MARTA's downtown rapid transit line project temporarily delayed
Construction paused at South Downtown station after crews hit a shallow water line near an underground parking area; work continues at other sites.
MARTA resumes $230M Five Points Station overhaul: What this means to riders
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will resume construction on its $230 million transformation of Five Points Station on May 17.
Teen charged in MARTA bus driver's murder to face trial in juvenile court
Prosecutors announced that a 16-year-old, charged with the murder of a MARTA bus driver earlier this year, will be prosecuted in DeKalb County Juvenile Court.
MARTA board chairwoman questions agency's leadership after audits
MARTA Board Chairwoman Jennifer Ide says she lacks confidence in CEO Collie Greenwood’s leadership amid an ongoing audit dispute with the city of Atlanta.
Atlanta mayor pulls back support for eastside Beltline rail service
Mayor Andre Dickens withdrew his support for beginning phase one of the Beltline light rail project on the eastside, instead pushing for streetcar expansion to the southside.
Does MARTA owe Atlanta $70M? New report claims 2024 audit is wrong
City officials claim MARTA overcharged Atlanta $70 million for its More MARTA program, but a new assessment by an independent auditor paints a much different picture.
Alarming link between bus stops, pedestrian fatalities in metro Atlanta, new study shows
In metro Atlanta, it’s no secret that, through its evolution, the lay of the land has been set with cars in mind.
Fewer Atlantans are taking the train, but MARTA says numbers are off
Ridership on MARTA trains has dropped in the last year, according to new data from the Federal Transit Administration.
MARTA wants public input on its NextGen Bus Network draft plan
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is asking for community feedback on its NextGen Bus Network draft plan.
Kirkwood residents rally against proposed MARTA bus route cuts
Kirkwood residents are concerned about MARTA's proposed plan to eliminate certain bus routes in their neighborhood, which is part of a broader network redesign.
State of MARTA 2025: New train car unveiled as transit leaders look towards future
The Council for Quality Growth and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) hosted the 2025 State of MARTA event on Thursday.
MARTA bus driver quits due to safety concerns after co-worker's murder
A MARTA bus driver has handed in her keys and filed a lawsuit, citing unsafe working conditions.
Georgia icy road closures, snow-related crashes
Georgia officials have been urging drivers to steer clear of the roads as ice and snow continued to come down all across metro Atlanta and South Georgia.
CobbLinc to deploy security guards at key transfer stations by February
Cobb County is beefing up security at its CobbLinc bus stops.
MARTA bus honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King
MARTA is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King ahead of the 2025 King holiday.
Winter storm: MARTA, CobbLinc, and Ride Gwinnett | Are they running Friday?
Public transit services across metro Atlanta are adjusting operations in response to the forecasted severe winter storm expected to impact the region starting Friday.
MARTA bus driver shot and killed at Decatur Station identified by police
A MARTA bus driver was shot and killed at the Decatur Station on Friday evening, according to MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher.
MARTA boosting train service for NYE, Peach Bowl and Polar Opposite Race
The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is ramping up its train services to accommodate the large crowds expected for three major upcoming events in downtown Atlanta.
Person hit by MARTA train at downtown Atlanta's Garnett Station
All operations have been shut down at a Downtown Atlanta MARTA Station after a train hit a person early Friday morning.
Roswell developer creates user-friendly 'SMARTA' MARTA app for commuters
Frustrated with the official MARTA app, Roswell developer Chad Etzel decided to create his own solution, ultimately developing the "SMARTA" app. The app has since caught the attention of the public transit agency, which acknowledges the need for improvement.