The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will hold public hearings on proposed bus service modifications on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the Clayton County Commission Chambers, Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Decatur Library Auditorium, and Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Fulton County Assembly Hall. The following routes will be discussed:
Route 49: McDonough Boulevard; Route 50: Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway; Route 850: Carroll Heights/Fairburn Heights; Route 853: Collier Heights
MARTA representatives will be on hand for a community exchange session beginning at 6 p.m. followed by public hearings at 7 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 the MARTA Board of Directors will become effective April 13, 2019.
PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS:
Tuesday, Jan. 22
Clayton County Commission Chambers
112 Smith Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Community Exchange: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Public Hearing: 7 p.m.
Riding MARTA: Route 193
Wednesday, Jan. 23
Decatur Library Auditorium
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur, GA 30030
Community Exchange: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Public Hearing: 7 p.m.
Riding MARTA: Blue Line to Decatur Station; exit onto Church St. and continue one block east
Thursday, Jan. 24
Fulton County Assembly Hall
141 Pryor Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Community Exchange: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Public Hearing: 7 p.m.
Riding MARTA: Bus Routes 21, 42, and 55
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