Revised policy articulates regulations, guidelines, and disciplinary actions for all unnecessary distractions and implements a zero-tolerance stance regarding employees engaging in prohibited activities while operating MARTA equipment.
In the past year, State Transit Assistance funding was eliminated completely and the Transportation Development Act Funds that local government use to pay for GCT transit service declined sharply.
An alliance of the nation’s top metro transit systems, including New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., met with key members of Congress to highlight the opportunity to invest in creating jobs and boost the economic recovery.
"Zero Tolerance" cell phone use policy conflicted with existing union contract.
The funds can be used to support up to 80 percent (an 80/20 match) for capital projects and not more than 50 percent (a 50/50 match) of project costs for operating assistance.