Is MARTA safe? Police chief addresses Atlanta City Council
Violent crime on MARTA has decreased by 50% since 2019, according to Police Chief Scott Kreher.
Violent crime on MARTA has decreased by 50% since 2019, according to Police Chief Scott Kreher.
Atlanta asks MARTA to present safety plan to city council
Atlanta City Council voted unanimously to ask MARTA officials to present its safety plan to the transportation committee.
Atlanta City Council voted unanimously to ask MARTA officials to present its safety plan to the transportation committee.
Police searching for 2 'dangerous' suspects in shooting on MARTA train
Do you recognize this man and woman? Police say they're wanted for a shooting that happened on a MARTA train and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Do you recognize this man and woman? Police say they're wanted for a shooting that happened on a MARTA train and should be considered armed and dangerous.
MARTA police chief highlights crime reduction amid safety concerns
MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher highlights a decrease in violent crime, emphasizing the agency's safety.
MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher highlights a decrease in violent crime, emphasizing the agency's safety.
Atlanta councilwoman calls for MARTA safety plan after incidents
After recent escalator malfunctions and shootings at MARTA stations, an Atlanta city councilwoman wants to make sure the agency is doing everything it can to keep its riders safe.
After recent escalator malfunctions and shootings at MARTA stations, an Atlanta city councilwoman wants to make sure the agency is doing everything it can to keep its riders safe.
MARTA finishes investigation into escalator failure after Beyonce concert
MARTA officials have finished their investigation into an escalator that left 11 people injured after Beyonce's final Cowboy Carter concert in Atlanta.
MARTA officials have finished their investigation into an escalator that left 11 people injured after Beyonce's final Cowboy Carter concert in Atlanta.
Jonathan Hunt appointed interim CEO of MARTA; board creates strategic advisory group
Jonathan Hunt, MARTA's chief legal counsel, appointed as interim CEO, supported by a strategic advisory group led by former MARTA chief Keith Parker.
Jonathan Hunt, MARTA's chief legal counsel, appointed as interim CEO, supported by a strategic advisory group led by former MARTA chief Keith Parker.
MARTA faces scrutiny after H.E. Holmes station shooting, manhunt
A man was shot in the stomach during a fight at the H.E. Holmes MARTA station's bus loop and was immediately hospitalized.
A man was shot in the stomach during a fight at the H.E. Holmes MARTA station's bus loop and was immediately hospitalized.
MARTA shooting suspect arrested in Alabama, officers recovering
Two officers were shot at the Five Points MARTA station after authorities say they tried to stop a man peeing near one of the station's platforms.
Two officers were shot at the Five Points MARTA station after authorities say they tried to stop a man peeing near one of the station's platforms.
MARTA celebrates new school year with Reading and Riding event
MARTA is celebrating the start of the school year with a special event promoting reading.
MARTA is celebrating the start of the school year with a special event promoting reading.
Shooting on MARTA train injures one
A man was grazed by a bullet on a MARTA train Saturday morning as the train moved.
A man was grazed by a bullet on a MARTA train Saturday morning as the train moved.
MARTA moving forward on search for new CEO
MARTA is moving forward with its search for a new leader after the transit agency's CEO and general manager's sudden retirement due to "immigration and personal matters," last week.
MARTA is moving forward with its search for a new leader after the transit agency's CEO and general manager's sudden retirement due to "immigration and personal matters," last week.
MARTA escalator collapse: experts blame brakes, not stampede
Two experts on escalators said they don't believe the incident at MARTA's Vine Station last week was caused by a stampede. They said the video released by MARTA appears to show the escalator malfunction.
Two experts on escalators said they don't believe the incident at MARTA's Vine Station last week was caused by a stampede. They said the video released by MARTA appears to show the escalator malfunction.
MARTA releases video of escalator incident after concert
MARTA released video of last week’s escalator malfunction that injured at least nine people during a crowded rush.
MARTA released video of last week’s escalator malfunction that injured at least nine people during a crowded rush.
Manhunt underway for suspect in H.E. Holmes MARTA Station rape
Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a rape at the H.E. Holmes MARTA Station on July 17.
Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a rape at the H.E. Holmes MARTA Station on July 17.
Family describes escalator collapse after Beyoncé concert
The Dogan family claims the escalator collapse at the Vine City MARTA station was due to mechanical failure, not a stampede, resulting in multiple injuries.
The Dogan family claims the escalator collapse at the Vine City MARTA station was due to mechanical failure, not a stampede, resulting in multiple injuries.
MARTA and Atlanta United releasing new merch collaboration
You can now rep your love for both Atlanta United and MARTA all at once.
You can now rep your love for both Atlanta United and MARTA all at once.
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood retiring because of immigration issues, board says
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood has stepped down due to immigration and personal matters, the board announced Thursday.
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood has stepped down due to immigration and personal matters, the board announced Thursday.
Calls for probe in Beyoncé concert escalator accident at MARTA station
Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet is calling for an investigation and for MARTA leadership to explain safety protocols and maintenance practices.
Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet is calling for an investigation and for MARTA leadership to explain safety protocols and maintenance practices.
Several injured in 'stampede' at MARTA station after Beyoncé concert
A stampede and escalator malfunction at a MARTA station after Beyonce's last Atlanta Cowboy Carter concert left multiple people injured overnight.
A stampede and escalator malfunction at a MARTA station after Beyonce's last Atlanta Cowboy Carter concert left multiple people injured overnight.