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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2024

APTA Honors Rail Safety, Security Winners at Rail Conference

The awards celebrate the commitment and efforts of public transit agencies and their employees who are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of passengers, employees, and the communities they serve.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

MARTA Reopens Renovated Airport Station

MARTA began station rehabilitation work at Airport Station in June 2022. Prior to this most recent round of construction, teams completed structural work in preparation for the new elevator installation, replaced the south vestibule and progressed electrical upgrades.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 13, 2024

MARTA Adopts Amendment to BRT Line Alignment

The locally preferred alternative for the Rapid Southlake will include a direct connection to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the state’s largest employer and the world’s busiest airport.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersJanuary 30, 2024

Billions More Flowing To A Vital Sector Not to Be Overlooked

The Federal Transit Administration has about $4.5 billion available in 2024 for transit projects of all types. This includes bus rapid transit projects, light rail, and commuter rail initiatives.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 29, 2024

INIT to Implement Fare Collection System with MARTA

MARTA's collaboration with INIT will impact riders’ commutes in Atlanta through the introduction of a unified, contactless "tap and go" service.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 26, 2023

Railcars Deployed into Atlantic Ocean as Part of Reef Project

Earlier this year, 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 reef material.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 29, 2023

MARTA Breaks Ground on New TOD Station

The 4.3-acre site south of the rail station will feature 259 units of affordable senior and workforce family housing, HADC’s new headquarters, community space and amenities, and convenient access to MARTA bus and rail service.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 10, 2023

MARTA Board Advances Safe Routes to Transit Project

The Safe Routes to Transit Project will allow MARTA to provide accessible connections to existing MARTA service at multiple locations across three U.S. Congressional Districts. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 13, 2023

MARTA Awards Contract for New Automated Fare Collection System

MARTA has renewed its focus on Service, Experience, and Expansion, or SEE, and customers will see how user-friendly the new fare system is, allowing multiple methods of payment.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 15, 2023

MARTA Board Approves Greenwood Contract

The GM/CEO’s employment agreement is retroactive to January 2023 and extends to January 2027.

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