Riding MARTA has become a necessity for many commuters. Here are a few pointers for MARTA newbies.

Quick tips: Riding MARTA to the SEC title game

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MARTA will beef up staffing and security for the SEC Championship as it continues to prepare for the larger national spotlight of the upcoming Super Bowl.

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Here’s a look at how MARTA plans to make things easier for fans attending the SEC Championship game:  

  • Trains will run every 10 minutes between the Lindbergh and Airport stations on north-south lines, as well as between King Memorial and Ashby on east-west lines. 
  • MARTA will deploy “transit ambassadors” to the Dome and Vine City stations adjacent to the stadium, as well as to end-of-the-line stations at North Springs, H.E. Holmes, College Park and Indian Creek. They will greet riders and assist them with directions and Breeze Card purchases. 
  • Other employees will help load and unload trains and prevent platform overcrowding at the Dome, Vine City and Five Points stations. 
  • In addition to the usual vending machines, MARTA employees will sell Breeze Cards at numerous stations. 
  • Bathrooms will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at numerous stations. Previously, they closed at 7 p.m.  
  • The MARTA Police Department will supplement its uniform patrol division with other officers during the game. It also will use more than 10,000 security cameras to monitor the transit system.

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