Transit
Want to earn cash, win prizes and reduce stress? Get onboard.
Using transit for part or all of your daily commute saves a lot of money. For example, a monthly MARTA Breeze Card is only $52.50, compared to the $468* in gas and car expenses it costs to drive alone. Here is some information to help you choose if riding transit (buses/trains) is right for you:
Rewards:
- Riding transit can earn eligible commuters $3 a day , up to $180, just for switching from driving alone to riding trains or buses.
- Riding transit can help you win $25 gift cards.
Transit Providers:
MARTA
MARTA serves Fulton and DeKalb counties through a bus and rail system. MARTA maps are available online or at any station.
CCT
Serves Cobb County, linking to MARTA at the Arts Center Station, the Dunwoody Station and the Holmes Station.
Cliff
Shuttle service for students, staff and the community surrounding Emory University and the Clifton corridor
C-Tran
Local bus service serves Clayton County and links to MARTA rail service at the Airport Station.
Gwinnett County Transit
Provides express buses along six routes using the HOV lanes on I-85.
"the buc"
Provides free shuttle service to employees, visitors and residents of the Buckhead area.
Xpress
A regional express commuter service that serves 12 metro Atlanta counties. This service provides a comfortable and efficient ride to downtown and midtown Atlanta.
Resources:
Guaranteed Ride Home
With Guaranteed Ride Home, you get up to five (5) free rides home in case of an unexpected event.
Find Help in Your Area
The Clean Air Campaign works with local organizations to help commuters and employers get onboard. They can even help you find discount transit passes. Find the one nearest you.
Tax Benefits
You and your employer may qualify for tax benefits. Find out here.
* Sources: AAA 2008 Cost of Driving report, Center for Transportation and the Environment

