MARTA Train: Debunking Myths about Atlanta's Train System!

There are several "MYTHS" about "MARTA," Atlanta's  commuter train --MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority). Mark's Homestays are typically located convenient to MARTA train stations and sometimes students fear using the train. As a result,  I would like to challenge a few of these myths based on personal experience.

MARTA TRAIN SYSTEM MAP

 MYTH: #1: IT IS NOT SAFE: MARTA train is a safe way to commute to an from your school, college or university. I used the train everyday for 2.5 years when I worked at Georgia State University and was never once a victim of crime. 

• MARTA has a full-time 24/7 Police
• Statistically you are more likely to be involved in a CAR accident than you are a train accident! http://itsmarta.com/safety-on-marta.aspx

  MYTH: #2: IT IS NOT CONVENIENT: Did you know...

•  MARTA has over 48 miles of train tracks
•  227,300 people ride MARTA daily
• You can go to the "doorstep" of almost ever major tourist attraction in Atlanta? --Georgia Dome, Centennial Park, CNN, Aquarium, etc. 

  MYTH: #3: IT IS ALWAYS LATE: Actually, MARTA is "on-time" according to schedule almost 98% of the time. Trust me, if you drive a car to work or school in Atlanta chances are you will be late one day with Atlanta's awful traffic! After riding the train for 2 years, I know it was rarely delayed or late and when it was it was typically only a few minutes. 

Yes, I know Atlanta could improve it's train system by adding more rail lines (AND IT IS.....), but give MARTA a chance. You may find it's easy, safe, and convenient for you as a student.


Mark's Homestay works hard to place you in convenient locations near the MARTA Train! 

The MARTA Train