Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Host Four Committee Meetings Tomorrow
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Four Committee Meetings Tomorrow
Technology, Legislative, Regional Transit Planning and Administrative Committee Meetings Scheduled
For March 5, 2020, Beginning at Noon
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold Committee Meetings on Thursday, March 5, 2020 beginning at noon and ending at 3:30 p.m., at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, 23rd Floor, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Meeting Schedule:
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 pm. Technology Committee
1:00 pm. – 1:30 p.m. Legislative Committee
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Regional Transit Planning Committee
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Administrative Committee
To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority to Hold Election to Fill District 2 Board Vacancy
For Immediate Release:
February 18, 2020
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority to Hold Election to Fill District 2 Board Vacancy
Election to be Held at Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building on Monday, February 24, 2020
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority will hold a special District 2 Board Member election. This election fills the vacancy left by former Board Member Marsha Anderson Bomar, who resigned in April 2019.
WHO: Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
WHEN: Monday, February 24, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
18 Capitol Square, SW, Room 406
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
WHAT: Transit District 2 ATL Board Member election. District 2 includes parts of Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett Counties. Municipalities included are Alpharetta, Berkeley Lake, Braselton, Buford, Cumming, Duluth, Johns Creek, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Rest Haven, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Sugar Hill and Suwanee.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was established by HB 930 to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing a 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 Twitter and Facebook
Board Re-Elects District 10 Representative Felicia Franklin Warner as Vice Chair
For Immediate Release:
February 6, 2020
Board Re-Elects District 10 Representative
Felicia Franklin Warner as Vice Chair
New Chief Mobility Officer Previews 2020 ATL Roadmap
ATLANTA – At its Board Meeting today, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors moved forward with the annual election of its Vice Chair, received updates on the proposed ATL 2020 Strategic Road Map and the regional bus stop signage implementation project.
The Board re-elected Clayton County Commissioner and District 10 Representative, Felicia Franklin Warner as Vice Chair. “The board is pleased to have Commissioner Franklin-Warner continue to serve as our Vice Chair and we look forward to her continued leadership contributions as we work towards a more seamless and connected transit network,” said Charlie Sutlive, ATL Board Chair.
Adelee Le Grand, the new Chief Mobility Officer of the ATL, previewed the proposed 2020 ATL Strategic Roadmap. The ATL Roadmap provides a high-level framework and guide that will build upon the ATL’s guiding principles and the Atlanta Regional Transit Plan (ARTP) and Audit. The ATL Roadmap will address a series of strategic priorities and actions for future planning in 2020. Ms. Le Grand stated that a key component of the ATL roadmap is listening and learning from regional transit operators and she has begun early discussions with key transit stakeholders to gain their feedback.
“As we kick off 2020, it is important that we learn from other transit providers on how the ATL can bring added value and what are the common needs shared amongst our partner agencies,” stated Adelee Le Grand, Chief Mobility Officer. “We already know that two key focus areas are the need to streamline the transit planning process and our collective goal of improving the customer experience through project selection and implementation.”
Executive Director Chris Tomlinson and Chief Financial Officer Monique Simmons gave an update on the amended FY 2020 and FY 2021 Governor’s Budget Recommendation. Additionally, Executive Director Tomlinson presented updated information on the implementation of new regional bus signage.
The next meeting of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors is scheduled for April 9, 2020.
About Chief Mobility Officer Adelee Le Grand
Adelee Le Grand is a Vice President at Transdev and serves the ATL as the Chief Mobility Officer in an Executive on Loan capacity. She most recently served as the Chief Strategy Officer in service to the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority where her responsibilities included developing the first Strategic Mobility Plan for the New Orleans Region and providing oversight to the Planning Department. Prior to joining Transdev, Adelee served as Vice President with AECOM Strategic Planning and Advisory Group, North America. In this capacity she has provided services and led projects for MARTA, the Atlanta Beltline, City of Atlanta and GDOT, where she also worked as an employee earlier in her career. Adelee is a member of the American Planning Association, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). She currently serves on the Board of Directors of both COMTO and APTA. Adelee is a certified planner under the American Institute of Certified Planners and holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Science in Transportation Studies from Morgan State University.
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.
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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority to Hold Election to Fill District 2 Board Vacancy
For Immediate Release:
January 29, 2020
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority to Hold Election to Fill District 2 Board Vacancy
Election to be Held at Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building on Monday, February 3, 2020
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority will hold a special District 2 Board Member election. This election fills the vacancy left by former Board Member Marsha Anderson Bomar, who resigned in April 2019.
WHO: Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
WHEN: Monday, February 3, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building
18 Capitol Square, SW, Room 506
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
WHAT: Transit District 2 ATL Board Member election. District 2 includes parts of Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett Counties. Municipalities included are Alpharetta, Berkeley Lake, Braselton, Buford, Cumming, Duluth, Johns Creek, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Rest Haven, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Sugar Hill and Suwanee.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was established by HB 930 to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing a 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 Twitter and Facebook.
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board Meeting
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board Meeting
Board Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 8:00 a.m.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) announces its next Board meeting to be held at
8:00 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta,
GA 30303.
To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was established by HB 930 to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing a 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.
Technology Committee Meeting Scheduled for January 9, 2020
For Immediate Release:
January 3, 2020
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Host Technology Committee Meeting
Technology Committee Meeting Scheduled for January 9, 2020, at 8:00 a.m.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold an ATL Technology Committee meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, 23rd Floor, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.
ATL Board of Directors Adopts ATL Regional Transit Plan
For Immediate Release:
December 13, 2019
ATL Board of Directors Adopts ATL Regional Transit Plan
Critical First Step for Transit Investment Begins
ATLANTA – At its meeting today, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors adopted the ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP).
The ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP) serves as a critical first step for transit investment in the region. It is the primary source for transit projects to be considered by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for inclusion in the federally required short-range Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and long-range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The ARTP contains a list of transit projects from which the ATL Board may select and recommend to the state for potential state bond funding each year.
“This is a watershed moment for mobility in our region. The ARTP will allow the ATL to make data-driven, objective recommendations on critical transit projects for state and federal investment,” stated Charlie Sutlive, Board Chairman. “This approach will allow the region to be more competitive on the national level in drawing down federal funding for projects.”
In total, 192 projects were submitted for inclusion in the 2019 ARTP by local governments, transit operators, Community Improvement Districts (CIDs), and other project sponsors. Projects were submitted across all 10 ATL Districts and totaled $27 billion inclusive of capital and operations and maintenance over a 20-year period.
“We believe that the level of impact that this $27 billion dollar portfolio of projects provides will better prepare us to address the mobility challenges we’ll face with the additional 2.9 million people expected to descend on the Atlanta region in the coming years,” stated Chris Tomlinson, Executive Director. “Moreover, our process of engaging citizens and key regional stakeholders gave us a greater understanding of how we can help improve mobility and promote seamless connectivity in their communities.”
In addition to the adoption of the ARTP, the Board Members were briefed with a Year-in-Review on the efforts and accomplishments of the agency since the establishment of the Board.
The next meeting of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors is scheduled for February 6, 2020.
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. 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 Board Meeting on 12-13-19
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board Meeting
Board Meeting Scheduled for December 13, 2019, at 8:00 a.m.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) announces its next Board meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2019, at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.
To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/
ATL Releases Impact Data from ATL Regional Transit Plan
ATL Releases Impact Data from ATL Regional Transit Plan
Project List Aims to Increase Access to Jobs and Transit Options in the Region
ATLANTA – At its November 7, 2019 Board meeting, Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) leadership released impact data on the ATL Regional Transit Plan (ARTP) for the 13-county region to the ATL Board of Directors. The release of the data included project performance and its ties to the ARTP’s governing principles and how the plan can have significant impact in the region. ATL leadership posted the draft ARTP on the website today. Draft Plan.
The cumulative 2019 ARTP investment package comprises 973 miles of transit expansion and 1,126 miles of transit enhancement. These investments identify improvements that target job access equity for citizens in the region.
Key potential gains identified in the draft ARTP that would move the needle on citizens having closer access to jobs and regional transit options are:
• An increase to 35% (or 420,000 in new jobs) where currently approximately17% of existing jobs in the 13-county ATL jurisdiction are within ½ mile of a high-capacity stop or station (light/heavy rail and bus rapid transit)
• An increase to 59% (representing over 100,000 new jobs) from the current 55% of existing jobs in the 13-county ATL jurisdiction within ½ mile of low-capacity transit (bus) stops
• An increase of 19% of low wage jobs within walking distance to high capacity transit stations (light/heavy rail and bus rapid transit)
• A 409% (394,000 households) increase for low income, minority, or zero-car households with walking access to high capacity transit (light/heavy rail and bus rapid transit)
• A 9% increase for low income, minority, or zero-car households with walking access to low capacity transit (bus)
“Close proximity to transit and transit-oriented development within communities can increase property values and intensify redevelopment,” stated Chris Tomlinson, Executive Director. “This has been directly demonstrated in communities around Midtown Atlanta and the Perimeter employment centers which benefit from proximity to rail.”
In addition to the release of the ARTP data, the board was briefed on the results of ATL’s community engagement efforts leading up to the plan. Over 200 citizens attended District Downloads facilitated by ATL staff and held in each of the 10 transit districts to download information about transit projects submitted for their ATL District.
As required by the ATL’s enabling legislation, Foursquare, ITP presented information on the upcoming ATL Annual Report and Audit. The report will focus on the economic and regional impact of transit and include data for the last five years on transit planning, investments, and operations from nine of the transit systems operating in the ATL’s 13-county region.
The next meeting of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors is scheduled for December 13, 2019.
ATL Board Appoints Chris Tomlinson as Executive Director and Approves 2021 Budget Submission to Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
For Immediate Release:
September 5, 2019
ATL Board Appoints Chris Tomlinson as Executive Director and
Approves 2021 Budget Submission to Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
Launch of Connect Douglas Furthers ATL Mission to Connect the Region Through Seamless Transit
ATLANTA – At its meeting today, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors appointed Chris Tomlinson as its executive director. Tomlinson has served as Interim Executive Director of the ATL since its inception. He also serves as the Executive Director of the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA). In these combined executive leadership roles, Tomlinson leads three state level authorities whose shared missions are focused on improving mobility in Georgia by providing reliable, innovative transportation solutions to Georgia motorists and transit commuters.
Prior to being appointed Executive Director for GRTA and SRTA, Tomlinson served as Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel for SRTA. In this role, he was responsible for day-to-day operations and legal issue management. Before joining SRTA, he served as general counsel for several state agencies, including the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Georgia Technology Authority and the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, where he was also Deputy Director for the Construction Division.
“Chris Tomlinson’s wealth of experience and proven track record of results has set the ATL up for success from the beginning,” said Charlie Sutlive, ATL board chair. “The board is pleased to appoint him as our executive director and looks forward to his continued leadership as we develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan to guide the region’s transit priorities and funding.”
“I am honored to continue serving the ATL board and our constituents in the 13-county region as we work together for a seamless mobility experience,’ said Chris Tomlinson, ATL Executive Director. “We’ve laid the foundation for our mission this past year and I’m excited about the opportunities before us to drive connectivity and economic growth across the region.”
The board also approved the FY 2021 budget submission to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget. This submission maintains the current state base. The ATL board will vote on the FY 2021 budget in June 2020.
Gary Watson, Manager of Connect Douglas Transit Services, gave an update on Douglas County’s new fixed-route service that launched in June.
Connect Douglas operates four routes serviced by cutaways, or “minibuses” that carry a driver and 14 passengers. Two routes serve downtown Douglasville and various areas of the county. A third route serves Thornton Road south of I-20 and Riverside Drive. The fourth route serves Lithia Springs and connects the two Douglasville routes to the Thornton Road/Riverside route and connects with CobbLinc’s Route 30 which provides access to the H.E. Holmes MARTA Station.
The next meeting of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors is scheduled for November 7, 2019.
About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
The ATL was established by HB 930 to provide coordinated transit planning and funding for the metro Atlanta region. The ATL is responsible for developing a 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 — 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 theregion. For more information on The ATL, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/ and follow usTwitterand Facebook.
