Is MARTA running right now?
Current Rail Service Weekday rail service will operate every 15-minutes from approximately 6:00am to 7:00pm. Trains operate every 20-minutes at all other times.
Is MARTA operating in Atlanta?
Hours of operation MARTA operates every day. Rail service is provided from approximately 4:45 am to 1:00 am, Monday to Friday, and 6:00 am to 1:00 am on Saturday, Sunday & most holidays.
How safe is MARTA?
MARTA is consistently ranked as the safest public transportation system in the country. More often than not, crime is more of an issue outside the stations than on the system itself.
Is MARTA free now?
Standard MARTA fare is $2.50 with four free transfers allowed within a three-hour period.
Does MARTA run 24 hours?
MARTA does not run 24 hours. Buses and trains stop at different times, and morning start times vary depending on if it is a weekday or weekend. See below information to learn more.
Who owns MARTA in Atlanta?
A public authority operated under Georgia law, MARTA is governed by a fifteen-member board of directors with representation from Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, and Gwinnett counties and the city of Atlanta. MARTA has more than 4,500 employees. Fares and a sales tax provide the bulk of the system’s operating revenues.
Does MARTA require masks?
REMINDER: Federal mandate still requires face masks to be worn at all times while taking transit – including while inside stations, buses, trains, & streetcars. Customers who refuse to wear a mask are subject to a 12-hour suspension from the system.
Is MARTA public or private?
A public authority operated under Georgia law, MARTA is governed by a fifteen-member board of directors with representation from Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, and Gwinnett counties and the city of Atlanta. MARTA has more than 4,500 employees.
Is MARTA safe in the morning?
It is as safe as you make it. Don’t hang around alone. Get there when you need to be there and don’t look timid. There are many things that affect the safety of the whole trip.
Is it safe to take MARTA from airport?
Re: How safe is the MARTA from airport to city? MARTA is fine, one of the safest big city systems. Thousand of people use it every day.
How much is MARTA?
Fare Guide
| Cash Fare | $ 2.50 (Paid at bus farebox, no transfer) |
|---|---|
| Breeze Card | $ 2.00 (With purchase of additional fare. All fare products must be loaded onto a Breeze Card.) |
| Breeze Ticket (cannot be reloaded) | $1.00 |
| Single Trip | $2.50 |
| Round Trip | $5.00 |
Do MARTA trips expire?
These tickets aren’t reloadable, expire in 90 days and include a $1 fee. Your options include: One-way trips. 1 to 8 breeze tickets can be purchased at one time.
When is the first MARTA train coming to Atlanta?
“This exterior design showcases the iconic MARTA colors alongside the railcar, carrying your eye down the length of the train, capturing the speed of the train while highlighting its modern sleek design. The first one will pull into metro Atlanta in 2023!” –Jeffrey Parker pic.twitter.com/OxvHAOxggC.
Why was Marta’s annual event held virtually this year?
The annual event was held virtually this year due to a recent surge in COVID cases. MARTA’s General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker shared MARTA’s efforts to keep providing essential transit services during the pandemic.
What will the new MARTA trains look like?
As for the outside design, the railcars will feature a “minimalist” design with the color of the rail line seen on the front of the train: red, gold, green or blue so that riders know when their train is approaching. The new trains are part of MARTA’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) along Hank Aaron Drive through Summerhill.