Navigate Atlanta

Use the resources below to help plan your trip around Atlanta.

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Fall Into Safer Streets

It’s Biketober and Pedestrian Safety Month, a great time to explore Atlanta on two wheels or on foot. If you’re behind the wheel, slow down and watch for people walking and biking. We all have a part in keeping Atlanta moving forward, safely.

Walking & Biking in Atlanta

Know Before You Go

Atlanta stays moving all week long. With SpelHouse Homecoming and sporting events bringing crowds to the city this weekend, expect heavy traffic around campuses and event venues. Allow extra travel time and consider taking MARTA.

This Week In Atlanta

Plan Ahead

Check traffic before you leave and give yourself extra time.

Slow Down

Watch for active school zones, crossings and students.

Share the Street

Look for people walking, biking and getting on or off buses.

Traffic Updates

Real-Time Travel info

511GA is Georgia’s official source for real-time traffic and travel information.

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Text Alerts

For traffic updates, road closures and more, sign up for text alerts.

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Getting around

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Plan your trip by train or bus.

Bikes and Scooters

Learn where to ride, park and find shared micromobility.

Rideshare

Get around without using your own car.

Navigation

For turn by turn navigation, use these trusted resources.

What's Happening

Explore upcoming events, community initiatives and opportunities to get involved as we work to keep Atlanta moving forward.

The Future of Transportation in Atlanta

ATLDOT is creating our first Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) and we want your input. The CTP will help guide transportation investments and improvements across the city for years to come.

Find a CTP Open House near you to tell us what you’d like to see on your street.

Participate online by completing this survey.

Learn more about the CTP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Navigate Atlanta is your starting point for getting around the city. Find transportation updates and tools to help you plan your trip.

Check ATLDOT’s traffic advisories for City street closures and detours. For real-time traffic conditions, incidents, and highway updates, visit 511 Georgia. Check before you leave, since conditions can change.

Use City Mapper to compare travel options. Consider your full trip, including the walk from a transit station or parking location to your destination.

Visit MARTA’s trip planner to plan your route. Check MARTA service alerts before traveling for updates that may affect your trip.

Check traffic advisories, transit service updates, and your venue’s transportation information before heading out. Allow extra travel time and confirm where you’ll park or meet your rideshare driver. Taking transit may help you avoid traffic near the venue.

Check posted signs for parking hours, payment requirements, and restrictions. For events, review the venue’s parking information in advance and confirm the walking distance from your parking location.

Use your venue’s designated rideshare area when one is provided, and follow event signage or staff directions. Confirm the pickup location in your app. Avoid meeting your driver in a travel lane, bike lane, crosswalk, or restricted area.

Follow posted detours and use an open route around the closure. Avoid entering construction areas. Give yourself extra time, especially if the detour changes how you reach a transit stop or destination.

Submit a non-emergency service request through ATL311. Include the exact location, a description of the issue, and photos if you can safely take them. Save your case number to check the status of your request.

Yes. Contact ATL311 to request improvements such as traffic calming, crosswalk markings, or missing sidewalks. Describe the location and your concern. Requests may require evaluation, a traffic study, or additional planning before a change can be made.

Call 911 when there is an immediate threat to someone’s safety. Use ATL311 for non-emergency street concerns and service requests.

Check before unfamiliar trips, major events, or travel through areas with construction. Follow links to the transportation provider for the latest service information, and follow posted signs and directions when you arrive.

Traffic Updates

Real-Time Travel info

511GA is Georgia’s official source for real-time traffic and travel information.

511ga-blk250x171

Text Alerts

For traffic updates, road closures and more, sign up for text alerts.

TEXT ‘JOIN’ TO 470-524-7673

Getting around

marta-logo

Plan your trip by train or bus.

Bikes and Scooters

Learn where to ride, park and find shared micromobility.

Rideshare

Get around without using your own car.

Navigation

For turn by turn navigation, use these trusted resources.

What's Happening

Explore upcoming events, community initiatives and opportunities to get involved as we work to keep Atlanta moving forward.

The Future of Transportation in Atlanta

ATLDOT is creating our first Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) and we want your input. The CTP will help guide transportation investments and improvements across the city for years to come.

Find a CTP Open House near you to tell us what you’d like to see on your street.

Participate online by completing this survey.

Learn more about the CTP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Navigate Atlanta is your starting point for getting around the city. Find transportation updates and tools to help you plan your trip.

Check ATLDOT’s traffic advisories for City street closures and detours. For real-time traffic conditions, incidents, and highway updates, visit 511 Georgia. Check before you leave, since conditions can change.

Use City Mapper to compare travel options. Consider your full trip, including the walk from a transit station or parking location to your destination.

Visit MARTA’s trip planner to plan your route. Check MARTA service alerts before traveling for updates that may affect your trip.

Check traffic advisories, transit service updates, and your venue’s transportation information before heading out. Allow extra travel time and confirm where you’ll park or meet your rideshare driver. Taking transit may help you avoid traffic near the venue.

Check posted signs for parking hours, payment requirements, and restrictions. For events, review the venue’s parking information in advance and confirm the walking distance from your parking location.

Use your venue’s designated rideshare area when one is provided, and follow event signage or staff directions. Confirm the pickup location in your app. Avoid meeting your driver in a travel lane, bike lane, crosswalk, or restricted area.

Follow posted detours and use an open route around the closure. Avoid entering construction areas. Give yourself extra time, especially if the detour changes how you reach a transit stop or destination.

Submit a non-emergency service request through ATL311. Include the exact location, a description of the issue, and photos if you can safely take them. Save your case number to check the status of your request.

Yes. Contact ATL311 to request improvements such as traffic calming, crosswalk markings, or missing sidewalks. Describe the location and your concern. Requests may require evaluation, a traffic study, or additional planning before a change can be made.

Call 911 when there is an immediate threat to someone’s safety. Use ATL311 for non-emergency street concerns and service requests.

Check before unfamiliar trips, major events, or travel through areas with construction. Follow links to the transportation provider for the latest service information, and follow posted signs and directions when you arrive.

Use the interactive Citymapper tool below to compare travel times and navigate around road closures.
For the full experience, download the Citymapper app.

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