June 2023 Project Update
February 2023 Project Update
MARTA is advancing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) for the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative. Alternatives 1A and 1B feature BRT in dedicated transit lanes between Lindbergh Center MARTA Station (Red and Gold Lines) and Avondale Station (Blue Line), serving Emory University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other neighborhood and activity centers. Alternative 1B adds an additional BRT service between Lindbergh Center and the City of Decatur, with a 1.5-mile extension to Decatur MARTA Station (Blue Line) as Arterial Rapid Transit (ART) in shared traffic lanes. MARTA will continue to evaluate multiple options for the connection to Decatur MARTA Station.
The project will reduce peak end-to-end transit travel times in the corridor from over one hour to about 30 minutes. Peak transit travel times between Lindbergh Center and Emory University would be reduced from about 30 minutes to 11 minutes.
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Project Overview
Community Needs / Project Purpose
- Frequent and reliable high-capacity transit is needed to serve the Clifton Corridor, a major regional population and employment center
- Better transit access and connectivity within the corridor
- Improved Access to the MARTA Rail System