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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
MARTA to increase number of trains running while FIFA Club World Cup is in town
MARTA to increase number of trains running while FIFA Club World Cup is in town Matches for the FIFA Club World Cup kick off in two weeks. MARTA plans to beef up its operations. Fans will notice more trains before and after the games played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That includes a pre-game shuttle train that will run between the Five Points and Georgia World Congress Center stations. Advertisement MARTA says you can also expect a new payment system by the time the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup gets here. The new Breeze fare payment system will allow customers to tap their credit cards, smartphones, or smartwatches to pay for their fare. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Here's when the six games will take place: Monday, June 16, 3 p.m.: Chelsea FC (England) vs. LAFC (United States) Thursday, June 19, 3 p.m.: Inter Miami CF (United States) vs. FC Porto (Portugal) Sunday, June 22, 9 p.m.: Manchester City (England) vs. Al Ain FC (United Arab Emirates) Sunday, June 29, 12 p.m.: Round of 16 match Tuesday, July 1, 9 p.m.: Round of 16 match Saturday, July 5, 12 p.m.: Quarterfinal match The Five Points Station transformation project will not have an impact on transit services for the Club World Cup. TRENDING STORIES: [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
MARTA Selects CDM Smith to Design the Largest Bus Rapid Transit System in the State of Georgia
Atlanta, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith was selected by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to design the Clayton County Southlake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alignment and Airport Connectivity project. CDM Smith and its partners will design approximately 15 miles of BRT with an elevated guideway into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The effort is MARTA's largest BRT project to date. This project will greatly improve Clayton County residents' access to job opportunities and education and will open doors for further transit-oriented development in the area. Direct premium transit service to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and MARTA's rail system will greatly contribute to the local and regional economies. Planning and design work is funded by the one-cent sales tax approved by Clayton County voters in 2014. The project has submitted an application for a Small Starts grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. The current project budget is $355.6 million. In service of its goal to provide premium transit service throughout the county, the BRT system design will include an elevated guideway, elevated bus stations, and a pedestrian bridge connector to the airport terminal and MARTA train station. The design phase of this project will take two years to complete. Construction is estimated to take place from 2028 through 2030. 'We brought experience from our successful BRT project portfolio and remained focused on MARTA's goals and Clayton County's needs to create the right team to design this BRT,' said CDM Smith principal Chuck Deeb. Attachment Kelly Brolin CDM Smith 617.452.6153 [email protected]
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
MARTA Selects CDM Smith to Design the Largest Bus Rapid Transit System in the State of Georgia
The effort is MARTA's largest BRT project to date. MARTA, a metro system in Georgia, has selected CDM Smith to design the largest bus rapid transit system in the state. Atlanta, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDM Smith was selected by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to design the Clayton County Southlake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alignment and Airport Connectivity project. CDM Smith and its partners will design approximately 15 miles of BRT with an elevated guideway into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The effort is MARTA's largest BRT project to date. This project will greatly improve Clayton County residents' access to job opportunities and education and will open doors for further transit-oriented development in the area. Direct premium transit service to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and MARTA's rail system will greatly contribute to the local and regional economies. Planning and design work is funded by the one-cent sales tax approved by Clayton County voters in 2014. The project has submitted an application for a Small Starts grant award from the Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. The current project budget is $355.6 million. In service of its goal to provide premium transit service throughout the county, the BRT system design will include an elevated guideway, elevated bus stations, and a pedestrian bridge connector to the airport terminal and MARTA train station. The design phase of this project will take two years to complete. Construction is estimated to take place from 2028 through 2030. "We brought experience from our successful BRT project portfolio and remained focused on MARTA's goals and Clayton County's needs to create the right team to design this BRT,' said CDM Smith principal Chuck Deeb. CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy, and facilities. Passionate about our work and invested in each other, we are inspired to think and driven to solve the world's environmental and infrastructure challenges. Attachment MARTA, a metro system in Georgia, has selected CDM Smith to design the largest bus rapid transit system in the state. CONTACT: Kelly Brolin CDM Smith 617.452.6153 BrolinKF@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Atlanta police investigating attempted robbery, stabbing
Atlanta police are investigating an attempted robbery in which a man was stabbed. On Sunday, at approximately 8:38 p.m., officers responded to a report of a person stabbed near the Garnett MARTA Station at 232 Forsyth Street SW. Police believe the 38-year-old victim was walking through an alleyway near 221 Peachtree Street when two people approached him, attempted to rob him, and then stabbed him. Investigators with the Aggravated Assault Unit responded to the scene, and their investigation continues. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Missing pregnant woman found safe after walking away from Atlanta hospital Man accused of gunning down Georgia Tech student in targeted shooting has turned himself in Trooper injured after fleeing driver crashes into his patrol car and runs away [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Atlanta police looking for missing woman who walked away from hospital
Atlanta police are looking for a missing woman. Victoria Harris, 25, was last seen leaving Piedmont Hospital on May 16 at around 9:20 a.m. If anyone has information on her location, please call 911 or the Atlanta Police Missing Persons Unit at 404-546-4235. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Officials identify north GA man who killed wife, girlfriend before turning gun on himself Missing man found dead near GA river Woman shot at MARTA Midtown Station [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
