Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Headquarters | 2424 Piedmont Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30324 |
Area Served | Atlanta, GA |
Founded | February 17, 1972 |
Fleet size | ~600 (Bus), 316 (Rail) |
Number of routes |
103 (Bus), 4(Rail) |
Ridership | 433,064 (2015, weekday, all modes)[1] |
Union | ATU Local 732 |
Website | itsmarta.com |
@MARTAtransit | |
@marta_explorer | |
@MARTASERVICE |
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, or MARTA, is the main public transit system in the Atlanta metropolitan area, Georgia. MARTA operates primarily in Fulton County, DeKalb County and Clayton County with a limited amount of bus service to Cobb County, and a single rail station in Clayton County, Georgia located at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
History
The previous operator was the Atlanta Transit System from 1950 until 1971.
Facilities
Garages/offices
Brown's Mill Bus Facility & Heavy Maintenance
- Address: 3401 Browns Mill Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30354-2758
Hamilton Blvd. Bus Facility
- Address: 3385 Hamilton Bvld. SW, Atlanta, GA 30354
Perry Blvd Bus Facility
- Address:' 1600 Perry Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Brady Ave Bus Facility
- Address: 1040 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Laredo Bus Facility
- Address: 3106 Laredo Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
Avondale Rail Facility
- Address: 2775 East Ponce De Leon Ave, North Decatur, GA 30030
Armour Rail Facility
- Address: 494 Armour Cir. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
South Rail Facility
- Address:
Bus roster
Active
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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1401-1480 | 2013 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | ||
1481-1488 | 2013 | NFI | XN35 | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | ||
1501-1589 | 2014 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | ||
1601-1688 | 2015 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | ||
1701-1718 | 2016 | NFI | XN60 | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B500R | ||
1721-1730 | 2017 | Grande West | Vicinity | Cummins ISB6.7 | ZF 6AP1002B |
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1801-1885 | 2017-2018 | Gillig | BRT Plus 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins L9 | Allison B400R6 | Entered service on 2/5/2018.[3] | |
1886-1895 | 2018 | Gillig | BRT 29' (G27E102N4) |
Cummins L9 | Allison B400R | ||
1901-1937 | 2018-2019 | Gillig | BRT Plus 35' (G27B102N4) |
Cummins L9 | Allison B400R | Bought from Gillig via Commonwealth of Virginia in September 2017[4] . | |
2301-2355 | 2004 | NFI | D35LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R |
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2356-2410 | 2005 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R |
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2411-2465 | 2007 | NFI | C40LF | John Deere 6081H | Allison B400R |
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2491-2495 | 2010 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | ||
2501-2596 | 2009 | NFI | C40LFR | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R |
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AS1-AS2 | 2011 | NFI | XDE35 | Cummins ISB6.7 | BAE Systems HybriDrive |
On order
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(235 buses) | TBD | Gillig | Low Floor or BRT CNG 40' (G31D102N4) |
Cummins Westport L9N | Allison B400R | Includes options of 35 buses.[5] | |
(22 buses) | 2018 | Gillig | BRT 29' (G27E102N4) |
Cummins L9 | Allison B400R | Expected to be delivered in early 2019[6] | |
(60 buses) | 2019 | Gillig | BRT Plus 40' CNG (G31D102N4) |
Cummins Westport L9N | Allison B400R | Expected to be delivered in Spring 2019[7] |
Retired
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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211-235 | 1955 | GMC | TDH-4512 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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236-257 | 1956 | GMC | TDH-4512 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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258-264 | 1955 | GMC | TDH-4512 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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265-270 | 1953 | GMC | TDH-4512 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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401-412 | 1957 | GMC | TDH-5105 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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413-422, 433-434 |
1951 | GMC | TDH-5103 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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423-432, 435-442 |
1952 | GMC | TDH-5103 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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443-467 | 1957 | GMC | TDH-5105 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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501-525 | 1957 | GMC | TDH-4512 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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526-546 | 1958 | GMC | TDH-4512 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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547-551 | 1959 | GMC | TDH-4512 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH |
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601-663 | 1960 | GMC | TDH-4517 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH |
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664-673 | 1961 | GMC | TDH-4517 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH | Formerly Atlanta Transit System 664-673. | |
701, 703-722 | 1962 | GMC | TDH-4516 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH | Formerly Atlanta Transit System 701, 703-722. | |
723-776 | 1963 | GMC | TDH-4518 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH |
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801-959 | 1963 | GMC | TDH-5303 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH |
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960-979 | 1966 | GMC | TDH-5303 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison | Formerly Atlanta Transit System 960-979. | |
980-989 | 1967 | GMC | TDH-5303 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison | Formerly Atlanta Transit System 980-989. | |
1001 | 1967 | GMC | T8H-5305A | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison |
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1002-1011 | 1968 | GMC | T8H-5305A | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison VS2-8 |
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1012-1037 | 1970 | GMC | T8H-5305A | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison | Formerly Atlanta Transit System 1012-1037. | |
1101-1225 | 12/1972 | Flxible | 111CD-D06-1 | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison VS2-8 |
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1401-1440 | 1992 | NFI | D35 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 |
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1501-1504 | 1970 | GMC | T8H-5306A | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison VS2-8 |
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1505 | 1966 | GMC | TDH-5304 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison |
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1506-1507 | 1965 | GMC | TDH-5304 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH |
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1501-1563 | 1990 | NFI | D35 | Cummins L10 | ZF 4HP590 | Retired in late 2005. | |
1601-1610 | 1979 | MAN | SG-220-16.5-2A | MAN D2566 MLUM | Renk-Doromat 874A | To CATS in 1990. | |
1611-1656 | 1982 | Neoplan USA | AN460A | Detroit Diesel 8V92TA | Allison HT-740 |
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1701-1860 | 1990 | NFI | D40 | Cummins L10 Detroit Diesel Series 50 |
Voith D863.2 |
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1719 | 2014 | ADL | Enviro500 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B500R |
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2001-2050 | 1976 | GMC | T8H-5307A | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison VS2-8 | ||
2001-2051 | 1994 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Retired in 2004. | |
2101-2160 | 2002 | OBI | Orion VII CNG (07.501) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R6 | Received new Allison B400R, 6-speed transmissions. | |
2161-2190 | 2003 | OBI | Orion VII CNG (07.501) |
Cummins Westport C Gas Plus | Allison B400R6 |
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2191-2240 | 2002-2003 | OBI | Orion VII (07.501) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR | Allison B400R6 |
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2701-2818 | 1996 | NFI | C40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R |
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2819-2900 | 2000 | NFI | C40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R | 2857 was the last active unit. | |
2901-3002 | 2001 | NFI | C40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R |
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3001-3005 | 1978 | Grumman Flxible | 870 (53102) |
Cummins VTB-903 | Allison V730 | ||
3003-3024 (2nd) | 2000 | NFI | C30LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus | Allison B400R | ||
3006-3134 | 1978 | Grumman Flxible | 870 (53102-8-1) |
Detroit Diesel 8V71T | Allison V730 |
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3135-3277 | 1986 | Flxible | Metro "A" (40102-6T) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | ||
3278-3282 | 1986 | Flxible | Metro "A" (40102-6C) |
Cummins L10 | Voith D863.2 | ||
3283-3331 | 1987 | Flxible | Metro "A" (40102-6T) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | ||
3332-3370 | 1988 | Flxible | Metro "B" (40102-6T) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | 3360 is preserved by MARTA. | |
3371-3410 | 1988 | Flxible | Metro "B" (40102-6C) |
Cummins L10 | Voith D863.2 | ||
4001-4365 | 1974 | GMC | T8H-5307A | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison VS2-8 |
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5001-5050 | 1981 | Neoplan USA | N416A 40' (N416-40) |
Detroit Diesel 8V71T | Allison V730 |
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Metro rail roster
Active
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Propulsion system | Notes |
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101-200 | 1979-1982 | Franco-Belge | CQ310 | |||
201-320 | 1984-1988 | Hitachi | CQ311 | |||
501-520 | 1981 | Franco-Belge | CQ310 | |||
601-710 | 2000-2003 | Breda | CQ312 |
On order
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Propulsion system | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(254 cars) | 2022-2028 | Stadler Rail | CQ400 |
Streetcar roster
The Atlanta Streetcar began operations on December 30, 2014. MARTA took control and ownership of the Atlanta Streetcar from the city on July 1, 2018.
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Propulsion system | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1001-1004 | 2014 | Siemens | S70 |
References
- ↑ Transit Profiles: 2015 Top 50 Summary (pg. 32), National Transit Database. Retrieved on May 16, 2017.
- ↑ MARTA Rolls Out 30-Foot Buses for Enhanced Neighborhood Service, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Dated March 22, 2017, retrieved on June 2017
- ↑ Minutes Meeting of the Board of Directors Operations & Safety Committee - March 30, 2017 (pg. 3), Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Retrieved on July 2, 2017
- ↑ http://www.itsmarta.com/uploadedFiles/More/Board_of_Directors/board-agenda-dec7th.pdf
- ↑ Minutes Meeting of the Board of Directors Operations & Safety Committee - May 26, 2016 (pgs. 2-4), Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Retrieved on July 2, 2017
- ↑ - October 10, 2018 (pg. 15), Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Retrieved on March 31, 2019
- ↑ - October 10, 2018 (pg. 15), Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Retrieved on March 31, 2019
- ↑ www.flickr.com photo 1 & www.flickr.com photo 2
- ↑ www.youtube.com
- ↑ www.busexplorer.com
- ↑ www.facebook.com
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