Monthly Archives: November 2011

Key Stops of MARTA

By Paul Jung I have profiled about important stops of Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transportation Authority. MARTA has nearly 100 stops in metropolitan Atlanta. From those 100 stations, there are a few key stops such as shopping centers, tourists’ attraction, education … Continue reading

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Taken for Granted

By Juan Viera-Dimarco The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is a landmark of our city’s progress. Although it is not perfect, it is the most efficient way to get around the inner city. In my opinion, MARTA is extremely … Continue reading

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Buckhead Finest

By: Roberto Sanchez The city of Atlanta has been seen to have many transportation problems throughout  the years. Problems with MARTA train rides being unsafe and localized in not very popular places, and having a very rare and inefficient bus transportation. Problems with … Continue reading

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NYC Subway System

By Kevin Chen The New York Subway system is one of the best subway systems in the world for several different reasons. It is very accessible, inexpensive, and very practical and economical. It is one of the busiest and most … Continue reading

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MARTA

Susan Roberts As the train speeds through the dark, ominous tunnel, its passengers sit contentedly inside. A woman yaks away on her expensive cell phone. The homeless man in the corner sleeps soundly, dreaming a peaceful dream. A young child … Continue reading

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Student Transportation

By: Hailey Armfield At Georgia Tech there are some students that believe walking is just simply beneath them. Unless these freshmen have a car of their own, they need to find an alternate to the sweating and grueling hike up … Continue reading

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A Day in MARTA

By William Luca Being the ninth largest public transportation system in the US is no easy task and MARTA is up to the challenge.  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is a very efficient system. When you arrive in the … Continue reading

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MARTA

Harrison Aiken The Students for Progressive Transit (SfPT) team’s goal is to make transportation easier for students to find, to increase awareness of different types of transportation and to help students decide on the most efficient transportation method. The Georgia … Continue reading

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The I-285 and Belt Line of Georgia Institute of Technology

  By Aakash Shringare A  part of President Edwin D Harrison’s legacy to Georgia Tech is the expansion of the Georgia Tech campus by almost twofold with dedicated planning and genuine forethought. During the 1960s, federal, state, and local support … Continue reading

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My Typical MARTA Experience

By Conrad Hatcher Most citizens of Atlanta currently use, or have at least heard of MARTA. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) was established in 1971. MARTA however has a bad reputation today, with most people claiming it is … Continue reading

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