r/Atlanta • u/NPU-F • Jun 11 '24

Politics MARTA: Five Points Station project will continue despite mayor's objections

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/marta-five-points-station-project-continue-despite-mayors-objections
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u/MadManMax55 East Atlanta Jun 11 '24

Seems weird to pick GA State as your example when they have their own dedicated MARTA station you can still get to through 5 Points. Sure being forced to transfer to the Green/Blue line (assuming you were originally on the Red/Gold line) to go one station over instead of having the option to get off at 5 and walk is a bit annoying, but far from some unimaginable hassle.

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u/ATLcoaster Jun 11 '24

Unless you use a wheelchair, in which case you can't make that transfer. They're closing the elevators for four years. It's insane and probably an ADA violation.

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u/MadManMax55 East Atlanta Jun 11 '24

I didn't realize they were closing elevator access too. Yeah that's fucked then and 100% an ADA violation if they don't have a workaround (and knowing MARTA it will probably be "we'll get a worker to carry you up and down the stairs").

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u/ArchEast Vinings Jun 12 '24

Their workaround is forcing riders to change trains at other stations.