MARTA will implement an inclement weather service plan in anticipation of severe winter weather in the metro Atlanta area beginning Saturday, Jan. 24, according to a press release.
With the forecasted freezing rain, sleet, and low temperatures this weekend, MARTA will continue on a reduced service plan to the extent feasible, while ensuring the safety of customers and employees. Service will be reduced further and may be suspended if conditions worsen, the release said.
MARTA operations and maintenance teams are sanding and salting rail station entrances and bus loops, and ensuring vehicles and facilities are ready for the extreme weather.
As of now, the service plan detailed below will remain in place for Sunday, Jan. 25. Any changes due to deteriorating weather conditions will be shared immediately on MARTA’s social media and itsmarta.com.
RAIL SERVICE FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 24
Rail service will begin at 6 a.m. with trains arriving every 20 minutes. Visit MARTA for rail schedules. Please note out of service trains will run continuously this weekend to ensure tracks do not ice over.
North/South
- Red Line will operate from North Springs to Lindbergh Center Stations.
- Gold Line will operate from Doraville to Airport Stations.
East/West
- Green Line will operate from Bankhead to Vine City Stations.
- Blue Line will operate from Indian Creek to H.E. Holmes Stations.
Streetcar
- Service will begin at 8:21 a.m. on a regular Saturday schedule with shuttle vans.
BUS SERVICE FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 24
The following bus routes ONLY will begin operating in the 5 a.m. hour at the frequency listed. These lifeline routes provide direct service to major medical facilities and emergency rooms. All other bus routes are suspended.
Route 6 – Clifton Road/Emory – 45 minutes
Route 8 – North Druid Hills – 30 minutes
Route 19 – Clairmont/W. Howard Avenue – 40 minutes
Route 40 – Peachtree Street/Downtown – 45 minutes
Route 107 – Glenwood – 30 minutes
Route 110 – Peachtree Road/Buckhead – 20 minutes
Route 111 – Snapfinger Woods – 40 minutes
Route 123 – Church Street – 60 minutes
Route 185 – Alpharetta – 40 minutes
Route 196 – Upper Riverdale – 30 minutes
MARTA MOBILITY SERVICE FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 24
MARTA Mobility service will operate within three-quarters of a mile of MARTA rail stations and the lifeline bus routes listed above. Road conditions will dictate accessibility/serviceability of area streets.
- Pre-booked medically necessary trips will be honored as safe conditions permit.
- All subscription trips are cancelled. If travel is desired, the customer is responsible for making a next-day reservation to reschedule the trip(s).
- Only next day reservations are accepted. No multi-day or same day reservations accepted.
- Reservations Call Center will open at 9:30 a.m.
CUSTOMER SERVICES FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 24
Reduced Fare and Lost & Found offices are closed.
Customer Information Call Center:
8 a.m. – 7 p.m. for routing and scheduling inquiries
404-848-5000
REAL-TIME SERVICE INFORMATION
@MARTAservice and @MARTAtransit on social media
Breeze fare equipment installation at rail stations will be paused this weekend and construction planned to begin at Lenox and SEC District Stations early next week has been pushed to Thursday, Jan. 29 and Friday, Jan. 30 respectively.
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