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Atlanta City Hall
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Atlanta, GA 30303

April 11, 2024

Atlanta City Council Member Byron Amos Statement Following the Announcement of Four New MARTA Stations 

ATLANTA — District 3 Atlanta City Council member and Transportation Committee chair Byron Amos issued the following statement after the City announced an administrative order to identify four new infill MARTA stations and a corridor for a Bus Rapid Transit line.

"I am thrilled to receive the news of the addition of four MARTA infill stations, a significant stride towards enhancing our city's transportation infrastructure. Among these stations, I am particularly ecstatic that the residents of District 3 will be benefiting from one, the proposed Joseph E. Boone station," said Amos. "As chair of the Transportation Committee, I support this initiative and stand firmly with the mayor in ensuring that transportation remains one of the City of Atlanta's top priorities. This investment improves connectivity and fosters economic growth and community development. Together, let's continue prioritizing progress and accessibility for all citizens."

The administrative order also details the City of Atlanta's strategy to collaborate with MARTA and the Atlanta BeltLine in executing equitable transportation initiatives throughout the city.

About Atlanta City Council
The Atlanta City Council is the chief policy-making body for the City of Atlanta. It acts by considering and enacting all laws that govern the city. The Council also approves the operating and capital budgets for the City as recommended by the mayor, and it continually monitors revenues and expenditures for local government operations. The Atlanta City Council reviews and decides on many land use and zoning matters. Major economic development projects for the City also fall under the Council’s consideration.

The Council is comprised of 12 districts and three at-large posts. Council representatives include: Council President: Doug Shipman; District 1: Jason Winston; District 2: Amir Farokhi; District 3: Byron Amos; District 4: Jason S. Dozier; District 5: Liliana Bakhtiari; District 6: Alex Wan; District 7: Howard Shook; District 8: Mary Norwood; District 9: Dustin Hillis; District 10: Andrea L. Boone; District 11: Marci Collier Overstreet; District 12: Antonio Lewis; Post 1 At-Large: Michael Julian Bond; Post 2 At-Large: Matt Westmoreland; and Post 3 At-Large: Keisha Sean Waites.

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