Planning (up to Conceptual Design and Locally Preferred Alternative Adoption).
Project Overview
MARTA is identifying potential transit improvements in Southern Fulton County along Roosevelt Highway. This corridor was identified in the Fulton County Transit Master Plan. This project aims to recommend transit service enhancements that will address travel patterns and needs, improve travel time reliability, and meet the needs of current and future transit users.
The project includes the following phases:
Previously, South Fulton Parkway and Roosevelt Highway were being studied as a single project. For information,
see this page.
Project Area
There are three Arterial Rapid Transit (ART) alternatives currently being considered:
- Alternative 1: East Point to Palmetto (Blue)
- Alternative 2: East Point to Fairburn Park & Ride (Orange)
- Alternative 3: East Point to City of Fairburn (Green)
ART is a transit service that offers a mode frequent all-day bus service with stops spaced ¼ to ½ mile apart. Compared to local bus service, ART operates more frequently and serves fewer stops to improve travel time reliability.
Partners in Project Area Include:
- City of East Point
- City of Fairburn
- City of South Fulton
- City of Union City
- City of Palmetto
- City of Chattahoochee Hills
- City of College Park
- Fulton County
- South Fulton Community Improvement District
- ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts
- Georgia Department of Transportation
- Atlanta Regional Commission
- Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority
Resources / Documents
In 2018, the Fulton County Transit Master Plan identified a vision for transit investments for Fulton County outside of the City of Atlanta. The plan identified Roosevelt Highway as a priority corridor for Fulton County and set the stage for the current project.
Previous Project Meetings
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Corridor Tour and Workshop
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June 21, 2024
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Technical Advisory Committee members were invited to tour the corridor and participate in a workshop discussing stop locations, transit alternatives, safety issues, and more. |
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Focus Group Meetings
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June 2024
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Met with invited small groups of stakeholders to discuss transit needs, but stop placement, and ART alternatives
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Public Meeting (Virtual)
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June 23, 2022
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Virtual public presentation |
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City Council Meetings
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June 13 through July 7, 2022
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Presented to the Cities of Fairburn, South Fulton, College Park, Union City, Palmetto, and Chattahoochee Hills |
Stay Informed
Please submit comments or questions regarding the project to:
William Lotharp, Project Manager I
Office of Local Corridors & Hubs
MARTA Department of Planning and Project Development
wlotharp@itsmarta.com