MARTA has rolled out a new LGBTQ+ Pride design as part of its Artbound Bus Wrap program.
The bus wrap, created by graphic designers Edwin Villalba and Sabdiel Rodriguez Ortiz, features the lesbian, transgender, and bear Pride flags worked into a design inspired by the Puerto Rican mural “Las Tres Razas” (“The Three Races”), which celebrates the Taíno, Spanish, and African heritages that make up Puerto Rico.
The design, which complements this year’s Rooted in Resistance Atlanta Pride logo – also designed by Villalba – will run until October 2026.
“Community is the heartbeat of the LGBTQIA+ experience, offering a sense of belonging, safety, and shared understanding,” Villalba wrote on Instagram. “For many, it provides a space to express identity freely, access support, and celebrate diversity without fear of judgment. In the face of societal challenges and discrimination, LGBTQIA+ communities foster resilience, advocacy, and empowerment, helping individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. This collective strength not only uplifts individuals but also drives progress toward greater equality and inclusion, deepens our connections, and reminds us that we are all Connected by Community.”
To learn more about MARTA’s bus wrap program and other Artbound initiatives, visit itsmarta.com/artbound-new.aspx.
This article was edited on Oct. 31 to include Villalba’s collaborator on the project, Sabdiel Rodriguez Ortiz. We apologize for the omission.
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