Cleveland Avenue and Metropolitan Parkway Arterial Rapid Transit (ART)
Image Description: The rendering above shows a proposed bus stop for Cleveland Avenue and Metropolitan Parkway Arterial Rapid Transit (ART). The enlarged structure shelters customers from the elements and includes real-time arrival signage, a concrete pad, trash receptacles, bike racks, and solar panels where applicable.
Current Status
Procurement.
Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2026.
Project Overview
MARTA, in collaboration with the City of Atlanta through the More MARTA program, is investing in Arterial Rapid Transit (ART) in the Cleveland Avenue and Metropolitan Parkway corridors. This will provide fast, frequent, and reliable service with upgraded station amenities designed to enhance the rider experience.
- These investments are being made to improve connectivity, accessibility, and mobility in this high-ridership area.
- The corridors serve the East Point and West End rail stations and through communities with a higher-than-average proportion of residents who are transit dependent.
- Key destinations include Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Citi Center Shopping Center, MET Atlanta, Wellstar East Point Health Center, Cleveland Avenue Branch Library, Metropolitan Library, and the Atlanta BeltLine.
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Image Description: The image above shows a map of the Metropolitan and Cleveland ART routes with stops and bus transfer points. The map also includes major points of interest including the MET, WellStar Medical Center, and grocery stores. Both ARTs connect to Red/Gold Lines with Metropolitan ART serving West End Station in the north and Cleveland ART serving East Point Station in the south.
Timeline
- August 2023: Design Complete.
- September 2023: MARTA issues an invitation to bid on construction of the project.
- November 2023: One bid response received, but it is deemed non-responsive.
- January 2024: MARTA and City of Atlanta regroup to add additional sidewalk improvements to the project, in order to make the project more attractive to bidders. As a result, this project’s construction start date was pushed out from Fall 2023.
- May 2025: MARTA issues a second invitation to bid on construction of the project.
- September 2025: Second bid closed.
- December 2025: MARTA awarded the contract to BRTU Construction.
- January 2026: Administrative Notice to Proceed was issued.
- Fall 2026: Construction planned to begin.
Resources/Documents
Industry Day 2023 (for contractors)
Public Meeting Video
2022 Meeting Documents
2020 Meeting Documents
Image Description: The image above shows renderings of the planned protected crosswalks with accessible ramps, flashing signals, and new concrete pads at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Elsinore Street.
Stay Informed
Please submit comments regarding the project via email to:
Jonathan Barnett
Project Manager II
jbarnett-ctr@itsmarta.com