ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors formally approved the NextGen Bus Network, a strategic redesign of over 100 bus routes intended to deliver a smarter, faster, and better network to meet the evolving needs of the region.
The NextGen Bus Network will significantly enhance access, equity, and mobility for the Atlanta region. When launched in late 2025, the redesigned system will nearly triple the number of people with access to frequent bus service and offer consistent seven-day-a-week coverage. The new network emphasizes a 70/30 ridership-to-coverage balance meant to improve efficiency while ensuring broad access across communities.
“This is a major step toward a more equitable and rider-focused transit system,” said Collie Greenwood, MARTA General Manager and CEO. “The NextGen Bus Network is built from the voices of the people we serve. With more frequent buses, better connections, and improved infrastructure, this redesign meets our region’s evolving needs and lays the groundwork for a stronger transit future.”
The NextGen Bus Network redesign followed four years of planning, analysis, and robust public engagement, including more than 60 public meetings and over 15,000 survey responses. Officials said that feedback from these efforts directly shaped network refinements, ensuring that community concerns, especially around access for low-income and minority residents, were addressed.
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