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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2020

MARTA jurisdictions pass '15th Amendment' to fund bus, railcar ops

The move extends the full-penny sales tax that funds bus and rail service in Atlanta, as well as three counties, through 2057.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2019

MARTA, partners close financing to move forward on TOD project

This marks the second multifamily development project financed this year on MARTA land with set asides for affordable housing.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Joint venture to support MARTA's largest expansion in history

Jacobs Project Management Co. and H.J. Russell will manage approximately $700 million in construction spending in first five years.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 10, 2019

Key Steps to Finding a New Public Transit CEO

The changing face of public transportation’s role in communities is having an impact on transit boards when they are searching for a new leader.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2019

MARTA passes '15th amendment' to support capacity, expansion plans

The amendment to the RTCAA  ratifies the extension of the full penny sales tax levy through 2057.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2019

MARTA strikes public-private partnership to build pedestrian bridge

The agreement marks MARTA’s second project working with a private developer in the Perimeter market to provide direct transit access to a building.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2019

MARTA purchasing 254 Stadler railcars

The procurement is the single largest for either organization and aimed at more efficient performance and enhanced customer experience for MARTA and its customers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2019

MARTA to test Alexander Dennis 30-ft. buses

The 30-foot midibus will run on circulator and connector routes and is expected to be in service for over 20 hours per day.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsAugust 7, 2019

Rail Service Planning, Prep for High-Profile Events

The service plan is only successful if all departments collaborate early and often in meetings, table tops, and live dry runs to fine-tune it.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

FTA issues $85 million in Low-No grants to 38 bus projects

Eligible projects include, hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure such as charging stations.

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