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Study: Atlanta's e-scooter ban increased travel time

Georgia Tech researchers have found that the citywide ban on the use of e-scooters and e-bikes at night has added hundreds of thousands of extra hours spent in traffic. 

November 28, 2022
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By:
  • Peter Biello
A sign advises people to wear a mask and stand six feet apart as travelers make their way through Miami International Airport in December 2021 in Miami. A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the federal mask mandate on planes, trains, buses and other modes of public transportation is unlawful.

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TSA will no longer enforce travel mask mandate after a federal judge strikes it down

The mask-wearing requirement had been initially imposed in early 2021, shortly after President Joe Biden took office.

April 18, 2022
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By:
  • Jonathan Franklin
Travelers wearing masks sit in the subway where posters advertise free COVID-19 vaccination in New York City in several languages on July 18, 2021.

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How to stay safe on the New York subway, according to city leadership

Mayor Eric Adams issued a subway safety plan in February, and placed a strong emphasis on moving unhoused people from subway stations into housing.

April 13, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
A woman walks past posters explaining mask requirements at Grand Central Terminal train station in New York City on Wednesday. Rules requiring masks on transit are unchanged by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's updated mask guidance for fully vaccinated people.

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Here's What Is (And Isn't) Changed By The New CDC Mask Guidance

Some parts of public life in the U.S. still operate according to restrictive rules, and that includes planes, trains and buses.

May 13, 2021
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
A worker disinfects the inside of a bus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Transit agencies are taking new steps to reduce the risks for riders during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Is It Safe To Get On The Bus (Or Subway)?

Mass transportation ridership plummeted when COVID-19 struck. Now people are beginning to return. What are the risks they face — and how can they reduce them?

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Pranav Baskar

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Amid Proposed MARTA Name Changes, A Look At The History And Cultural Importance Of 'Bankhead'

MARTA is considering renaming five train stations in Atlanta. It's an effort to keep up with changes in the city and to reflect surrounding...

July 10, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • and 1 more
The spotlight is on transportation this week ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl game in Atlanta.

Spotlight Shifts To MARTA Ahead Of Super Bowl 53

Atlanta officials expect 150,000 out-of-town visitors this week for events leading up to and including Sunday's Super Bowl game. Even more are expected...

January 29, 2019
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  • Ross Terrell

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'On Second Thought' For Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019

Today's show celebrated the 50th anniversary of Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, explored the dynamics of aging in place and checked in about the future of...

January 15, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more

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40 Years, $100 Billion: The Future Of Public Transportation In Metro Atlanta

At last week's State of MARTA address, MARTA CEO Jeff Parker called for a $100 billion investment in public transit over the next 40 years. GPB's Ross...

January 15, 2019
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  • Elena Rivera ,
  • Ross Terrell ,
  • and 1 more
The $2.7 billion More MARTA Atlanta plan calls for more than 20 miles of light rail, increased bus rapid transit and eight miles of rail along Atlanta's BeltLine.

MARTA's Multi-Billion Dollar Transit Plan Gets Board's Approval

Metro Atlanta's transit authority has approved its multi-billion dollar transit expansion plan . The $2.7 billion More MARTA Atlanta plan calls for more...

October 05, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

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