Public Meeting: MARTA Wants Citizens Feedback on Ga. 400 Transit Project

MARTA is in the early stages of a transit planning study for a Ga. 400 corridor.

A public meeting on the initiative will be held this evening in Sandy Springs. The project, which could include bus and light or heavy rail, would run from Ga. 400 and I-285 to McGinnis Ferry Road. MARTA officials said public feedback is a major part of their study.

“We want to introduce the study area and get [citizens'] feedback on their vision and problems in the corridor, and that can help us shape and frame the details,” said Jason Morgan, project manager.

The meeting will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m., today, at the North Fulton Annex, 7741 Roswell Road. Following an open house of displays, officials will hold a brief presentation and form discussion groups with attendees.

Citizens can provide insight on problem areas along the corridor, community resources, historic sites, and natural resources that should be considered, Morgan said.  

Funding for a full-scale project along the proposed corridor has not been determined. However, if the one-penny sales tax referendum is passed in July, funds would be available for preliminary designs and engineering, Morgan added.