Mass Transit.
Made for ATL.
CHALLENGE
South Metro Atlanta lacks reliable first/last mile and intra-district transit around Harts!eld-Jackson Airport, limiting access to jobs, transit connections, and economic growth.
SOLUTION
Atlanta Personal Rapid Transit Solutions (APRTS) will deliver an on-demand Automated Transit Network Pilot along a 0.5-mile exclusive guideway, providing direct, autonomous service between the SkyTrain and the Georgia International Convention Center/Gateway Arena.
Project
Timeline
Timeline
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2018
South Metro Atlanta begins efforts to improve transit connectivity around Harts!eld-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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2019
ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts commission a feasibility study identifying Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) as the ideal solution. AACIDs.
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2024
APRTS consortium, led by Glydways, ACS Iridium, and Flatiron, selected as preferred proponent for the Automated Transit Network (ATN) Pilot Project.
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2025
Construction begins on the 0.5-mile dedicated guideway.
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2026
Launch of two-year pilot with live passenger service, testing scalability, performance, and community benefit.
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2027
Potential system expansion into South Metro, enhancing transit connectivity throughout Fulton and Clayton Counties.
A Vision for Atlanta
DELTA ALIGNMENT
ARENA ALIGNMENT
MARTA ALIGNMENT
ATL INT'L ALIGNMENT
MSF
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PILOT
Glydways Impact
Mobility connects people to jobs, education, and opportunity.
Better connectivity powers economic growth across regions.
Zero-emission transit clears congestion and cleans our air.
Scalable systems that grow with cities, not around them.
Safe, direct, and personalized journeys for every rider.
Atlanta’s 2025 State of the Region
At the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2025 State of the Region, we showcased how our zero-emission, high-capacity Automated Transit Network supports the region’s innovation agenda, expanding access to mobility and opportunity across the Atlanta South Metro area.
We look forward to launching our live system in 2026, delivering a new standard for connected, efficient, and equitable transportation.
Atlanta Visits Glydways
We were proud to welcome our Atlanta partners, MARTA, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Atlanta Airport Community Improvement Districts (AACID), and Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to our Development Facility for a firsthand look at how Glydways is redefining what high-capacity, zero-emission transit can be.
