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Atlanta Has Big Transit Plans
Atlanta needs federal funding to make its light rail and bus service dreams a reality, but it already has $2.5 billion in sales tax revenue to work with.
Changing the Transportation Narrative in the Atlanta Region
Regional transportation officials gathered recently in Atlanta to tout a new era of regional cooperation, focused on delivering public transit improvements.
MARTA an Amenity for Office Developers in Atlanta—But Not by Choice
The amenity in highest demand for companies looking to develop office space in Atlanta might surprise people: it's access to public transit.
Georgia' First Bus Rapid Transit Route Wins Federal Funding
The Summerhill Bus Rapid Transit Project—on track to become the first bus rapid transit line in the state of Georgia—received a critical bath of funding from the federal government this week in the form of a $12.6 million TIGER grant.
Chamblee, Georgia Receives Funding to Fuel its Walkability Ambitions
A small grant with big meaning for the city of Chamblee.
Fulton County, Georgia's 40-Year Transit Plan Targets High Quality Bus Service
All of Fulton County, Georgia except Atlanta (which has its own transit plans) is moving forward with a new transit agenda.
Surveying Atlanta's Transit Oriented Development Boom
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is taking a victory lap while underway with a wave of construction projects, developed through its Transit Oriented Development program.
Friday Funny: The Most Famous MARTA Bus Ever Was in the Right Place at the Right Time
Not everything went according to plan in a perfectly planned demolition even in Atlanta over the weekend.
Blue Line Extension in Suburban Atlanta: Good Transit Planning or Amazon-Seeking Ploy?
Atlanta's regional transit agency is pursuing funding for a 12-mile extension of the Blue Line light rail line into suburban DeKalb County.
Transit-Oriented Development Coming to the Atlanta Region
Public meetings to learn more about TOD will be hosted in November by MARTA and the DeKalb County government
Bus Rapid Transit as a Solution to Atlanta's Traffic
The speed of implementation and high cost have some Atlanta officials considering bus rapid transit (BRT).
MARTA Ridership Like the I-85 Collapse Never Happened
The I-85 bridge collapse forced many people living and working in and around Atlanta to make new transportation choices. Now, just months later, the region is back to business as usual.
Urine Trouble: MARTA Station Elevators to Get Pee Alarms
To discourage users from peeing on elevators at Atlanta MARTA stations, new urine detection technology is being installed as part of rehab plans.
Making the Most of Atlanta's $2.5 Billion Transit Investment Fund
The city of Atlanta recently gained a windfall of transit funding revenue in the form of a half-cent sales tax. The question now becomes whether the city can maximize the $2.5 billion investment.
MARTA's 'Carmageddon' Transit Ridership Strategy: More Parking Spaces
Parking lots at MARTA stations have been filling up quickly as Atlantans adjust to their commutes without I-85, after the major freeway collapsed earlier this week.
MARTA Surveying Residents on Expanded Transit Service in Atlanta
While Atlanta gets ready for new transit service, its suburbs may not be so lucky.
Ranking: Atlanta the Best City for Airport Transit
The best city for taking transit to the airport, according to one ranking, is also known for car culture and sprawl.
Review of November 2016 Transportation Ballot Measures
About 50 transportation measures appeared on local ballots on November 8, 2016. To date, Planetizen reviewed outcomes in nine regions in six states. Here we compare the measures in terms of revenue, taxes, projects, and reasons for failure.
Georgia Looking to Consolidate Regional Transit Agencies
The carrot at the end of a possible re-organization of the state of Georgia's regional transportation agencies would come in the shape of state funding for transit.
Election Outcomes Put Atlanta Metro Region on Two Different Transportation Paths
Three sales tax measures in Fulton County all won on Nov. 8. Two city ballot measures sets a course for investment in public transit and active transportation for Atlanta, while Fulton County will invest in road projects to reduce traffic congestion.
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