[Gabs] Upcoming MARTA Public Hearings

[gaikens at nfbga.org]

Please see below for information about upcoming public hearings for MARTA.

 

 

Greg Aikens, President

 <http://www.nfbga.org/> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia

Email:  <mailto:gaikens at nfbga.org> gaikens at nfbga.org

Cell: (404) 444-8661

 



 

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characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 23, 2018

 

 

MARTA RESCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETINGS TO DISCUSS PROPOSED BUS SERVICE
MODIFICATIONS

ATLANTA-The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has
rescheduled two public hearings to discuss proposed bus service
modifications to 25 routes. The original hearings were cancelled due to
inclement weather. The hearings are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the
Clayton County Library and Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the College Park Safety
Complex. They will begin with a community exchange at 6 p.m. followed by the
public hearing at 7 p.m.

MARTA is also holding a community meeting on Thursday, Feb. 1 where you will
have an opportunity to review maps displaying proposed bus route changes and
provide your feedback. The meeting is at MARTA headquarters and will begin
at 6:30 p.m. 

MARTA regularly evaluates bus route performance including scheduling,
on-time performance, ridership and safety. Modifications were recommended
based on feedback received from customers and the Authority's service
analysis. All changes accepted by MARTA's Board of Directors will become
effective Apr. 14, 2018.

Modifications to the following routes will be discussed: Route 1: Marietta
St.; Route 3: Martin Luther King Jr. Dr./Auburn Ave.; Route 12: Howell Mill
Rd./Cumberland; New Route 14: 14th St./Blandtown; Route 26: Perry
Blvd./North Ave.; Route 37: Defoors Ferry Rd.; Route 50: Donald Lee
Hollowell Pkwy.; Route 51: Joseph E. Boone Blvd.; Route 58: Atlanta
Industrial/Hollywood Rd.; Route 60: Hightower/Moores Mill; Route 66:
Lynhurst/Greenbriar; Route 68: Donnelly Ave./Peyton; Route 82: Camp Creek
Pkwy./Welcome All Rd.; Route 84: Washington Rd./Camp Creek Marketplace;
Route 93: Headland Dr./Princeton Lakes; Route 153: H.E. Holmes/Browntown;
Route 180: Fairburn/Palmetto; Route 181: Washington Rd./Fairburn; Route 189:
Flat Shoals Rd./Scofield Rd.; Route 191: Riverdale/ATL International
Terminal; Route 813 (formerly Route 13): Atlanta Student Movement Blvd.; New
Route 850: Carroll Heights/Fairburn Heights; Route 853 (formerly Route 53):
Collier Heights; Route 856 (formerly Route 56): Baker Hills/Wilson Mill
Meadows; Route 867 (formerly Route 67): Harland Terrace/Dixie Hills

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Tuesday, Jan. 30

Community exchange - 6 p.m.

Public hearing - 7 p.m.

Clayton County Library - HQ's Branch

865 Battle Creek Road

Jonesboro, GA  30236

Riding MARTA: Route 193

 

Wednesday, Jan. 31

Community exchange - 6 p.m.

Public hearing - 7 p.m.

College Park Safety Complex

3717 College Street

College Park, GA  30037

Riding MARTA: College Park Station; Routes 172, 181

 

COMMUNITY MEETING:

 

Thursday, Feb. 1

6:30 - 8 p.m.

MARTA HQ Atrium

2424 Piedmont Road NE

Atlanta, GA  30324

Riding MARTA: Lindbergh Station

Copies of the proposed bus service modifications will also be available at
MARTA's headquarters at 2424 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30324, from 9 a.m.
until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A sign language interpreter will be available at the hearings. If you cannot
attend and want to share comments, you may: (1) leave a message at
404-848-5299; (2) write to MARTA's Office of Long Range Planning; (3)
complete an online Comment Card at  <http://www.itsmarta.com>
www.itsmarta.com.

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