MEDIA ADVISORY
September 28, 2021
MARTA TO HOST IN-PERSON
AND VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR SUMMERHILL BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT
Authority Seeks Public
Input on Latest Design of Transformative Project
ATLANTA – The
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will host two public meetings
to provide updates and seek public input on the proposed Summerhill Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) project. The in-person meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at
Fanplex, located at 768 Hank Aaron Dr. SE in Atlanta. Space is limited to allow
for social distancing and masks are required. The virtual meeting is Wednesday,
Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. over Zoom.
During the
meetings, participants will hear from MARTA officials and the project team on
project updates, proposed route and stop locations, and other project developments.
Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback
after the presentation.
“This
is our first BRT project in Atlanta and one that will transform the way people
view bus transportation,” said MARTA Chief of Capital Programs, Expansion &
Innovation Manjeet Ranu. “We are eager to share our progress with those who
travel this vital corridor and with the communities surrounding it.”
To participate,
pre-register via the links below.
Oct. 5th
Meeting:
When: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Fanplex
768 Hank Aaron Dr. SE
Atlanta, Ga. 30315
Space is limited and masks are required
Pre-register:
https://summerhill-brt-connect-the-core.eventbrite.com
Oct. 6th
Meeting:
When: 6
p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Call-in: 1-888-475-4499
Meeting ID:
996 2846 5998
Pre-register: https://bit.ly/3nEqYQ2
Visit the
Summerhill BRT website to learn more and take the survey (survey open Oct. 5 –
31):
https://www.itsmarta.com/summerhill.aspx
Contact the
Summerhill BRT Project Team:
For project
related questions, email Greg Holder at gholder@itsmarta.com. For general customer service questions,
call 404-848-5000. To request this information in a language other than English
or in an accessible format, call 404-848-4037.
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