The City of Atlanta and MARTA jointly announced a full and final $52 million settlement of their dispute over More MARTA Atlanta sales-tax proceeds allocated to enhanced bus service. MARTA had already transferred $19.37 million between More MARTA reserve accounts and will transfer the remaining $32.63 million in monthly installments by August 31, 2028.
Why it matters
The agreement resolves how $52 million in voter-approved transit revenue is accounted for and returns the disputed balance to the More MARTA reserve structure for future Atlanta transit projects and priorities. The official announcement does not assign the money to a specific rail, bus, station or streetcar project.
What to watch
MARTA must complete the remaining $32.63 million in monthly transfers by August 31, 2028. The City and MARTA say they will continue coordinating on the planning, funding and delivery of More MARTA improvements, but the announcement names no project-level allocation or construction milestone.
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