MARTA
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Rail and Transit
| Stands for | Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
MARTA stands for Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, a rail and transit abbreviation.
Atlanta-area transit operator running heavy rail and bus services; its rail lines reach a station inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Example: MARTA from the airport to downtown takes about 20 minutes and beats Atlanta traffic every time.
Usage notes
Rail service began in 1979. Suburban counties' long refusal to join MARTA limited its reach, a source of regional political debate. The airport station opens directly into the domestic terminal. Pronounced as a word, "MAR-tuh."
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