Bus routes are changing on April 18, 2026 with the launch of MARTA’s NextGen
Bus Network
In the largest and most comprehensive redesign since the 1970s, MARTA is overhauling its bus network to improve service through creating a Smarter, Faster, and Better network for the Atlanta region – the NextGen Bus Network. The new network was shaped
by the vision of MARTA’s Board of Directors with guidance and input from our
customers, jurisdictional partners, and members of the public to reflect the
changing nature of the Atlanta region.
As part of the new network, MARTA is launching a new on-demand service, MARTA Reach, on March 7, 2026 in 12 different geographic zones across the MARTA bus network. Customers in these zones will be able use an app or call in to get a ride from place-to-place within the zone. Reach will begin service in advance
of the full NextGen Bus Network, giving riders an early introduction and preview. To learn more about MARTA
Reach visit www.itsmarta.com/reach.
Click here to view the pdf version of the
NextGen Bus Network.
Click here to view an interactive version
of the NextGen Bus Network.
Click here to learn about the Temporary
Bus Stop Signs MARTA is installing across the network. Even if you don’t see a
sign at your stop, use the Find Your Route page to check your route! More tools
will be added to this page as they become available to help you prepare for the
new network.
Smarter, Faster, Better
The NextGen Bus Network is Smarter, Faster, Better for the Atlanta region.
Smarter – Simpler Routing, Less Waiting
- Consistent service 7-days-a-week
- Same amount of service but more direct and efficient
- Additional 12 MARTA Reach zones providing new on-demand service
Faster – Get More Places in Less Time
- More than triple the number of frequent bus corridors (17 corridors)
- Nearly three times as many people living near frequent bus service
- Strategically timed bus transfers mean less time waiting and more time on the move
Better – More Access, More Opportunities
- Over 75% more jobs on frequent bus corridors
- Over 145k more jobs near a bus coming 30 minutes or better
- Improved access to grocery stores – over 25% more within an hour’s ride