Notifying the public of and requesting comment on the Title VI Programs for the ATL 

 Notifying the public of and requesting comment on the Title VI Programs for the ATL 

In compliance with requirements and guidelines outlined in Federal Transit Administration Circular C 4702.1B, the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) will revise its Title VI Program. Comment is requested on the ATL Title VI proposed policy. The formal public comment period begins on August 4, 2020 and concludes on September 3, 2020. 

Copies of the Program may be found on the ATL website at atltransit.ga.gov/accessibility-and-civil-rights/, or at the physical address below. 

Additionally, a public hearing will be held from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM, and 6:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in the ATL Board Room on the 23rd floor of Marquis 1 Tower: 

245 Peachtree Center Avenue, NE 
Suite 2300 
Atlanta, GA 30303 

The public hearing will follow CDC health guidelines, including social distancing, face covering recommendations, and making hand sanitizer available. 

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board Meeting Via Teleconference for August 6, 2020

 For Immediate Release: 

July 30, 2020

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board Meeting Via Teleconference 

Board Meeting Scheduled for August 6, 2020, Beginning at 8:30 a.m. 

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board Meeting via teleconference on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. 

Click here to view the teleconference meetings. 

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-1(g), the ATL is holding this Board Meeting by teleconference due to the emergency conditions affecting public safety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The public will be afforded simultaneous access to the teleconference meeting by the means described in this notice. 

To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ 

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

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. 

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Specially Called Board Meeting Via Teleconference 

 For Immediate Release: 

July 2, 2020 

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Specially Called Board Meeting Via Teleconference 

Specially Called Board Meeting to address the List of Transit Projects from Gwinnett County 

Scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. 

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold a Specially Called Board Meeting via teleconference on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will address the list of transit projects that Gwinnett County has submitted to the ATL for a possible referendum. 

Click here to view the teleconference meetings. 

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-1(g), the ATL is holding this Specially Called Board Meeting by teleconference due to the emergency conditions affecting public safety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The public will be afforded simultaneous access to the teleconference meeting by the means described in this notice. 

To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ 

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislation 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. 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 the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. 

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Committee Meetings Via Teleconference 

 For Immediate Release: 

June 29, 2020 

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Committee Meetings Via Teleconference 

Administrative, Regional Transit Planning, and Xpress Operations Committee Meetings Scheduled 

For July 2, 2020, Beginning at 8:30 a.m. 

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Committee Meetings via teleconference on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. The Administrative Committee meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., and each subsequent committee meeting will begin as the previous meeting ends. 

Click here to view the teleconference meetings. 

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-1(g), the ATL is holding these Committee Meetings by teleconference due to the emergency conditions affecting public safety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The public will be afforded simultaneous access to the teleconference meeting by the means described in this notice. 

Meeting Schedule: 

Administrative Committee 

Regional Transit Planning Committee 

Xpress Operations Committee 

To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ 

 Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board Meeting Via Teleconference Scheduled for June 4, 2020

 Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board Meeting Via Teleconference 

Board Meeting Scheduled for June 4, 2020, Beginning at 8:30 a.m. 

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board Meeting via teleconference on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. 

Click here to view the teleconference meetings. 

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-1(g), the ATL is holding this Board Meeting by teleconference due to the emergency conditions affecting public safety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The public will be afforded simultaneous access to the teleconference meeting by the means described in this notice. 

To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ 

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislation 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. 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 the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. 

 ATL Board Approves Gwinnett County Amendment to 2019 ATL Regional Transit Plan 

 ATL Board Approves Gwinnett County Amendment to 2019 ATL Regional Transit Plan 

Resolution authorizing submission of FTA grant application for trip planning app also approved 

ATLANTA – At its Specially Called Board Meeting today, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors approved an amendment to the ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP) proposed by Gwinnett County. The move increases the number of transit projects submitted by Gwinnett County for the ARTP from 62 to 99 and increases the total value of projects contained within the ARTP from $27.4 billion to $31.4 billion. 

“The ATL Board’s adoption of this amendment continues to advance the conversation around transit in the Atlanta region, by affording Gwinnett County the opportunity to evaluate all of its options moving forward,” said Chris Tomlinson, ATL Executive Director. “The ATL is pleased to work with Gwinnett, and all of our regional partners, on how we can best position transit to meet the mobility needs of the region.” 

Any transit project included in a county transit referendum is required to be part of the ARTP, according to the 2018 law creating the ATL. Gwinnett County continues to deliberate regarding its options for a possible referendum. 

The Board also approved a resolution authorizing the ATL to submit a grant with the Federal Transit Administration to obligate the funding received through a federal grant award on March 16th. The project will support development of a multi-modal trip planning application that offers live navigation and in-app fare payment options across multiple transit providers. ATL along with several regional partners including MARTA, ARC, GCT, CobbLinc, Xpress, Connect Douglas, CATS, and Henry County Transit are participating in the project. 

In addition, the Board approved a resolution amending the Bylaws to create the Xpress Operations Standing Committee. This committee will provide Board level oversight of the policies, operations and functions of the state’s regional express commuter bus service known as Xpress and the state’s regional Vanpool program. 

The next meeting of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors is scheduled for June 4, 2020. Office of Communications & Engagement 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303 

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislation 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. 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 the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. 

 ATL Board Approves Gwinnett County Amendment to 

2019 ATL Regional Transit Plan 

Resolution authorizing submission of FTA grant application for trip planning app also approved 

ATLANTA – At its Specially Called Board Meeting today, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors approved an amendment to the ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP) proposed by Gwinnett County. The move increases the number of transit projects submitted by Gwinnett County for the ARTP from 62 to 99 and increases the total value of projects contained within the ARTP from $27.4 billion to $31.4 billion. 

“The ATL Board’s adoption of this amendment continues to advance the conversation around transit in the Atlanta region, by affording Gwinnett County the opportunity to evaluate all of its options moving forward,” said Chris Tomlinson, ATL Executive Director. “The ATL is pleased to work with Gwinnett, and all of our regional partners, on how we can best position transit to meet the mobility needs of the region.” 

Any transit project included in a county transit referendum is required to be part of the ARTP, according to the 2018 law creating the ATL. Gwinnett County continues to deliberate regarding its options for a possible referendum. 

The Board also approved a resolution authorizing the ATL to submit a grant with the Federal Transit Administration to obligate the funding received through a federal grant award on March 16th. The project will support development of a multi-modal trip planning application that offers live navigation and in-app fare payment options across multiple transit providers. ATL along with several regional partners including MARTA, ARC, GCT, CobbLinc, Xpress, Connect Douglas, CATS, and Henry County Transit are participating in the project. 

In addition, the Board approved a resolution amending the Bylaws to create the Xpress Operations Standing Committee. This committee will provide Board level oversight of the policies, operations and functions of the state’s regional express commuter bus service known as Xpress and the state’s regional Vanpool program. 

The next meeting of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors is scheduled for June 4, 2020. Office of Communications & Engagement 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 2200 • Atlanta, GA 30303 

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislation 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. 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 the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. 

 Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold a Specially Called Board Meeting Via Teleconference

 Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold a Specially Called Board Meeting Via Teleconference Board Meeting to address ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP) and the proposed 

Gwinnett County Amendment to the 2019 ARTP Scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. 

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold a Specially Called Board Meeting via teleconference on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will address items concerning the ATL Regional Transit Plan administrative modification and amendment process, the proposed Gwinnett County amendment to the 2019 ATL Regional Transit Plan and administrative items. 

Click here to view the teleconference meetings live video stream. 

The Board highly values public participation in its meetings and sets aside up to 30 minutes at the beginning of each in-person Board meeting to receive public comments. For this teleconference-based meeting, public comments may be submitted via email to [email protected] only. Comments received no later than 8:00 am on May 27, 2020, will be provided to all Board members and included in the record of this meeting. 

In addition, the public comment period for the proposed Gwinnett County amendment began on April 22, 2020 and closes on May 22, 2020. 

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-1(g), the ATL is holding these Committee Meetings by teleconference due to the emergency conditions affecting public safety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The public will be afforded simultaneous access to the teleconference meeting by the means described in this notice. 

To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ 

 Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Committee Meetings Via Teleconference 

 Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Committee Meetings Via Teleconference 

Administrative, Regional Technology, and Transit Planning Committee Meetings Scheduled 

For May 7, 2020, Beginning at 8:30 a.m. 

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Committee Meetings via teleconference on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. The Administrative Committee meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m., and each subsequent committee meeting will begin as the previous meeting ends. 

 Click here to view the teleconference meetings. 

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-1(g), the ATL is holding these Committee Meetings by teleconference due to the emergency conditions affecting public safety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The public will be afforded simultaneous access to the teleconference meeting by the means described in this notice. 

Meeting Schedule: 

Administrative Committee 

Regional Technology Committee 

Transit Planning Committee 

To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ 

 GEORGIA RECEIVES MORE THAN $522 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO ADDRESS IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS 

GEORGIA RECEIVES MORE THAN $522 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO ADDRESS IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS 

Funds made available by the Federal Transit Administration will support Georgia’s transit operators with operational expenses >>>

Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority Board Meeting Canceled for Thursday, April 2, 2020 

 MEDIA ADVISORY 

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION 

Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority Board Meeting Canceled for Thursday, April 2, 2020 

ATLANTA – Please be advised that the Atlanta-Regions Transit Link Authority Board (ATL) meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. has been canceled. 

The next Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. 

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly during the 2018 legislation 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. 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 the ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.