The goal of this award is to evaluate develop and complete a new fare policy for the authority

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority $671,652 on April 29, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to evaluate, develop, and complete a new fare policy for the authority. The award funds a fare policy study, including public engagement activities conducted through a third-party consultant, to assess current fares and their impacts and to develop a potential new fare policy. The study will serve MARTA patrons utilizing the authority's transit services. Performance occurs in Georgia, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2033. No sub-recipients are included under this award.

Activities

A fare policy study is to be completed including public engagement activities via a third-party consultant to evaluate and develop a new fare policy for the authority.

Expected outcomes

A completed new fare policy study will will assist the authority in evaluating fares and the resulting impacts to develop a potential new fare policy for marta.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries of the completed study are marta patrons that utilize the authoritys transit services and benefit from them.

Subrecipient activities

Not applicable - no subrecipient activities included under this award.