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MARTA presents FY26 operating and capital priorities; says system ready for World Cup build-up
Summary
MARTA briefed Fulton commissioners on FY26 operating and capital priorities, including safety-focused spending, a bus-network redesign and accelerated station and rail work aimed at World Cup readiness.
MARTA officials gave the Fulton County Board of Commissioners a quarterly briefing on system performance, service redesign and capital projects, describing FY26 priorities and a pathway to readiness for the FIFA World Cup next year.
The transit agency reported a January 2025 ridership dip driven by severe weather and an administrative reporting issue that has since been fixed. MARTA said that it expects to return to and exceed pre-pandemic ridership over time through a bus-network redesign and service improvements focused on frequency and consistency.
MARTA budget priorities and service changes MARTA presented a FY26 operating budget submitted…
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