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MARTA’s new CEO will set the tone of the transit agency’s future
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Maria Saporta , as published by SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Three finalists have been selected for the position, including Jonathan Hunt, who is currently serving as interim CEO.
A new CEO for MARTA is set to be announced, which will determine the future direction of the transit agency. Three finalists have been selected for the position, including Jonathan Hunt, who is currently serving as interim CEO. The other two finalists are from out-of-town transit authorities.
The new CEO will face significant challenges, including increasing ridership and improving the reliability of bus and train services. Additional issues to be addressed include staffing and the implementation of new railcars. Further details about the finalists and the challenges they will face are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news) Reading time: 1 min
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