It’s been 40 years since the first MARTA trains and buses linked together to provide transportation through the city.
The Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority celebrated this milestone by holding a “Ride Back in Time”-themed festival and concert near Avondale Station last Sunday.
MARTA’s first train ride went from the Avondale Station to Georgia State in 1979. To celebrate the milestone, a commemorative ride took attendees on a reversed course, from Georgia State to Avondale. Dancers dressed in 1970s outfits welcomed riders on the platform.
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