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Green Line (MARTA)
The Green Line is a rapid transit line in the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, MARTA MARTA rail, rail system. It operates between and stations, running exclusively inside the Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta city limits. History The Green Line is a stub of the originally planned North Line, which would have served points north beyond Bankhead such as Northside Drive in Brookwood Hills, serving the Demolished public housing projects in Atlanta#Perry Homes, Perry Homes projects along the way. But the line was only ever built as far as Bankhead. Portions of what is now the Blue and Green Lines were opened between June 30 (-) and December 22, 1979 (Five Points station, Five Points-), and are the first sections of the MARTA rail system to open. However, it wasn't until December 29, 1992 that the branch to , then known as the Proctor Creek Line, opened. The Proctor Creek Line was originally grouped together with the rest of the Blue Line (MARTA), East-West Rail Line, with bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapid Transit
Rapid transit or mass rapid transit (MRT) or heavy rail, commonly referred to as metro, is a type of high-capacity public transport that is generally built in urban areas. A grade separation, grade separated rapid transit line below ground surface through a tunnel can be regionally called a subway, tube, metro or underground. They are sometimes grade-separated on elevated railways, in which case some are referred to as el trains – short for "elevated" – or skytrains. Rapid transit systems are usually electric railway, electric railways, that unlike buses or trams operate on an exclusive right-of-way (transportation), right-of-way, which cannot be accessed by pedestrians or other vehicles. Modern services on rapid transit systems are provided on designated lines between metro station, stations typically using electric multiple units on railway tracks. Some systems use rubber-tyred metro, guided rubber tires, magnetic levitation (''maglev''), or monorail. The stations typica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashby Station (MARTA)
Ashby is an underground subway station in Atlanta, Georgia, serving the Blue and Green lines of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail system. It incorporates the use of split platforms, where the westbound platform is on the upper level and the eastbound platform is on the lower level. This is to facilitate the Green Line's split toward Bankhead, immediately west of this station. History Ashby was opened on December 22, 1979 along with all other stations west of Five Points, including the Five Points East/West section itself and excluding Bankhead. Ashby is part of the second oldest section of MARTA, only preceded by the stations east of Five Points. Station layout Renaming proposals In 2007 Ashby was proposed to be renamed after Joseph E. Lowery, the current name of Ashby Street, while a different proposal by councilman Ivory Lee Young, Jr. suggested changing it to Historic Westside Village station, after the mixed-use development adjacent to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inman Park/Reynoldstown Station
Inman Park / Reynoldstown is an at-grade subway station in Atlanta, Georgia, serving the Blue Line of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail system. It also serves the Green Line on weekdays, and has two side platforms and two tracks. This station opened June 30, 1979. The station primarily serves the communities of Inman Park and Reynoldstown and is located near the Edgewood Retail District. Bus service is provided at this station to Virginia-Highland, Little Five Points, East Atlanta Village, Georgia State University (Decatur), Georgia Department of Labor, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, Center of Disease Control (CDC), Emory University, Michael C. Carlos Museum, MTC and Emory University Hospital. 366 parking spaces are available on site. Station layout Nearby landmarks and popular destinations * Edgewood Retail District * Little Five Points Shopping District * Communities of Inman Park and Reynoldstown Reynoldstow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Memorial Station
King Memorial is an elevated subway station in Atlanta, Georgia, serving the Blue and Green Lines of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail system. It is named for Martin Luther King Jr. whose church and burial place are nearby. It mainly serves the Sweet Auburn Historic District as well as the communities surrounding Oakland Cemetery. Bus Service Provided to: Zoo Atlanta, Grant Park, Ansley Mall, Piedmont Park, Atlanta Medical Center, Grady Memorial Hospital Grady Memorial Hospital is the public hospital for the city of Atlanta. The hospital is ranked as the tenth largest public hospital in the United States and is a Level I trauma center. History Grady Memorial Hospital was founded in 1890 and op ..., South Dekalb Mall and Ponce City Market. On weekends, the Green Line terminates at this station rather than continuing to Edgewood/Candler Park station two stops to the east. Station layout Buses at this station The station is served by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgia State Station
Georgia State is a subway station in Atlanta, Georgia, serving the Blue and Green lines of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail system. The station is located within the James H. Floyd State Office Building in Downtown Atlanta and was constructed concurrently with the building in the late 1970s. Exits are located on Piedmont Avenue and Jesse Hill Jr. Drive (formerly Butler Street). The station's name is in reference to its proximity to Georgia State University. The station provides access to Georgia State University and the Georgia State Capitol. Access is also provided to Grady Memorial Hospital, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spaulding, The Fulton County Health System, the Georgia Archives, James H. Floyd Twin Towers State buildings and Center Parc Stadium. Bus service is provided at this station to Lakewood Stadium, Piedmont Park Piedmont Park is an urban forest and park in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, located about northeast of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GWCC/CNN Center Station
GWCC/CNN Center station is an at-grade subway station in Atlanta, Georgia, on the Blue and Green lines of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail system. Located on the western edge of Downtown Atlanta, the station officially opened on December 22, 1979. It was originally called Omni station due to its proximity to the Omni Coliseum, which was demolished to build Philips Arena (now State Farm Arena). The station's name expanded in 1992 as Omni/Dome/World Congress Center (or simply Omni/Dome/GWCC) with that year's opening of the Georgia Dome as well as the Georgia World Congress Center (opened 1976). By the year 2000, the station name had changed to Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center. In June 2019, MARTA held a town hall to gather community input on a new name for the station after the demolition of the Georgia Dome and the renaming of Philips Arena to State Farm Arena. The station was one of five MARTA rail stations that were under consideration for new na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vine City Station
Vine City is an at-grade subway station in Atlanta, Georgia, serving the Blue and Green lines of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail system. It is one of only two stations served by the Green and Blue lines at all times. Vine City primarily provides access to the Vine City area, overflow service to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as well as access to the Atlanta University Center. It also features 27 parking spaces in a small on-site lot. Due to its dense location, it is not directly served with bus service; however, bus service is provided along the streets surrounding the station and at the nearby Hamilton E. Holmes station or Five Points station. As of 2013, Vine City only had a weekday average of 821 entries, making it the least busy station. Station layout History Vine City was opened on December 22, 1979, making it part of the second oldest section of MARTA, as every other west station (denoted with a "W" in their station code) was opened on the sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Line (MARTA)
The Gold Line is a rapid transit line in the MARTA rail system. It operates between Doraville and Airport stations, running through Doraville, Chamblee, Brookhaven, Atlanta, East Point and College Park. History What is now the Gold and Red Lines' shared section was originally opened on December 4, 1981, as the North-South Line between and . On September 11, 1982, an infill station at opened, while the North-South Line was extended south by one stop to West End station. On December 18 the same year, the North-South Line was extended northward to and . On December 15, 1984, the , , , , and Brookhaven (now ) stations all opened, with the last two being the first stations on what would become the Gold Line branch. East Point station opened on August 16, 1986, followed by on December 19, 1987, and the and on June 18, 1988. The newest and northernmost station on the line, , opened on December 29, 1992. On June 8, 1996, MARTA added a new branch of the North-South Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Line (MARTA)
The Red Line is a rapid transit line in the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, MARTA MARTA rail, rail system. It operates between North Springs (MARTA station), North Springs and Airport (MARTA station), Airport stations, running through Sandy Springs, Georgia, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Georgia, Dunwoody, Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, East Point, Georgia, East Point and College Park, Georgia, College Park. History What is now the Gold and Red Lines' shared section was originally opened on December 4, 1981, as the North-South Line between and . On September 11, 1982, an infill station at opened, while the North-South Line was extended south by one stop to West End station (MARTA), West End station. On December 18 the same year, the North-South Line was extended northward to and . On December 15, 1984, the , , and stations all opened, as did the , and Brookhaven/Oglethorpe station, Brookhaven on what was then the northernmost portion of the North-South Line (what is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Lake Station
East Lake is an at-grade subway station in Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia, serving the Blue Line of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail system. It has a track in each direction serving an island platform. When the station entered service on June 30, 1979, the opening ceremony took place in the south parking lot. This station is located mainly in the neighborhood of Kirkwood, but is named after East Lake Boulevard in neighboring Decatur, into which the east end of the station extends. The station also serves the Villages of East Lake and Oakhurst. There are two Zip car parking spaces in the north parking lot. Connecting bus service is operated from the station to: The Village of East Lake, East Lake Golf Course, Clifton Springs Health Center, Georgia State University-Decatur, North Dekalb Mall, Ponce City Market and Kirkwood. Green Line service, which currently terminates at Edgewood/Candler Park station, is expected to be extended to Avon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decatur Station
Decatur station is an underground subway station in Decatur, Georgia, on the Blue Line of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail system. This station opened on June 30, 1979. In 2005, a major renovation of the Church Street entrance to the station was begun that was completed in 2006. The redesign was intended to allow the station to fit in better with the stores and restaurants in the Decatur square. It has 2 tracks and side platforms that serve each track. It is one of the only stations on the Blue Line (besides those located in downtown Atlanta) that is completely underground. Decatur mainly serves the City of Decatur and South Dekalb County. It provides access to Downtown Decatur-Historic Shopping and Dining District, Atlanta's Dekalb Conventional Visitor's Bureau, Decatur Main Library, Dekalb County Court House, Decatur City Hall, Devry University, Holiday Inn Plaza Decatur and the Emory-Cliff Shuttle. Bus service is provided at this station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avondale Station (MARTA)
Avondale is an at-grade subway station in Decatur, Georgia. It is on the Blue Line of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail system. The station is at-grade and has two island platforms, one for each direction. The center two tracks are not normally used for through service. Because of these middle tracks, it is not uncommon for trains to be bound for Avondale, having passengers change trains at Avondale. A limited number of Green Line trains originate and terminate at Avondale rather than at their normal terminus at Edgewood / Candler Park, though these trains bypass East Lake and Decatur. Green Line service is expected to be extended to Avondale full-time when the platform at Bankhead station is expanded to accommodate 8-car trains, in order to increase service on the East-West trunk line. This station opened on June 30, 1979; this was the original eastern terminus of the Blue Line. This station has parking (823 spaces) available on E. College Ave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
