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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Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Announces Xpress Service Changes Beginning on June 16, 2025

The Changes Affect All Xpress Routes

The Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) announces systemwide service changes to its Xpress bus service, which will take effect on Monday, June 16. These changes come as part of the authority’s “Redefining the Ride – Xpress 2.0” initiative. On April 3, 2025, the ATL board voted to approve the service changes.

The service modifications are driven by lagging ridership that is largely a result of post-pandemic shifts in commute patterns. The restructuring aims to ensure more efficient use of available funding while maintaining essential transit services for the Atlanta region.

The new system plan was developed through comprehensive data analysis and regional input. The changes include schedule changes to all routes, closures of some park-and-ride locations, and some routes ending at MARTA stations, rather than continuing to Downtown or Midtown Atlanta.

The updated system plan is available on the ebsite: https://xpressga.com/redefining-the-ride-xpress-2-0/.

The Xpress website will also have details about registration for the virtual public meeting to present the new, adopted service plan from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.  Please make sure to register if you would like to learn more.

Additionally, Xpress/ATL representatives will conduct in-person visits to impacted park-and-ride locations in June 2025 to communicate the service changes to riders leading up to implementation on June 16.

Learn More about the Service Changes

Anyone interested in learning more about the service changes or participating in the public meeting can visit https://xpressga.com/ or https://xpressga.com/redefining-the-ride-xpress-2-0/ or contact ATL Xpress at (844)-977-7742.

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) Holds Board Member Elections

Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan elected to District 5; DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson elected to District 7; and board members for Districts 1,3, and 9 re-elected

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) held board member elections on March 18, 2025 and March 20, 2025, and is officially announcing election results for ATL Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9.

District 1

Mr. Andy Macke was re-elected to the ATL Board for District 1. A Vice President of Client Services at CERM, Macke will serve a four-year term ending April 15, 2029. District 1 includes parts of Forsyth, Fulton, and Cherokee Counties.

 District 3

Mr. Robb Pitts was re-elected to the ATL Board for District 3. The Fulton County Chairman will serve a four-year term ending April 15, 2029. District 3 includes Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, and Fulton Counties.

District 5

Mr. Alex Wan was elected to the ATL Board for District 5. The Atlanta City Councilmember for District 6 and Assistant Vice President for Community Affairs at Emory will serve a four-year term ending April 15, 2029. District 5 includes parts of Fulton and DeKalb Counties.

District 7

Ms. Lorraine Cochran-Johnson was elected to the ATL Board for District 9. The DeKalb County CEO will serve a four-year term ending April 15, 2029. District 7 includes parts of DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Rockdale counties.

District 9

Mr. Howard Mosby was re-elected to the ATL Board for District 9. The former legislator and Vice President at Grady Health System will serve a four-year term ending April 15, 2029. District 9 includes parts of Clayton, DeKalb, and Henry Counties.

ATL Board Election Process

The ATL is governed by a 16-member board — 10 of the 16 members represent 10 different “transit districts” that intentionally cross metro Atlanta county boundaries. Caucuses comprised of local elected officials and state legislators representing each transit district meet to elect their respective transit district’s board member. Per Georgia statute, individuals elected to serve on the ATL board must be a resident of their district and possess significant experience or expertise in a field that would be beneficial to the accomplishment of the function and purpose of the organization.

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 April 3, 2025

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold Board Committee Meetings and its Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, April 3, 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 Xpress Operations 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 Meeting

Xpress Operations 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 Board Elections
March 18 & 20

Elections Slated for Districts 1,3,5,7 and 9

Atlanta, GA The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) announces that it will hold elections for five of the Board’s 16 seats on March 18 and 20, 2025. Elections for Districts 1,3, and 5 will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Elections for Districts 7 and 9 will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025. All Elections will take place at the Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington Street, Atlanta, GA 30334 in Room 341.

The ATL is governed by a 16-member board — 10 of the 16 members represent 10 different “transit districts” that intentionally cross county boundaries. Caucuses comprised of local elected officials and State legislators representing each transit district meet to elect their respective transit district’s board member. Per state law, individuals elected to serve on the ATL board must be a resident of their district who possess significant experience or expertise in a field that would be beneficial to the accomplishment of the function and purpose of the organization. Here is a link to the Atlanta Region Transit Districts. For more information on ATL Board elections, please visit https://atltransit.ga.gov/. Elections dates and locations are posted on the ATL website and are open to the public.

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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Notifying the public of and requesting comment on proposed service changes for Xpress Commuter Bus Service

In compliance with requirements, guidelines, and service standards outlined in its Title VI program, the Xpress Commuter Bus service managed by the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL) is considering proposed service changes to the level of service currently being delivered. Comment is requested on the proposed service changes.  The formal public comment period began on January 13, 2025 and closes on February 12, 2025.

Additional information about the proposed service changes for Xpress commuter bus service may be found on the Xpress and ATL websites https://xpressga.com/redefining-the-ride-xpress-2-0/ or at the physical address below.

There will be an opportunity to present comments verbally at a public hearing taking place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 12:00PM until 2:00PM in the ATL Board Room on the 23^rd floor of Marquis 1 Tower:

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

Comments on the proposed service changes for Xpress commuter bus service 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 February 4, 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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如果需要一种语言的信息，请联系 (404) 893-2100.

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Xpress Transit Operations Winter Travel Advisory

Xpress Services Are Suspended for Thursday, January 23, 2025 Due to Lingering Inclement Weather and Hazardous Road Conditions 

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) announces that all Xpress transit services will be suspended for Thursday, January 23, 2025, due to ongoing inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. Additionally, the Xpress Retail Center at 245 Peachtree Center will be closed, along with the call center.

This closure is in alignment with many school districts in our jurisdiction, which will also be closed tomorrow.

If you need to travel, please consider checking with our regional transportation partners for alternative service options. For a list of operating service providers, visit https://xpressga.com/partners/.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this time.

For the latest service updates, please visit our website at xpressga.com, follow us on Facebook, or check Twitter @XpressGA.

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

February 6, 2025

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold Board Committee Meetings and its Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, February 6, 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

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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Xpress Transit Operations Winter Travel Advisory

Xpress Services Are Suspended for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

 Due to Snow and Hazardous Road Conditions 

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) will suspend all Xpress transit services for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to severe weather conditions. In addition, the Xpress Retail center located at 245 Peachtree Center, will be closed, as will the call center.

The ATL will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions and assess transit service schedules. We will advise customers of any updates.

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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Xpress Transit Operations Winter Travel Advisory

Xpress Services Are Suspended for Tuesday, January 21 Due to Anticipated Snow and Hazardous Road Conditions 

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) will suspend all Xpress transit services for Tuesday, January 21, 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, as will the call center.

The ATL will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions and assess transit service schedules. We will advise customers of any updates.

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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