Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Interim General Manager and CEO Jonathan Hunt discussed his vision and near-term goals during a press conference at MARTA headquarters.

Hunt, previously MARTA’s Chief Legal Counsel, was appointed interim GM/CEO by the MARTA Board of Directors at the August board meeting after the retirement of Collie Greenwood.

During the press conference, Hunt shared his vision for restoring operational safety and reliability, advancing key projects, and preparing for next summer’s World Cup.

Hunt said Atlanta has a good transit system, however MARTA staff patrons and the region isn’t satisfied with “good.”

“This is why we’re going to go from good to great, which will require some short-term discomfort for long-term gain,” Hunt said. “Our vision is

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