MARTA will hold public hearings on proposed bus service modifications on June 9 and 10, 2008, to gather input from customers and stakeholders. Staff will be available to provide information regarding the proposed changes and answer any questions for one hour prior to the start of the official public hearing.

MARTA regularly evaluates routes and schedules and proposes adjustments to ensure better schedule adherence and on-time performance. Final changes will be recommended based on feedback received from customers as well as service analysis.

Comments regarding the proposed modifications can also be submitted through June 17, 2008, by leaving a message at 404-848-5660, writing to MARTA's Office of Transit System Planning, 2424 Piedmont Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30324-3330, completing an online Comment Card at www.itsmarta.com, or faxing comments to 404-848-5132. Please visit www.itsmarta.com to review a list of the proposed changes.

Hearings will be held at the following locations:

Monday, June 9, 2008
7:00 p.m.
College Park Public Safety Complex
3717 College Street
College Park, 30337
Taking MARTA: Bus route 78 from College Park Station.

Monday, June 9, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Apostles Church of Sandy Springs
6025 Glenridge Drive NE
Atlanta, 30328
Taking MARTA: Bus route 87 from Dunwoody Station.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Atlanta City Hall
55 Trinity Ave.
Atlanta, 30303
Taking MARTA: Bus routes 9, 21, 42, 49, 55, and 97 from Five Points Station.
Special Bus Shuttle will be provided from the Five Points Station.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008
7:00 p.m.
DeKalb Maloof Auditorium
1300 Commerce Dr.
Decatur, 30030
Taking MARTA: Walk one block west of the Decatur Station.

Routes considered for modification include:

Together, MARTA + Zipcar can get you there. That is why we are teaming up all across Atlanta to bring car-sharing vehicles closer to you at more MARTA stations all the time. With Zipcar, you can take the train or bus all over town — but when you need to go where only a car can take you, you can use a Zipcar by-the-hour or day (including gas & insurance)!

As part of our partnership, Zipcar is offering MARTA patrons $50 in FREE driving credit when they use promo code RIDEMARTA at zipcar.com. To learn more about how Zipcar and MARTA work together, or find cars near you, visit zipcar.com/MARTA.

MARTA is the best way to catch all the great live music at Lakewood Amphitheatre this year. MARTA's Lakewood Shuttle provides direct access to all the events getting customers quickly and conveniently to the venue.

Take the North/South rail line to Lakewood/Fort McPherson (S4) to catch the MARTA Shuttle to the Amphitheatre. The Shuttle runs until an hour after the venue closes.

Fare, including transfers between the Shuttle and MARTA rail, is $1.75 each way. Customers are encouraged to purchase round trip fare at the start of their trip.

Parking for less than 24 hours is free at all MARTA parking facilities.

For more information about the Lakewood Shuttle, please contact MARTA customer service at 404/848-5000 or visit www.itsmarta.com.

MARTA's finest were honored recently at the Annual Police Awards Luncheon, which is held each year to recognize the outstanding performance, extraordinary acts of bravery and lifesaving events performed by the men and women of the MARTA Police Department as well as civilians who have assisted the department.

The following awards were presented:

Micah Brown Police Officer of the Year Award - Jessie Tarplin, a member of the Department's Motor Unit, was recognized for regularly going above and beyond the call of duty to offer assistance to fellow officers and respond in emergency situations.

Civilian Employee of the Year Award - Keisha Bailey-Ross, CJIT/Call-Taker, provided exceptional communications support to the Department during long hours and various shifts, exhibiting high professional standards and a strong customer service focus.

Darren Tilmon, Detective of the Year Award - Detective Derrick M. Johnson, a member of the Criminal Investigations Unit, has demonstrated intense motivation, a tenacious spirit and creative investigative techniques that has led to the successful resolution of numerous cases and subsequent arrests.

Supervisor of the Year Award - Sergeant Clifford Martin, a 14 year veteran of the Department, provided exceptional leadership to the Central Precinct Unit and made valuable contributions to crime reduction efforts and strategic special event planning.

Top Shooter of the Year Award - Amy Shumate received the highest score during the spring firearms qualifications class and demonstrated expert marksmanship skills using basic shooting fundamentals.

CIVILIAN AWARD- Presented to individuals other than MARTA Police Officers who perform a courageous act or offer special assistance to the Department.

THE CHIEF'S AWARD - Presented to personnel for outstanding police work.

Individual Citation - Officer Cynthia Chappell, Detective Eric Lewis, Officer Donza Foster, Officer Jason Johnson, Detective Miguel Albarran, Officer Derrick Williams, Officer Jill King, Officer Kenneth Scandrett, Officer Lorenzo Whitestone, Officer Michael Cain, Officer Octavious Johnson, Officer Natalie Johnson, Detective Obed Ford

Unit Citation - Bus Patrol Unit, Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU), East Precinct, South Precinct

CITATION FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE - Presented for demonstrating valor and quick thinking under pressure.

Officer Michael Thomas
Officer Patrick Frazier

CITATION FOR BRAVERY - Presented for performing an act of bravery in the line of duty.

Officer Jedidia Hazlewood

LIFE SAVING MEDAL - Presented for performing a lifesaving act under extraordinary circumstances.