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1,234 Trips, $7,607 Saved by South Metro Commuters Trying Transit

This September, Shift teamed up with Georgia Commute Options to challenge South Metro and ATL Airport-area employees to give MARTA a real try for their work trips. Commuters showed up. Over 30 days, participants logged 1,234 transit trips in MyGCO, and free MARTA passes reached employees at 104 different employers across the district.

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Shift On Demand Keeps South Metro Moving 

In August 2025, the ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts launched the Shift On Demand microtransit pilot to explore a practical question: Could flexible, on-demand transportation help close first- and last-mile gaps for people living and working in the area?

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Get Your Team There: A South Metro World Cup Game Plan

FIFA World Cup 2026™ will put Atlanta under pressure from June 11–July 19, 2026, and South Metro will absorb impacts before fans ever reach downtown. Get your team prepared today.

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The world is coming to Atlanta. Is your commute ready?

Eight matches. A semifinal. A Fan Festival that runs for weeks. FIFA World Cup 26™ is not a weekend event; it is a six-week transportation test for every South Metro and airport-area worker. Here is your game plan.

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New Year, New Commutes: Why Now Is the Time to Rethink Transportation

The start of a new year is when employers naturally take stock. What is working? What’s not? And what keeps quietly undermining even the best-laid workforce plans? For many employers, especially those of us in South Metro, the answer is often transportation.

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Shift TMA 2025 Recap: Building Real Commute Options in South Metro

In 2025 something important happened in South Metro- more employees had real transportation options than they did the year before. Clear information, individualized support, and expanded service options worked together to expand access and opportunity.

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Carpools Enrich Your South Atlanta Commute (and Your Wallet)

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Lots of things are better when shared: bills, large tasks, nachos. If you’ve ever been on a long trip alone, you know car rides are at the top of that list.

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Why Carpooling Should Be on Every Employer’s Radar 

In Georgia’s current job market, every competitive advantage matters. From flexible scheduling to improved benefits, employers are looking for new ways to attract and retain talent. One of the most overlooked tools is sitting right in your parking lot…Carpooling.

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Bike Routes (and Groups to Ride With) on the South Side 

Biketober is finally here—that means you’ll want to share your rides with Georgia Commute Options to win gift cards, biking gear, and maybe even a free e-bike! Join the challenge with the rest of Metro Atlanta to make your rides in October count for that much more.

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Affordable Bikes and Safe Rides in South Side Atlanta

Biketober is finally here—that means you’ll want to share your rides with Georgia Commute Options to win gift cards, biking gear, and maybe even a free e-bike! Join the challenge with the rest of Metro Atlanta to make your rides in October count for that much more.

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