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Old 07-08-2015, 02:21 PM
 
Location: Kirkwood
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Yeah, i have seen the Overcrowding as well. Maybe some of the New Routes will take that load off, or Maybe it won't and it will show Just how much rapid rail is needed in the area. One thing i do have an issue with is the Bus Shelters. You have Tons of People trying to hide in Shaded areas from the Weather elements and the Sun and Very few Shelters have been built, expecially on existing Pads. Only 4 None Add Shelters have been built so Far and they all are on the route 196. Idk, but this is my Gut feeling, but i think the Ad Company Outfront Media is holding out to get as Many Advertising Shelters as they can in the Area, but that's just a huntch im feeling. It's a Sad Shame that Clayton County is already giving Millions to Marta and the people cant get Full Marta Amenities, like shelters and benches where ever possible. When it comes down to it, its still all about Money/Ads..
MARTA could run high-frequency bus routes(every 10 minutes during peak hours) along the proposed corridor to build ridership.
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Old 07-21-2015, 11:08 AM
 
Location: Ca$hville via Atlanta
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Drove down I-75 South the other day in Henry County, Absolute mess.. Not sure whats going on. I think they are starting to shift the lanes
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Old 08-06-2015, 03:10 PM
 
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Traffic in Henry County is pretty much a mess all the time. I think it's time for them to join MARTA.
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Old 08-06-2015, 03:49 PM
 
Location: Prescott, AZ
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Traffic in Henry County is pretty much a mess all the time. I think it's time for them to join MARTA.
I mean... there would have to be an amended MARTA charter at the state level to allow Henry to even vote to join MARTA, and then vote to levy the sales tax against themselves.

Not sure what kind of transit Henry could really use... I suppose MARTA could try running commuter rail southeast to/through McDonough and Blacksville. Maybe some city buses in McDonough, with express buses into the city along I-75?
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Old 08-07-2015, 06:33 PM
 
Location: Ca$hville via Atlanta
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I mean... there would have to be an amended MARTA charter at the state level to allow Henry to even vote to join MARTA, and then vote to levy the sales tax against themselves.

Not sure what kind of transit Henry could really use... I suppose MARTA could try running commuter rail southeast to/through McDonough and Blacksville. Maybe some city buses in McDonough, with express buses into the city along I-75?
In spite of the Traffic I think marta should stick to the core counties.. Commuter rail is needed though, but I think that should be ran at the state level
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Old 08-07-2015, 07:10 PM
 
Location: Prescott, AZ
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In spite of the Traffic I think marta should stick to the core counties.. Commuter rail is needed though, but I think that should be ran at the state level
I think GRTA covers Henry Co.
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Old 08-17-2015, 04:15 AM
 
Location: Ca$hville via Atlanta
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I 75 in McDonough is quickly Transforming to a Toll road ... Notice from McDonough exit 221 down to almost Locust grove an additional lane has already been added and shifting has occurred to work on the middle areas. Also plenty of fiber optic lines being laid for the electronics. Also noticed some electronic signs that will probably be listing prices that looks like they are about to install. Suprised me on that one.. Seemed kinda early in the project to be installing that, but maybe not...
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Old 08-18-2015, 03:23 PM
 
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Is it wrong that I want Fairburn to be like Long Island, NY....I hope Marta comes before we officially get down there.
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Old 08-18-2015, 03:56 PM
 
Location: Ca$hville via Atlanta
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Is it wrong that I want Fairburn to be like Long Island, NY....I hope Marta comes before we officially get down there.
Marta already runs in parts of Fairburn and South Fulton County...
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Old 09-01-2015, 09:43 AM
 
Location: Ca$hville via Atlanta
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Have to Honestly say i can see Major Change in the Atlanta South Metro Today, (Henry-Clayton) Compaired to Last Year this Time, it does seem to be on a little Boom.. Clayton now has 7 Bus Routes and 2 more to come in December.. Was on I-75 last night coming from Locust Grove and boy is that Freeway changing in Appearance Fast... Im starting to see that the Henry County Hot lanes will be bit more Technical than I-85 in Gwinnett. Pricing signs are being errected and we as still over a year from Completion of this project. I cant wait to see what the finished product will be.
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