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On the Web: http://www.itsmarta.com/moremarta For more information, please contact us: 404-848-4135 | [email protected] More MARTA Atlanta has been the people’s program from the beginning. The More MARTA Atlanta program will better connect communities to local and regional transportation networks, improve first- and last-mile connectivity, expand access to jobs and educational opportunities, spur ongoing economic development throughout the region, enhance mobility options for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and improve the overall quality of life for residents in the city – and beyond. Fall 2018 FACT SHEET More MARTA Atlanta The More MARTA Atlanta program is governed by a partnership between MARTA and the City of Atlanta. The program is shaped by guiding principles focused on a balanced approach to improving transit service, accessibility, and connectivity throughout the City of Atlanta. To review the guiding principles, visit www.itsmarta.com/moremarta. How did we get here? How will More MARTA improve Atlanta transit? What is the More MARTA Atlanta Program? More MARTA Atlanta is the largest transit investment in four decades – $2.7 billion over the next 40 years. Funded by the half-penny sales tax overwhelmingly passed in 2016 by Atlanta voters, the program includes improvements to existing service and investment in a variety of transit projects and system-wide enhancements. NOV. 2016 2016-2017 MAY-AUG. 2018 OCT. 2017 - ONGOING OCT. 2018 MAY 2017- MAY 2018 HALF-PENNY SALES TAX APPROVED BY ATLANTA VOTERS Provide service to 126 city of Atlanta neighborhoods Increase access to 350,000 jobs throughout the city of Atlanta Provide 61 percent greater access to transit for communities with large minority or low–income populations Connect to 77 medical facilities, 83 grocery stores, and 115 schools (30 colleges & universities and 85 K–12 public & private schools) PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION/PUBLIC INPUT SURVEY LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MARTA BOARD VOTE TO APPROVE PROGRAM PROGRAM EVALUATION PROCESS
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Page 1: More MARTA Atlanta FACT SHEET of Atl… · (BRT) Bus Rapid Transit 10/03/2018 Fall 2018 FACT SHEET More MARTA Atlanta More MARTA Atlanta Program More MARTA Atlanta Program The More

On the Web: http://www.itsmarta.com/moremarta

For more information, please contact us: 404-848-4135 | [email protected]

More MARTA Atlanta has been the people’s program from the beginning.

The More MARTA Atlanta program will better connect communities to local and regional transportation networks, improve first- and last-mile connectivity, expand access to jobs and educational opportunities, spur ongoing economic development throughout the region, enhance mobility options for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and improve the overall quality of life for residents in the city – and beyond.

Fall 2018FACT SHEETMore MARTA Atlanta

The More MARTA Atlanta program is governed by a partnership between MARTA and the City of Atlanta.

The program is shaped by guiding principles focused on a balanced approach to improving transit service, accessibility, and connectivity throughout the City of Atlanta. To review the guiding principles, visit www.itsmarta.com/moremarta.

How did we get here?

How will More MARTA improve Atlanta transit?

What is the More MARTA Atlanta Program?More MARTA Atlanta is the largest transit investment in four decades – $2.7 billion over the next 40 years. Funded by the half-penny sales tax overwhelmingly passed in 2016 by Atlanta voters, the program includes improvements to existing service and investment in a variety of transit projects and system-wide enhancements.

NOV. 2016 2016-2017MAY-AUG.

2018OCT. 2017 - ONGOINGOCT. 2018

MAY 2017-MAY 2018

HALF-PENNY SALES TAX APPROVED BY ATLANTA VOTERS

Provide service to

126 city of Atlanta

neighborhoods

Increase access to

350,000 jobsthroughout the city of Atlanta

Provide 61 percent greater access to transit

for communities with large minority or low–income

populations

Connect to 77 medical facilities, 83 grocery

stores, and 115 schools (30 colleges & universities and 85 K–12

public & private schools)

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

AND EDUCATION

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION/PUBLIC

INPUT SURVEY

LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

MARTA BOARD VOTE TO APPROVE

PROGRAM

PROGRAM EVALUATION

PROCESS

Page 2: More MARTA Atlanta FACT SHEET of Atl… · (BRT) Bus Rapid Transit 10/03/2018 Fall 2018 FACT SHEET More MARTA Atlanta More MARTA Atlanta Program More MARTA Atlanta Program The More

On the Web: http://www.itsmarta.com/moremarta

For more information, please contact us: 404-848-4135 | [email protected]

Project schedules and funding plans are being developed.

(LRT) Light Rail Transit (ART) Arterial Rapid Transit (BRT) Bus Rapid Transit

10/03/2018

Fall 2018FACT SHEETMore MARTA Atlanta

More MARTA Atlanta Program

More MARTA Atlanta Program The More MARTA Atlanta program partners, City of Atlanta and MARTA, have worked together to develop and implement a system of projects that were selected based on a thorough analysis of technical data, performance measurements, and public input. These transit projects will better serve Atlanta residents, as well as help the City implement its vision for the future. The More MARTA Atlanta program includes:

• Light Rail Transit (LRT)

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

• Arterial Rapid Transit (ART)

• New transit centers

Visit www.itsmarta.com/moremarta for updates on the program.

FOLLOW US:

• Additional fixed route bus service

• Station upgrades (amenities, maintenance enhancements, and new wayfinding/signage)

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BeltLine Northeast LRT Peachtree Rd ART

Cleveland Ave ART

Metropolitan Pkwy ART

Frequent Local Bus Service

Greenbriar Transit Center

Moores Mill Transit Center

MARTA Stations(not shown on map)

BeltLine Southwest LRT

Campbellton Rd LRT

Clifton Corridor LRT

Crosstown Downtown East Extension

Crosstown Downtown West Extension

Capitol Ave BRT

North Ave- Donald L. Hollowell Pkwy BRT

Northside Dr BRT