MARTA Will Overhaul Its Bus System With NextGen Network

MARTA Will Overhaul Its Bus System With NextGen Network

MARTA will undergo a sweeping redesign of its bus network, aiming to triple access to frequent service and improve equity across the Atlanta region. The NextGen Bus Network, set to launch in late 2025, will streamline routes, expand on-demand options, and prioritize communities historically underserved by transit. Key ImprovementsThe overhaul addresses long-standing challenges in Atlanta’s […] The post MARTA Will Overhaul its Bus System with Nex…

MARTA adopts 2026 budget, approves bus route overhaul

The MARTA Board of Directors on June 12 adopted a $1.55 billion budget for 2026 that includes $652 million in net operating funds and $901.8 million for capital programming. MARTA derives a significant part of its operating budget from sales tax revenue which is forecasted to be over $400 million in fiscal year 2026, with passenger revenue and federal assistance being the next largest sources of operating revenue at a combined $155 million. The …