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News Articles: transit

Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 732 gather outside MARTA to protest low pay and unsafe working conditions.

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Amid a federal security probe of MARTA, union workers seek safer working conditions

Recent assaults on Atlanta transit have drawn public attention to safety issues and MARTA employees are pushing for change.

June 29, 2026
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  • Amanda Andrews
One of the new CQ400 rail cars built by Stadler. (Courtesy MARTA)

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New MARTA trains face testing and safety delays, inaugural ride postponed

The new fleet of MARTA rail cars was set to debut on June 4 with an inaugural “first ride,” but the ceremony has been postponed due to ongoing testing and safety checks.

June 03, 2026
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By:
  • Rachel Spooner and
  • Rough Draft Atlanta
two men stand on a sidewalk smiling at the camera

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One destination, two routes: Atlanta residents debate the future of Beltline transit

Plans for mass transit on the Atlanta Beltline have stalled. Some residents would like to see development start again, while others are satisfied with the trail as it is now.

April 02, 2026
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
A computer rendering of what light rail would look like on the Beltline.

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The future of Atlanta Beltline transit includes light rail in latest proposal

The transit study places 22-miles of light rail along the Beltline and engineers are looking for public feedback on potential routes.

August 14, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
A cream color hoodie where the soccer ball hits a net and the net forms the shape of the MARTA transit lines

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'How can you be confident?' Riders, officials question Atlanta transit readiness ahead of World Cup

While MARTA is promising passengers improved service and technology, it's struggling to collect the funds to make those changes.

June 25, 2025
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By:
  • Amanda Andrews
7 people standing behind a scarf that says " Decatur Watchfest" and they're all holding soccer balls and wearing matching scafs

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Decatur announces 2026 World Cup watch party experience

Decatur Watchfest will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup games over 34 days.

May 07, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
Adair Park resident Matthew Garbett stands on the Beltline in front of two light rail tunnels next to the path.

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'I think the promise was broken.' South Atlanta residents weigh in on Beltline rail changes

Atlanta officials said the city supports light rail on the Beltline, but the project will be shifted to build it in South Atlanta instead of the original east side plan.

April 22, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
The Peachtree Park Neighborhood entrance to PATH400

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Atlanta project to extend walking trails to Sandy Springs receives full funding

The Atlanta City Council approved two measures that will designate $1.7 million in federal funding towards Path400, connecting Buckhead to Sandy Springs.

March 05, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
A man sits on the streetcar platform at Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

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Georgia State University is planning a $107M remake of downtown Atlanta

Georgia State University plans a rapid $107 million remake of its downtown Atlanta campus before summer 2026, fueled by an $80 million gift. The University System of Georgia on Tuesday approved the plan.

November 13, 2024
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  • Associated Press
Propel ATL is looking for public input on their policy recommendation draft.

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An Atlanta transit advocacy group seeks public input for policy recommendations

An Atlanta nonprofit is working to improve the streets for people walking, rolling or riding. This month the group released a draft of its annual list of policy recommendations to improve city infrastructure.

January 16, 2024
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  • Amanda Andrews
A red bus is shown traveling toward the camera.  Its sign reads "35 Norcross."

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Gwinnett County plans a public transit overhaul. But funding is uncertain

Gwinnett County officials have unveiled a $17 billion plan to transform public transit in the county, leaning heavily into national trends.  But it remains to be seen whether commissioners and voters will agree on a funding mechanism for it.

September 19, 2023
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  • Orlando Montoya
Map of Atlanta

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ATL board OKs contract for planning Top End transit

The board of Atlanta’s regional transit agency gave the go-ahead Thursday to a contract with an engineering consultant to design the addition of mass transit to the top end of Interstate 285.

June 02, 2023
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By:
  • Dave Williams
Atlanta and Duluth are featured in National Geographic's special April 2019 edition on cities.

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National Geographic Sees The Future Of Cities In Atlanta, Duluth

By 2050, the world's population is expected to reach 9.8 billion people. According to a report by the United Nations , nearly 70% of them are projected...

April 04, 2019
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  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
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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  • Ross Terrell
A still image from the new Stacey Evans attack ad against opponent Stacey Abrams.

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Stacey Evans Leads With HOPE In New Attack Ad Against Stacey Abrams

Our panelists start by discussing Stacey Evans' new attack ad against her Democratic opponent, Stacey Abrams. The ad makes the case that Abrams "cut a...

May 04, 2018
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  • Bill Nigut
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