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Encyclopedia > Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
"Marta" redirects here. For other uses, see Marta (disambiguation).
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

Locale Atlanta, Georgia
Transit type Rapid transit and bus
Began operation November 9, 1971
System length 48 miles (77 km)
No. of lines 4
No. of stations 38
Daily ridership 451,064
Track gauge 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm) (standard gauge)
Operator Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
MARTA train at North Avenue station
MARTA train at North Avenue station

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority or MARTA (pronounced /ˈmɑrtə/) is the principal rapid-transit system in the Atlanta metropolitan area and the ninth-largest in the United States. Formed in 1971, MARTA operates a network of bus routes linked to a heavy rail rapid transit system consisting of 48 miles (77 km) of track with 38 train stations. MARTA operates primarily in Fulton and DeKalb counties, with very limited bus service to Cobb County, and a single rail station in Clayton County at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. MARTA also operates a separate paratransit service for disabled customers. As of 2006, the system has an average of 451,064 passengers per day. Marta may refer to: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority (San Bernardino to Big Bear Lake, CA) Marta (VT), a town in Italy Marta Peterson, musician in the band Bleeding Through Marta Vieira da Silva, the Brazilian womens football player Marta (name) Martel, character from... Image File history File links Logo of MARTA - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority - the primary transit authority for Atlanta, Georgia. ... Atlanta redirects here. ... “Mass Transit” redirects here. ... Autobus redirects here. ... is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar, known as the year of cyclohexanol. ... The dominant rail gauge in each country shown Rail gauge is the distance between the inner sides of the two parallel rails that make up a railway track. ... As railways developed and expanded one of the key issues to be decided was that of the rail gauge (the distance between the two rails of the track) which should be used. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2016x1347, 545 KB) MARTA N3 (North Avenue) station File links The following pages link to this file: Atlanta, Georgia MARTA ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2016x1347, 545 KB) MARTA N3 (North Avenue) station File links The following pages link to this file: Atlanta, Georgia MARTA ... North Avenue is an underground station with two side platforms. ... “Mass Transit” redirects here. ... The Atlanta metropolitan area, commonly referred to as Metro Atlanta in Georgia, is the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the United States and consists of 28 counties in Georgia. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... The term heavy rail is often used for regular railways, to distinguish from systems such as trams/light rail and metro. ... Passengers bustle around the typical grand edifice of Londons Broad Street station in 1865. ... Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Cobb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Clayton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... For the airport in Atlanta, Michigan, see Atlanta Municipal Airport (Michigan). ... Paratransit is an alternative mode of flexible passenger transportation that does not follow fixed routes or schedules. ...


A one-way flat-rate fare currently costs US$1.75 allows for free transfers between bus and rail services. In late 2006 MARTA switched from a token-based fare collection to a new smart card fare collection system called Breeze Card. Fare reciprocity agreements also allow for free transfer to and from other county and regional transit agencies outside of the MARTA service area. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... USD redirects here. ... A rare and historic Bechuanaland Border Police canteen token. ... Smart card used for health insurance in France. ... Breeze Card Breeze Ticket Breeze Vending Machine The Breeze Card is a stored value smart card that passengers use as part of an automated fare collection system which the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) introduced to the general public in early October 2006. ...


MARTA is unique in that it is the largest United States transit agency not to receive state operational funding. The system is funded primarily by a 1% sales tax levied in its service area and passenger revenue. MARTA is a public authority operated by a board of directors appointed by the City of Atlanta and Fulton and DeKalb counties, with additional seats appointed by Gwinnett and Clayton counties and the State of Georgia. There exist several plans for the expansion of heavy and light rail service in the MARTA system; however, currently the only active project is the implementation of bus rapid transit along a single corridor. Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... A sales tax is a consumption tax charged at the point of purchase for certain goods and services. ... A public benefit corporation is usually a government-owned corporation that performs a specific, narrow function for the public good. ... Chairman of the Board redirects here. ... Atlanta redirects here. ... Gwinnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Official language(s) English Capital Atlanta Largest city Atlanta Largest metro area Atlanta metro area Area  Ranked 24th in the US  - Total 59,425 sq mi (153,909 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water {{{PCWater}}}  - Latitude 33. ... The term heavy rail is often used for regular railways, to distinguish from systems such as trams/light rail and metro. ... This article is about light rail systems in general. ... This article is about high-capacity bus transit systems. ...


In recent years MARTA has been criticised for being unreliable and difficult to use and for its perceived wasteful spending. Supporters of MARTA have been critical of the lack of state and regional financial support given to MARTA. Neighboring counties (Cobb, Gwinnett, and Clayton) have refused MARTA service in their counties and each county now has its own independent transit system consisting of local and express bus routes, some of which connect to the MARTA system.

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History

Map of the initial plan of the MARTA system from the 1970s
Main article: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority history

MARTA was originally proposed as a rapid transit agency for the five largest metropolitan Atlanta counties: DeKalb, Fulton, Clayton, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties. MARTA was formed by an act of the Georgia General Assembly in 1965. In the same year, four of the five metropolitan area counties (Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett) and the City of Atlanta passed a referendum authorizing participation in the system, but the referendum failed in Cobb County. Although a 1968 referendum to fund MARTA failed, in 1971, Fulton and DeKalb Counties successfully passed a 1% sales tax increase to pay for operations, while Clayton and Gwinnett counties overwhelmingly rejected the tax in referendum, fearing the introduction of crime and "undesirable elements".[1] In 1971, the agency agreed to purchase the existing, bus-only Atlanta Transit Company and on February 17, 1972 the sale was completed for US$12.9 million giving the agency control over all public transit.[2] Image File history File links Marta_plan. ... Image File history File links Marta_plan. ... The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority was created as the first public mass transit agency in metropolitan Atlanta. ... The Atlanta metropolitan area, commonly referred to as Metro Atlanta in Georgia, is the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the United States and consists of 28 counties in Georgia. ... DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Clayton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Gwinnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Cobb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate Casey Cagle, R since November 7, 2006 Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson, R since November 7, 2006 Members 236 Political groups (as of November 7, 2006 elections) Democratic Party Republican Party Meeting place Georgia State Capitol Web site... Atlanta redirects here. ... Obverse of Atlanta Transit Company token, with logo. ... is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... USD redirects here. ...


Construction began on the MARTA system in 1975, with the first rail service commencing on June 30, 1979.[2] The system has since built most of the proposed rail lines, as well as stations in Sandy Springs and North Springs which were not included in the original plan. The missing rail segments include a Tucker-North DeKalb line with service to Emory University and North Druid Hills, a Northwest line with service to Brookwood and Northside Drive, extension of the West line to Brownlee-Boulder Park near Fairburn Road, extension of the Proctor Creek line to Perry Homes, and a branch off of the south line to Hapeville.[3] is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Sandy Springs is a below-ground station in the MARTA rail system. ... North Springs is an elevated station in the MARTA rail system. ... Tucker is lame piece of crap kid who just sucks at taking tests such as the act. ... Emory University is a private university located in the metropolitan area of the city of Atlanta and in western unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. ... North Druid Hills is a census-designated place located in DeKalb County, Georgia. ... Brookwood Hills is a historic neighborhood located in intown Atlanta North of Midtown and South of Buckhead. ... Hapeville is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States located directly adjacent to the City of Atlanta. ...


MARTA system

Map of the MARTA rail system
Map of the MARTA rail system

MARTA is comprised of both heavy rail transit and bus transit that operate primarily within the boundaries of Fulton and DeKalb counties. Exceptions to this service area include the Airport station and 7 miles (11 km) of rail located in Clayton County[4] and one bus route to Cobb County's Cumberland Boulevard Transfer Center.[5] For fiscal year 2006, the average weekday ridership was 451,064. Overall for the year, bus and paratransit ridership was 69,194,285 while rail ridership was 69,209,027.[6] Image File history File links MARTA_Rail_Map. ... Image File history File links MARTA_Rail_Map. ... Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Connections C-TRAN Platforms Island platform Tracks 2 Other information Opened June 18, 1988 Accessible Code S7 Services Airport is the terminus of the South Line of the MARTA rail system. ... Clayton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Cobb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ...


As of 2007 MARTA had 4,729 full and part-time employees, of whom 1,719 are bus drivers or rail operators.[7] Rail and bus operators, station agents, rail maintenance technicians and many other front line support personnel are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 732. The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) is a labor union in the United States and Canada, representing workers in the transit system and other industries. ...

MARTA Police station at Lindbergh Center station

MARTA maintains its own police force which is the ninth largest in Georgia, consisting of 300 sworn officers.[4] Image File history File links Marta_police_station. ... Image File history File links Marta_police_station. ... Lindbergh Center station is in the southern section of Buckhead. ...


Heavy rail network

Main article: List of MARTA stations

MARTA rail service is comprised 47.6 miles (76.6 km) of track with 38 stations on four service lines, the North-South line (red), Northeast-South line (orange), East-West line (blue) and the Proctor Creek line (green).[8][9] The track is a combination of elevated, at-grade, and underground sections. Lines are conventionally referenced by terminating station (Airport, Doraville, North Springs, H. E. Holmes, Bankhead, King Memorial, Candler Park, Indian Creek) or direction, not color. All stations on the North-South and Northeast-South lines use orange signage, and all stations on the East-West and Proctor Creek lines use blue signage. The "red" and "green" colors are new as of 2007, older published maps show only orange and blue lines. The following is a list of MARTA stations organized by rail line. ... The following is a list of MARTA stations organized by rail line. ... The following is a list of MARTA stations organized by rail line. ... The following is a list of MARTA stations organized by rail line. ... The following is a list of MARTA stations organized by rail line. ... Doraville is the terminus of the MARTA northeast line. ... North Springs is an elevated station in the MARTA rail system. ... H.E. Holmes is an above-ground station in the MARTA rail system. ... Bankhead is an above-ground station in the MARTA rail system. ... King Memorial is a station in the MARTA rail system near Oakland Cemetery and the 2006 development at Capitol View. ... Edgewood/Candler Park is a station in the MARTA rail system adjacent to the Candler Park and Edgewood neighborhoods on either sides of the Georgia Railroad. ... Indian Creek station serves portion of DeKalb County, Georgia just outside of I-285. ... 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


All lines connect at the Five Points station.[9] Trains are operated using Automatic Train Control, with one MARTA train operator to make announcements and operate the doors. Many suburban stations offer designated free daily and paid long term parking in MARTA operated park and ride lots.[9] These stations also have designated kiss ride passenger drop off parking spaces closest to the station entrance. Five Points station is the transfer point between the North-South and East-West Lines for the MARTA system and is considered its hub. ... Automatic Train Control (ATC) is a safety system for railways, ensuring the safe and smooth operation of trains on ATC-enabled lines. ... “Suburbia” redirects here. ... a park-and-ride bus in Oxford Park and ride terminals are public transport stations that allow commuters to drive short distances in their personal automobiles to catch a ride on a bus or railroad system (usually classified as light rail or the heavier commuter rail). ... a park-and-ride bus in Oxford Park and ride terminals are public transport stations that allow commuters to drive short distances in their personal automobiles to catch a ride on a bus or railroad system (usually classified as light rail or the heavier commuter rail). ...


Rolling stock

Interior of a MARTA CQ312 car
Interior of a MARTA CQ312 car

MARTA rail cars are air conditioned steel-wheel trains which can operate at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. The trains are powered by an electrified third rail and can be operated in any combination from 2 to 8 rail cars.[8] The MARTA rail car fleet is currently composed of three different classes of married pair rail cars: CQ310 class (118 active cars, car numbers 101-200, 501-520, built by Franco-Belge, 1979-1982), CQ311 class (120 active cars, car numbers 201-320, built by Hitachi, 1984-1987), and CQ312 class (100 active cars, car numbers 601-702, built by Breda, 2001-2005).[10] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 446 KB) Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 446 KB) Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. ... Note: in the broadest sense, air conditioning can refer to any form of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... Third rail at the West Falls Church Metro stop in Washington, D.C., electrified to 750 volts. ... On railroads, a married pair is a set of two railroad cars which are permanently coupled and treated as if they were a single unit. ... It has been suggested that Hitachi Works be merged into this article or section. ... Logo for Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie as seen on car #4063 on the Washington Metro. ...


MARTA has entered a contract with Alstom to rebuild all CQ310 and CQ311 cars (238 Rail Cars in total). The rehabilitated cars will feature upgraded passenger amenities and upgraded propulsion and train control hardware. The first rehabilitated cars began service March 12, 2006. The refurbishing program will last until 2008-2009.[10] Alstom (formerly GEC-Alsthom) (Euronext: ALO) is a large French company whose businesses are power generation, railway signalling; and manufacturing trains (e. ... is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Bus

MARTA bus
MARTA bus
MARTA bus stop sign
MARTA Bus in Midtown

MARTA's bus system serves a wider area than the rail system, serving areas in Fulton and DeKalb counties such as the cities of Roswell and Alpharetta in North Fulton, along with South DeKalb. As of 2006, MARTA has 554 diesel and compressed natural gas buses that cover 120 bus routes (including 5 blue flyer express shuttle routes[6]) which operated 25.9 million annual vehicle miles (41.7 million kilometers).[8] Effective November 20, 2006 MARTA now has one bus route providing limited service in Cobb County (Route 12 has been extended to Cobb County's Cumberland Boulevard Transfer Center).[5][11] All of the MARTA bus lines feed into or intersect MARTA rail lines as well. MARTA also runs shuttles for special events, such as the Peachtree Road Race and Atlanta Braves baseball games. MARTA shuttle service is also available to Six Flags Over Georgia during the park's summer season. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 445 KB) Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 445 KB) Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. ... Image File history File links Marta_bus_stop. ... Image File history File links Marta_bus_stop. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2592x1944, 982 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2592x1944, 982 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Autobus redirects here. ... Location in Fulton County in the state of Georgia Coordinates: , Country United States State Georgia County Fulton County, Georgia Incorporated February 16, 1854 Government  - Mayor Jere Wood (R) Area  - City 38. ... Alpharetta is a city located in Fulton County, Georgia. ... This article is about the fuel. ... Typical North America vehicles carry this diamond shape symbol, meaning it is running on compressed natural gas fuel. ... is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Peachtree Road Race, founded in 1970, is the largest, and arguably the best and most famous, 10 kilometer running event in the world, boasting a field of 55,000 participants annually. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... This article is about the sport. ... Six Flags Over Georgia is a 230-acre theme park located west of Atlanta, in Austell, Georgia. ...


In addition to the free parking adjacent to many rail stations, MARTA also operates five Park and ride lots serviced only by bus routes (Windward Parkway, Mansell Road, Stone Mountain, Barge Road, and South Fulton).[12] a park-and-ride bus in Oxford Park and ride terminals are public transport stations that allow commuters to drive short distances in their personal automobiles to catch a ride on a bus or railroad system (usually classified as light rail or the heavier commuter rail). ...


For some time, MARTA had "secret" bus routes in the 700 series. These routes were designed to connect maids, home health care workers, and nannies from MARTA rail stations to their work sites. These routes were not officially noted in any system map except for a small footprint instructing people who needed transit service in that area to contact Customer Information.[13] No schedules were publicly distributed, and no information was published on the web site. In 1999, the routes were officially "declassified" and information was published. As part of system-wide service cuts, the 700 series routes were eliminated in 2002.[14]


Paratransit service

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MARTA provides paratransit for those persons defined as disabled by the ADA. MARTA uses 140 special lift equipped vehicles for this service[8] and can either deliver passengers to their final destination (curb to curb service) or can deliver the passenger to the closest accessible bus stop or rail station (feeder service). Paratransit is limited to existing rail and bus routes and cannot extend more than a 0.75 miles (1.21 km) radius from any existing route. Paratransit service is only provided during the hours of the fixed route servicing the area. An application for acceptance into the paratransit service is required; reservations are required for each trip. In fiscal year 2006 MARTA provided 289,258 paratransit trips.[6] The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the short title of United States Public Law 101-336, 104 Stat. ... Paratransit is an alternative mode of flexible passenger transportation that does not follow fixed routes or schedules. ...


The average cost to MARTA for providing a one way trip for an individual paratransit passenger is US$31.88.[15] This is much greater than the US$3.50 fare the paratransit rider is required to pay. The Americans with Disabilities Act forbids MARTA from charging a paratransit fare more than twice the normal fixed route fare.[16] USD redirects here. ... USD redirects here. ...


A 2001 federal civil lawsuit, Martin v Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, was brought by several disabled riders who alleged MARTA was violating the ADA by failing to provide: bus schedule and route information in an accessible format, buses with working wheelchair lifts, stop announcements on rail and bus routes, and adequate staff to schedule and provide on-time paratransit service. The district court ruled in 2002 that MARTA had violated the ADA and granted the plaintiffs an injunction requiring MARTA to improve service to the disabled.[17]


Fare structure and operation

Example of a MARTA single one-way fare token; tokens have been replaced by MARTA's Breeze Card
Example of a MARTA single one-way fare token; tokens have been replaced by MARTA's Breeze Card

As of January 2008 the one-way flat rate fare for MARTA is US$1.75. However, MARTA charges a $0.50 fee for issuing new limited-use Breeze tickets. Extended use Breeze cards are $5 and include two one-way trips. Passengers over 65 and Medicare recipients are eligible to receive a discounted fare of $0.85. A one-way paratransit fare is $3.50 (effective January 2006, disabled riders who are paratransit eligible can ride fixed bus and rail routes for free). Ten one way trips can be purchased for $17.50, and twenty one-way trips can be purchased at a discount for $30. MARTA also offers unlimited travel through three different pass options: 7 day pass $13, 30 day pass $52.50, and a weekend pass (Friday through Sunday) $9. Additional discounted pass programs allow for university students and staff to purchase monthly passes for $40 and $49.50, respectively. There are also weekly passes for K-12 students available for $10. Additional discounts are available to corporate partners who sell monthly MARTA passes to employees and also to groups and conventions visiting Atlanta. Some employers (at their own expense) also provide reduced cost or free MARTA passes to employees to encourage the use of public transportation.[18] Image File history File links Marta_token. ... Image File history File links Marta_token. ... Breeze Card Breeze Ticket Breeze Vending Machine The Breeze Card is a stored value smart card that passengers use as part of an automated fare collection system which the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) introduced to the general public in early October 2006. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... USD redirects here. ... President Johnson signing the Medicare amendment. ...


Special routes, such as the Atlanta Braves shuttle, and the Six Flags Over Georgia shuttle service, and the Lakewood Amphitheatre (formerly HiFi Buys Amphitheatre) used to have an additional a surcharge for each one-way trip. The surcharge was eliminated in 2007 for both the Braves shuttle and Six Flags shuttle, however a $1 surcharge remains for the Lakewood Amphitheatre shuttle.[19] Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... Six Flags Over Georgia is a 230-acre theme park located west of Atlanta, in Austell, Georgia. ...


Breeze Card

Examples of MARTA Transcards (monthly and weekly), Limited Use Breeze Ticket, and Extended Use Breeze Card
Examples of MARTA Transcards (monthly and weekly), Limited Use Breeze Ticket, and Extended Use Breeze Card
Main article: Breeze Card

MARTA has finished implementing the "Breeze" smart card electronic fare collection system in September 2006, replacing the previous token-based fare collection system. The new Breeze Card allows riders to load money on the card for use over time, and to add weekly/monthly passes that are not fixed to a calendar period. The system uses a two card scheme: the Limited-Use Ticket is used by people who are visiting and other light users, and is composed of coated paper around the RFID antenna. The Extended-Use Card is meant for those who use MARTA frequently and need to load time-based passes. The new Breeze fare gates are designed to help prevent fare evasion; with the older fare collection system fare evasion was much easier and was estimated to cost MARTA $10 million per year.[20] Other connecting transit systems such as GRTA Xpress, CCT have adopted the infrastructure, and are currently building implementation plans. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (960x1280, 332 KB) jeez i got so many marta cards I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (960x1280, 332 KB) jeez i got so many marta cards I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Breeze Card Breeze Ticket Breeze Vending Machine The Breeze Card is a stored value smart card that passengers use as part of an automated fare collection system which the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) introduced to the general public in early October 2006. ... Smart card used for health insurance in France. ... A rare and historic Bechuanaland Border Police canteen token. ... An EPC RFID tag used for Wal-Mart Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method, relying on storing and remotely retrieving data using devices called RFID tags or transponders. ... This article is about the pedestrian gate. ... The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority or GRTA (pronounced like the name Greta) is a government agency in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Cobb Community Transit or CCT is the bus public transit system in Cobb County, Georgia, one of metro Atlantas three most populated suburban counties. ...


MARTA stopped selling tokens after the Breeze conversion. Tokens are no longer accepted as payment but can be transferred to a Breeze ticket, without incurring the $0.50 fee, at a Breeze ticketing machine.[21]


Hours of operation

MARTA operates 365 days a year. Rail service is provided from approximately 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Friday and 5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays, and during certain events (New Year's Eve) trains run 24 hours. Weekday train frequency is 10 minutes on branch lines and 5 minute frequencies on trunk lines. Late night (after 7:00 pm) and weekend frequency is reduced, with train frequencies of 15-20 minutes on all lines. Bus routes have varying frequencies depending on passenger demand.[22] For other articles with similar names, see New Year (disambiguation). ...


Fare reciprocity

Through formal fare reciprocity agreements, MARTA riders are able to transfer for free to four other metro Atlanta transit systems: Gwinnett County Transit, Cobb Community Transit, Clayton County C-TRAN, and GRTA Xpress. Some of these agreements require that neither system have significantly more transfers than the other. MARTA has stated that this is the case, that inbound (to MARTA from another system) and outbound (from MARTA to another system) transfers are approximately equal (for second quarter 2006 8,888 daily passengers transferred inbound and 8,843 transferred outbound).[23] However, it has been noted that workers traveling in the morning to Atlanta from another system will more than likely make the return trip home, resulting in the appearance of an equal number of transfers. Analysis of morning transfers (5 to 9 am) to MARTA shows that Cobb County had 718 inbound transfers but only 528 outbound, Clayton county had 928 inbound but only 424 outbound, Gwinnett County had 239 inbound and 269 outbound, and GRTA Xpress had 1,175 inbound but 615 outbound.).[23] These data suggest that more people from the other systems benefit from free transfers than those living in the MARTA service area. Gwinnett County Transit or GCT is the bus public transit system in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA, one of metro Atlantas three most populated suburban counties. ... Cobb Community Transit or CCT is the bus public transit system in Cobb County, Georgia, one of metro Atlantas three most populated suburban counties. ... This article belongs in one or more categories. ... The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority or GRTA (pronounced like the name Greta) is a government agency in the U.S. state of Georgia. ...


MARTA funding

In addition to fare collections, the MARTA budget is funded by a 1% sales tax in Fulton and DeKalb counties along with limited federal money. For fiscal year 2007, MARTA had a farebox recovery ratio of 31.8%.[7] By law, funds from the 1% sales tax must be split evenly between MARTA's operational and capital expenditure budgets. This restriction does not apply to other sources of revenue, including passenger revenue.[24] The split was written into MARTA legislation at MARTA's formation with the rationale that MARTA should continue expanding and investing in the system. However, MARTA has no active rail construction projects; as a result the capital funds enjoy a large surplus whereas the operations funds limit the amount of service MARTA provides. The sales tax law was amended by the state legislature in 2002 to allow a temporary three year 45% capital/55% operations split.[14] This additional 5% for operations expired in 2005. A 2005 bill to renew the split was tabled by the legislature's MARTA Oversight Committee, forcing MARTA to pass a new budget with cuts in service. The temporary 45%/55% capital/operations split was renewed again in the 2006 state legislative session. The capital funds surplus has resulted in projects, such as a new US$100 million Breeze Card fare collection system and US$1.1 million automatic toilets in the MARTA Five Points station, occurring at the same time that MARTA is struggling to pay for bus and rail operations.[25] A sales tax is a consumption tax charged at the point of purchase for certain goods and services. ... Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... This article is about the federal government of the United States. ... Farebox recovery ratio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Capital has a number of related meanings in economics, finance and accounting. ... USD redirects here. ... Breeze Card Breeze Ticket Breeze Vending Machine The Breeze Card is a stored value smart card that passengers use as part of an automated fare collection system which the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) introduced to the general public in early October 2006. ... USD redirects here. ... For other uses, see Toilet (disambiguation). ...


The current 1% sales tax was set to be reduced to 0.5% in 2032. In early 2007 MARTA made a request to the City of Atlanta, DeKalb County, and Fulton County to seek a 15 year extension of the 1% sales tax from 2032 to 2047, with a 0.5% sales tax from 2047 to 2057.[26] This is the fourth time in its history that MARTA sought the extension, the most recent in 1990.[27] MARTA said the commitment to the tax is needed for the agency to secure long-term financing in the form of bonds to pay for any future expansions to the system.[26] The resolution called for four new routes: bus rapid transit from H.E. Holmes station to Fulton Industrial Boulevard, bus rapid transit from Garnett station to Stonecrest Mall, transit for the Beltline, and a direct transit link from Lindbergh Center to Emory University.[28] To approve the tax extension 2 of the 3 government agencies needed to agree to the extension. In March 2007 the City of Atlanta voted 12-1 to approve the extension.[26] In April 2007 the DeKalb County Commission also approved the sales tax extension.[29] Some Fulton county officials were opposing the sales tax extension on the basis that the proposed service expansions did not include previously proposed expansion of the North Rail line to Roswell and Alpharetta in North Fulton County.[30] H.E. Holmes is an above-ground station in the MARTA rail system. ... Garnett is a station in the MARTA rail system. ... The Belt Line (or sometimes Beltline) is a proposed light rail or possibly heavy rail (metro) line around the core of Atlanta. ... Lindbergh Center station is in the southern section of Buckhead. ... Emory University is a private university located in the metropolitan area of the city of Atlanta and in western unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. ...


MARTA has never received any operational funding from the State of Georgia, making it the largest public transportation agency in the United States and the second largest transit agency in Anglo-America after the Toronto Transit Commission[citation needed], not to receive state/provincial funding for operational expenses.[31] The State of Georgia has however contributed limited funds for MARTA's capital projects (for FY 2006 this amount was less than 1 percent of the total revenue sources for capital funds).[24] The term Anglo-America is used to describe those parts of North America in which English is the main language. ... The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is a public transport authority that operates buses, streetcars, subways, and rapid transit lines in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Official language(s) English Capital Atlanta Largest city Atlanta Largest metro area Atlanta metro area Area  Ranked 24th in the US  - Total 59,425 sq mi (153,909 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water {{{PCWater}}}  - Latitude 33. ...


Governance

MARTA is a multi-county agency that is governed by a Board of directors consisting of representatives appointed from the City of Atlanta (4 members), DeKalb County (5 members), Fulton County (3 members), Clayton County (1 member), and Gwinnett County (1 member). Additionally there are four ex officio members from State of Georgia committees (State Properties Commission & Georgia Building Authority, Georgia Department of Revenue, Georgia Department of Transportation, and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority) who also serve on the MARTA Board of Directors.[32] Chairman of the Board redirects here. ... Atlanta redirects here. ... DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Clayton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Gwinnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... This page includes English translations of several Latin phrases and abbreviations such as . ... Official language(s) English Capital Atlanta Largest city Atlanta Largest metro area Atlanta metro area Area  Ranked 24th in the US  - Total 59,425 sq mi (153,909 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water {{{PCWater}}}  - Latitude 33. ... GDOT is an acronym for Georgia Department of Transportation, the government agency responsible for building and maintaining state roads in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority or GRTA (pronounced like the name Greta) is a government agency in the U.S. state of Georgia. ...


Positions on the MARTA Board of Directors are directly appointed by the organizations they represent. Although the state of Georgia does not contribute to MARTA's operational funding, it still has voting members on the MARTA board. A similar situation exists for both Clayton and Gwinnett counties; as a consequence of passing the authorization referendum but not the funding referendum, Clayton and Gwinnett Counties have representation on the MARTA Board of Directors without paying into the system. This situation became controversial in 2004 when Gwinnett's representative Mychal Walker was found to have accepted US$20,000 from a lobbyist trying to secure a US$100,000,000 contract with MARTA. Despite the controversy, as well as a MARTA board ruling that Walker violated the MARTA ethics policy, the Gwinnett County Commission initially failed to remove Mr. Walker from his position on the MARTA Board.[33] Eventually the state legislature was called upon to change the law governing MARTA's Board to allow for the removal of a member whose appointing county did not act on a request for removal.[34] Before the new law could be used, Mr. Walker was arrested on an unrelated child support violation, which resulted in his firing by the Gwinnett County Commission.[35] USD redirects here. ... USD redirects here. ...


Another board member controversy occurred March 13, 2007, when Chairman of the MARTA board, Edmund Wall, was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for public indecency on allegations of having sex in a bathroom stall with a man he met over the Internet. Wall claims he is innocent of the misdemeanor charge.[36] Although Wall initially said he would not resign his position, on March 16, 2007 he resigned his post as Chairman of MARTA's board of directors.[37] Wall has retained his position on the Board.[37] A chair or seat is also a seat of office, authority, or dignity, such as the chairperson of a committee, or a professorship at a college or university, or the individual that presides over business proceedings. ... For the airport in Atlanta, Michigan, see Atlanta Municipal Airport (Michigan). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


The highest position at MARTA is the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer. In October 2007, Dr. Beverly A. Scott was named the new General Manager. Prior to joining MARTA, Dr. Scott served as General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the Sacramento Regional Transit District. She has over 30 years of experience in the transportation industry.[38] Prior to Dr. Scott, MARTA's General Manager was Richard McCrillis from 2006 to 2007. In October 2007, McCrillis retired after 22 years of service at MARTA.[39] The term general manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. ... Chief Executive redirects here. ...


The Georgia General Assembly has a standing MARTA Oversight Committee, which is frequently abbreviated MARTOC. This committee is charged with financial oversight of the MARTA organization. The current chairperson of the committee is Representative Jill Chambers.[40] Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate Casey Cagle, R since November 7, 2006 Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson, R since November 7, 2006 Members 236 Political groups (as of November 7, 2006 elections) Democratic Party Republican Party Meeting place Georgia State Capitol Web site...


Performance and safety

During the 2005 fiscal year, MARTA had a customer satisfaction rate of 79%. On-time performance for rail service was 91.64%. The mean distance between rail service interruptions was 9,493 miles (15,278 km) and the mean distance between bus failures was 3,301 miles (5,312 km).[41] Customer satisfaction, a business term, is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. ...

April 2000 MARTA accident at Lenox station

MARTA has had two fatal accidents which resulted in a formal investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. On February 25, 2000 a train near Avondale station struck two automatic train control technicians who were inspecting a relay box; one was fatally injured and the other technician suffered serious injuries. The workers had failed to apply for a safe clearance restriction for the track work. In addition, the rail system center controller, who was aware of the workers, failed to notify train drivers of the technicians' presence.[42] A second accident occurred on April 10, 2000 when a train struck a bucket lift containing two contract workers at Lenox station; the workers were fatally injured. Although the MARTA employee who was accompanying the workers notified the rail control center of the work over the track, the control center employee failed to block off the section of the track in the automated rail control system and also failed to notify the unscheduled southbound train of the workers presence.[43] In 2001 MARTA settled with the families of the two killed workers for US$10.5 million.[44] Image File history File links Marta_accident. ... Image File history File links Marta_accident. ... Lenox is a station in the MARTA rail system. ... The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent organization responsible for investigation of accidents involving aviation, highway, marine, pipelines and railroads in the United States. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Avondale station serves the town of Avondale Estates, Georgia. ... is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Lenox is a station in the MARTA rail system. ... USD redirects here. ...


In addition to these accidents MARTA trains have derailed four times in recent years. The most recent incident occurred at the Medical Center station on December 4, 2006 when a train carrying passengers was moved over a switched portion of the track. No injuries were reported.[45] A previous derailment occurred in July 1996 during Atlanta's hosting of the Olympics. A paired car on a train which had developed mechanical problems was uncoupled from other cars at Indian Creek station (the last station on the east line). The train began rolling, crashing through the bumper at the end of the rail line and running off of the track. The train operator, the only person on board, received minor injuries.[46][47] In June of 1996 a minor derailment occurred at the junction between the North and Northeast lines; MARTA estimated 150 people were aboard.[48] The derailment occurred when a rail supervisor told the train driver to reverse the train after realizing the train had gone the wrong way at a track split; a MARTA investigation of the incident showed the derailment caused $125,000 of damage to the train and track and caused injury to 16 passengers.[49] And in August 1994 a minor derailment occurred at a switch between Candler Park and Inman Park. Approximately 20 passengers were on board and no one was injured.[48] Medical Center is a ground-level station in the MARTA rail system. ... is the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1996 Summer h Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... Indian Creek station serves portion of DeKalb County, Georgia just outside of I-285. ... Edgewood/Candler Park is a station in the MARTA rail system adjacent to the Candler Park and Edgewood neighborhoods on either sides of the Georgia Railroad. ... Inman Park/Reynoldstown is a station in the MARTA rail system adjacent to Freedom Park, Inman Park and Reynoldstown. ...


On December 31, 2007 MARTA had three separate escalator accidents that injured at least 11 people. The incidents occurred as large crowds were going to the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Two escalators failed at Five Points station, and one escalator failed at Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center station. MARTA initially blamed the incidents on rowdy patrons jumping on the escalator.[50] However, a subsequent formal investigation showed that the braking systems and a weak motor were to blame for the incidents.[51] is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Escalators at Canary Wharf, London. ... The Chick-fil-A Bowl, formerly called the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and before that simply (and perhaps more familiarly) called the Peach Bowl, is an annual college football bowl game played in Atlanta, Georgia since December 1968. ... Five Points station is the transfer point between the North-South and East-West Lines for the MARTA system and is considered its hub. ... Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center is a station in the MARTA rail system. ...


Future expansion plans

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The last two rail stations (Sandy Springs and North Springs) were opened in 2000. There are currently no active rail expansion projects in the MARTA system. Currently the only active expansion in the MARTA system is the development of bus rapid transit along Memorial Drive from the former Avondale Mall to the MARTA Park and Ride Lot in Stone Mountain. This project has cleared the environmental study stage (the Federal Transit Administration issued the project a Finding of No Significant Impact in December 2006). The project is now in the engineering design and right of acquisition phase, with an implementation of revenue service in early 2009.[52] Image File history File links Gnome_globe_current_event. ... A taxi serving as a bus Public transport comprises all transport systems in which the passengers do not travel in their own vehicles. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Acela_2000. ... This article is about high-capacity bus transit systems. ... Avondale Mall, originally known as Columbia Mall, opened in 1964 and was the first enclosed mall in Georgia. ... Stone Mountain is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. ... The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation provides financial and technical assistance to the local transit systems. ...

Map showing Belt Line and connected neighborhoods; numbers represent discontinuities in current rights of way

Additionally, several traffic corridors are currently being studied by MARTA for possible system expansion. The Belt Line is a current proposal for the use of light rail and possibly bus or trolley service on existing railroad right of ways inside the perimeter.[53] The conversion of existing rail right-of-way to the proposed Belt Line also calls for the creation of three additional MARTA rapid transit stations where existing lines intersect the Belt Line at Simpson Road, Hulsey Yard, and Murphy Crossing. Another proposed expansion route is an 11-mile (18 km) extension of heavy rail service further north from North Springs station to Windward Parkway.[54] Extension of the North line is estimated to cost US$100 million per mile (1.6 km).[30] Potential Sites (along near GA 400) include Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell and North Point Mall, Old Milton Parkway, and Windward Parkway in Alpharetta.[55] Expansion of MARTA service to Fulton Industrial Boulevard through the use of both heavy rail extension and bus rapid transit has been proposed as an extension of the West Line.[56] Bus rapid transit from downtown Atlanta to the Mall at Stonecrest has been proposed to provide additional public transit on the I-20 east corridor.[57] Finally, a proposal has been made to enhance service between Lindbergh Center and Emory University.[58] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This is the list of Atlanta neighborhoods Adamsville (38) Adams Park (35) Adair Park (13) Ansley Park (17) Atlantic Station (16) Bankhead (14) Ben Hill (37) Berkeley Park (15) Boulevard Brookhaven Brookwood Hills Buckhead (18) Cabbagetown (26) Candler Park (24) Capitol View (inside 34) Capitol View Manor (inside 34) Cascade... The Belt Line (or sometimes Beltline) is a proposed light rail or possibly heavy rail (metro) line around the core of Atlanta. ... Interstate 285 (abbreviated I-285) is a beltway interstate highway encircling Atlanta, Georgia, for 63. ... North Springs is an elevated station in the MARTA rail system. ... USD redirects here. ... State Route 400 (always known locally as Georgia 400 or just 400, or by its nickname, the Alpharetta Autobahn) is a highway in the U.S. state of Georgia, muliplexed with U.S. 19 from exit 4B until its terminus just south of Dahlonega. ... Georgia State Route 140 begins at U.S. 27/S.R. 1 in Armuchee and ends at Lawrenceville Highway (U.S. 29/S.R. 8) in Tucker. ... Location in Fulton County in the state of Georgia Coordinates: , Country United States State Georgia County Fulton County, Georgia Incorporated February 16, 1854 Government  - Mayor Jere Wood (R) Area  - City 38. ... North Point Mall, located in Alpharetta, GA (a suburb of Atlanta) opened in 1993 as one of the largest shopping malls in the country. ... Georgia State Route 120 begins at S.R. 100 near Tallapoosa and ends at West Crogan Street (U.S. 29/S.R. 8) in Lawrenceville. ... Alpharetta is a city located in Fulton County, Georgia. ... Georgia State Route 70 begins just east of Newnan, Georgia at Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard (S.R. 34 Bypass) and ends at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (U.S. 78/U.S. 278/S.R. 8) in northwest Atlanta (Bankhead). ... The Mall at Stonecrest is the center of a retail Power Center in the Atlanta suburb of Lithonia, Georgia. ... “I-20” redirects here. ... Lindbergh Center station is in the southern section of Buckhead. ... Emory University is a private university located in the metropolitan area of the city of Atlanta and in western unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. ...


Additional expansion plans for MARTA and other metro Atlanta transportation agencies are detailed in Mobility 2030 a timeline by the Atlanta Regional Commission for improving transit through the year 2030. Mobility 2030 is the regional transportation plan for the Metro Atlanta, Georgia region. ... The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency for the Atlanta, Georgia, region, as defined as a 10-county area including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, as well as the City of Atlanta. ...


Criticism and concern

Criticism of MARTA has originated from many different groups. Opponents of MARTA are critical of MARTA's perceived inefficiency and wasteful spending. Supporters of MARTA are critical of the lack of state and regional support of MARTA. In recent years additional concerns have been raised regarding criminal activity on MARTA, the reliability of service, as well as the governing structure of MARTA.


Lack of regional financial support

Since the formation of MARTA, the Georgia state government has never contributed to MARTA operational funding. Currently, MARTA is the largest mass transportation system in the United States, and the second largest in Anglo-America after the Toronto Transit Commission[citation needed], not to receive state/provincial funding.[31] Revenue from the Georgia motor fuel tax is currently restricted to roads and bridges and cannot be used for public transportation, further complicating potential sources of state funding for MARTA.[1] In addition, the other largest three suburban counties (Gwinnett, Clayton, and Cobb counties) have refused to join or fund MARTA. Both Gwinnett and Clayton counties initially agreed to join MARTA but refused MARTA rail and bus service when voters in their respective counties voted against paying to help fund the system. These two counties along with Cobb County have instead created their own independent bus systems: Cobb Community Transit on July 10, 1989,[59] Gwinnett County Transit on November 5, 2001,[60] and Clayton County C-TRAN on October 1, 2001.[60] A separate regional bus transit service, Xpress, is operated by the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority in partnership with 11 metro Atlanta counties including Fulton and DeKalb, which began service on June 6, 2004.[61] The term Anglo-America is used to describe those parts of North America in which English is the main language. ... The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is a public transport authority that operates buses, streetcars, subways, and rapid transit lines in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Tax rates around the world Tax revenue as % of GDP Economic policy Monetary policy Central bank   Money supply Fiscal policy Spending   Deficit   Debt Trade policy Tariff   Trade agreement Finance Financial market Financial market participants Corporate   Personal Public   Banking   Regulation        A fuel tax (also known as a petrol tax, gasoline tax... Gwinnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Clayton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Cobb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Cobb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... Cobb Community Transit or CCT is the bus public transit system in Cobb County, Georgia, one of metro Atlantas three most populated suburban counties. ... is the 191st day of the year (192nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Gwinnett County Transit or GCT is the bus public transit system in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA, one of metro Atlantas three most populated suburban counties. ... is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... This article belongs in one or more categories. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority or GRTA (pronounced like the name Greta) is a government agency in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The composition of the MARTA Board of Directors is also criticized. Although the State of Georgia, Gwinnett and Clayton Counties do not support MARTA financially, they still have positions on the MARTA Board of Directors.[32] Critics have termed this pratice as "representation without taxation."[62] Additional criticisms of the MARTA Board is that they are not directly elected by voters, and thus not accountable to the citizens whom they represent. Furthermore, the Board members are also criticized for not being regular users of MARTA and thus are not actually aware of the concerns of MARTA commuters.


Due to its limited funding from Fulton and DeKalb counties, MARTA has struggled for many years to provide adequate service to the metropolitan area. As a result, MARTA has gained a notorious reputation throughout the metro Atlanta area for being ineffective and inconvenient.[31] Many people who own cars avoid using the system altogether while residents in suburban areas usually drive their car to a MARTA rail station (instead of using bus service) if their job is near an adjacent one. MARTA's financial structure (being tied to a 1% sales tax) has forced the agency to cut services during times of economic depression, further resulting in complaints about the inconvenience and inadequacy of MARTA services.[31] Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. ...


Although surrounding counties do not pay for MARTA, many of their residents use MARTA by driving directly to a MARTA station or by using a county or regional bus system which connects to MARTA. A license plate study from 1988 to 1997 showed that 44 percent of the cars parked in MARTA park-and-ride lots were from outside of Fulton and DeKalb counties.[1] Current fare reciprocity agreements also allow non-paying counties to provide bus service for their residents which provide free connections to MARTA (see Fare reciprocity). According to a 2000 MARTA ridership study, 12 percent of MARTA riders live outside of MARTA's service area.[60]


Effects of race on expansion and funding

It is often argued that racial politics also play a role in the operation and future service planning for MARTA. Opponents of Georgia's transportation policies have alleged a race-based two-tiered system, where billions are spent by the state on highway expansion to aid the commutes of mostly Caucasian residents of the suburbs, while service cuts at MARTA have hurt mostly African Americans.[31] Supporters of MARTA have alleged that the lack of participation by other metro Atlanta counties is rooted in racism and classism.[31][63] In 1987, David Chestnut, then chairman of MARTA, stated, "The development of a regional transit system in the Atlanta area is being held hostage to race, and I think it's high time we admitted it and talked about it."[64] Indeed, MARTA does serve mostly African-American riders. A 1999 MARTA rider survey revealed that 78 percent of MARTA riders are African American.[1] Furthermore, MARTA is sometimes sarcastically said to stand for "Moving Africans Rapidly Through Atlanta," a replacement backronym, due to the relatively low number of white riders, particularly after peak commuting hours.[65][66] Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... A backronym (or bacronym) is a phrase that is constructed after the fact from a previously existing abbreviation, the abbreviation being an initialism or an acronym. ... Whites redirects here. ...


Criminal activity

Throughout MARTA's history there have been continued concerns regarding criminal activity on MARTA trains and in and around MARTA train stations. In the aftermath of a 1985 an aggrevated assault against the daughter of a Georgia State University professor complaints were made that MARTA was underreporting its annual crime statistics. A 1986 review of the previous year's records by MARTA's audit office and the state legistatures MARTA Oversight Committee showed no deliberate underreporting of crime, but rather overreporting of crime because MARTA included crimes not related to the rail line and did not adhere to the Uniform Crime Reporting system (reporting multiple crimes by the same person instead of only the most serious crime).[67] Assault is a crime of violence against another person. ... Georgia State University (GSU) is an urban research university in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1913, it serves over 28,000[1] students, and is one of the University System of Georgias four research universities. ... The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) contain official data on crime that is reported to law enforcement agencies across the United States, who then provide the data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). ...


According to Federal Transit Administration records MARTA's crime statistics are in line with those of similar-sized systems, such as Bay Area Rapid Transit in San Francisco.[68] However, high profile crimes on or near MARTA have created the impression with some that MARTA is unsafe and lacks a strong police presence.[68] In the past four years (2004-2007) MARTA has had 3 homices and 3 rapes. The most common crime reported was larceny. The most common area for crime was MARTA's rail service, followed by MARTA's parking lots. For fiscal year 2007 MARTA had a crime rate of 2.58 percent per 1000 riders.[69]


Suburban counties have opposed expanding MARTA on the basis that it would lead to increased crime. It is alleged that because MARTA's service area includes some of Atlanta's most economically depressed and high crime neighborhoods, expansion of MARTA would allow crime to spread to suburban areas.[70]


Reliability of service

MARTA construction at Peachtree Center

As is typical of rail transit in the United States, MARTA's rail lines have two parallel tracks. Any train failure or track work results in shared use of the other track by trains going opposite direction, a situation known as single-tracking.[71] There are no plans at this time to expand the number of tracks. MARTA is currently nearing the end of a complete replacement of tracks on all rail lines. Over the past few years, this replacement work has caused the agency to implement single-tracking on the weekends, which in turn has caused weekend patrons to experience less frequent service.[72] Image File history File links Marta_construction. ... Image File history File links Marta_construction. ... Peachtree Center station is the deepest station in the MARTA rail system, at 120 feet below Peachtree Street. ... For the sound recording technique, see doubletracking. ... On a double track railway, single-line working refers to the practice of using one track out of two, usually when one of the tracks is out of use for maintenance or because of damage or some obstruction. ...


In the Summer of 2006, as a result of high summertime temperatures, many MARTA rail cars became overheated, damaging onboard propulsion equipment. As a result many trains broke down and had to be taken out of service for repair. This was further compounded by the fact that at any given time up to 50 older rail cars are out of service as part of MARTA's rail car rehabilitation project. To compensate for fewer cars MARTA shortened trains from 6 cars to 4 cars in length. Sometimes this resulted in almost half of the trains being shortened, resulting in crowded conditions for passengers.[73]


See also

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MBTA (Blue, Orange, and Red Lines) · MTA (New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway) · PATH · SEPTA (Market–Frankford and Broad Street Lines) · PATCO Speedline · MTA Maryland (Metro Subway) · WMATA (Metrorail) · MARTA · Miami-Dade Transit (Miami Metrorail) · Tren Urbano · RTA Rapid Transit (Red Line) · CTA (Chicago 'L') · BART · LACMTA (Metro Purple and Metro Red Lines) Image File history File links Commons-logo. ... The term heavy rail is often used for regular railways, to distinguish from systems such as trams/light rail and metro. ... “Mass Transit” redirects here. ... The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts [2] formed in 1964 to finance and operate most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts area. ... The Blue Line is one of the four subway lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. ... Outbound Train at North Station The old Main Line Elevated and related lines The Orange Line is one of the four subway lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. ... Red Line train of #1 Red Line stock crossing the Charles River on the Longfellow Bridge, towards Boston View of Boston from the Red Line Red Line Signage The Red Line is a rapid transit line operated by the MBTA running roughly north-south through Boston, Massachusetts into neighboring communities. ... The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in the State of New York. ... Times Square–42nd Street station entrance The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system owned by the City of New York and leased to the New York City Transit Authority , an affiliate of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and also known as MTA New York City Transit. ... The Staten Island Railway (aka SIR, and formerly known as SIRT) is a rapid transit line operating in the Borough of Staten Island, New York City, USA. It is considered a standard railroad line, but is currently disconnected from the national railway system. ... Hoboken- and Newark-bound platform at Exchange Place station in Jersey City. ... This article is about the transit agency. ... The Market–Frankford Line (MFL) (also called the Market–Frankford Subway–Elevated Line (MFSE), El or Blue Line) is a rapid transit line in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operated by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. ... The Broad Street Line (BSL) (also known as the Broad Street Subway (BSS) or Orange Line) is a rapid transit line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority that runs from Fern Rock Transportation Center in northern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Pattison Avenue in South Philadelphia, adjacent to several stadiums. ... Port Authority Transit Corporation operates the PATCO Speedline between Philadelphia, PA and Camden County, NJ in the United States. ... The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), better known as MTA Maryland, to avoid confusion with other cities transit agencies who share the initials MTA, is a state operated transit service. ... For metro and subway systems in general, see rapid transit. ... The Jackson Graham Building, where Metro headquarters is located. ... Washington Metro redirects here. ... Miami-Dade Transit is the public transit authority in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ... Northbound train at Government Center changeover station, circa 1999. ... San Juans Tren Urbano – Phase I Service Route and Stations. ... RTA Rapid Transit (generally known as The Rapid) is a rapid transit and light rail system in Cleveland, Ohio, owned by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (known as RTA). The system is made of three lines - the Red Line (heavy rail) and Blue and Green Lines (light rail). ... The Red Line (Route 66X) is a rapid transit line of the RTA Rapid Transit in Cleveland, Ohio, running from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport northeast to Tower City in downtown Cleveland, then east and northeast to Windermere. ... Chicago Transit Authority, also known as CTA, is the operator of mass transit within the City of Chicago, Illinois. ... The L[1], variously, if perhaps incorrectly, styled L, El, EL, or L, is the rapid transit system that serves Chicago, Illinois in the United States. ... A westbound BART train with aerodynamic design A car in downtown San Francisco. ... The Los Angeles County Metro Rail is the mass transit rail system of Los Angeles County. ... The Metro Purple Line of the Los Angeles County Metro Rail is a heavy rail metro line in Los Angeles. ... The Metro Red Line of the Los Angeles County Metro Rail is a heavy rail rapid transit line in Los Angeles. ...

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Atlanta history

1861 Atlanta in the Civil War • 1864 Atlanta Campaign • 1868 Georgia State Capitol moved • 1881 International Cotton Exposition • 1888 Coca-Cola invented • 1890 Grady Memorial Hospital opens • 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition • 1915 Leo Frank lynching • 1926 Candler Field opens • 1935 Techwood Homes opens • 1946 CDC opens • 1960s American civil rights movement • 1966 Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons begin play • 1971 MARTA opens • 1980 Hartsfield Airport opens • 1988 Democratic National Convention • 1989 Underground Atlanta reopens • 1992 Georgia Dome opens • 1995 Braves win World Series• 1996 Centennial Olympics This article is about the state capital of Georgia. ... This article is about the study of the past in human terms. ... Atlanta, Georgia, was an important rail and commercial center during the American Civil War. ... Combatants United States of America Confederate States of America Commanders William T. Sherman, James B. McPherson, John M. Schofield, George H. Thomas Joseph E. Johnston; replaced in July by John B. Hood † Leonidas Polk Strength Military Division of the Mississippi (Army of the Cumberland, Army of the Ohio, Army of... East side (back) of the The Georgia State Capitol The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia is an architecturally and historically significant building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ... In 1881, an International Cotton Exposition was held in Atlanta, Georgia. ... The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ... Grady Memorial Hospital, frequently referred to as Grady Hospital or simply Grady, is the largest hospital in the state of Georgia, and is the public hospital for the city of Atlanta. ... The 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition was held at the current Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. ... For other persons named Leo Frank, see Leo Frank (disambiguation). ... Manifestations Slavery Racial profiling Lynching Hate speech Hate crime Genocide (examples) Ethnocide Ethnic cleansing Pogrom Race war Religious persecution Gay bashing Blood libel Paternalism Police brutality Movements Policies Discriminatory Race / Religion / Sex segregation Apartheid Redlining Internment Anti-discriminatory Emancipation Civil rights Desegregation Integration Equal opportunity Counter-discriminatory Affirmative action Racial... Hartsfield_Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located in Atlanta, Georgia, airports considered the busiest airport in the world. ... Techwood Homes was the first public housing project in the United States. ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, is recognized as the leading United States agency for protecting the public health and safety of people. ... The civil rights movement in the United States has been a long, primarily nonviolent struggle to bring full civil rights and equality under the law to all citizens of United States. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966–present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West (1970-2001) NFC South (2002-present) Current uniform Team colors Black, Red, Silver and White Mascot Freddie Falcon Personnel Owner Arthur Blank General Manager... For the airport in Atlanta, Michigan, see Atlanta Municipal Airport (Michigan). ... The 1988 National Convention of the U.S. Democratic Party was held at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia from July 18–21, 1988 to select a candidate for the 1988 United States presidential election. ... Underground Atlanta entrance Underground Atlanta is a shopping and entertainment complex in the Five Points neighborhood of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, near the intersection of the MARTA rail lines. ... The Georgia Dome is a domed stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia that is owned and operated by The State of Georgia who operates The Dome, The Georgia World Congress Center, and Centennial Olympic Park. ... Dates October 21, 1995–October 28, 1995 MVP Tom Glavine (Atlanta) Television network ABC Games 1, 4, and 5, NBC Games 2, 3, and 6 Announcers ABC: Al Michaels, Jim Palmer, and Tim McCarver NBC: Bob Costas, Joe Morgan, and Bob Uecker Umpires Harry Wendelstedt (NL), Joe Brinkman (AL), Bruce... The 1996 Summer h Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ...


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New Georgia Encyclopedia: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) (945 words)
The transit agency was established in 1971 with the passage of an authorizing referendum by voters in Fulton and DeKalb counties and the city of Atlanta.
The MARTA Airport Station, connected to the west end of the terminal, adjacent to North and South terminal baggage claim areas, allows air travelers convenient access to ticketing areas and entrances to the concourses.
An authority operated under Georgia law, MARTA is governed by an eighteen-member board of directors with representation from Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, and Gwinnett counties and the city of Atlanta.
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