MARTA TO IMPLEMENT INCLEMENT WEATHER SERVICE PLAN

MEDIA ADVISORY

January 9, 2024

MARTA TO IMPLEMENT INCLEMENT WEATHER SERVICE PLAN

Plan Effective Morning of Friday, Jan.10

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will implement an inclement weather service plan in anticipation of severe weather in the metro Atlanta area beginning on Friday, Jan. 10.

With the temperature expected to remain below freezing with the likelihood of precipitation, MARTA will continue service to the extent feasible, while also ensuring the safety of customers and MARTA employees.

 MARTA will work closely with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and other state and local Departments of Public Works that are responsible for roadway safety and mobility in controlling snow and ice removal and performing street clearance activities.

NEED TO KNOW (ADDITIONAL INFO BELOW):

• MARTA rail service will operate on a 20-minute schedule during regular service hours.
• Bus and Mobility services will operate on a modified schedule based on road conditions.
• Streetcar service will be suspended until it is deemed safe to operate based on specific track and road icing conditions.

MARTA call centers will be open for regular operations. The Reduced Fare and Lost and Found offices will be closed.

For real-time service information:

MARTA (itsmarta.com)

MARTA Customer Service – 404-848-5000

MARTA social media accounts:

• Twitter (X) – @MARTAtransit and @MARTAservice
• Facebook – @MARTAtransit
• Instagram – @MARTAtransit

Rail Service

MARTA rail service will operate during regular service hours. All rail lines (Red, Gold, Blue, and Green) will operate on a 20-minute service frequency as follows:

• Red Line service will operate between North Springs Station and Airport Station.
• Gold Line service will operate between Doraville Station and Airport Station.
• Green Line service will operate between Bankhead Station and Vine City Station only.
• Blue Line service will operate between H.E. Holmes Station and Indian Creek Station.

Bus & Mobility Service

MARTA’s fixed route bus service will operate on a modified schedule adjusted by road clearance. Top priority for service will be given to routes between rail stations and major medical facilities that provide emergency room services, followed by major arterial routes with high bus ridership.

Service frequency on these routes will be comparable to Saturday service levels, with realignments based on road conditions.

MARTA Mobility service will operate within three-quarters of a mile of rail stations and active fixed bus routes based on road conditions.

The most up-to-date information on specific routes and service frequency will be posted to MARTA (itsmarta.com).

Streetcar Service

Streetcar service will be suspended until it is deemed safe to operate based on specific track and road icing conditions.

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