As Congress and the Biden administration look to mass transit to help curb greenhouse gas emissions and ease climate change, MARTA’s work to reduce its carbon footprint with CNG- and battery-fueled buses is being recognized nationally.
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MARTA may be turning from ‘What now?’ to ‘What’s next?’
MARTA may be entering the phase where the question turns from, “What now?” to “What’s next?” Especially in light of MARTA’s responsibility to enable social distancing on trains and buses.
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MARTA GENERAL MANAGER DISCUSSES IMPORTANCE OF TRANSIT SYSTEM MODERNIZATION
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) General Manager, Jeffrey A. Parker, recently participated in a discussion about the impact of failing to modernize public transit systems, organized by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). APTA President Paul P. Skoutelas moderated the discussion that included Parker and leaders from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Southeastern Pennsylvania […]
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As Keith Parker exits MARTA and Nat Ford leads APTA, transit holds key to Atlanta’s and nation’s future
By Maria Saporta At 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Keith Parker’s tenure as MARTA’s general manager and CEO ended as he started his new role as the CEO of Goodwill Industries of North Georgia. The timing was significant. During his last week at MARTA, Atlanta hosted the annual meeting and Expo of the American Public Transportation […]
