Author Archives: MARTA

By MARTA The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will hold a public hearing on proposed bus service modifications on Monday, September 16 at the DeKalb County Public Library, located at 215 Sycamore Street in Decatur. The following routes will be discussed: MARTA representatives will be on hand for a community exchange session beginning at […]

By MARTA Two members of MARTA’s executive management team have been recognized as industry leaders as the Authority prepares for a time of unprecedented growth and service expansion. Marsha Anderson Bomar, assistant general manager of capital program delivery, and Frank Rucker, chief of capital programs, were recently honored for their achievements. Anderson Bomar received the […]

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has begun installing an elevator at the Murphy Avenue entrance of Oakland City Station. The station primarily serves the Oakland City, Sylvan Hills and Capitol View neighborhoods and provides access to north and southbound rail service on the Red and Gold Lines, as well as bus routes 79 […]

Local Chapter Nominates MARTA for Work Promoting a Level Playing Field in Transportation Industry By: MARTA At its annual conference in Tampa, the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) named the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) the 2019 Public Transportation Agency of the Year. The Atlanta Chapter of the organization, which made the nomination, […]

Hiring Seasoned Transit Service Officer Shores up MARTA’s Strategic Plan to Improve Bus Service and Riders’ Experience Collie Greenwood, formerly the chief service officer with the Toronto Transit Commission, has joined the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) as chief of bus operations. In his role, Greenwood will be responsible for daily operations and maintenance […]

A Combined Operations and Capital Programs Budget of Nearly $1.1 Billion Will Enhance Riders’ Experience The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors recently adopted the Authority’s fiscal year 2020 Operating and Capital Budget. The nearly $1.1 billion budget includes $523.9 million in operating funds and $579.7 million for capital programming, with a […]

More MARTA Atlanta Program Paves the Way for Increased Connectivity and Economic Development The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors has unanimously approved the sequencing of the transit projects in the More MARTA Atlanta program. This partnership between MARTA and the City of Atlanta kicks off the largest investment in public transit […]