ATL RIDES 1.0

ATL RIDES is a transit-focused multimodal trip planning platform designed for the metro Atlanta region. This innovative solution integrates route, scheduling, and real-time vehicle position information from a variety of public transit operators in the area into a single mobile app. Users can benefit from a comprehensive range of trip options, including walking, biking, scooter/bikeshare, and driving links, allowing for seamless comparison based on various factors such as routes, travel time, distance, cost, accessibility, calories, and environmental impact.

Individuals utilizing the app can make informed travel decisions that align with their personal values and preferences, whether prioritizing cost-efficiency, time savings, or environmental consciousness.

By actively engaging with ATL RIDES, users contribute to the enhancement of the platform and the overall regional transit planning experience. They are encouraged to provide feedback, report bugs, and suggest improvements. The development team continuously works on bug fixes and implements feature updates based on user input.

This application integrates real-time vehicle position data and scheduling information from major transit operators in the area such as MARTA, CobbLinc, Gwinnett County Transit (GCT), Xpress, and Connect Douglas among others. It also offers features like trip planning and saving, service alerts, dynamic rerouting in case of delays, and seamless integration across different providers and modes.

The main highlights of ATL RIDES encompass its ability to facilitate multimodal trip planning across various agencies with multilingual support (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese), real-time transit tracking, user account customization, ADA accessible routing options, detailed route information by operator, transit stop and route viewers presenting detailed information and real-time updates where available.

Users can also explore nearby shared mobility options such as bikeshares and scooters directly through the app. ATL RIDES stands out as a comprehensive solution for regional trip planning within the 13-county metro Atlanta region.