MARTA Faces Operational Challenges Due to Funding Structure
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What happened
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is the ninth-largest enterprise of its kind in the country. The agency has always faced criticism from state legislators regarding its efficiency and reliability. MARTA does not receive any operating money from the state of Georgia, relying instead on local sales taxes for its budget.
From governing.com
Why it matters
The heavy dependence on local sales taxes makes the system vulnerable to economic downturns. During the Great Recession, MARTA cut services, including eliminating a third of its bus routes and increasing fares by more than 40 percent.
From governing.com