MARTA uses sandbags to simulate weight during train car testing

According to MARTA, this process of load testing is making sure rides will be safe and smooth for passengers.

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Summary of the panel meeting yesterday: https://youtu.be/l6x6I_UFIJQ?si=OwPgKrFEmGj3ysm2.

A longer segment of this meeting will be broadcast on Atlanta News First later this fall.

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Dozens attend transit town hall hosted by Atlanta News First

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The Future of Transit In Atlanta

Patrick Quinn moderates panel discussions with MARTA leadership, city leaders and regional officials, transit advocates, & everyday riders

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MARTA's Advisory Panel meets to put MARTA back on track. Bus network redesign delayed because of operator shortage. New trains delayed too.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/09/09/advisory-group-meets-help-marta-fix-safety-reliability-ridership-woes

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Advisory group meets to help MARTA fix safety, reliability, and ridership woes

In the last few months, MARTA has endured a series of security issues that have impacted public perception of the transit agency.

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(Atlanta News First) - UPS Teamsters in Atlanta are set to hold a Saturday rally as a national strike deadline looms, Teamsters General President ...
UPS Teamsters to hold Atlanta rally as deadline for contract nears
UPS Teamsters to hold Atlanta rally as deadline for contract nears

UPS and the Teamsters have been locked in negotiations for weeks as they work to avoid a potentially crippling strike.

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