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Commissioners approve contract with MARTA
Contract to appear on ballot in March 2019 for voter consideration. A summary of the major provisions in the contract is also provided.
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, August 1 approved a contract with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to operate and expand Gwinnett's transit system in accordance with the recently approved Connect Gwinnett Transit Development Plan.
Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlotte Nash expressed appreciation to MARTA for the spirit of cooperation and responsiveness shown during the contract negotiation. She said, “I am pleased with both the negotiation process and its outcome.”
The board also passed a motion putting the contract on the ballot in the March 19, 2019, special election for voter consideration.
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Gwinnett County Transit began express bus service in 2001 and local bus service in 2002. GCT operates commuter express bus, local bus and paratransit service as part of the department mission to “enhance quality of life by facilitating the mobility of people and goods safely and efficiently.”
Commuter express bus service operates Monday through Friday and includes five routes using the HOT lane on I-85. Park and ride lots at I-985, Sugarloaf Mills and Indian Trail have been built or upgraded to provide free and convenient parking for bus riders. Local bus service operates seven routes Monday through Saturday connecting neighborhoods and businesses to Gwinnett County's many cultural, shopping and educational opportunities. Paratransit service for qualifying persons with disabilities operates in conjunction with the local bus service.
Customer service is available at 770.822.5010 Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 8:00pm and Saturday from 7:00am to 8:00pm.
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External Links
- GDOT - Georgia Department of Transportation
- GA 511 / Georgia Navigator (GA DOT traffic site)
- ARC (Atlanta Regional Commission)
- GRTA (Georgia Regional Transportation Authority) Xpress Service
- MARTA (the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)
- Cobb County Transit (CobbLinc)
- GA Commute Options
- ATLTransit.org
