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MARTA launches NextGen bus redesign and new Breeze card; seniors advised to request replacements
Summary
MARTA board representative Rod Frierson told District 4 residents that a systemwide NextGen bus redesign began, MARTA Reach on‑demand zones will provide pickups to connect riders to transit, paratransit will move in‑house next fiscal year and a new contactless Breeze card is replacing older cards (residents should contact Mobility to request a mailed replacement and transfer balances).
Rod Frierson, DeKalb County’s MARTA board representative, briefed District 4 residents on a major service overhaul that began the morning of the meeting and on a contactless fare‑payment change.
Frierson said the systemwide NextGen bus network redesign condenses and reroutes lines to increase frequency on major corridors, with some routes moving to roughly 15‑minute headways and improved weekend service. He cautioned that some routes were discontinued and urged riders to scan posted QR codes or check…
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