Todd DeFeo

Feds Announce $45.3M for Georgia Transit Projects

July 9, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government is sending more than $45.3 million in federal taxpayer money to three Georgia transit agencies, including money for two systems to buy battery-electric buses.

Canceled in Kennesaw, but not your hearts

July 6, 2024 Todd DeFeo

I’ve decided to rebrand the series of talks I’m giving the rest of the year.

MARTA: Five Points Station Project No Longer ‘Full Steam Ahead’

July 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s “full steam ahead” overhaul of its Five Points Station has flamed out — at least for now.

Listen: A Guy Walks Into a Train Museum

July 2, 2024 Todd DeFeo

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The fight for the General (Part II)

July 1, 2024 Todd DeFeo

In October 1967, Georgia officials sued Chattanooga in federal court. Shortly thereafter, U.S. District Judge Frank Wilson ordered federal marshals to take responsibility for protecting The General, relieving Hamilton County Sheriff Frank Newell of the responsibility.

MARTA: No Delay for Five Points Overhaul

June 25, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials said they are advancing with a roughly $230 million Five Points Station upgrade despite concerns from some local officials and advocacy groups.

The fight for the General (Part I)

June 23, 2024 Todd DeFeo

When the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway leased the Western & Atlantic Railroad in 1890, the railroad took possession of the General locomotive.

Georgia PSC to Hear Arguments on Railroad Request to Condemn Land

June 19, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Public Service Commission will hold oral arguments on a railroad’s request to condemn land for a proposed 4.5-mile-long spur.

MARTA Board Adopts $1.6B Fiscal 2025 Budget

June 14, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors has adopted a $1.6 billion fiscal 2025 budget for the agency, a spending plan that increases spending even as its ridership lags.