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MARTA Set to Launch NextGen Bus Network

The redesigned network features more than triple the number of corridors with buses arriving every 15 minutes or better.

December 2, 2025
MARTA Set to Launch NextGen Bus Network

Starting December 1, MARTA will begin installing temporary signs at more than 6,000 bus stops where route changes will occur. 

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The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will launch its NextGen Bus Network in April 2026.

The NextGen Bus Network is the result of the largest and most comprehensive redesign of the bus network since the 1970s, according to MARTA. The redesigned network features more than triple the number of corridors with buses arriving every 15 minutes or better. This increased frequency connects riders to 75% more jobs within a 15-minute service corridor and 150,000 additional jobs within a 30-minute service corridor. 

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MARTA’s NextGen Bus Network

The redesigned network also offers more frequent, consistent service seven days a week, with most bus routes running at similar frequencies on weekdays and weekends. 

For example, a route that comes every 30 minutes Monday through Friday will also come every 30 minutes on Saturday and Sunday, said MARTA officials. 

Starting December 1, MARTA will begin installing temporary signs at more than 6,000 bus stops where route changes will occur. The signs mark the start of a months-long communications and outreach effort to ensure riders understand how the bus network and their specific route are changing and why. 

“We look forward to making sure customers are informed, prepared, and excited for the changes coming on April 18th,” said MARTA Interim GM/CEO Jonathan Hunt. “These new bus stop signs are the first step in implementing a bus network that will be faster, more frequent, and better aligned with how our region travels today.” 

The rollout of customer communications will continue through the spring: 

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  • December 2025: Temporary signs begin being installed at most bus stops where routes will change. 

  • January 2026: Advertising and informational materials available on buses, trains, and digital platforms. 

  • February 2026: Community events and informational sessions offer customers a chance to learn more about the new bus network. 

  • March–April 2026: MARTA staff will be in rail station bus loops and on buses, helping customers prepare for the launch on April 18. 

On-Demand Transportation

As part of the NextGen Bus Network, MARTA will provide on-demand transit service akin to Uber or Lyft in 12 zones throughout the service area. 

The MARTA Reach service will connect users to the larger MARTA system and provide curb-to-curb service throughout the MARTA Reach zone. MARTA Reach launches on March 7. 

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