FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
January 26,
2026
MARTA
ANNOUNCES REGION-WIDE OPEN HOUSE SERIES TO PREPARE RIDERS
FOR LAUNCH OF NEXTGEN BUS NETWORK
Personalized
Trip-Planning and Information Sessions to Help Customers
Navigate Redesigned Bus System Launching April 18
ATLANTA — The
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) today
announced a series of community open houses across metro Atlanta to
educate customers on the upcoming launch of the NextGen Bus Network. Scheduled
to go live on April 18, 2026,
the network redesign represents the most significant
overhaul of the region’s bus system in decades.
As part of the ongoing “Know
Before You Go” outreach campaign, these interactive sessions
will provide riders and the community the opportunity to
meet one-on-one with the MARTA team to learn how to
use the new network. Attendees can explore the new network map, learn about the
expansion of high-frequency bus corridors, and receive personalized
trip-planning assistance. The February open houses will be
followed in March and April with the MARTA team on board buses and trains
and at stations to bring information about NextGen directly to
riders.
“We are just over 75 days away from a
historic transformation of our transit system, and our priority is ensuring
that every rider feels confident and prepared for the change,” said MARTA
Interim General Manager and CEO Jonathan Hunt. “These open
houses allow us to bring the NextGen Bus Network directly to
neighborhoods, providing the personalized support our customers need to take
full advantage of a faster, more frequent, and more
reliable bus network.”
Open House Highlights
& Key Information:
- Personalized Trip Planning: Planners
will be on-site with digital tools to help customers compare their current
routes to the new system.
- MARTA Reach Demos: Staff
will provide information on the new on-demand microtransit zones
launching March 7, which will bridge the gap between neighborhoods and the
larger rail and bus system.
- Frequency & Access Education: Residents
can learn how the new network will more than triple the number of 15-minute
service corridors and connect riders to 75 percent more jobs.
February Open
House Schedule (Non-Station Locations Highlighted in Gray):
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Date
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Time
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Venue
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Address
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Mon., Feb. 2
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7:00-11:00 AM
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Lindbergh Center Station
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2424 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
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Mon., Feb 2
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3:00-6:00 PM
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Lindbergh Center Station
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2424 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
|
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Tues., Feb. 3
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7:00-11:00 AM
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College Park Station
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3800 Main St, College Park, GA 30337
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Tues., Feb. 3
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3:00-6:00 PM
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College Park Station
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3800 Main St, College Park, GA 30337
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Tues., Feb. 4
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4:00-8:00 PM
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Alpharetta City Hall
|
2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009
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Mon. Feb. 9
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4:00-8:00 PM
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NW Library at Scotts Crossing
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2489 Perry Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
|
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Tues., Feb. 10
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7:00-11:00 AM
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East Point Station
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2848 East Main St, East Point, GA 30344
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Tues., Feb. 10
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3:00-6:00 PM
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East Point Station
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2848 East Main St, East Point, GA 30344
|
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Wed., Feb. 11
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4:00-8:00 PM
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Exchange Recreation Center
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2771 Columbia Dr #2771, Decatur, GA 30034
|
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Thurs., Feb. 12
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7:00-11:00 AM
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North Springs Station
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7010 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
|
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Thurs. Feb. 12
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3:00-6:00 PM
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North Springs Station
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7010 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
|
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Mon., Feb 16
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7:00-11:00 AM
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H.E. Holmes Station
|
70 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30311
|
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Mon., Feb. 16
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3:00-6:00 PM
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H.E. Holmes Station
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70 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30311
|
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Tues., Feb. 17
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4:00-8:00 PM
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Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
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5234 Lavista Rd, Tucker, GA 30084
|
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Wed., Feb. 18
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4:00-8:00 PM
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The Gathering Place Community Center
|
6280 Bryant St., Union City, GA 30291
|
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Thurs., Feb. 19
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7:00-11:00 AM
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Kensington Station
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3350 Kensington Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
|
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Thurs., Feb. 19
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3:00-6:00 PM
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Kensington Station
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3350 Kensington Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
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Mon., Feb. 23
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4:00-8:00 PM
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Adams Park Library
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2231 Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
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Tues., Feb. 24
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4:00-8:00 PM
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Carver YMCA
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1600 Pryor Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
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Wed., Feb. 25
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7:00-11:00 AM
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Doraville Station
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6000 New Peachtree Rd, Doraville, GA 30340
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Wed., Feb. 25
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3:00-6:00 PM
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Doraville Station
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6000 New Peachtree Rd, Doraville, GA 30340
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Thurs., Feb. 26
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7:00-11:00 AM
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Georgia State Station
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170 Piedmont Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
|
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Thurs., Feb. 26
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3:00-6:00 PM
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Georgia State Station
|
170 Piedmont Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
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The NextGen Bus Network is designed to
create a simpler, more navigable system by streamlining routes and prioritizing
corridors where buses arrive every 15 minutes or less. This data-driven
redesign, shaped by four years of public engagement, aims to significantly
improve access for low-income and minority residents while enhancing overall
regional mobility.
Customers who cannot attend an open
house are encouraged to visit www.itsmarta.com/nextgen to check
their specific route or contact MARTA Customer Service at 404-848-5000.
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