Monday, April 29, 2013
In case you ride MARTA, read about their new security protocols.
Our friends at MARTA have just sent Cascade Patch a press release about the security changes that they are implementing after the deadly Boston Marathon bombings. According to the written statement by Cara Hodgson, MARTA is "heightening security on the transit system." Hodgson says that there are no imminent threats towards the transit system or its riders, but that they want to be proactive and take this opportunity to be even safer. MARTA is taking the following proactive measures: The MARTA Police Department (MPD) is working directly with federal, state and local agencies, including the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) and the Transit Security Administration (TSA) in Washington, D. C. to stay updated on any recommendations …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
MARTA will hold public hearings later this month on proposed bus service modifications for several bus routes, including discontinued service between the Arts Center and Five Points Stations before 9 a.m. and after 8 p.m. on all service days.
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Thursday, January 10
A new study released by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute estimated that MARTA is responsible for about $2.6 billion in economic activity every year and supports roughly 24,000 jobs – not only in the metro Atlanta region it serves – but statewide, a press statement said. The 94-page study, “The Economic Impact of Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority on the Economy and Labor Mobility of the Region,” analyzed MARTA’s direct and indirect effects on the economy from 2007 to 2011 based on its operating and capital budgets, according to the transit system. The institute’s team, led by Wes Clarke, Ph.D., used proven economic models that incorporated demographic and industry data from federal agencies including the Bureau …
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Fare changes part of scheduled three-year phase in
As part of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority's scheduled fare increase for Reduced Fare and Mobility fare products on take effect on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. The change was part of the previously announced three-year phased increases MARTA adopted for those fare types products during the Fiscal Year 2010 budgetary cycle. The phase-in was planned to mitigate the financial impact on the budgets of seniors and those with disabilities. The reduced fare and Mobility fare changes are as follows: Fare Type Current New Fare: 11.11.12 Reduced (Half-Fare) $0.95 $1 Mobility Base (One-Way) $3.80 $4 Mobility Pass $122 $128 The FY 2013 budget also included a “steady state” level of current bus and rail services …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Keith T. Parker of San Antonio selected on Thursday as MARTA's next General Manager and Chief Executive Officer.
The MARTA board of directors voted Thursday to select Keith T. Parker as MARTA’s next General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. Parker oversees all aspects of the San Antonio region's primary transit system, which provides bus, streetcar and paratransit service daily for nearly 150,000 riders. The MARTA situation in Atlanta has become a hostile environment and earlier this week, Mayor Kasim Reed told Midtown Patch that now is the time to “focus on the performance and health” of the transit system. “The new leadership is going to come in right away and determine what needs to be done to keep the amount of coverage at the level that we have right now,” said Reed, who as of Monday had yet to meet or speak with Parker. “What has concerned …
Monday, September 24, 2012
All MARTA buses will have cameras by June 2013
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Security cameras were installed on seven MARTA buses this past week as part of the agency's effort to prevent crime on public transportation. The MARTA board of directors approved the $17 million project in 2011, and all buses are expected to have cameras installed by June 2013. The installations this week are part of a pilot program to test out the technology. Each bus will have 11 cameras — three outside and eight inside. The cameras capture real-time audio and video that feeds into a 17-inch monitor behind the driver for riders to use. “MARTA is dedicated to ensuring that all reasonable measures are taken to secure the safety of customers and employees,” MARTA Police Chief Wanda Dunham said in a statement. “We are confident that this …
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Systemwide problems continue, so bring cash if you want to ride MARTA.
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
MARTA Breeze vending machines continue to experience delays systemwide. Customers are encouraged to bring cash for entry until debit and credit card function is restored. MARTA is increasing staff at several locations to reduce any inconvenience and help customers traverse the system with minimized delays. Earlier, MARTA said the debit card function was unavailable throughout the system, including Breeze vending machines, the Ride Store and online. MARTA customers are advised to continue to use cash until the specific cause of the problem has been isolated and corrected. In a statement, MARTA said it is working with its vendor, Cubic, fix the problem. Customer with questions should call Customer Information at 404.848.5000 or custserv@…
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Incident occurred around 1 a.m. Saturday at the Civic Center station
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
A man was hit and killed by a MARTA train in Midtown early Saturday morning. Channel 2 Action News reported that MARTA officials confirmed the incident that occurred at approximately 1 a.m. at the Civic Center station on West Peachtree Street. The man, identified as 52-year-old Bert Langley, was reportedly in an unauthorized area. There were about 20 passengers on the train and they were bussed to another area to continue their travels. The incident is under investigation and this is a developing story.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
MARTA will run bus and rail service on a Sunday schedule the day after Christmas.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
MARTA will keep operating normally through Christmas, but will run bus and rail service on a Sunday schedule on Monday, Dec. 26. Saturday, December 24 MARTA bus and rail service will operate using a regular Saturday schedule on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2011. Bus service will run from 5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., and trains will operate every 20 minutes on all lines from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. RideStore hours: Sunday, December 25 Bus and rail service will operate using a regular Sunday schedule on Christmas Day, December 25, 2011. Bus service will run from 5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., and trains will operate every 20 minutes on all lines from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. RideStore hours: Monday, December 26 (Christmas Day observed) On …
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The day's top headlines from around our region for Wednesday, December 21, 2011.
Cavalia Odysseo Announces More Shows. Sunday Sales Approved In Chamblee. Suspect In Highway 166 Police Chase Apologizes. Burger Tap Opens In Morningside. Gifts From The Heart.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
The week's top headlines for Oct. 24-28, 2011
Reed Says Occupy Atlanta Got More Radical, Forced His Hand. Protestors Briefly Take Over MLK Site In Old Fourth Ward. Plane Crash Still Under Investigation. Police Arrest, Charge Austell Man In Assault Case. Avondale Estates Hosts Candidate Forum. State Senate Candidates Differ In T-SPLOST Support. Smyrna's Election Season Turns Violent. Police Major: 'I Don't Want People Living In Fear' MARTA Rep: 'We're At The End Of The Beginning.' Safety Tips For Trick Or Treaters.
James
6:21 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
I have been very vigilant and stopped riding Marta altogether. more ›