Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Rescheduled Mayoral Caucus Leading Up to Board Election for District 4

Caucus will be held via teleconference on Friday, February 10, 2023

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority will hold a Mayoral Caucus to select the Mayoral Representative for District 4, who will represent them in the ATL District board member election, scheduled to occur at the State Capitol on March 9, 2023.  This caucus is rescheduled from the one previously scheduled for January 27, 2023.

WHO: Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority

WHEN: Friday, February 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: The ATL is holding this Mayoral Caucus by teleconference. The public will be afforded simultaneous access to the teleconference meetings by the means described in this notice.

Click here to view the teleconference meeting for District 4

WHAT: Mayoral Caucus for ATL Transit Districts 4 – the mayors of cities within this ATL District are scheduled to meet Friday for the first step necessary to select a board member to the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority for District 4. The ATL is responsible for implementing transit projects across 13 metro counties and ensuring plans connect efficiently across jurisdictions. The mayor selected will participate as an elector in the Board Member election, scheduled for March 9, along with other electors as called for by state law: state representatives and senators whose districts overlap with ATL District 4, and county commission chairs whose counties overlap with District 4.  The individual elected on March 9 will serve a four-year term on the ATL Board, expiring on April 15, 2027.

ATL District 4 includes all of Paulding and parts of Cobb County, and part or all of the following cities: Acworth, Austell, Braswell, Dallas, Hiram, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, and Smyrna.

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.ga.gov/ 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 February 2, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, February 2, 2023, 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.ga.gov/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.ga.gov/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Mayoral Caucuses for Upcoming Board Elections for Districts 2,4,6,8,10

Caucuses will be held via teleconference on Friday, January 27, 2023

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority will hold five Mayoral Caucuses to select the Mayoral Representative for Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. Each Caucus will select a mayor from amongst their group to represent them in the upcoming ATL District board member elections scheduled to occur at the State Capitol on March 8 and 9, 2023.

WHO: Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority and Mayors of cities within ATL Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10.

WHAT: The mayors of cities within ATL Districts 2,4, 6, 8, and 10 are scheduled to meet on Friday for the first step necessary to select each ATL board member representing those districts. The ATL is responsible for coordinating transit planning and funding across 13 metro counties and ensuring plans connect efficiently across jurisdictions. The mayors selected at each of these meetings will participate as electors in the Board Member elections, scheduled for March 8 and 9. They are included along with other electors as called for by state law comprised of state representatives and senators whose districts overlap with each ATL District, county commission chairs whose districts overlap with each ATL District, and the Mayor of Atlanta (in ATL Districts which contain parts of the City of Atlanta).  Board Members elected on March 8 and 9 will serve four-year terms on the ATL Board, expiring on April 15, 2027.

District 2 includes parts of Forsyth, Fulton, and Gwinnett Counties.  District 4 includes all of Paulding and parts of Cobb County.  District 6 includes parts of Gwinnett County.  District 8 includes all of Douglas County, and parts of Cobb and Fulton Counties.  District 10 includes all of Coweta and Fayette Counties, and parts of Clayton, Fulton, and Henry Counties. 

WHEN: Friday, January 27, 2023, as scheduled:

10:00 a.m. – District 4 Mayoral Caucus

11:00 a.m. – District 6 Mayoral Caucus

11:30 a.m. – District 2 Mayoral Caucus

1:00 p.m. – District 8 Mayoral Caucus

1:30 p.m. – District 10 Mayoral Caucus

WHERE: The ATL is holding the Mayoral Caucuses via teleconference. The public will be afforded simultaneous access to the teleconference meetings by the means described in this notice.

 Click here to view the teleconference meeting for District 4

Click here to view the teleconference meeting for District 6

Click here to view the teleconference meeting for District 2

Click here to view the teleconference meeting for District 8

Click here to view the teleconference meeting for District 10

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.ga.gov/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Regional Transit Providers Meet Legislative Deadline of January 1, 2023

ATLANTA – Today, the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) announced that all transit operators within the jurisdiction of the authority are in compliance with the January 1,2023 statutory deadline that requires transit operators in the ATL’s 13-county region to feature ATL branding on their transit assets such as buses, trains, paratransit, shuttles, and vans.

When the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) was created by state leaders in 2018, one of the main objectives of the General Assembly was to bring about a more seamless customer experience for transit users in metro Atlanta. One of the mechanisms for this objective — designated in the ATL’s statute and later revised during the 2020 session was a statutory requirement for transit operators in the ATL’s 13-county region to feature ATL branding on their vehicles. Specifically, O.C.G.A. § 50-39-12(d) states that the ATL’s Regional Transit Plan “shall include the creation of a unified logo and brand to encompass all transit service providers within the jurisdiction of the authority which shall include the jurisdiction of the authority and shall utilize such logo and brand as a prominent feature upon any property used for the purpose of transit.”

Since that time two years ago, the ATL has been working extensively and collaboratively with all transit service providers in the Atlanta region to meet this statutory requirement. Current operating partners include Cherokee Area Transportation System (CATS), CobbLinc, Connect Douglas, Coweta Transit, Forsyth County Dial-A-Ride, Gwinnett County Transit, Henry County Transit, MARTA, Paulding Transit, and Xpress. In the spirit of cooperation and collaboration, all transit operators were actively engaged in branding discussions with the understanding that the ATL branding is designed to make it easier for transit customers to use and recognize each transit partner as part of a regional network of transit services and operators.

“Rolling out the ATL brand across our operating partners is an important step for all of us,” said Heather Aquino, Deputy Executive Director the ATL. “When riders see the ATL logo, it means their operator is committed to providing reliable, sustainable, efficient, and affordable travel throughout the Atlanta region.”

“With connectivity as the foundation for the ATL Brand, this initiative aims to visually unite the regional providers who connect transit riders to their neighborhoods where they work, study, and play,” stated ATL Board Chair, Charlie Sutlive. “This is significantly important as the region expects to add an additional 2.5 million residents creating a greater demand for a seamless transit network.”

The Marketing and Communications Committee of the ATL Board approved the ATL Branding Architecture plan at its meeting on January 6, 2022 and the full ATL Board adopted the plan at its meeting on February 3, 2022. The ATL Branding Architecture plan is comprised of two primary elements: 1) for transit operators, to incorporate each transit operator’s preferred color palette into a co-branding design for use on their transit vehicle assets and 2) for common regional assets, to incorporate the ATL “kaleidoscope compass” logo on common regional assets such as the ATL Rides app (currently under development), Breeze fare media, and signage.

“It has truly been a collaborative process to work with county officials, their transit leaders, and communications professionals across our region to make this happen,” stated Ericka Davis, Chief Communications Officer for the ATL. “We could not have done this without their active engagement, spirit of cooperation, and commitment to providing quality services to all of the citizens that we collectively serve.”

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.ga.gov/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Appointment will be effective January 16, 2023

Atlanta, GA- Today the Board of Directors of the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) elected Jannine Miller as Executive Director, effective January 16, 2023.

Jannine Miller is known as a leader in the transportation industry. Currently she is the Director of Planning at the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). She was appointed to the position by Governor Brian Kemp and confirmed with bi-partisan approval of the General Assembly’s Transportation Committees. Prior to GDOT, she served as Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation under former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao advancing policy and program improvements across modes, including the Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Highway Administration, the Build America Bureau, and the Maritime Administration.

In her more than two-decade career in the public and private sectors, Ms. Miller has also served in multiple other leadership, management, finance, policy, and planning roles. This includes serving as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Agriculture Secretary, the former Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, the Transportation Policy Advisor for the Governor’s Office, Senior Transportation Planner with the Atlanta Regional Commission, Budget & Policy Analyst at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, the Logistics Center Director for the Department of Economic Development and as an ex-Officio Board Member at the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.

Ms. Miller has received numerous recognitions including, “Notable Georgian” and one of the state’s “Top 40 Under 40 – Best and Brightest” by Georgia Trend Magazine, “Champion for
Transportation” by the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts and honored as one of the 100 Most Influential in Georgia Engineering by Georgia ACEC. She is also named as an inventor on two patents that optimize operations of public transportation infrastructure.

Ms. Miller holds a Master of Business Administration in Global Commerce from Georgia Tech, as well as a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Nutrition from Georgia State University.

“The ATL Board is pleased to welcome Jannine Miller as Executive Director”, stated Charlie Sutlive, ATL Board Chair. “Jannine’s extensive experience as a planner and an executive in the transportation mobility industry at the regional, state, and federal levels well positions her to lead the ATL in its continuing work to build a seamless transit network of the future.”

Ms. Miller was also appointed as Executive Director of the State Road and Tollway Authority and elected to serve as Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority which occurred on January 4th and 5th respectively by both Boards at their Board meetings.

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.ga.gov/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board Committee Meetings and its Specially Called Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2023, beginning 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.

The Specially Called ATL Board of Directors Meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m. or immediately following the Administrative Committee meeting should that meeting extend beyond 9:45 am.

To view the Committee and Board agendas and options to connect remotely, visit https://atltransit.ga.gov/the-atl-board/.

Meeting Schedule:
Regional Transit Planning Committee
Xpress Operations Committee
Administrative Committee
Specially Called ATL Board of Directors 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.ga.gov/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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An overview of transit planning, funding, and operations in the Atlanta region

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) recently released the fourth iteration of the Annual Report and Audit, highlighting data trends for Metro Atlanta Transit. This report serves as a robust analysis of transit service in the region and demonstrates the need for sustained investment in transit and how accessibility varies across the 13-county region. The publication dives into how the metro region is performing within a national context and examines how transit will need to adapt in an ever-changing post-pandemic world.

The ARA not only highlights the performance of the transit network across 11 operators but also evaluates how public transportation contributes to economic competitiveness by enhancing equity in access to jobs, services, and opportunities in the region.

Overall, the ARA:

• Heightens the region’s understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of its transit network
• Informs decision-making regarding investments in public transportation
• Enhances transparency and holds the region accountable for effectively meeting people’s mobility needs

For more information, see the attached fact sheet and download the 2022 ARA at atltransit.ga.gov/ara.  Interview opportunities to speak with ATL leadership regarding the report and audit are also available. To schedule an interview, please contact ATL Communications and Media Director Tiffany McCall at 470-249-7531 or via email at [email protected].

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.ga.gov/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) will suspend all Xpress transit services for Friday, December 23rd, ahead of the anticipated severe weather conditions projected by the National Weather Service in its winter weather advisory. In addition, the Xpress Retail center located at 245 Peachtree Center will be closed Friday, December 23rd.

“The National Weather Service has forecasted light freezing rain with potential ice accumulations for Friday, making the morning commute hazardous for travel,” said Heather Aquino, SRTA Interim Executive Director. “The safety of our customers and employees are of great importance, and the approaching inclement weather conditions requires us to suspend all Xpress service and close our retail center for Friday.”

The Xpress Call Center will accept incoming calls from customers from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, December 23rd.

Normal operations will resume Tuesday, December 27th after observance of the holiday.

Ericka B. Davis Tiffany L. McCall Chief Communications Officer Communications & Media Director 404-893-3033 office 404-893-3025 office 404-226-9339 cell 470-249-7531 cell [email protected] [email protected]
Customers are advised to check xpressga.com, Xpress Facebook page, @XpressGA on Twitter and local media outlets for the latest service updates.

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.ga.gov/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Statement on the Passing of House Speaker David Ralston

From the State Road & Tollway Authority, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, and the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL)

ATLANTA –We are deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of House Speaker David Ralston. The Boards and teams of the State Road & Tollway Authority, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, and the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) share in the loss and grief with his wife Sheree, their children, his loved ones, and friends, as well as the Speaker’s Staff and members of the Georgia Legislature.

Speaker Ralston was a true advocate for transportation and the citizens of Georgia. His leadership led to the creation of the ATL, and his legacy will endure in the countless ways he influenced and improved public policy in our state.  His steady hand in guiding the General Assembly will be greatly missed. We will continue to keep his immediate family, his District, and his Capitol family in our thoughts and prayers.

-Heather Aquino, Interim Executive Director

About the State Road and Tollway Authority, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority

The State Road & Transportation Authority (SRTA) is a state-level, independent authority created to operate tolled transportation facilities within Georgia and act as the transportation financing arm for the state. SRTA manages the collection of tolls on Georgia’s Express Lanes System through the use of Peach Pass. SRTA is combined with the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) to jointly provide the services of both state authorities. The GRTA board oversees developments of regional impact, air quality reporting and regional transportation plan approval. The Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) provides 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 also oversees the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system.

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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board of Directors Committee Meetings Scheduled for November 3, 2022, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board Committee Meetings on Thursday, November 3, 2022, 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.ga.gov/the-atl-board/.

Meeting Schedule:

• Xpress Operations Committee Agenda
• Administrative Committee Agenda
• Regional Transit Planning Committee Agenda

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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