With the FIFA World Cup just days away, the City of Atlanta is rolling out new tools to help residents and visitors travel throughout the city more easily during one of the biggest events in Atlanta’s history.
The Atlanta Department of Transportation has launched “Navigate Atlanta,” a new online transportation hub designed to make getting around the city simpler before and during the tournament.
City leaders expect up to 500,000 visitors to travel through Atlanta during the World Cup, making transportation planning a major focus in the weeks leading up to kickoff.
What Is Navigate Atlanta?
The new “Navigate Atlanta” webpage serves as a one stop shop for transportation information from the City of Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Transportation, MARTA, and other regional partners.
The site includes:
- Real time traffic updates
- Trip planning tools
- MARTA information
- Micromobility options
- Parking guidance
- Text message alerts
- Public transportation resources
- Event travel updates
QR codes linking directly to the page will also be placed throughout the city to help visitors quickly access travel information while navigating Atlanta.
How Residents Can Prepare
ATLDOT is encouraging residents to plan ahead and expect heavier traffic before and after matches.
Officials recommend:
- Checking traffic updates before leaving home
- Considering MARTA or alternative transportation options
- Allowing extra travel time on game days
- Adjusting schedules during peak travel periods when possible
The department also encourages residents to download and review the ATLDOT Mobility Guide ahead of the tournament.
How to Get Real Time Alerts
Residents can sign up for ATLDOT transportation alerts sent directly to their phones.
To receive updates about:
- Traffic conditions
- Transportation impacts
- Event related travel notices
- Roadway updates
Text “JOIN” to:
(470) 524-7673
Preparing Atlanta for the World Stage
The launch of Navigate Atlanta is part of the city’s broader FIFA World Cup preparation efforts, which have included roadway improvements, pedestrian safety upgrades, mobility planning, and wayfinding enhancements across Atlanta.
Transportation officials say the goal is not only to help visitors navigate the city, but also to help residents continue moving safely and efficiently throughout the tournament period.
As Atlanta prepares to welcome the world, city leaders say these new tools are designed to keep people informed, connected, and moving throughout one of the city’s most significant international moments.
