archived briefing
Sun, April 19, 2026
MARTA flipped the switch on its biggest bus network overhaul since the 1970s, with the new NextGen routes and dedicated red-lane Rapid A-Line now running. The Beacon opened in Mechanicsville, pushing the city's rapid housing tally to 500 units for formerly homeless Atlantans. And the Fulton County Commission Chair race heated up at a forum ahead of early voting.
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MARTA Launches NextGen Bus Network and Rapid A-Line, Its Biggest Overhaul Since the 1970s
The redesigned bus network consolidates routes for better frequency, while the new Rapid A-Line runs in dedicated red lanes from North Avenue to East Point with 10-minute headways all day.
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