Frequently Asked Questions
Is MARTA Safe?
The
MARTA Police Department has units that patrol trains, stations,
bus routes and parking lots. With this type of coverage, a
MARTA Police Officer is not far away from any of our patron's
needs.
What Do I do if I Need Police Assistance?
While on
a train, there is an intercom directly to the train operator
who can summon police assistance. While in a station, there
are white courtesy phones and blue police phones that can
be utilized in obtaining police assistance. While on a bus,
ask the bus operator to call for police assistance. One can
also call 404-848-4911 on a cellular or pay phone and be connected
directly to MARTA Police Dispatch, You can also contact MARTA
Police by dialing "#MPD" on your AT&T(formerly Cingular) , Verizon, Sprint
Nextel phone. Blackberry users dial #673 or you can dial 911 on any phone. You will then be connected to
the local police who will then forward information to a MARTA
Police Dispatcher. Finally, you can also ask any MARTA employee
for assistance.
What are the blue and white phones
for?
The
blue phones are for police emergencies or to contact MARTA
Police. The white phones are courtesy phones to ask general
questions. Either can be used in emergency situations.
Who is allowed to sell Breeze Cards/Tickets?
The only
person allowed to sell Breeze Cards/Tickets is an authorized
agent of MARTA. This can be verified by asking for the employee's
Identification Card. This individual is usually located at
one of MARTA's several Ridestores.
Where can I get Breeze Cards/Tickets?
Breeze Cards/Tickets
can be purchased at Breeze Vending Machines in the station, and at Ridestore locations or at authorized MARTA
vendors.
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This information is provided for personal
use only as general information. While attempts are
made to maintain the accuracy of this information, it
should not be relied upon for any purpose without confirmation
in writing by MARTA Police. The MARTA Police Department
is not liable to users of this data for any loss or
damages arising from the reporting, use or modification
of the data. The MARTA Police Department may update
or modify the data at any time without notice and makes
no commitment to update the information contained herein.
For official crime reports and assistance
call MARTA Police Services at (404) 848-4900.
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