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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please see below for information about upcoming public hearings for MARTA.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greg Aikens, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbga.org/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>National Federation of the Blind of Georgia</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:gaikens@nfbga.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>gaikens@nfbga.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: (404) 444-8661<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=271 height=115 style='width:2.8263in;height:1.2013in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.png@01D3955C.D0ED0340" alt="Title: NFB of GA Logowith tag line, "Live the life you want.""><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><b><span style='font-family:"Century",serif'>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></b><span style='font-family:"Century",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-family:"Century",serif'>January 23, 2018<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Century",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:4.0pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:4.0pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif'>MARTA RESCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETINGS TO DISCUSS PROPOSED BUS SERVICE MODIFICATIONS</span></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>Modifications to the following routes will be discussed: <b>Route 1</b>: Marietta St.; <b>Route 3</b>: Martin Luther King Jr. Dr./Auburn Ave.; <b>Route 12</b>: Howell Mill Rd./Cumberland; <b>New</b> <b>Route 14</b>: 14<sup>th</sup> St./Blandtown; <b>Route 26</b>: Perry Blvd./North Ave.; <b>Route 37</b>: Defoors Ferry Rd.; <b>Route 50</b>: Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy.; <b>Route 51</b>: Joseph E. Boone Blvd.; <b>Route 58</b>: Atlanta Industrial/Hollywood Rd.; <b>Route 60</b>: Hightower/Moores Mill; <b>Route 66</b>: Lynhurst/Greenbriar; <b>Route 68</b>: Donnelly Ave./Peyton; <b>Route 82</b>: Camp Creek Pkwy./Welcome All Rd.; <b>Route 84</b>: Washington Rd./Camp Creek Marketplace; <b>Route 93</b>: Headland Dr./Princeton Lakes; <b>Route 153</b>: H.E. Holmes/Browntown; <b>Route 180</b>: Fairburn/Palmetto; <b>Route 181</b>: Washington Rd./Fairburn; <b>Route 189</b>: Flat Shoals Rd./Scofield Rd.; <b>Route</b> <b>191</b>: Riverdale/ATL International Terminal; <b>Route 813 (formerly Route 13)</b>: Atlanta Student Movement Blvd.; <b>New Route 850</b>: Carroll Heights/Fairburn Heights; <b>Route 853 (formerly Route 53)</b>: Collier Heights; <b>Route 856 (formerly Route 56)</b>: Baker Hills/Wilson Mill Meadows; <b>Route 867 (formerly Route 67)</b>: Harland Terrace/Dixie Hills<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>PUBLIC HEARINGS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Tuesday, Jan. 30</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Community exchange – 6 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Public hearing – 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Clayton County Library – HQ’s Branch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>865 Battle Creek Road<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Jonesboro, GA 30236<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Riding MARTA: Route 193<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Wednesday, Jan. 31<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Community exchange - 6 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Public hearing – 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>College Park Safety Complex<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>3717 College Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>College Park, GA 30037<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Riding MARTA: College Park Station; Routes 172, 181<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>COMMUNITY MEETING:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Thursday, Feb. 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>6:30 – 8 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>MARTA HQ Atrium<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>2424 Piedmont Road NE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Atlanta, GA 30324<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Riding MARTA: Lindbergh Station<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>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 </span><a href="http://www.itsmarta.com"><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#0563C1;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>www.itsmarta.com</span></a><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#333333;letter-spacing:-.15pt'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>