City leaders to hold news conference urging MARTA to halt Five Points renovation

ATLANTA — Atlanta city leaders continue to urge MARTA to pause the renovation and closure of the Five Points station.

On Tuesday, two city council members along with a few other city leaders will hold a press conference and rally outside the station to urge MARTA to halt these renovations.

Last week, MARTA shared a statement with Channel 2 Action News saying they understand people’s concerns but urged patience.

“MARTA recognizes that the first phase of this work is not practical and we are committed to continuing to listen to customers and other stakeholders on how we can improve. We ask that you meet us halfway while holding us accountable,” a MARTA representative said.

Earlier this month, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wrote a letter to MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood, highlighting several areas of an audit of the agency “that require further clarity and attention” .

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MARTA plans to begin construction on the project in July. The project and disruptions at Atlanta’s busiest MARTA station were announced on May 29.

However, the most immediate changes to the station will take about 18 months, according to MARTA.

Transit agency officials said Channel 2 Action News that the concrete canopy of Five Points Station must be dismantled and that although the station will undergo aesthetic changes after its removal, this is not an aesthetic solution.

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