ATLANTA — To commemorate 40 years of combined bus and rail service, MARTA hosted a reception and concert with local acts on Sunday.
The special guest reception was held at 2 p.m. at the Georgia State station followed by a festival at the MARTA's Avondale Administration Building.
The festival included a free concert featuring local bands Yacht Rock Schooners and The Mar-Tans, food trucks, ping pong and a kids' zone. There was also be a DJ and MARTA-themed gifts.
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The transit system was first formed in 1965. It purchased the Atlanta Transit System in 1972, giving them full ownership of the city's bus service and a boost in ridership.
Seven years later, in 1979, MARTA ran its first train from Avondale Station to Georgia State Station, marking the start of combined bus and rail transit service.
MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker also hosted a commemorative reverse trip of the ride for guests at Sunday's reception.
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