Roswell developer creates user-friendly 'SMARTA' MARTA app for commuters
Frustrated with the official MARTA app, Roswell developer Chad Etzel decided to create his own solution, ultimately developing the "SMARTA" app. The app has since caught the attention of the public transit agency, which acknowledges the need for improvement.
Frustrated with the official MARTA app, Roswell developer Chad Etzel decided to create his own solution, ultimately developing the "SMARTA" app. The app has since caught the attention of the public transit agency, which acknowledges the need for improvement.
MARTA asking lawmakers to approve traffic cameras to enforce new bus-only lanes
MARTA wants to keep the new lanes for its new project bus-only, and the agency is asking state lawmakers to let them use automatic cameras to enforce the lane restriction.
MARTA wants to keep the new lanes for its new project bus-only, and the agency is asking state lawmakers to let them use automatic cameras to enforce the lane restriction.
More than 100 MARTA bus shelters damaged costing more than $20K
Vandals damaged more than 100 MARTA bus shelters in just one week.
Vandals damaged more than 100 MARTA bus shelters in just one week.
MARTA train derails near King Memorial Station, rail service suspended
A westbound MARTA train derailed near King Memorial Station early this morning.
A westbound MARTA train derailed near King Memorial Station early this morning.
Person shot outside Lindbergh MARTA station, police confirm
MARTA police are investigating a shooting outside the Lindbergh MARTA station.
MARTA police are investigating a shooting outside the Lindbergh MARTA station.
MARTA to move forward with Five Points project after reaching agreement with city
The Five Points MARTA Station renovation project is moving forward once again after an agreement was reached between the city and MARTA, according to the City of Atlanta.
The Five Points MARTA Station renovation project is moving forward once again after an agreement was reached between the city and MARTA, according to the City of Atlanta.
MARTA celebrates 35th anniversary of Soccer in the Streets with new bus
MARTA is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Soccer in the Streets with the launch of a new, soccer-themed bus.
MARTA is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Soccer in the Streets with the launch of a new, soccer-themed bus.
Deadly crash involving MARTA bus under investigation
Authorities are investigating a deadly crash involving a MARTA bus and another vehicle on Monday evening.
Authorities are investigating a deadly crash involving a MARTA bus and another vehicle on Monday evening.
MARTA to suspend rail service at Indian Creek for bridge construction
MARTA will temporarily suspend rail service to Indian Creek Station as part of an ongoing project.
MARTA will temporarily suspend rail service to Indian Creek Station as part of an ongoing project.
MARTA maintenance worker hit by train in Atlanta undergoes amputation
A MARTA employee was reportedly hit by an oncoming train while performing maintenance work in a tunnel between the Arts Center and Lindbergh Center Stations in October.
A MARTA employee was reportedly hit by an oncoming train while performing maintenance work in a tunnel between the Arts Center and Lindbergh Center Stations in October.
MARTA launches new merch store for transit fans
Want to represent your love of Atlanta public transportation? You can now buy a Breeze Card bathmat or a giant fleece blanket with the entire MARTA map on it.
Want to represent your love of Atlanta public transportation? You can now buy a Breeze Card bathmat or a giant fleece blanket with the entire MARTA map on it.
MARTA announces leadership transition
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has appointed Steven Parker and LaShanda Dawkins to key interim leadership roles.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has appointed Steven Parker and LaShanda Dawkins to key interim leadership roles.
MARTA'S Brookhaven station closing until Nov. 15 for upgrades
MARTA trains on the Gold Line will temporarily bypass Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 as crews work to replace the 40-year-old pavers on the station's rail platform.
MARTA trains on the Gold Line will temporarily bypass Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 as crews work to replace the 40-year-old pavers on the station's rail platform.
1 killed in Inman Park MARTA station shooting
A shooting at the Inman Park MARTA station on Sunday evening left one person dead.
A shooting at the Inman Park MARTA station on Sunday evening left one person dead.
MARTA unveils bus honoring late Rep. John Lewis
MARTA officials have shared the first look at a new bus honoring civil rights icon John Lewis.
MARTA officials have shared the first look at a new bus honoring civil rights icon John Lewis.
MARTA bus crash in southwest Atlanta injures three passengers
Three people were injured in a crash involving a MARTA bus in southwest Atlanta on Thursday evening.
Three people were injured in a crash involving a MARTA bus in southwest Atlanta on Thursday evening.
MARTA temporarily closing Brookhaven station for improvements
MARTA trains will temporarily bypass Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 for platform paver replacement.
MARTA trains will temporarily bypass Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 for platform paver replacement.
State leader calls for second audit amid questions about city probe of MARTA spending
Days after Atlanta city leaders released an audit of more MARTA program spending that showed the transit authority may have overcharged taxpayers millions for services never rendered, one state lawmaker is raising an eyebrow at the findings published by Cobb County-based accounting firm Mauldin and Jenkins.
Days after Atlanta city leaders released an audit of more MARTA program spending that showed the transit authority may have overcharged taxpayers millions for services never rendered, one state lawmaker is raising an eyebrow at the findings published by Cobb County-based accounting firm Mauldin and Jenkins.
New audit finds MARTA overcharged city by millions for expanded bus, train services
Atlanta city leaders say MARTA owes taxpayers millions of dollars after an audit found that the transit agency may have been overcharging for services under the city’s "More MARTA" program.
Atlanta city leaders say MARTA owes taxpayers millions of dollars after an audit found that the transit agency may have been overcharging for services under the city’s "More MARTA" program.
Old MARTA railcars turning into Georgia coral reef habitats
After years of carrying passengers around metro Atlanta, a pair of MARTA railcars have gotten new life under the sea.
After years of carrying passengers around metro Atlanta, a pair of MARTA railcars have gotten new life under the sea.