COVID-19 Causes MARTA to Set Up Reduced Services Plan
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) contacted the association on April 16 and announced its updated Essential Service plan. It went into effect on April 20.
Due to health and safety concerns (and a drop in ridership), the new plan reduces the number of bus routes and allows for a doubling of service on the busiest, most critical routes. This plan keeps MARTA running for health care personnel and other essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The biggest effect for our neighborhood is likely the changes to the No. 6 bus route to the Emory and CDC campuses, according to LMMNA Licensing and Transportation Chair Jane Rawlings. It’s now reduced to a 30 minute schedule.
A list and map of the routes are available at the links below. Officials also posted a video detailing the plan. The Essential Service plan route list, map, and schedule can be found at www.itsmarta.com.
For real-time service alerts, follow @MARTASERVICE on Twitter or download MARTA’s On The Go app.
WATCH: MARTA Essential Services Video