Lakewood/Fort McPherson station
| Company type | Transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | December 15, 1984 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta and East Point , United States |
Area served | Atlanta metropolitan area |
| Products | Subway rail services (Red and Gold lines) |
| Website | www |
Lakewood / Fort McPherson station operates as a subway stop within the cities of Atlanta and East Point, Georgia, accommodating the Red and Gold routes of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail network. This facility includes a central island platform flanked by two tracks and commenced service on December 15, 1984. Like the Oakland City station, entry involves traversing a nearby road via an overpass instead of an underground passage.
This transit point offers access to the historic site of Fort McPherson, presently known as Tyler Perry Studios, as well as the Lakewood neighborhood. Its bus services connect passengers to Barge Road Park & Ride, Greenbriar Mall, Southside Industrial Park, and the Cellairis Amphitheatre venue.
Station layout
| M | Mezzanine | Platform crossover |
| P Platform level |
Southbound | ← Red Line, Gold Line heading toward Airport (East Point) |
| Island platform, doors open on left side | ||
| Northbound | Gold Line bound for Doraville (Oakland City) → Red Line bound for North Springs (Oakland City) → | |
| G | Street Level | Entrance/Exit points, fare gates, bus bays |
Bus routes
The following MARTA bus lines serve this station:
- Route 42 - Pryor Street / McDaniel Street
- Route 178 - Empire Boulevard / Southside Industrial Park
- Route 183 - Barge Road Park & Ride / Lakewood
- Route 191 - Riverdale / ATL International Terminal
- Route 194 - Conley Road / Mt. Zion