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Current Status
Construction. The program began in fall 2016 and completion is projected for late 2026/early 2027. As of November 2024, about 90% of elevators and nearly 75% of escalators have been updated.
Image Description: The image above shows an escalator at Oakland City Station leading Customers up to the train concourse. The escalator has been stripped down to the structural truss in preparation for rehabilitation.
Image Description: The image above shows the same escalator at Oakland City Station after rehabilitation with new stairs, railing, and other equipment. A new sign leading Customers to the train concourse hangs above.
Project Overview
Elevator and escalator access is crucial to any MARTA trip. The Vertical Transportation Rehabilitation Program ensures customer safety and accessibility by reviewing and updating vertical transportation equipment across all 38 MARTA train stations and other buildings, including MARTA Headquarters. A total of 111 elevators and 116 escalators will be updated.
Elevators will be reduced to the platform and cab shell and receive new doors and door equipment, controls/fixtures/wiring, cab interiors, and other operational equipment.
Ten obsolete escalators will be removed completely and replaced with heavy-duty Schindler equipment designed for transit centers. Old parts in short supply will also be phased out to ensure all equipment is up-to-date and fully functional. Escalators will gain new equipment including drives and motors, handrails, controllers and wiring, tracks/chains/steps, and safety mechanisms.
Image Description: This image features the interior of a new Laredo elevator cab with new flooring, wall panels, handrails, car operating panel, ceiling, and ceiling lights.
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For questions or comments about the project, please contact:
Keith Chambers
Director Vertical Transportation
kchambers2@itsmarta.com