MARTA announced Friday it has moved approximately 1.7 million people to four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and other World Cup-related events and festivities since June 11.
Accoridng to a press release from the agency, the busiest day on the MARTA system so far has been Wednesday, June 24, for the Morocco vs. Haiti match at Atlanta Stadium. MARTA moved approximately 220,000 rail customers, which is about 2.3 times the number of riders seen on a typical weekday.
Additionally, MARTA Transit Ambassadors have worked close to 4,000 shifts, assisting customers across the system on match and fan fest days, the release said.
Hundreds of MARTA police officers, along with law enforcement support from Denver transit, continue increased patrols on trains and buses, in stations and bus transfer hubs, and in parking lots systemwide.
On match and Fan Fest days, trains are scheduled to arrive every five minutes. MARTA also has approximately 30 buses staged as a rapid response fleet, including vans positioned at five strategic stations to mitigate rail service disruptions.
MARTA encourages customers to use all rail stations located in Downtown Atlanta near the stadium and entertainment district, including SEC District, Vine City, Five Points, Peachtree Center, and Garnett.
For the latest ridership figures, locations of World Cup-branded Breeze cards, and other updates during World Cup, check the World Cup Situation Report on itsmarta.com.
