Can I use my Breeze Card to get my family on a train or bus? The Simple Answer No. Every rider needs a fare. You can’t scan your card four times to get four people on the train or bus. The More Complicated Answer If you have a group using transit, you can buy everyone…
Author: Aaron Conaway
What Is The Atlanta Streetcar?
Seriously, why is this thing here? The Simple Answer The Atlanta Streetcar is a light rail line that serves downtown Atlanta. It runs along the streets and serves 12 stations from Centennial Olympic Park to the King Historic District. The More Complicated Answer Many people use it to get around since it serves a pretty…
Summary: Riding the Train
Here are the steps for riding a MARTA train. The Simple Answer The More Complicated Answer The Details If you have no idea how to get to your destination, Google Maps or the Transit App is your friend. MARTA trains often run underground, so GPS will be pretty useless at some points. Remember your destination…
What is Single-Track?
If you get on a Red or Green Line train, you might hear the operator say something like “operating single-track today.” The Simple Answer On weekends, holidays, and other special days, MARTA shuts down part of the tracks for maintenance and repair. When they do this, the Red and Green Lines run shorter routes than…
How Do I Know What Bus Is the #30 (or whatever)?
Sometimes there are a lot of buses in one station. The Simple Answer There’s a big sign on the front and sides of the bus that tell what route that bus is taking. It’s very visible at a station or from a bus stop. The More Complicated Answer At train stations, there are physical signs…
What Bus Will Take Me to Work?
A good question. The Simple Answer Find your place of work on Google Maps and click Directions. Put in your starting point and it should start to navigate. Click the transit icon to see your transit options. It’s this thing. You’ll see a list of ways to get there using transit. The first one is…
Where Are the Restrooms?
I’ve been asking that for a while. The Simple Answer Don’t rely on MARTA to provide you a restroom. Use the facilities before you leave and when you get there. The More Complicated Answer MARTA is not a long-haul or commuter rail service. There are no restrooms on the trains or on the buses. According…
What Do You Do When Your Breeze Card Isn’t Working?
Problems happen. The Simple Answer There might be an attendant nearby to help you, but don’t count on it. Keep a second way to pay (second Breeze Card, mobile app, or ticket). The More Complicated Answer If you’re inside the station gates and can’t get out, there’s a phone nearby to talk to an attendant….
Where Do You Park at MARTA Stations?
I’m afraid a lot of people (me included) still have to drive to get to MARTA. The Simple Answer Parking is available but not at every station. It’s generally those away from the city center that have parking decks, but there are exceptions. Check this MARTA page for parking details of each station. This PDF…
Getting Off the Train
Figuring out where you want to go and leaving the station The Simple Answer Google Maps or the Transit App will tell you what station is the closest to your destination. You need to scan your Breeze Card on the way out of the station. The More Complicated Answer If you’re taking another train, you…