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Identifying an Equitable Direction Forward
Launched in 2023, the Atlanta Beltline Transit Study is shaping the future of Atlanta’s transit. It identifies preferred routes and stations while enhancing regional connectivity, ensuring equitable transportation solutions for all.
The Study
Doing the Research
Funded by the Federal Transit Administration and local resources, this 18-24 month study involves field investigations, stakeholder engagement, environmental screenings, ridership forecasting, and financial planning – shaping a more efficient transit system for Atlanta’s future.
Goals & Objectives
Connectivity
Provide frequent and reliable transportation that connects people and commerce.
Create high-capacity transit that connects to other MARTA high-capacity transit lines
Connect and serve key employment and commercial destinations along the Beltline corridor to promote economic development
Identify service areas for future residential and employment growth and higher-density land use
Sustainability
Create a sustainable transportation network connecting whole communities with services and amenities.
Provide affordable and sustainable mobility alternatives to car trips/ownership
Connect to Beltline trails and minimize negative impacts to existing trail connectivity
Provide connections to parks and recreational amenities, libraries, schools, and other community centers
Equity & Inclusion
Contribute to accessible and equitable mobility options for all communities along the study corridor.
Minimize displacement of residents and reconnect divided neighborhoods
Stimulate growth and development in historically underinvested areas
Preserve and enhance the historic and cultural character of existing neighborhoods
Connect to affordable housing along the corridor
Incorporate community voices in project design
Implementation & Operations
Develop a high-quality, community-supported transit investment.
Develop transit alignment with public, stakeholder, and agency support
Provide an implementable transit alignment that balances project cost and benefits
Improve existing transit service levels
Grow transit ridership
Transit Study Update
Atlanta Beltline, Inc. hosted a public meeting on September 26, presenting the latest updates on the Beltline Transit Study.
Next Steps
The team will continue to evaluate multiple components:
Station areas
Ridership*
Capital costs*
Operation and maintenance costs*
Environmental impacts*
Transportation impacts*
*Currently in progress
2. Based on the results listed above, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. will recommend a Locally Preferred Alternative, or the alignment agreed upon by engineers and the public.
We Want to Hear From You!
Now through December 1, we are collecting input on Beltline use, transportation modes, and thoughts on Beltline transit alignments, routes, and station locations.
Transit Resources
Transit Overview
Discover Atlanta Beltline’s vision of transit and why increased connectivity is paramount to Moving Atlanta Forward.
Streetcar East Extension
Dive into details of MARTA’s Atlanta Streetcar East Extension project and what this first step towards transit on the Beltline means for regional connectivity.
Upcoming Meetings
Check the calendar for upcoming community meetings related to all Beltline programmatic areas.