Bookman: Where is the state’s commitment to helping Atlanta’s public transit system succeed?

By: Jay Bookman

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 731

Last Updated: 21 hours, 51 minutes ago

Body Text Preview

Maybe MARTA has been a victim of unfortunate timing, with several random, high-profile shootings and stabbings occurring just as thousands of World Cup visitors are scheduled to come to town, setting off a federal investigation into the agency’s security performance.

Maybe.

However, longtime riders of the system can attest to the fact that conditions on MARTA rail have deteriorated significantly. To explain that away as something other than serious bureaucratic failure, you’d also have …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

Email Us