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MEDIA ADVISORY
September 8, 2023 

 

MARTA TO PARTICIPATE IN WORLDWIDE EFFORT HIGHLIGHTING NEED FOR MORE PUBLIC PARK SPACE  

ATLANTA - The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is a proud participant of PARK(ing) Day, hosted by the Georgia Institute of Technology on Friday, Sept. 15. This worldwide event deprioritizes cars and focuses on creating public space and activities for people. 

MARTA’s Research & Analysis Department will transform a curbside parking spot near Tech Square into a green parklet and engage with people about their travel behavior. 

WHAT:           PARK(ing) Day 

WHEN:           Friday, Sept. 15 

                            11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

WHERE:        Tech Square 

                 5th St. NW (between Williams St. and Spring St.) 

                 Atlanta, Ga. 30308 

PARK(ing) Day aligns with MARTA’s mission to advocate for and provide safe, multimodal transit services that promote prosperity, connectivity and equity, ultimately contributing to a more livable region. Safer, greener, and more equitable streets are particularly significant for enhancing the first and last-mile experience of our riders.  

Join us in celebrating public spaces, multimodal transportation, and community engagement as we work towards a safer, greener, and more equitable urban environment for all.  

 

 

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