ATLANTA — Extensive information about bus, rail, fare and customer service changes is available on MARTA's website: www.itsmarta.com and by calling Customer service at 404-848-5000.
The following changes are effective Sept. 25:
Bus Service Changes
Modified Bus Routes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 42, 47, 49, 50, 51, 53, 55, 56, 58, 60, 66, 68, 73, 74, 75, 78, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 93, 95, 99, 103, 104, 107, 111, 114, 115, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121, 520L, 521E, 123, 125, 126, 132, 140, 143, 148, 150, 153, 155, 162, 165, 170, 172, 178, 180, 181, 183, 185, 186, 189, 193
Eliminated Bus Routes: 7, 11, 17, 18, 22, 28, 38, 44, 45, 52, 54, 57, 59, 67, 69, 70, 72, 77, 88, 91, 96, 97, 105, 113, 118, 122, 137, 139, 151, 160, 200, 216, 245, 273, 311, 328, 329, 341, 364, 376, 389, 397 Elimination of the Braves Shuttle and the Lakewood Shuttle (effective 2011)
Rail Service Changes
New Frequencies: Weekday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.: 15 minutes all lines Weekday 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.: 20 minutes all lines Weekends: 20 minutes all lines
New Service Hours: Weekdays: 4:45 a.m. to 1 a.m. Weekends: 6:00 a.m. to 1 a.m. Red Line turn around at Lindbergh: 7:00 p.m. every night Green Line turn around at Vine City: 7:00 p.m. every night
RideStore Closings: RideStores will be CLOSED at Lenox Station and Lindbergh Headquarters RideStores remain OPEN at Airport and Five Points Stations Restroom Closings
There will be nine restrooms available to the public at transfer and end-of-line stations including Bankhead, College Park, Doraville, Edgewood/Candler Park, Five Points, Hamilton E. Holmes, Indian Creek, Lindbergh and North Springs. • Restrooms at Five Points Station will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. • The remaining eight restrooms will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Please see the Station Agent for access. Please be aware that National Homeland Security alerts may require restrooms to be closed without notice. Reduced Fare Office Hours Reduced Fare Office will remain OPEN at Lindbergh Headquarters and Five Points Station with new hours. Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lost and Found Office Hours The Lost and Found Office at Five Points will have new hours from 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Customer Call Center Changes The Customer Call Center will no longer provide Breeze Card balance information. Effective September 25th, call 404-848-5000 and use the automated telephone system to check Breeze Card balances. Balances can also be checked online at www.breezecard.com. Click on the link Check the balance of your Breeze Card and Expiration Date. Follow the simple directions and click Submit. If you do not have access to a computer, you can check your local library or community center for free computer access. You can also check your balance in any MARTA rail station at a Breeze Vending Machine (select Option D on the first screen) or the RideStores at Airport or Five Points Stations.
Customer Call Center hours will be modified as follows: Routes/Scheduling Information Center: Mon.-Fri. 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Weekends and Holidays 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Customer Services Center: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Five Points Information Booth: Mon.- Fri. 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.