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Fulton County seeks opinions on transit at public meetings

A MARTA train makes its way North past Ga. 400 traffic. Fulton County is seeking public input as it forms a transit plan. BEN GRAY / AJC FILE PHOTO
A MARTA train makes its way North past Ga. 400 traffic. Fulton County is seeking public input as it forms a transit plan. BEN GRAY / AJC FILE PHOTO
By Arielle Kass
July 19, 2017

What kind of transit do Fulton County residents want?

Through the beginning of August, consultants will be going to cities across the county to find out what they want and what they don’t.

They’re asking people where in the world they have had successful transit experiences, and what made them enjoyable.

“Citizens have a chance to change and influence the study,” said the consultant, Eric Bosman.

To read more about the process, and to see the list of upcoming meetings, click here to read the full story, only at myAJC.com.

About the Author

Arielle Kass covers Gwinnett County for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She started at the paper in 2010, and has covered business and local government beats around metro Atlanta. Arielle is a graduate of Emory University.

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