Comments are sought regarding two proposed new bus routes from a new park and ride lot in Cobb County for Xpress Commuter Bus Service.
Xpress is managed by the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL).
The public comment period lasts from March 1 to March 31.
Additional information about the proposed new routes 484 and 485 may be found on the Xpress website at XpressGA.com/ServiceAlerts/#HickoryGroveParkAndRide.
The proposed lot will be north of the intersection of Hickory Grove Road and Shiloh Road at I-75.
This lot is planned to include three bus bays and shelters, 522 car parking spaces, 11 handicap parking spaces and four car spaces reserved for future EV charging stations.
There will be an opportunity to present comments at a public hearing taking place from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 18 in the ATL Board Room, 23rd floor, Marquis 1 Tower, 245 Peachtree Center Ave. NE, Suite 2300, Atlanta.
The public hearing will follow CDC health guidelines, including social distancing, face covering recommendations and making hand sanitizer available.
Comments may be submitted in writing to: ATL Title VI Program, 245 Peachtree Center Ave. NE, Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303.
They also may be submitted by calling 404-893-2100 or emailing TitleVI@atltransit.ga.gov.
All of the routes connect to MARTA rail stations.
Information: atltransit.org/about/agencies/grta
