Clifton Corridor

Atlanta Public Transit

Light Rail Plans Could Become Bus Rapid Transit Plans in Atlanta

Light rail on the Clifton Corridor was once a centerpiece of a $2.7 billion, 40-year transit expansion plans funded by a voter-approved sales tax. Now MARTA is considering using bus rapid transit on the corridor instead.

April 5, 2022 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Transit Planning

Emory Advocates for MARTA Light Rail Extension

Emory College printed an editorial supporting a MARTA light rail line on the Clifton Corridor.

September 17, 2018 - Emory News

Atlanta Transit Planning

Survey Gives Atlantans a Voice on Future Transit Projects

Survey says...More MARTA.

September 13, 2018 - Curbed Atlanta

MARTA Trains

Atlanta Has Big Transit Plans

Atlanta needs federal funding to make its light rail and bus service dreams a reality, but it already has $2.5 billion in sales tax revenue to work with.

May 24, 2018 - Atlanta

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