MARTA (Atlanta)

[BroncoFan623]

Just found this.

https://urbanize.city/atlanta/post/marta-roswell-georgia-400-rapid-bus-system-alpharettta-cumming

[LDCY]

On 3/25/2021 at 7:02 PM, BroncoFan623 said:

Just found this.

https://urbanize.city/atlanta/post/marta-roswell-georgia-400-rapid-bus-system-alpharettta-cumming

I've been following this project all along and asked a few friends at GDOT about it. Their understanding were like right now what is committed doesn't cover the transit part of the system. GDOT has coordinated with the local to finalize the station locations. However, it is still working progress to secure the transit part of the funding from FTA and Fulton County sales tax to build those stations. Engineering design have made sure when the express lane breaks ground within next 8ish years, median space will be reserved at those proposed station site but at least for now, they don't plan to build the stations at the same time. 

Frankly, building stations in the middle of GA-400 is a risky idea. It works okay for Buckhead because it has that level of density next to GA-400. Places like Alpharetta, Roswell, and even Sandy Springs are typical suburban edge cities which don't even have traditional downtowns. Stations in the middle of freeway won't attract much of commuters unless they put hell of efforts on building a robust local bus system to feed the BRT trunk line and people change their perspective about transit in the future. 

[BroncoFan623]

2343 is running Route 24 on 6/3/21 according to the MARTA app.

And 2492 & 2493 are running on Route 30 according to the MARTA app.

[Doppelkupplung]

https://jalopnik.com/bus-slams-into-car-that-ran-a-red-light-and-pushes-it-a-1847452097

[GojiMet86]

New Stadler design unveiled:

 

[HR2012TPA]

I saw in a couple of Facebook groups yesterday that the next batch of 40' Gillig BRT Plus CNGs are coming in. Not sure how many buses total, but the one photographed was 7101.

[Glennwood Road Ent.]

 

2 retired Breda Rail cars were stripped and sent to Atlantic Ocean few weeks ago for coral reef protection via train wrecker. 

[HR2012TPA]

1711 caught fire earlier this afternoon.

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/marta-bus-catches-fire-atlanta/85-8c40c9a5-0b46-4f68-8db8-129e6ab56bb6

[Glennwood Road Ent.]

5 hours ago, HR2012TPA said:

1711 caught fire earlier this afternoon.

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/marta-bus-catches-fire-atlanta/85-8c40c9a5-0b46-4f68-8db8-129e6ab56bb6

Did someone forget to service their cng engines most often

[BroncoFan623]

Does anyone know if the 2004 D35LFs (2301-2355) are completely retired? 

[Glennwood Road Ent.]

3 minutes ago, BroncoFan623 said:

Does anyone know if the 2004 D35LFs (2301-2355) are completely retired? 

I'm not sure yet, check Wikipedia or Transee app

[New Yorker 2001]

7 hours ago, Glennwood Road Ent. said:

I'm not sure yet, check Wikipedia or Transee app

I'd be surprised if any US system had buses that old at this point (other than Bee Lines, NJT, and MTA BC).

[HR2012TPA]

7100 & 7101 are out to play this morning. 

[thatbusdude]

Wonder what this is doing here.

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8341088,-75.989949,3a,75y,290.18h,88.58t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sL3ztPWPBg5uPvgXZKW01NQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu

 

[HR2012TPA]

On 12/11/2023 at 9:44 PM, thatbusdude said:

Wonder what this is doing here.

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8341088,-75.989949,3a,75y,290.18h,88.58t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sL3ztPWPBg5uPvgXZKW01NQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu

 

That was one of the legacy cars being hauled off to one of the northeastern railway museums. Can't remember which one.

Does anyone know what is the highest 7100-series bus for the ongoing Gillig CNG order?

[HR2012TPA]

I've been advised by a friend that up to 7106 are now in service.

[Glennwood Road Ent.]

Guys, I have a sad news:

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/marta-bus-driver-dies-after-medical-emergency-tuesday-morning?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0doFx70I7lr7G7abaqiIyWo-h6g_dtJdz06xnXFffR2xY9xOve9RVNbmY

The bus driver is dead this morning when the Gillig hit the pole and sustained minor front end damage. Unit 1935 was leaving the Hamilton garage. 

[MorningsideExpress]

# 1951 on Georgia Avenue in October 2023. If any Wiki editor wants to use this photo for the MARTA wiki page, feel free. 

[HR2012TPA]

It's probably safe to say that the "on order" entry for 235 Gilligs should be removed. Out of 235 planned Gilligs 40' CNGs, only 105 were produced.
I've heard from an acquaintance in the Atlanta area that MARTA is receiving New Flyer XN40s - observing 7109 & 7110. My guess is that they signed a multi-year contract & that these incoming units will begin replacing out the 1400 series units.

[2044]

18 hours ago, HR2012TPA said:

It's probably safe to say that the "on order" entry for 235 Gilligs should be removed. Out of 235 planned Gilligs 40' CNGs, only 105 were produced.
I've heard from an acquaintance in the Atlanta area that MARTA is receiving New Flyer XN40s - observing 7109 & 7110. My guess is that they signed a multi-year contract & that these incoming units will begin replacing out the 1400 series units.

Are all the 2004-2009 New Flyers retired?

[HR2012TPA]

37 minutes ago, 2044 said:

Are all the 2004-2009 New Flyers retired?

As far as I am aware, yes.

[HR2012TPA]

Five Points construction project

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1642866

[MARTAop]

On 5/14/2025 at 8:53 PM, HR2012TPA said:

It's probably safe to say that the "on order" entry for 235 Gilligs should be removed. Out of 235 planned Gilligs 40' CNGs, only 105 were produced.
I've heard from an acquaintance in the Atlanta area that MARTA is receiving New Flyer XN40s - observing 7109 & 7110. My guess is that they signed a multi-year contract & that these incoming units will begin replacing out the 1400 series units.

This is correct. Due to MARTA's extreme displeasure with the Gilligs MDBF being less than favorable they cancelled the order, and placed a new order for 265 Xcelsiors. The order is a multi-year contract that will consist of XN35's, XN40's, XE40's, XE60's and 2 pilot buses. An XHE40, and an XHE60.

37 are currently in delivery. 7106-7142. 7106-7117 have been delivered. The assignment will change, but as of right now it stands as follows:

Hamilton: 7106-7109

Perry: 7110-7113

Laredo: 7114-7117

XN60: 9001-9006 have been delivered to Laredo. 9001 is a 2024, and the rest are 2025's.

XE40: 8007 is at the Browns Mill acceptance facility. 

[drum118]

Shot these buses in June at the airport and WIKI has no info on them. Any idea who buses, what type and year they are??

[MVTArider]

14 hours ago, drum118 said:

Shot these buses in June at the airport and WIKI has no info on them. Any idea who buses, what type and year they are??

Those are VMC Vicinity Classic 38', likely 2021. They sent a few to MSP to operate the flight crew and employee shuttles for a couple years until the order of ENC EZ Rider 35' arrived. Incidentally all of the EZ Riders here have that same 100 year scheme wrap, but just solid blue in the rear without photos.