Georgia Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal
| Company type | Proposed transportation facility |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Headquarters | Atlanta , United States |
| Products | Multi-modal passenger transit services |
Georgia Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal
The Georgia Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal (MMPT) was envisioned as a central transportation facility, with architectural designs by FXFOWLE Architects and Cooper Carry. It was planned for development near the Five Points MARTA rail station within The Gulch district of Downtown Atlanta. The project sought to unify current and future transit systems, encompassing MARTA’s rail and bus networks, Xpress GA regional express services, and the proposed commuter rail under the Georgia Rail Passenger Program.
Progress on redevelopment accelerated in July 2012 when President Barack Obama included the MMPT in the Dashboard initiative, which aimed to streamline permit approvals and potentially shorten the project timeline by as much as one year.
By May 2013, operational concerns arose when Norfolk Southern Railway, one of the three Class 1 railroads expected to serve the terminal, stated it could not simultaneously manage freight and passenger train operations at this location due to capacity restrictions. This limitation presented considerable challenges for coordinating freight and passenger rail services at the terminal.
As of 2019, the MMPT continues to be recognized as a significant proposed station on the Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor, providing connectivity northward to Charlotte, North Carolina, southward to Macon, and further destinations. Although a definitive site has yet to be established, planning efforts have concentrated around a central location near .