MARTA HOSTS PUBLIC HEARINGS SEPTEMBER 14
Proposed Bus Service Modifications Discussed During Hearings

ATLANTA—The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is slated to hold public hearings for proposed bus service modifications in DeKalb and Fulton counties. All changes accepted by MARTA’s Board of Directors will become effective Dec. 9, 2017.

The public is invited to attend the upcoming hearings, Thursday, Sept. 14 in DeKalb and Fulton counties. MARTA representatives will be on hand for a community exchange session beginning at 6 p.m. followed by public hearings at 7 p.m. The previously scheduled public hearing, slated for Sept. 11 in Clayton County, will be rescheduled for a later date. 

Proposed bus service modifications are as follows: Route 3:MLK Jr. Drive/Auburn Ave.; Route 4: Thomasville/Moreland Ave./MTC; Route 13: Atlanta Student Movement Blvd./Hunter Hills; Route 16: Ralph McGill Blvd./N. Highland/Lenox; Route 24: Hosea Williams Drive/McAfee Road; Route 40 (New): Peachtree Street/Downtown; Route 42: Pryor Road/McDaniel Street; Route 49: McDonough Boulevard; Route 55: Jonesboro Road/Hutchens Road/Forest Parkway; Route 81: Venetian Hills; Route 86: Peachcrest Road/Snapfinger Road/Fairington Road; Route 95: Metropolitan Parkway/Hapeville; Route 107: Glenwood Road; Route 110: Peachtree Street (The Peach); Route 111: Snapfinger Woods Drive/Stonecrest; Route 115: Covington Highway/South Hairston Road; Route 116: Redan Road/Stonecrest; Route 126: North Lake/Chamblee; Route 142 (Demonstration Status): Hosea Williams Drive/McAfee Road; Route 155: Windsor Street/Lakewood Ave/Polar Rock; Route 162: Alison Court/Delowe; Route 172: Sylvan Road/Virginia Avenue;  Route 192: Old Dixie/Tara Boulevard; Route 295 (New): Metropolitan Campus Express; Route 889 (Demonstration Status): Oakley Industrial.

MARTA regularly evaluates bus route performance including scheduling, on-time performance, ridership and safety. Modifications were recommended based on feedback received from customers and the Authority’s service analysis.

TO BE RESCHEDULED: Clayton County Public Hearing (previously scheduled for Sept. 11) 

CURRENT PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE:

Thursday, Sept. 14 
Maloof Auditorium 
1300 Commerce Drive 
Decatur, GA 30030 
Community Exchange: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. 
Public Hearing: 7 p.m. 
Riding MARTA: Walk one block west of Decatur Rail Station   

Thursday, Sept. 14
Fulton County 
Assembly Hall 
141 Pryor St., SW 
Atlanta, GA 30303
Community Exchange: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. 
Public Hearing: 7 p.m. 
Riding MARTA: Bus Routes 32, 49, 55, 74, and 186.

Copies of the proposed bus service modifications will also be available at MARTA’s headquarters in the Office of External Affairs, at 2424 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30324, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A sign language interpreter will be available at all hearings. If you cannot attend the hearings and want to share comments, you may: (1) leave a message at 404-848-5299; (2) write to MARTA’s Office of External Affairs; (3) complete an online Comment Card at  www.itsmarta.com.