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MARTA Reports Higher Spending, Decreased Passenger Revenue in Fiscal 2024

October 2, 2024 Todd DeFeo

While the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority saw higher revenue than expected in fiscal 2024, its spending was also higher.

MARTA Unveils Mosaic Art Installation at Airport Station

September 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority unveiled a mosaic art installation by local artist Michael Jones at Airport Station on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

MARTA on Track to Receive First CQ400 Rail Car in January

September 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials said the agency is on track to receive its first CQ400 rail car in January.

Audit Finds More MARTA Atlanta Program Due $70M, Transit Agency Disagrees

August 20, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta city officials say a review of the More MARTA Atlanta program for fiscal 2017 through fiscal 2022 concluded that it is due roughly $70 million.

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.

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.

MARTA Reopens Airport Station Following Six-Week Rehab

May 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Airport Station reopened today after a six-week closure to renovate the concourse and platform levels. Work, including the installation of new terrazzo flooring in the concourse and preparation for installation of the new canopy, was completed during a temporary station closure from April 8 through May 19. “This was an incredibly successful project and I want to thank our customers for bearing with us while we completed this necessary work,” said MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood. “Temporarily closing the station significantly reduced the overall construction time by 17 months

A brief look at Atlanta’s third Union Station

April 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta’s third Union Station stood from 1930 until 1971. It was replaced by a parking lot.

Atlanta Mayor Identifies Locations of Proposed MARTA Stations

April 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

During his third State of the City address, Mayor Andre Dickens announced that the city would partner with MARTA to build a new heavy rail station at the Murphy Crossing redevelopment project and three additional infill stations.