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Public transportation in Atlanta (called MARTA, or Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) makes it easy to get to places like downtown, for a sporting event or concert, and to the airport but fairly hard to get anywhere else worth going. While you can rely on MARTA to get you places, the system is noticeably slower than other public transportation systems like New York’s subways. A bus route runs by Emory and will take you to the Lindbergh train station, or you could have someone drive you there. You can then board the train, making it easy to avoid traffic on the way to the airport or downtown. Emory offers a shuttle to the malls in Buckhead on weekends, and the College Council provides “Experience Shuttles” on the weekends that take you to popular locations like Atlantic Station.

For a major city, Atlanta’s public transportation is not that great. It doesn’t go enough places and is not the easiest to access in the first place. Atlanta is a driving city because it is so spread out, but the roads were designed so poorly that there is often horrible traffic on roads where you would least expect it. Nationwide, and especially in the South, Atlanta is known for its poor traffic and lackluster public transportation scene.

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Philosophy '13

4.6

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Well Located, Good Transportation

Located right in the middle of Atlanta. Buses provide transportation regularly to local shops and malls, the rest of Atlanta is a 10 minute car (or cab) ride away. Late night shuttle option. Only Freshmen can't have cars on campus. Parking passes are a bit expensive.

May 10, 2012

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Political Science and Government '15

4.6

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Good Shuttle Service

The shuttles are for the most part frequent. They try to adjust to the traffic and demand. There's also a live app you can download on your phone that shows you where the buses are. However sometimes the buses may be a little off schedule or the application will lie to you. I haven't been met with inconvenience with the shuttles though.

Mar 02, 2012

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Public Health '12

3.8

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I live off-campus and use Emory shuttles to go to campus; very convenient

Feb 06, 2012

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