Atlanta’s transit agency has rolled out a new mobile app and companion web-based rider tools built to handle the surge of visitors expected for this summer’s FIFA World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium. MARTA will serve as a primary transit link for hundreds of thousands of domestic and international fans attending eight tournament games from June through July.
New MARTA App Features
The free app, available on iOS and Android, offers real-time train and bus tracking, trip planning with saved routes, service alerts, and integrated incident reporting, replacing the standalone See & Say safety app. The tools support eight languages beyond English, including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, French, and Arabic, and were designed with accessibility as a core priority. A browser-based version provides the same features without a download.
The platform is built on open data standards and the Open Trip Planner system used by transit agencies worldwide, drawing live vehicle positions from MARTA’s real-time data feeds.
World Cup Kindness Campaign
Nonprofit KIND30 is teaming up with Delta Air Lines and The Home Depot to encourage daily acts of kindness throughout Atlanta’s FIFA World Cup 2026 host-city window, June 15 through July 15. The initiative asks residents, workers, and visiting fans to commit to one small act of kindness per day for 30 days, a gesture meant to showcase the city’s hospitality as it welcomes an international audience.
KIND30 founder Beth Abernathy said the hope is that the effort outlasts the tournament itself. Details and sign-up resources are available online.
Other Local News
My Friend’s Bottle Shop is partnering with the Grant Park Conservancy for “Pours for the Park,” a fundraiser on Thursday, June 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Historic Oakland Cemetery Visitor Center. Tickets are $35 and include an open bar, light bites, dessert, and raffle baskets.
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