Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)

Atlanta, GA 30324

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2424 Piedmont Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
United States
http://www.itsmarta.com/
404.848.5000

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MARTA provides transit serivce to the metro Atlanta region. 

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Tolar Manufacturing Company, MARTA completes installation of 850 bus stops throughout city of Atlanta, Ga.
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Tolar Manufacturing Company, MARTA complete installation of 850 bus stops throughout city of Atlanta, Ga.

The installation of the bus stops marks the conclusion of a five-year agreement between MARTA and Tolar Manufacturing that utilized ridership data, feedback from customers, community...
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MARTA’s headquarters awarded Energy Star Certification by U.S. EPA.
Facilities

MARTA’s headquarters awarded Energy Star Certification by U.S. EPA

Sept. 10, 2024
With an Energy Star score of 81, MARTA headquarters is more energy-efficient than 81 percent of similar buildings in the U.S., reflecting the agency’s strong commitment to sustainabilit...
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MARTA installs 1,000 bus stop amenities throughout its service area.
Shelters, Benches and Equipment

MARTA installs 1,000 bus stop amenities throughout its service area

Aug. 21, 2024
The installations consist of bus shelters, standalone benches and other seating options and include trash cans and signs with service information at stops in the city of Atlanta...
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Vehicles

Decommissioned MARTA railcars are developing into Atlantic Ocean reefs

Aug. 8, 2024
Decommissioned railcars were deployed off the Savannah Coast in December 2023 as part of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Reef Project and are now blooming with reef...
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Management

MARTA hires Steven Parker as assistant general manager of external affairs

Aug. 7, 2024
Parker will help to develop and implement initiatives that strengthen the MARTA brand through compelling marketing and communications campaigns.
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Management

MARTA’s balanced FY25 operating and capital budgets emphasize keeping system in state of good repair, growing ridership

June 14, 2024
The budget prioritizes projects necessary to ensure customer safety, those associated with the arrival of the new railcars and new buses and infrastructure, station rehabilitation...
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Safety & Security

APTA recognizes six agencies with 2024 Rail Safety and Security Excellence Awards

The six agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

MARTA to begin transformation of Five Points Station in July

May 30, 2024
The first phase of the $230 million project will be the deconstruction of the concrete canopy while future construction phases include building a new canopy that allows for ample...
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

MARTA reopens Airport Station after six-week renovation

May 21, 2024
The $55 million Airport Station Project is part of MARTA’s approximately $1 billion multi-year Station Rehabilitation Program.
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Infrastructure

MARTA Board of Directors adopts amended locally preferred alternative for Rapid Southlake BRT

May 15, 2024
The amendment allows Rapid Southlake to advance to the 30 percent design phase and to have a direct connection to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Articles & News

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Management

TOD updates from MARTA and Santa Clara VTA

May 31, 2024
MARTA and Santa Clara VTA are working with developers to increase housing options near their respective transit systems.
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Safety & Security

APTA honors five transit agencies with 2024 Bus Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards

May 2, 2024
The 2024 award winners were rewarded in categories based on bus ridership and submissions are evaluated on criteria including effectiveness, benefit, innovation and transferability...
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Management

ATU locals reach two three-year agreements with two transit agencies

Aug. 11, 2023
ATU Local 732 reached a three-year collective bargaining agreement with MARTA that features new benefits in MARTA’s healthcare coverage and ATU Local 788 reached a three-year ...
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MARTA, city of Atlanta and community representatives celebrated the start of construction on the Summerhill BRT project - the region's first BRT project.
Infrastructure

MARTA, Atlanta break ground on region’s first BRT line

June 16, 2023
The Summerhill BRT will be the first of several BRT lines planned as part of the authority’s MARTA Rapid service.
Mass Transit
APTA recognized its 2023 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards winners at its Rail Conference that was held in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Safety & Security

APTA honors nine agencies with 2023 Rail Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards

June 15, 2023
The awards, which added a new emergency management category this year, recognize transit organizations’ proactive safety and security efforts.
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Safety & Security

MARTA Police Department saw reduction in 2022 crime statistics

The transit police department reports both Part 1 and operator assaults were down in 2022 and the department achieved state law enforcement certification, a reduced vacancy rate...
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MARTA has placed a safety hold on streetcar service until the wheel assemblies of its streetcars can be replaced.
Maintenance

MARTA expedites streetcar wheel replacement following safety hold on service

Dec. 12, 2022
MARTA’s decision to place a safety hold on streetcar service follows a comprehensive assessment of known wheel issues that had degraded beyond a point of acceptable risk.
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MARTA to pursue BRT for Clayton County

The updated BRT-only Locally Preferred Alternative will better match Clayton County commuter preference to have all-day, frequent transit service.
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The MARTA Board of Directors’ GM/CEO Search Committee advanced Collie Greenwood as the sole finalists to lead the authority; Greenwood's recommendation is expected to be brought before the board this month.
Management

MARTA names Collie Greenwood as sole finalist for role of GM/CEO

Oct. 7, 2022
Greenwood has been serving in the role in an interim capacity and is credited for employing ‘steady, skilled leadership.’
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CX programs can improve customer satisfaction, attract riders and improve morale.
Management

Diverse strategies in customer experience programs across North America help increase ridership, improve morale

Sept. 28, 2022
As programs develop, it will be essential to get buy-in at all levels, provide CX staff with the resources required and continue an obsessive focus on customer experiences to ...

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Management

Atlanta Mayor Dickens issues Administrative Order for infill MARTA rail stations, BRT line

April 15, 2024
In addition to identifying the infill station locations and BRT corridor, the order calls for community engagement and directs the identification of financing options.
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Passenger Info

MARTA marks Autism Acceptance Month with rail announcements featuring children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

March 26, 2024
The announcements include a reminder to not litter, to report suspicious activity and messages of escalator and elevator safety.
Atlanta Regional Commission
Management

Atlanta Regional Commission Board approves major update to Atlanta MTP

The MTP will allocate $168 billion in federal, state and local funding through 2050 to improve transportation and safety across the 20-county region in Atlanta, Ga.
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Management

MARTA adds two to Office of External Affairs

Feb. 15, 2024
Sr. Director of Government & Community Affairs Jennifer Larosa and Government Affairs Program Manager Stephanie Johnson Hardy will work together with MARTA leadership to advance...
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Fare Collection

MARTA selects INIT to provide automated fare collection system

With INIT's AFC 2.0, MARTA will be able further optimize operations and increase farebox recovery.
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Management

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approves notice of intent to call for referendum for $17 billion transit plan

The current proposal, which was approved by the board in September, does not include any MARTA expansion in Gwinnett County and would reconfigure and extend bus routes, adding...
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Bus

MARTA launches year-long celebration of Civil Rights leaders with bus honoring the King family

Jan. 5, 2024
MARTA is focusing its efforts on celebrating Atlanta Civil Rights leaders throughout 2024, starting with a bus design honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King...
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Management

FTA triennial review finds MARTA in good position to remain competitive for future federal funding

Jan. 4, 2024
The review looked at 23 different program areas and found the agency was in a competitive standard.
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Vehicles

MARTA, Georgia Department of Natural Resources deploys two decommissioned railcars into Atlantic Ocean

Dec. 27, 2023
In September, the dismantled older model railcars were stripped of hazardous materials and contaminants and inspected and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for deployment as artificial...