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By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | May 30, 2025
Atlanta’s central transit hub is about to undergo a significant transformation. On June 6, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will commence the next phase of its $230 million Five Points Station overhaul, which will result in several service disruptions and relocations affecting daily commuters.
What’s Closing?
At the close of service on Friday, June 6, three main entrances to the Five Points Station—Alabama Street, Broad Street Plaza, and Peachtree Street—will shut down. However, Forsyth Street will remain open with both street-level and elevator access.
Several station amenities are also affected. Restrooms will close at the station; however, MARTA is directing customers to nearby facilities at the GWCC/CNN Center, Peachtree Center, Georgia State, and West End stations. Other closures include the MARTA Market, StationSoccer, and the tunnel to the federal building.
Customer Services on the Move
Key MARTA customer service offices will relocate starting June 6:
- Lost & Found will operate by appointment only. Riders can call 404-848-3208 or email lostandfound@itsmarta.com .
- Reduced Fare Services will move to MARTA headquarters at 2424 Piedmont Road NE, open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- RideStore services will continue at the Airport Station, with an additional location to be announced.
- MARTA Police will relocate to Ashby Station in the future but will continue to maintain patrols at Five Points.
- MARTA HOPE will relocate, though its new site has not yet been announced.
Downtown Bus Detours Already in Effect
Ahead of the June 6 changes, MARTA rerouted some Downtown bus service on May 17. Currently, only the following routes still stop on Forsyth Street near Five Points:
- Routes: 3, 21, 40, 49, 55, 107, 186, 813
Other routes now terminate at alternate stations:
- Georgia State Station: Routes 21, 42, 49, 55, 107, 186
- King Memorial Station: Routes 26, 813, 899
- Civic Center Station: Route 816
MARTA advises riders to check with regional partners CobbLinc, Ride Gwinnett and Xpress for any schedule changes resulting from this project.
A Bold Vision for the Future
The Five Points Transformation Project aims to revitalize the heart of Atlanta’s transit system. The initial work involves removing the aging concrete canopy. Future phases will include a new canopy design, a centralized bus hub, enhanced pedestrian access to Broad Street, public art, green spaces, and community gathering areas.
Funded through the More MARTA Atlanta half-penny sales tax, the $230 million project also includes $13.8 million in state funding and a $25 million Federal RAISE Grant. Additional funding comes from MARTA’s core penny sales tax.
For more information, updates, and alternate service options, visit MARTA’s official website.
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This is great news, the Five Points station is long overdue for a makeover. It is my sincere hope that this will also help revitalize the crime ridden area around the station because it has been in need of redevelopment for years.
I am, however, very concerned that this large construction project will not include any minority contractors. The Trump administration has just ended one of the most important Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in the country. Potentially cutting 37.5 billion dollars set aside for DBE companies. The Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy and attorneys for the Department of Transportation have asked a judge to block the agency from using DBE contract goals on its highway and other transportation projects; like the one MARTA is getting ready to start at the Five Points Station. A federal Court partially blocked the program, finding the race-and gender-based program unconstitutional. The Trump administration continues its assault on Black people and the gains that we have made over the last 60 years. It is imperative that Black people vote in the next mid-term election. In fact, we can’t afford to wait for the mid-term election we need to vote in very election coming up in the near future, even if it is for dog catcher!
Chuck I totally agree with you regarding voting in every election. As a matter of fact, there is a Public Service Commission (PSC) election that will be decided in a matter of days.
The PSC can have a long and devastating impact on our lives. While it’s not a dog catcher position, the wrong choices for PSC could put us all in a doghouse screaming for help.