State of MARTA 2025 lays a foundation for future rail services, needs

During the State of MARTA event, MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood (not shown) laid out the transformative initiatives underway, which will define the future of transit in metro Atlanta. This will address the region’s growing population and increasing transportation needs, according to Greenwood. Photo by Isaiah Singleton/The Atlanta VoiceThe Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), along with the Council for Quality Growth and with support from major sponsors Axis Infrastructure, VHB, and WSP, held a State of MARTA 2025: Next Stop: The Future of Transit.The event began at 8 a.m., with an exclusive look at the new trains at Lindbergh Center Station, followed at 9 a.m., by the State of MARTA address given by MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood in the lobby of Uptown.During the State of MARTA event, Greenwood laid out the transformative initiatives underway, which will define the future of transit in metro Atlanta. This will address the region’s growing population and increasing transportation needs, according to Greenwood.“As the region prepares for an expected population increase from six million to eight million by 2050, MARTA is setting the stage for a safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation network to connect communities and reduce congestion,” he said.Greenwood also provided...