Xpress Announces Construction Related Service Changes to Routes 490 Effective July 1, 2021

For Immediate Release:

June 11, 2021

Xpress Announces Construction Related Service Changes to Routes 490 Effective July 1, 2021ATLANTA — The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) announced construction-related changes to its Xpress Commuter Services – Route 490.  Currently, this route provides service to Downtown Atlanta from Canton and Woodstock.  Effective Thursday, July 1, 2021, Xpress Route 490 will suspend current service from its Canton location.  Xpress customers may continue to travel to Midtown and Downtown Atlanta via the route’s Woodstock location or Xpress routes 483, 484 and 485.In early March 2021, the City of Canton broke ground on a new Water Pollution Control Plant.  The $70 million project is the largest municipal project in the city’s history.  Construction is expected to be completed in 2024.Since the project was launched, a significant portion of the Xpress Park and Ride Lot used by Route 490 commuters has not been available for use.  Following a review of the available space, Xpress reviewed options with city leaders and determined that suspension of the current location and use of alternate locations provided the preferred option.“The safety of our commuters and Xpress team members is our top priority,” said Chris Tomlinson, ATL Executive Director.  “As Canton city leaders embark on this important infrastructure project, we are pleased that Xpress customers will continue to have convenient access to and from Atlanta from other routes and park-and-ride locations.”Xpress 490 customers may continue to use the Woodstock park and ride lot (550 Molly Lane – Woodstock). Customers will also have access to Downtown and Midtown Atlanta from two other convenient park and ride lots during the project’s construction period:

• The Town Center Park-and-Ride Lot is located at 634 Big Shanty Road in Kennesaw. It services Route 483 which provides weekday (Monday – Friday) to Midtown Atlanta.
• The Hickory Grove Park-and-Ride Lot is located at 2018 Hickory Grove Road in Acworth. From this location, Route 484 provides weekday (Monday – Friday) to Midtown Atlanta and Route 485 provides weekday service to Downtown Atlanta.

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.  Additional information is available at www.XpressGA.com to assist customers with selecting alternate transportation options.   Customer service representatives are available Monday – Friday from 5:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. at 844-XPRSSGA (977-7742).  Riders may also sign up for alerts by texting XPRESS to 888777. 

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. 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. TheATL 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.

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 2018legislative 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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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Board of Directors Meeting June 3, 2021

For Immediate Release:
May 27, 2021

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold
Board of Directors Meeting
Board Meeting Scheduled for June 3, 2021, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold its Board Meeting on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. at 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis One, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303. The public will also have simultaneous access to the Board meeting via remote options due to the emergency conditions affecting public safety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

To view the Board agenda and options to connect remotely, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/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.wpengine.com/ 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 continue with the level of service currently being delivered. Comment is requested on the proposed service changes. The formal public comment period
begins on May 11, 2021 and concludes on June 11, 2021.

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

There will be an opportunity to present comments verbally at a public hearing taking place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM, and 6:00PM until 8:00PM in the ATL Board Room on the 23rd floor of Marquis 1 Tower:

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

The public hearing will follow CDC health guidelines, including social distancing, face covering recommendations, and making hand
sanitizer available.

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 May 18, 2021 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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Xpress to Offer Fare-Free Introductory Period for New Hickory Grove Park & Ride Lot Routes from May 3 – September 1, 2021 Fare-Free Promotion For Xpress Routes 484 and 485 Customers Only

For Immediate Release:
April 30, 2021

Xpress to Offer Fare-Free Introductory Period for New Hickory
Grove Park & Ride Lot Routes from May 3 – September 1, 2021
Fare-Free Promotion For Xpress Routes 484 and 485 Customers Only

ATLANTA — Xpress commuter transit service will be offering a fare-free introductory period for
Xpress Routes 484 and 485 with the opening of its new Hickory Grove Park & Ride Lot located
at 2018 Hickory Grove Road NW, Acworth, GA 30102. The new lot and routes will service Bartow,
Cherokee and Cobb Counties beginning Monday, May 3, 2021. The fare-free introductory period
will begin with the first day of service and continue until September 1, 2021.

“We are so excited to launch our new routes and be able to provide our riders with a chance to
try the system fare- free for four months,” said Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority Executive
Director Chris Tomlinson. “We hope that it encourages more community members in Bartow,
Cherokee and Cobb to utilize the excellent service we provide reducing reliance on personal cars
while reducing traffic over the summer”.

The fare-free promotion will open access to more passengers and attract and engage new riders
who might not otherwise choose public transit as a means of mobility. The agency hopes that the
promotion will also result in long term ridership increases.
From April 2020 to August 2020, Xpress suspended fare collection for customers on all its
existing routes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Xpress operates 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 riders are also able to take advantage of riding in the Express Lanes
for free.

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. 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.

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.

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Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Committee Meetings Meetings Via Teleconference

Meeting Schedule
Xpress Operations Committee
Regional Transit Planning Committee
Administrative Committee
Specially Called 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.wpengine.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Notifying the public of and requesting comment on the Atlanta Urbanized Area (UZA) FTA Formula Funds Proposed Program of Projects

In compliance with requirements and guidelines outlined in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Circular 4702.1B, and the Atlantaregion 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 April 23, 2021 and concludes May 24, 2021. Click here for more information.

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Holds Board Member Elections

For Immediate Release:

March 12, 2021

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) Holds Board Member Elections

Fulton Chairman Robb Pitts elected to District 3 seat, current Board Members for Districts 1, 5, 7 and 9 re-

elected

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) held Board Member elections on March 9^th and 10^th and has officially announced election results for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9.

District 1

Andy Macke was re-elected to serve a four-year term. Macke is the Vice President External Affairs at Comcast

Cable. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia and master’s degree in Telecommunications Policy from Georgia Institute of Technology.

District 1 includes all of Cherokee County, and parts of Forsyth and Fulton Counties.

District 3

Robb Pitts was elected to serve a four-year term replacing Steve Dickerson who did not seek re-election. Pitts is the

Chairman of Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Robb earned his undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate degrees in education, business, languages and Latin American Studies at Ohio University, La Academia Hispanoamericana, Kent State University and La Universidad Interamericana. He has a master’s degree in business administration from Emory University.

District 3 includes parts of Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett Counties.

District 5

Tom Weyandt was re-elected to serve a four-year term. Weyandt is a former transportation policy and planning

official. He has a bachelor’s degree from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

District 5 includes parts of DeKalb and Fulton Counties.

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District 7

Michael L. Thurmond was re-elected to serve a four-year term. Thurmond is the Chief Executive Officer of

DeKalb County. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Religion from Paine College and a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina’s School of Law.

District 7 includes parts of DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties, and all of Rockdale County.

District 9

Howard A. Mosby was re-elected to serve a four-year term. Mosby is the Vice President of Faculty Contracts

Administration in Medical Affairs at Grady Health System. He was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2002 and concluded his service as a member of the General Assembly in December 2018.

District 9 includes parts of Clayton, DeKalb and Henry Counties.

“On behalf of the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority Board, I am pleased to welcome Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts as the newly elected member for District 3”, said ATL Board Chair, Charlie Sutlive. “I look forward to working with Chairman Pitts and our returning re-elected Board members to continue improving transit and mobility options within the metro Atlanta area.”

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 in the 13-county metro Atlanta region. Details regarding the ATL Board Election process and election results are summarized below.

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 the ATL’s originating legislation, signed in 2018, individuals elected to serve on the ATL board must be a resident of their district who possesses significant experience or expertise in a field that would be beneficial to the accomplishment of the function and purpose of the organization.

ATL Board elections for Districts 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 will take place in 2023. For more information on the Atlanta-

Region Transit Link Authority, please visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/.

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Specially Called Board Meeting via Teleconference

For Immediate Release:

March 4, 2021

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) to Hold Specially Called Board Meeting via Teleconference

Specially Called Board Meeting Scheduled for March 11, 2021, at 8:30a.m.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority announces that it will hold a Specially Called Board Meeting via teleconference on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 8:30 a.m.

Click here to view the teleconference meeting.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-1(g), the ATL is holding this 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 the agenda, visit https://atltransit.wpengine.com/

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 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 (ATL) To Hold Board Elections March 9 & 10

For Immediate Release:

March 03, 2021

Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) To Hold Board Elections March 9 & 10

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

Click here for more info >>>>

Notifying the Public of and Requesting Comment on a Pilot Program for contactless fare payment and fare capping for Xpress Commuter Bus Service