MARTA will expand in Atlanta, according to the city. Voters overwhelmingly approved a half-penny sales tax that will last for 40 years, and is intended to raise more than $2 billion.
“It’s one of the best things we have in this city. It needs to be expanded. To be a great city we need a good transportation system,” said Louise Horney, who watched election returns at Manuel’s Tavern Tuesday night.
Buses will come more often and go more places, said MARTA CEO Keith Parker.
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