GA: MARTA’s Expansion Plans for Atlanta: A Detailed Look

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and Atlanta have recommended construction of 21 miles of light rail and 18 miles of bus rapid transit lines and other transit improvements for the city.

These are the projects recommended for the “More MARTA” half-penny sales tax Atlanta voters approved in 2016. MARTA offered voters a menu of possible projects before the vote. But only now is it finalizing its plans for the $2.5 billion in sales tax proceeds expected over 40 years. 

MARTA and Atlanta employees evaluated dozens of potential projects before settling on the proposed list. MARTA plans to solicit public feedback before approving a final list in September. 

Read the complete article with a detailed look at the complete plan at https://www.myajc.com/blog/commuting/marta-expansion-plans-for-atlanta-detailed-look/PyuO7EtPFU0N4TZEYqNP6H/