Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Trust Fund Awardees—Putting Competitiveness, Customer Focus, and Cross-County Services at the Forefront of Regional Transit

Today, the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board approved $16.4 million in fiscal year 2025 (FY25) awards today from the State of Georgia’s Transit Trust Fund (TTF), supporting 16 transit capital, technology, and planning projects across the 13-county ATL region. These awards will leverage an additional $239 million in local and federal contributions.

ATL managed a new competitive process for the award of these Transit Trust Funds. ATL solicited project proposals from eligible applicants and evaluated them using ATL’s Strategic Blueprint.  The ATL Board prioritized projects that advance capital improvements, regional planning, and technology initiatives.

“For the first time, these funds were competitively awarded based on ATL’s Strategic Blueprint guideposts of competitiveness, customer focus, and cross-county service,” said Executive Director Jannine Miller. “Selected projects will optimize public funding to attract and retain businesses, deliver customer-focused transit options, and connecting residents to their work locations across county lines.”  

ATL Board Chairman Steven M. Brock emphasized the impact of this year’s awards. “The Transit Trust Fund continues to deliver meaningful, measurable benefits,” said Brock. “We are proud to fund initiatives that move our region forward.”

Included in the award package is the Southern Crescent Regional Transit Study, an ambitious planning initiative covering eight counties. “The Southern Crescent is one of the state’s growing economic drivers,” stated Ricky Clark Jr., ATL Board Member for District 10. The study aims to identify essential transit routes, prioritize expansion with public input, and merge local and county plans into a cohesive regional vision.

To support Henry County’s growing transit system, the ATL Board approved funding for the purchase of an additional bus for the county’s new fixed-route service. This investment strengthens cross-county connections, including linking to the MARTA and Xpress park-and-ride lot in Stockbridge. “This is a critical connection and innovative approach for economic development in Henry County,” said Howard Mosby, ATL Board Member for District 9.

Additionally, the Board approved to advance award winning design and construction work for the Cumberland Sweep, including infrastructure upgrades for autonomous transit deployment.  “The Cumberland CID continues to be forward thinking and a regional leader,” said Todd VerSteeg, ATL Board Member for District 4. “This investment ensures the new FTA-funded autonomous buses will have the infrastructure to operate safely and reliably.”

This year, the ATL introduced a new competitive process in which applicants were evaluated on how well their proposals aligned with the three pillars outlined in the ATL’s Strategic Blueprint: competitiveness, customer focus, and cross-county connections.

Complete List of Awardees

This table includes the funding made available through the transit trust fund.  Additional federal and local resources may also be supporting these projects. To explore additional details visit https://atltransit.ga.gov/planning  

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

The ATL is an authority of the state of Georgia, legislatively authorized to operate the state’s Xpress regional commuter transit system and the Atlanta region’s vanpool system. ATL coordinates regional transit planning across the 13-county ATL region. For more information on Xpress 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 Committee Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for December 4, 2025

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold a Board Committee Meeting and its Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303. 

The Regional Transit Planning Committee meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., and the ATL Board of Directors Meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. 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

Board of Directors Meeting

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly 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 1.8 million residents by 2050. 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 a
Board Planning Session Scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) will hold a board planning session for its Board of Directors on Thursday, November 13, 2025, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Georgia Transportation Alliance, 270 Peachtree Street (FALCONS ROOM), Atlanta, GA 30303.

The purpose of the session is to facilitate a general discussion among 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. The meeting is open to the public.

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly 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 1.8 million residents by 2050. 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 Committee Meetings and Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for October 2, 2025

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold Board Committee Meetings and its Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, October 2, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.

The Administrative Committee Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., and each subsequent committee meeting will begin as the previous meeting ends.

The ATL Board of Directors Meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. or immediately following the Regional Transit Planning Committee Meeting. To view the Committee and Board agendas and options to connect remotely, visit https://atltransit.ga.gov/the-atl-board/.

Meeting Schedule:

• Administrative Committee
• Regional Technology Committee
• Xpress Operations Committee
• Regional Transit Planning Committee
• Board of Directors Meeting

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly 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 1.8 million residents by 2050. 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 Announces Schedule Adjustments to Xpress Routes Experiencing More Passengers Than Seats  

Beginning on September 15, 2025 

The Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) announces targeted schedule adjustments to its Xpress bus service on certain routes. These updates are driven by ongoing service monitoring and public feedback received from the launch of the “Redefining the Ride – Xpress 2.0” initiative in June 2025. Schedule changes will take effect on September 15, 2025.  

ATL is making schedule adjustments to improve route performance and increase seat capacity on routes experiencing more riders than seats available. These changes reflect ATL’s commitment to provide safe, efficient, reliable transit services for our riders. 

What will change starting September 15: 

• Additional daily departures on Routes 412, 414, 426, 430, and 441 to support ridership demand during peak hours 

• Additional Monday and Friday departures on Routes 401, 419, 426, 430, 441, 453, 463, and 476 resulting in consistent daily schedules for each of these routes 

• Minor timing changes on Routes 430 and 441 to shorten wait times between departures 

To view detailed schedule changes, please visit: https://xpressga.com/alerts. ATL will also send information about these changes to riders via email, social media, and flyers distributed on buses. 

Learn more about the service changes  

Customers with questions or assistance, please visit: https://xpressga.com or call (844) 977-7742. 

About the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority 

The ATL was created by the Georgia General Assembly 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 1.8 million residents by 2050. 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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the Atlanta Urbanized Area (UZA) FTA Formula Funds Proposed Program of Projects (POP)

In compliance with requirements and guidelines outlined in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Circular 4702.1B, and the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Title VI Program, comment is requested on the Atlanta Urbanized Area (UZA) FTA Formula Funds Program of Projects (POP). The formal public comment period begins July 13, 2025, and concludes August 20, 2025.

The POP outlines FTA formula program funds allocated to the Atlanta region, and shows projects selected for funding by local governments and eligible recipients. These FTA formula funds include the Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program, 5337 State of Good Repair Grants Program, and 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program. The POP compliments the Atlanta Region Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) which lists how all federal transportation funds are programmed. The TIP lists FTA formula suballocation funding amounts, while the POP provides detail at the project level. ATL, as Designated Recipient for the Atlanta region’s urbanized FTA formula fund apportionments is responsible for developing the POP from information provided by transit operators and local governments.

Additional information about the proposed POP may be found on the ATL website at https://atltransit.ga.gov/program-of-projects/ or at the physical address below.

There will be an opportunity to present comments at a virtual public hearing, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 12:00PM – 2:00PM. An in-person option is also available from 12:00PM – 2:00PM in the ATL Board Room on the 23^rd floor of Marquis One Tower located at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue NE, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Comments on the proposed POP may be submitted to:

Persons wishing to comment orally may also email the applicable address above to schedule a call back from ATL staff so they may submit their comments.

Please contact ATL at (404) 893-2100 by August 6, 2025, with any request by a person with disabilities or other special needs who requires special assistance in order to participate in the public hearing, if information is needed in another language, or if interpretation is required at the public hearing.

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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Committee Meetings and Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for

August 7, 2025

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold Board Committee Meetings and its Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, August 7, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.

The Regional Technology Committee Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., and each subsequent committee meeting will begin as the previous meeting ends.

The ATL Board of Directors Meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. or immediately following the Regional Transit Planning Committee Meeting. To view the Committee and Board agendas and options to connect remotely, visit https://atltransit.ga.gov/the-atl-board/.

Meeting Schedule:

Regional Technology Committee
Regional Planning Committee
Administrative Committee
Board of Directors

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 Committee Meetings and Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for

June 5, 2025

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold Board Committee Meetings and its Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.

The Xpress Operations Committee Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., and each subsequent committee meeting will begin as the previous meeting ends.

The ATL Board of Directors Meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. or immediately following the Regional Transit Planning Committee Meeting. To view the Committee and Board agendas and options to connect remotely, visit https://atltransit.ga.gov/the-atl-board/.

Meeting Schedule:

Xpress Operations Committee Meeting

Administrative Committee Meeting

Regional Transit Planning Committee Meeting

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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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Specially Called
Regional Transit Planning Committee Meeting Scheduled for May 12, 2025, beginning at 11 a.m.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold a specially called Regional Transit Planning Committee Meeting on May 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303.

To view the agenda and options to watch 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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