
- Escalator and elevator teams from MARTA and Schindler at stations and in the
Emergency Operations Center, ready to respond if needed.
- EMS personnel at key stations to provide immediate medical
support.
RIDER ETIQUETTE – RIDE WITH RESPECT:
- Stand clear of train doors and
allow riders to exit before boarding.
- Board escalators one at a time
and hold the handrail.
- Keep bags, strollers, and
costumes clear of train doors.
- Follow staff instructions and
be patient during high ridership events.
- Respect fellow riders by
practicing Ride with Respect so everyone can enjoy the weekend safely.
STAY CONNECTED:
- Website
- Social Media – @MARTAservice
and @MARTAtransit
- Riders
can use the MARTA app or call 404-848-4911 to report problems or suspicious
behavior.
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