Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority – Page 4

MARTA Names Interim Chief of Staff, Interim Chief Administrative Officer

October 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has named Assistant General Manager of External Affairs Steven Parker as interim chief of staff and Assistant General Manager of Labor and Employee Relations LaShanda Dawkins as interim chief administrative officer.

Report: MARTA Chief of Staff Departing Transit Agency

October 2, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The chief of staff of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is leaving the agency, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported.

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.

MARTA Trains to Skip Brookhaven Station From Oct. 7 to Nov. 15

September 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains will temporarily skip Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old pavers on the rail station platform.

MARTA Trains to Temporarily Bypass Brookhaven Station During Construction

August 28, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains will temporarily skip stopping at Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old pavers on the rail station platform.

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.