MARTA's NextGen Bus Network Launches April 18, Bringing Biggest Overhaul in Decades

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

ATLANTA — In eight days, MARTA riders will step onto an entirely reimagined bus system. The agency’s NextGen Bus Network, set to launch on April 18, 2026, represents the most comprehensive redesign of Atlanta’s bus routes since the 1970s — and transit officials say the changes will reshape how hundreds of thousands of commuters move through the city.

More Buses, More Often

At the heart of the overhaul is a dramatic expansion of high-frequency service. Under the current network, only five corridors offer buses arriving every 15 minutes or better. When the NextGen network goes live, that number triples to 17 high-frequency corridors, blanketing more of the city with service that riders can count on without needing to consult a schedule.

$10.8 Billion SR 400 Express Lanes Project Gets Green Light for North Fulton, Forsyth Corridor

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Georgia transportation officials have given the official green light to the $10.8 billion SR 400 Express Lanes project, a sweeping 16-mile infrastructure initiative that will reshape one of metro Atlanta’s most congested highway corridors and rank among the largest single highway investments in state history.

The Georgia Department of Transportation confirmed the project’s approval this week, setting the stage for a groundbreaking expected in late April. The express lanes will stretch along State Route 400 through North Fulton and Forsyth counties, adding dynamically priced managed lanes and dedicated toll-free bus rapid transit (BRT) access to a corridor that carries more than 200,000 vehicles per day.

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MARTA's NextGen Bus Network Launches April 18, Bringing Biggest Overhaul in Decades

More Buses, More Often

$10.8 Billion SR 400 Express Lanes Project Gets Green Light for North Fulton, Forsyth Corridor