MARTA will hold public hearings on proposed bus service modifications on Aug. 24, 25 and 27 to gather input from customers and stakeholders about proposed route modifications. Modifications to bus routes 4, 32, 143 and 155 and the new Clayton County routes 192 and 194 are being proposed for implementation on Dec. 12.
The Authority is rolling out a new way for customers to participate in the public hearings if they are unable to attend in person. Log onto www.itsmarta.com, click on the tab marked “News & Events” and select “Public Hearings & Meetings” from the drop-down menu. After viewing the video, click the link below to complete an online comment card. All responses must be submitted no later than Sept. 3.
MARTA regularly evaluates bus route performance including scheduling, on-time performance, ridership and safety. Final route changes will be recommended based on customer feedback and further analysis by MARTA’s Office of Planning.
Copies of the proposed bus service modifications are also available for review at MARTA’s Office of External Affairs, 2424 Piedmont Road, N.E. Atlanta, Ga. 30324 during regular business hours, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A summary of the proposed bus modifications can be requested by leaving a message on MARTA’s comment line, 404.848.5299, or your request can be faxed to 404.848.4179. The proposed modifications will also be available for public inspection before each hearing.
Customers may request information in an accessible format, free of charge, in accordance with the ADA and Limited English Proficiency regulations by calling MARTA’s Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity at 404.848.4037. For customers requiring further accommodations,
information can be obtained by calling the Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD). In addition, a sign language interpreter will be available at all hearings.
All of the meetings will provide identical information. The Community Exchange starts at 6 p.m. and the hearing begins at 7 p.m.
The proposed service modifications follow:
Route 4: Thomasville/Moreland Avenue:
This route will operate to the Metro Transition Center on Constitution Road. Route 4 will also operate on Swallow Circle, an area currently served by the Route 155 Windsor Street/Lakewood Avenue
Route 32: Bouldercrest:
This service will no longer serve the Metro Transition Center on Constitution Road but will be extended from Bouldercrest and Continental to south to Cedar Grove Road. Service to the Metro Transition Center will be provided by the Route 4 from Moreland Avenue.
Route 143: Windward Park & Ride:
The southbound Route 143 will exit GA 400 at Mansell Road picking up passengers at the Mansell Park ‘n’ Ride and re-enter GA 400 to continue the trip south to North Springs Station. There will not be the same diversion in the afternoon. There will be no change to the frequency of service.
Route 155: Windsor Street/Lakewood Avenue:
This route is being shortened with the transfer of service on the Swallow Circle Loop to the Route 4.
Route 192: Tara Blvd: (New Service)
This new route operating from the Jonesboro Justice Center via Tara Boulevard to Forest Parkway approximately every 60 minutes.
Route 194: Mt. Zion/GA-42/East Point: (New Service)
This new route operating from the Jonesboro Justice Center via Tara Boulevard to the MARTA East Point Station.
Mobility:
Implement complementary ADA service for the above new and extended routes to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
