Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Virtual Board Committee Meetings Scheduled for January 6, 2022, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Office of Communications & Engagement
245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Ericka B. Davis
Chief Communications Officer
o: 404-893-3033 | c: 404-226-9339 | [email protected]
Tiffany L. McCall
Communications and Media Relations Director
o: 404-893-3025 | c: 404-240-7531 | [email protected]
| For Immediate Public Notice: December 30, 2021 |
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ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board Committee Meetings on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. via teleconference.
The Xpress Operations Committee Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., and each subsequent committee meeting will begin as the previous meeting ends.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-1(g), the public will be afforded simultaneous access to all meetings via remote options.
To view the Committee agendas and options to join remotely, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/the-atl-board/.https://atltransit.wpengine.com/the-atl-board/.
Meeting Schedule:
Xpress Operations Committee Meeting
Administrative Committee Meeting
Marketing and Communications Committee Meeting
Regional Transit Planning Committee Meeting
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold a Board Planning Session Scheduled for December 20, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.
Office of Communications & Engagement
245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Ericka B. Davis
Chief Communications Officer
o: 404-893-3033 | c: 404-226-9339 | [email protected]
Tiffany L. McCall
Communications and Media Relations Director
o: 404-893-3025 | c: 404-240-7531 | [email protected]
| For Immediate Public Notice: December 13, 2021 |
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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold a
Board Planning Session Scheduled for December 20, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) will hold a board planning session for its Board of Directors on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Georgia Power Company headquarters, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta GA 30308 in the Arkwright Auditorium on the 1st Floor.
The purpose of the session is to provide general discussion among the ATL Board members on various matters pertaining to the ATL. There will be no public comment opportunity during the session and no official board action will be taken.
Please note: Per Georgia Power Company security protocols, members of the public attending the meeting will be subject to the following requirements:
- Provide photo ID
- Wear a mask
- Receive an escort to the room by a Georgia Power Representative
Be restricted to meeting facility only (exclusive of the restrooms).
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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ATL Announces Electric Vehicle (EV) Partnership & Hosts Exclusive First Look at the Future of Xpress Transit
Office of Communications & Engagement
245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Ericka B. Davis
Chief Communications Officer
o: 404-893-3033 | c: 404-226-9339 | [email protected]
Tiffany L. McCall
Communications and Media Relations Director
o: 404-893-3025 | c: 404-240-7531 | [email protected]
| For Immediate Release: December 13, 2021 |
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Media Advisory
The Atlanta-Region Transit Authority Link Announces Electric Vehicle (EV) Partnership & Hosts Exclusive First Look at the Future of Xpress Transit
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ATLANTA – On December 15, 2021, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) will be joined by leadership from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Power, Heliox and special guests for an exclusive first look at the future of Xpress transit. The ATL was awarded $5.47 million in federal funding for 10 battery-electric commuter coaches and 11 chargers (which includes one maintenance facility charger) for the region’s Xpress Commuter Service. The coaches are expected to initially operate on routes connecting Clayton, Coweta, Fulton, and Henry Counties to Downtown and Midtown Atlanta. Attendees for the event are invited to tour a demo electric coach bus presented by MCI, its manufacturer. It will be the first opportunity to view and learn more about the only federally tested and approved electric commuter coach on the market.
Who:
Chris Tomlinson, Executive Director, Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
Pat Wilson, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development
Nicole Faulk, Senior Vice President Customer Strategy and Solutions, Georgia Power
David Aspinwall, CEO, Heliox
When:
December 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Where:
In front of the Paul D. Coverdell Building,18 Capitol Square SW, Atlanta, GA 30334.
There is paid public parking in the area and attendees are encouraged to take MARTA.
RSVP:
Tiffany McCall, Communications & Media Relations Director (470) 249-7531
About Xpress Electric Commuter Coaches
Funding for the Xpress Electric Commuter Coaches was received through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) highly competitive Low-No Program which supports transit agencies in purchasing or leasing low- or no-emission buses and other transit vehicles that use technologies such as battery-electric and fuel-cell power to provide cleaner, more efficient transit service.
The ATL partnered with MCI, the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), and Atkins on the application. MCI manufactures the D45 CRT LE Charge (the only Federally tested/approved electric commuter coach currently on the market). CTE, the Atlanta based nonprofit will provide project management, modeling, performance validation, and technical assistance. Atkins will provide engineering services for infrastructure installation. The D45 CRT LE Charge is a low-floor model bus that allows easier boarding and enhanced ADA accessibility for riders. The EV coaches are significantly quieter than their conventionally powered counterparts, offering a more comfortable and enjoyable rider experience. Furthermore, Heliox, who provides smart energy management and fast charging solutions and recently established its North American headquarters in Georgia, will provide the charging infrastructure for the project.
In addition to this FTA Low-No award, the ATL has also partnered with Georgia Power through the company’s EV Make Ready Program to upgrade electrical infrastructure at Xpress’s South Ops facility. Infrastructure upgrades supported by the Make Ready Program are expected to support this initial 10 bus deployment while also facilitating future EV bus fleet expansions.
Xpress has 29 routes in 12 metro Atlanta counties that carry more than 1.8 million passenger trips annually to and from major employment centers in Downtown, Midtown, and Perimeter Center.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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ATL Board of Directors Committee Meeting Scheduled for December 2, 2021, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Office of Communications & Engagement
245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Ericka B. Davis
Chief Communications Officer
o: 404-893-3033 | c: 404-226-9339 | [email protected]
Tiffany L. McCall
Communications and Media Relations Director
o: 404-893-3025 | c: 404-240-7531 | [email protected]
| For Immediate Release: November 24, 2021 |
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold
Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for December 2, 2021, at 8:30 a.m.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board Meeting on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.
To view the Board agenda and options to connect remotely, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/the-atl-board/.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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ATL Board of Directors Committee Meetings Scheduled for November 4, 2021, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Office of Communications & Engagement
245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Ericka B. Davis
Chief Communications Officer
o: 404-893-3033 | c: 404-226-9339 | [email protected]
Tiffany L. McCall
Communications and Media Relations Director
o: 404-893-3025 | c: 404-240-7531 | [email protected]
| For Immediate Release: October 29, 2021 |
| ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board Committee Meetings on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.
The Xpress Operations Committee Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., and each subsequent committee meeting will begin as the previous meeting ends.
To view the Committee agendas and options to watch remotely, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/the-atl-board/.
Meeting Schedule:
Xpress Operations Committee Meeting
Administrative Committee Meeting
Regional Transit Planning Committee Meeting
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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ATL Board of Directors Meeting-October 7, 2021, at 8:30 a.m.
Office of Communications & Engagement
245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Ericka B. Davis
Chief Communications Officer
o: 404-893-3033 | c: 404-226-9339 | [email protected]
Tiffany L. McCall
Communications and Media Relations Director
o: 404-893-3025 | c: 404-240-7531 | [email protected]
| For Immediate Release: September 30, 2021 |
| ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Administrative Committee Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, October 7, 2021, starting at 8:30 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.
The Administrative Committee Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the ATL Board of Directors Meeting will begin after the committee meeting adjourns.
To view the Board agenda and options to connect remotely, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/the-atl-board/.
Meeting Schedule:
Administrative Committee Meeting – 8:30am
Board Meeting – 9am or immediately following the adjournment of the Administrative Committee Meeting
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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ATL Board of Directors Committee Meeting-September 2, 2021
Office of Communications & Engagement
245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Ericka B. Davis
Chief Communications Officer
o: 404-893-3033 | c: 404-226-9339 | [email protected]
Tiffany L. McCall
Communications and Media Relations Director
o: 404-893-3025 | c: 404-240-7531 | [email protected]
For Immediate Release:
August 26, 2021 |
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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold
Board of Directors Committee Meetings Scheduled for September 2, 2021, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board Committee Meetings on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.
The Regional Transit Planning Committee Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., and each subsequent committee meeting will begin as the previous meeting ends.
To view the Committee agendas and options to watch remotely, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/the-atl-board/.
Meeting Schedule:
Regional Transit Planning Committee Meeting
Administrative Committee Meeting
Xpress Operations Committee Meeting
Regional Technology Committee Meeting
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Xpress Fare-Free Introductory Period for New Hickory Grove Park & Ride Lot Routes Extended Until October 31, 2021
Office of Communications & Engagement
245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Ericka B. Davis
Chief Communications Officer
o: 404-893-3033 | c: 404-226-9339 | [email protected]
Tiffany L. McCall
Communications and Media Relations Director
o: 404-893-3025 | c: 404-240-7531 | [email protected]
For Immediate Release: August 18, 2021
Xpress Fare-Free Introductory Period for New Hickory Grove Park & Ride Lot Routes Extended Until October 31, 2021
Promotion For Xpress Routes 484 and 485 Customers Only
ATLANTA — Xpress commuter transit service will be extending its fare-free introductory period for Xpress Routes 484 and 485 at its new Hickory Grove Park & Ride Lot located at 2018 Hickory Grove Road NW, Acworth, GA 30102. The new lot and routes services Bartow, Cherokee and Cobb Counties. The fare-free introductory period began May 3, 2021 and will continue until October 31, 2021.
“We are working diligently to increase ridership for our Xpress transit system, especially with the recent launch of our new routes at the Hickory Grove Park and Ride,” said Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority Executive Director Chris Tomlinson. “By extending the fare-free introductory period, we hope that it encourages more community members in Bartow, Cherokee and Cobb to utilize Xpress as their mobility option, thereby reducing reliance on personal cars and traffic congestion in the region”.
The fare-free promotion opens access to more passengers and attracts and engages new riders who might not otherwise choose public transit as a means of mobility. The agency hopes that the promotion will also result in long term ridership increases.
In addition, Xpress has instituted several protective measures to provide riders with a safe commute including using air ionization technology on their coaches which reduces the risk of pathogen, allergen, and viral transmissions including COVID-19. Xpress also adheres to the federal requirement of masks on all public transit,
Xpress operates 27 routes in 12 metro Atlanta counties that in 2019 carried more than 1.8 million passenger trips to and from major employment centers in Downtown, Midtown, and Perimeter Center. Xpress riders are also able to take advantage of riding in the Express Lanes for free.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for August 5, 2021
Office of Communications & Engagement
245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Ericka B. Davis
Chief Communications Officer
o: 404-893-3033 | c: 404-226-9339 | [email protected]
Tiffany L. McCall
Communications and Media Relations Director
o: 404-893-3025 | c: 404-240-7531 | [email protected]
For Immediate Release: July 29, 2021
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold
Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for August 5, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board Meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.
To view the Board agenda and options to connect remotely, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/the-atl-board/.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Xpress West Douglas Park and Ride Has New Look
Office of Communications & Engagement
245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303
Ericka B. Davis
Chief Communications Officer
o: 404-893-3033 | c: 404-226-9339 | [email protected]
Tiffany L. McCall
Communications and Media Relations Director
o: 404-893-3025 | c: 404-240-7531 | [email protected]
For Immediate Release: July 21, 2021
Xpress West Douglas Park and Ride Has New Look
Upgrades and repairs made to parking lot, landscape and signage to enhance customer service
ATLANTA – On June 30th, renovations to the Xpress Commuter Services West Douglas Park and Ride, located at 7500 Douglas Blvd, Douglasville, GA 30135, were officially completed. In March of 2020, the project was initiated to provide a safe and attractive location for commuters who utilize Xpress transportation services in Douglas County. Improvements made at the site include updated landscape, replacement of hardscape (granite installation and concrete repair), and replacement of the entrance sign to make the location more appealing to the public while adhering to ADA compliance standards. The total cost of the facility upgrades was $386,000. The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) contracted with Summit Construction (for the hardscape work) and Burch Industrial (for the landscaping work) to make the renovations and upgrades.
According to ATL Engineer Sam Samu, “The renovations were made to ensure that Xpress customers would receive the level of care, accessibility, and maintenance being put into their transit amenities that they have come to expect from Xpress.” Currently, the Park and Ride lot is open for use. Route 463 operates Monday-Friday and connects the West Douglas Park and Ride and the Douglas County Multi-Modal Transportation Center to Downtown and Midtown Atlanta. To view images of the updated location, click here to access.
Xpress has 27 Park and Ride lots throughout the metro Atlanta area with its newest Hickory Grove Park and Ride facility which recently opened in April. Xpress’s 27 routes historically have carried more than 1.8 million passenger trips annually to and from major employment centers in Downtown, Midtown, and Perimeter Center, providing a valuable transportation option for commuters and improving the capacity of Georgia’s most congested roads and highways.
Customer service representatives are available Monday – Friday from 5:30 A.M.– 7:00 P.M. at 844-XPRSSGA (977-7742). Riders may also sign up for alerts by texting XPRESS to 888777. Additional information about Xpress and its services is available at www.xpressga.com.
Address: 7500 Douglas Blvd., Douglasville, GA 30135 (Douglas County)
Routes: Xpress Route 463
Shelters: 3 bus shelters
Benches: 4 seating benches
General Parking Spaces: 545
Handicapped Accessible Parking Spaces: 13
Other amenities: 5 emergency call boxes, 4 trash receptacles, 1 fare pavilion building that houses electrical and winter supplies.
About the Xpress Transit System
The Xpress regional commuter transit system is operated by the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL). The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislative session to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing the ATL Regional Transit Plan, as well as identifying and prioritizing the projects and initiatives required to develop region-wide transit. The ATL is also charged with creating a unified regional transit system brand. Effective July 1, 2020, the ATL was legislatively authorized to oversee the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. The population of metro Atlanta is growing rapidly and projected to add an additional 2.5 million residents by 2040. The ATL is a critical step towards more efficient and effective transit and mobility in the region. For more information on Xpress and the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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