What happened: MARTA approved plans for a rapid bus line along Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta, which could open as early as 2028.
What was approved: The board’s planning committee voted to select bus rapid transit – not light rail – as the preferred alternative for the line, which is planned for Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta.
Why buses: MARTA found rapid buses would cost far less than light rail ($130 million vs. $340 million). It also found a rapid bus line could open in 2028 (three years sooner than light rail) and would be almost as fast (18 minutes for the full six-mile trip) as light rail (16 minutes).
How it will work: Bus rapid transit uses exclusive lanes to keep passengers moving, while regular buses are stuck in traffic and includes features that mimic rail lines.
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