On October 1, 2009, MARTA will adopt a color code reference system for its rail lines, which will identify each rail line by a specific color rather than by end-of-line station.
It is common practice in the transit industry to identify rail lines by color. In the United States, transit agencies such as Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) all refer to their rail lines by color. We believe the change will minimize confusion for riders, especially those traveling on lines that split, new customers and the many visitors who use our rail service when they travel to the Atlanta region. Under the new system, main lines and deviating branches each will be identified by a specific color.
The change in the rail line identification system is part of MARTA’s overall graphic standards update. The new standards will be completely incorporated throughout the system over the next few years as vehicles and system equipment are routinely replaced and rehabilitated. Additionally, changes will be made to our written materials. MARTA officials hope the content revisions and graphic update will make our rail service simple and easy to understand.
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