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Integrating Transit Data, Social Media Can Help Increase Ridership, Tech Company President Says

June 30, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
Integrating transit data into non-traditional transit social media platforms is a key to expanding public transit ridership in Atlanta and cities nationwide, the president of an industry-leading transit technology firm told a business association here.

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MARTA Taking Over Operations of Atlanta Streetcar

June 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
MARTA is taking over operations of the beleaguered Atlanta Streetcar, according to published news reports.

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More Than 680,000 Have Taken Atlanta Streetcar

November 25, 2015 Todd DeFeo
More than 680,000 people have taken a trip aboard the Atlanta Streetcar since it opened on Dec. 30, 2014, according to the office of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

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MARTA: Bond Rating Upgrade Reflects Improved Financial Performance

November 25, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire
MARTA’s Third Indenture bond rating has been upgraded to Aa2 from Aa3, Moody’s Investors Service recently announced.

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Who Was Named Outstanding Public Transportation Manager for 2015?

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) earlier this month selected the head of MARTA as its 2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager.

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MARTA Train Derails on Thanksgiving Day

November 27, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire
An out-of-service MARTA train with no passengers on board derailed today about 10 a.m. on an aerial overpass at Interstate 85 near Riverdale Road.

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Clayton County, Ga., votes in favor of joining MARTA

November 11, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire
Clayton County residents earlier this month voted in favor of joining MARTA, the first county to join the transit system since its inception more than 40 years ago.

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MARTA Board approves Fiscal Year 2015 budget

June 15, 2014 Todd DeFeo
The MARTA Board of Directors has approved a Fiscal Year 2015 budget that includes $415.6 million for operations.

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MARTA Returns to Six-Car Trains on Red, Gold Lines

May 26, 2014 Railfanning.org News Wire
MARTA is adding more rail cars to its Red and Gold line trains as part of ongoing transit system improvements that have recently included more frequent service and shorter customer wait times, the agency announced.

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MARTA to run new Atlanta streetcar for first year

May 20, 2014 Todd DeFeo
MARTA, the regional transportation system, will oversee and operate the new Atlanta streetcar for the first year, and the city will assume operations afterwards.

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