North Springs station
| Company type | MARTA metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | December 16, 2000 |
| Headquarters | Sandy Springs, Georgia , United States |
| Products | Rapid transit services |
North Springs is an elevated metro station located in Sandy Springs, Georgia, serving as the northern endpoint of the Red Line within the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail network. This station primarily caters to commuters traveling to Atlanta for work or education, featuring an extensive parking structure and direct connectivity to State Route 400, allowing motorists to avoid surface street congestion. It attracts riders from northern suburbs such as Roswell, Alpharetta, and other communities along the State Route 400 corridor.
As the terminus of the Red Line, North Springs serves as a significant bus transfer point, linking passengers to destinations including Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, North Point Mall, Roswell, the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre at Encore Park, park-and-ride lots at Mansell Road and Windward Parkway, and extending as far north as Milton. Additionally, it supports local transit with MARTA bus route 87 providing service to North Springs High School.
The station features direct exits from southbound lanes of Georgia 400 and entrances onto northbound lanes of the same highway. There is also access from Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE at street level for nearby residents. Commuters entering via southbound Georgia 400 must depart using northbound Georgia 400; those entering through Peachtree Dunwoody Road exit back onto that road.
Additional services include a Zipcar rental option, bicycle racks with capacity for 14 bikes, and one of only two staffed cashier booths in the MARTA system—the other being at Sandy Springs.
Station layout
| P Platform level |
Southbound | ← Red Line heading toward Airport (night service toward Lindbergh Center) (Sandy Springs) |
| Island platform, doors open on both sides | ||
| Southbound | ← Red Line toward Airport (night service toward Lindbergh Center) (Sandy Springs) | |
| G | Street Level | Station house, entrance/exit |
History
The stations at North Springs and Sandy Springs commenced operations on December 16, 2000, marking the latest extension of MARTA’s rail system by adding two stops beyond Dunwoody.
Parking
At North Springs, there are 2,325 parking spots available for both daily and extended use within a single multi-level parking structure. A pedestrian walkway located on the fifth level links this parking facility directly to a nearby residential complex on Peachtree Dunwoody Court.
Bus routes
This station is served by the following MARTA bus routes:
- Route 85 - Roswell / Mansell Road
- Route 87 - Roswell Road / Morgan Falls
- Route 140 - North Point Parkway
- Route 141 - Haynes Bridge Road / Milton
- Route 143 - Windward Park & Ride
- Route 185 - Alpharetta / Old Milton Parkway
Connections to other transit systems
The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Xpress Route 400 provides a link between North Springs and the Cumming Park-and-Ride facility.
Future
Having functioned as the northern endpoint of the Red Line for nearly two decades as of 2020, North Springs is slated for extension. The Georgia 400 Transit Initiative, known as Connect 400, plans to lengthen the Red Line by approximately 11.9 miles into northern Fulton County, Georgia, closely following or paralleling Georgia 400. Proposed new stations along this extension include Northridge Road, Holcomb Bridge Road, North Point Mall / Encore Parkway, Old Milton Parkway, and Windward Parkway. Currently in preliminary phases, the project requires completion of an Environmental Impact Study before pursuing Federal funding, with an anticipated completion date around 2025 if conditions proceed favorably.