Civic Center station (MARTA)
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
Area served | Atlanta metropolitan area |
| Products | Rail transport services (Red and Gold lines) |
| Owner | Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) |
Civic Center station is an elevated rapid transit stop in Atlanta, Georgia, serving both the Red and Gold routes of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail network. Situated within Atlanta's SoNo neighborhood, the station has seen a rise in passenger numbers recently, influenced in part by the presence of a Megabus terminal above it and increased development of nearby high-rise buildings.
Location
Positioned in the SoNo area, a subsection of Downtown, Civic Center station offers convenient access to the southern portion of Midtown Atlanta. Its name derives from the former Atlanta Civic Center, which was located three blocks to the east along Piedmont Avenue NE. The vicinity hosts significant office complexes such as Centennial Hill, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Peachtree Summit, and SunTrust Plaza. Prominent nearby destinations include Centennial Olympic Park, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, The World of Coca-Cola, and The Georgia Aquarium.
Station layout
| S | Street Level | Entrance/Exit |
| 2F Platform level |
Side platform, doors open on the right | |
| Southbound | ← Red Line, Gold Line heading toward Airport (Peachtree Center) | |
| Northbound | Gold Line traveling toward Doraville (North Avenue) → Red Line going toward North Springs (North Avenue) → | |
| Side platform, doors open on the right | ||
| 1F | Underpass Level | Connecting underpass between platforms |
| G | Freeway Level | Downtown Connector (I-75/I-85) |
Civic Center station possesses a distinctive configuration compared to other MARTA stops. Unlike most Downtown and Midtown stations that are fully subterranean, this facility is primarily elevated, with only the platform extremities transitioning underground. It is constructed above the trench of the Downtown Connector (I-75/I-85), making it one of the rare subway stations worldwide situated simultaneously over a highway and below street level. This unique positioning enhances transit integration within a complex urban setting.
Connections to Additional Transit Networks
Local Attractions in Proximity
- World of Coca-Cola
- National Center for Civil and Human Rights
- Georgia Aquarium
- Pemberton Place
- Centennial Olympic Park