MARTA invites public to online transit meeting

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The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority invites the public to join virtual meetings this week.

The online update is set for 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and noon to 1 p.m. Saturday about the future BRT line that connects Summerhill, Peoplestown and South Downtown. There will be a presentation on the route and station locations followed by a question and answer session.

Last year, a partnership was forged between MARTA and the City of Atlanta for the largest investment in public transit since MAR

inception 40 years ago, including almost $1.3 billion for direct connectivity to and around the Atlanta BeltLine. The program of projects introduces new modes to the MARTA system, with 14 new miles of bus rapid transit (BRT) representing 22% of the expansion miles; 22 miles of arterial rapid transit (ART) representing 34% of the expansion; and 29 new miles of light rail service representing 44% of the new service. MARTA is building a balanced, smart transit system to serve current customers and attract new riders in Atlanta and across the region.

The Summerhill Line is the first of the projects.

Those interested can register for Zoom meetings at https://tinyurl. com/summerhillWednesday or https://tinyurl.com/SummerhillSaturday

For listening only: Wednesday call-in number: 1-301-715-8592 with meeting ID: 818 8534 3278 or Saturday call-in number: 1-929-436-2866 with meeting ID: 895 3331 8825