ATLANTA – At its December 3, 2020 meeting,the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors adopted the 2020 ATL Regional Transit Plan(ARTP).The ARTP received unanimous approval. The ATL Board also presented its 2020 Annual Report and Audit.
“The adoption of the ARTP is another forward step for mobility in our region. It reiterates transit’s role both as an essential service and an economic development driver,” said Charlie Sutlive, Board Chairman.
Originally presented in 2019, the ARTP synthesizes transit projects across the 13-county Atlanta region. The projects seeking federal or state funding driven by regional focus or data driven analysis are prioritized. The ARTP list is the primary source for transit projects to be considered by the ATL Board for inclusion in the federallyrequiredshort-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.
Key highlights about the 2020 ARTP’s Project List are as follows:
- A total of 245 projects were submitted by localgovernments, transit operators, Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) and other project sponsors;
- Projects were submitted across all 10 ATL Districts, covering 13 metro Atlanta area counties;
- Project investment totaled approximately $29 billion (inclusive of capital, operations and maintenance) over a 20-year period; and
- If completed, submitted projects would yield a 5:1 return on investment equivalent to $142 billion.
“Data tells us that an additional 3 million metro Atlanta residents will live and work in the region by 2050, said Chris Tomlinson, Executive Director. “As transit will play a critical role in how we support the region and State of Georgia’s economic growth targets, the ATRP provides a roadmap of strategic options that will help us meet our projected mobility goals. The plan also holds us to solid stakeholder engagement efforts, thereby ensuring that we hear directly from the citizens we seek to serve.
In addition to the adoption of the ARTP, the Board Members were briefed on the ATL’s accomplishments over the last year, including data on how transit partners developed revised operational plans in response to COVID-19.
Annual Report and Audit Submitted to Legislators, Key Partners
As required by law, the ATL Board also forwarded the 2020 Annual Report and Audit (ARA) to the Georgia General Assembly’s House and Senate Transportation Committee members, county leadership and its transit partners.
The 2020 ARA covers transit planning, funding and operations from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. A PDF version of the ARTP and ARA are available at https://atltransit.wpengine.com.
The next meeting of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Board of Directors is scheduled for February 7, 2021.
About the Xpress Transit System
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 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.
Xpress Announces Service Changes to Routes 408 and 482 Effective January 1, 2021
For Immediate Release: December 3, 2020
Xpress Announces Service Changes to Routes 408 and 482 Effective January 1, 2021 Service changes to routes made to ensure greater efficiency and right-size service
ATLANTA – Today, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) announced service changes to Xpress Commuter Service Routes 408 and 482. Changes were approved during the ATL’s December 2020 meeting and become effective January 1, 2021.
“The Xpress commuter service has a goal of providing transportation options that address capacity issues on Georgia’s most congested highways,” said Chris Tomlinson, ATL Executive Director. “Our transit operations are regularly evaluated to improve efficiency and customer service. The decision to change these routes follows an extensive review of rider data, public feedback and other contributing factors. We expect that the recommended service changes will provide a more reliable commute for our valued customers.”
Xpress has 27 routes in 12 metro Atlanta counties that carry more than 1.8 million passenger trips annually to and from major employment centers in Downtown, Midtown, and Perimeter Center.
Xpress Route 408 operates weekdays (Monday – Friday) along State Route 141. It connects customers traveling between the Johns Creek, Peachtree Corners and the Chamblee MARTA Station. In 2021, these customers will be serviced by alternate bus routes provided by MARTA and Gwinnett County Transit (GCT).
Xpress Route 482 operates weekdays (Monday – Friday) and connects customers traveling between the Town Center Park & Ride and Perimeter Center. In 2021, these customers will be serviced by alternate bus routes served by Xpress routes 480 or 483 into Downtown or Midtown Atlanta, with convenient transfers to MARTA rail.
Route 408 and 482 customers should not purchase fare passes for service after December 30, 2020. Information will be available at www.XpressGA.com on December 8, 2020 to assist customers with selecting alternate transportation options. Customer service representatives will be available Monday – Friday from 5:30 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. at 844-XPRSSGA (977-7742). Riders may also sign up for alerts by texting XPRESS to 888777.
About the Xpress Transit System
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 Committee Meetings Via Teleconference
For Immediate Release: October 30, 2020
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Committee Meetings Via Teleconference Regional Technology, Marketing & Communications, Regional Transit Planning, and Xpress Operations Committee Meetings Scheduled for November 5, 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, November 5, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. The Regional Technology 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:
- Regional Technology Committee
- Marketing & Communications Committee
- Regional Transit Planning Committee
- Xpress Operations Committee
To view agendas, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/
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The ATL Seeks Public Input on Regional Transit Plan
The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority Seeks Public Input on Regional Transit Plan Regional Transit Plan featuring 245 proposed transit projects seeks public comment thru.
October 19th during District Downloads
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) is seeking public input on the 2020 ATL
Regional Transit Plan (ARTP) through Monday, October 19th. Updated annually, the ARTP serves as the
foundation for transit planning in the metro-region for the next twenty years, ensuring transit projects work
together to create a seamless transit network and customer experience regardless of transit operator.
This year, the ARTP includes 245 proposed projects designed to expand, maintain, or create new transit
service opportunities across the 13-county ATL region.
Projects included in the ARTP are anticipated to:
- Increase transit trips in metro Atlanta overall by 39 percent, and to regional employment centers by 31 percent
- Increase the proportion of low-income households within ó mile of a high capacity transit station to 33 percent
- Save over 99,000 gallons of gasoline used by metro Atlanta residents, annually
- Result in a return on investment of over $140 billion, equaling a five dollar return on every dollar spent on transit, if fully funded
“The projects in the 2020 ARTP highlight the governing principles that guide our efforts to bring metro
Atlanta together through a unified transit network”, said Chris Tomlinson, Atlanta-Region Transit Link
Authority Executive Director. “The collective projects within this plan has the potential to deliver on
everything from economic development to innovation to improved air quality. Implementation of the plan
would put 51% of jobs in the region within ó mile of a high capacity transit station, and 11% of projects in
the plan are aimed at upgrading the vehicle fleet to alternative fuels.”
Individuals interested in learning more about the 2020 ARTP are welcome to participate through a series
of virtual public outreach efforts called District Downloads. This year, District Downloads provide several
new ways to participate, including through a new virtual open house experience and series of online
meetings. Both platforms allow residents to learn, interact, and comment on the plan in a whole new way
while maintaining social distancing best practices. Additionally, for the first time, the public can experience
and comment on the ARTP by mobile phone texting, offering an opportunity for engagement without the
requirement of high-speed internet access.
“We are excited to offer some new and easy ways for the public to weigh in on this plan, using technology
platforms that allow for interaction without direct personal contact, as well as opportunities for residents
without internet access to engage,” said Cain Williamson, Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority Chief
Planning Officer. “The ATL’s District Downloads are a chance for metro Atlanta residents to let us know
how they view the region’s potential transit future.”
For more information on the ARTP and the District Downloads, please visit
https://atltransit.wpengine.com/districtdownloads, text “ATLTransit” to 474747, or call 404-893-2100.
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Specially Called Board Meeting Via Teleconference
For Immediate Release: August 28, 2020
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Specially Called Board Meeting Via Teleconference
Specially Called Board Meeting to address the FY ‘22 Recommended Bond List
Scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.
ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold a Specially Called Board
Meeting via teleconference on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will address the
FY ‘22 Recommended Bond List.
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/
