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NewsMay 17, 2021

APTA Honors WSP, MARTA for Sustainability Practices

Public transit agencies and businesses voluntarily choose to join the APTA Sustainability Commitment program. The organizations are recognized based on specific measurable achievements.

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NewsApril 30, 2021

MARTA's Frontline Employees to Receive One-Time Pandemic Payment

In addition to the one-time payment, MARTA’s 2,811 employees represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 732 will receive a 2% general wage increase next February.

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NewsApril 23, 2021

Stadler Taps Knorr-Bremse for MARTA Railcar Brake Systems

The long-term contract includes braking systems for up to 254 railcars with an option for an additional 100 railcars.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

MARTA to Restore Suspended Bus Routes

Last spring, MARTA suspended 70 of its 110 bus routes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing. All routes will be restored on April 24.

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NewsMarch 19, 2021

Georgia Legislature Creates State Funding Mechanism for Investment in Capital Projects

The Georgia Senate unanimously passed HB 511, which establishes nine Trust Funds to ensure that fees collected for a stated purpose are spent on that purpose.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2021

MARTA Names New Deputy GM, Operations

In this new role, Collie Greenwood will help develop and deliver major capital projects aimed at enhancing the customer experience

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NewsJanuary 8, 2021

MARTA Orders 6 New Flyer Battery-Electric Buses

The purchase is supported by funding from the FTA’s Low or No Emission Grant Program.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2021

MARTA Partnership to Protect Affordable Housing Near Rail Stations

The partnership will establish the Greater Atlanta Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing Preservation Fund, supporting long-term preservation of affordable housing near MARTA rail stations by incentivizing and providing gap funding for owners and landlords of affordable units.

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NewsNovember 13, 2020

MARTA Extends GM/CEO's Contract

Jeffrey Parker joined MARTA as GM/CEO in March 2018 with a contract that expired in 2023. The decision extends the contract to June 2026.

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NewsOctober 26, 2020

MARTA Expands Efforts to Encourage Voter Participation

In addition to hosting voter registration events and PSAs, the agency will provide all its full-time employees with an additional paid time off to encourage them to vote early or on Election Day.

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