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MARTA Crime Down 45%, Receives $113.8M, Review Ordered

6/22/2026

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MARTA reported a 45% drop in Part 1 crimes since 2020 and a $113.8 million safety budget for FY 2026.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a MARTA review after a May 30 train stabbing and a prior station stabbing.
MARTA reported a 25% crime drop in 2025, robberies down 35%, assaults down 27%, an 8% decline in 2026, and will add CQ400 cars with cameras, replace Breeze gates, and expand handheld fare checks.

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Story summary

MARTA reported a 45% drop in Part 1 crimes since 2020 and a $113.8 million safety budget for FY 2026.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a MARTA review after a May 30 train stabbing and a prior station stabbing.
MARTA reported a 25% crime drop in 2025, robberies down 35%, assaults down 27%, an 8% decline in 2026, and will add CQ400 cars with cameras, replace Breeze gates, and expand handheld fare checks.