On the eve of Georgia’s grand re-opening, the one the entire nation is talking about, MARTA has an incredible task on its hands.
Last week the transit agency had its first COVID-19-related death, and at least 25 employees have been diagnosed with the virus and more than 150 employees have been quarantined.
On April 27, restaurants will be allowed to resume limited dine-in service in Georgia, and movie theaters and other entertainment venues will be open. That could create a surge in ridership for MARTA. Rail ridership has been down 80 percent, so social distancing, at least in the beginning, should be easy to enforce. However, MARTA is already reporting overcrowding on its buses, and will use police to make sure enough room is being maintained on the transit choice.
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Last week the transit agency had its first COVID-19-related death, and at least 25 employees have been diagnosed with the virus and more than 150 employees have been quarantined.
On April 27, restaurants will be allowed to resume limited dine-in service in Georgia, and movie theaters and other entertainment venues will be open. That could create a surge in ridership for MARTA. Rail ridership has been down 80 percent, so social distancing, at least in the beginning, should be easy to enforce. However, MARTA is already reporting overcrowding on its buses, and will use police to make sure enough room is being maintained on the transit choice.
With venues opening in Georgia on April 27, MARTA will deal with a new challenge - Railway Track and Structures
Entertainment venues and restaurants are ready to open in Georgia on April 27, and MARTA will have to enforce social distancing on trains.
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