Please join the
MARTA South DeKalb Transit Initiative Study project team for a series of community meetings, July 17th, 18th, and 20th.
There will be open discussions surrounding the expansion of transit options in the area.
South DeKalb County is expected to experience significant growth along the I-20 corridor, and requires transportation options that will keep pace with future demand. The MARTA South DeKalb Transit Initiative is a comprehensive effort to address current and anticipated needs for high quality, dependable transit options, creating reliable transportation connections between where people live, work, and play.
Transportation is key to connecting area residents to jobs and for the area's economic development. By 2050, population and employment in our study area are projected to increase by 33% and 25%, respectively. The study area includes portions of the Cities of Atlanta, Stonecrest, Lithonia, Decatur, and Avondale.
Areas of significant growth can be found along Panola Road between Covington Highway and I-20, at the intersection of Glenwood Road and Candler Road, and Stonecrest Mall area.