The Brief
- A resident is urging MARTA to improve bus stop safety and infrastructure in East DeKalb County along South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road.
- The Stone Mountain resident says rider safety is compromised by dark stops lacking covered shelters, seating, and lighting near high-volume traffic.
- Transit officials stated they regularly review stop amenities and work with local government partners to evaluate future neighborhood improvements.
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. – An east DeKalb County resident is calling on MARTA to install safer bus stop infrastructure along busy corridors after experiencing transit conditions firsthand.
Lawanda Ratcliffe says passengers waiting along South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road face dangerous weather conditions and heavy traffic without adequate shelters or lighting.
DeKalb bus stop safety
What we know:
Ratcliffe has lived in DeKalb County for more than 30 years and recently noticed how close several bus stops sit next to high-speed traffic. Pointing to South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, she emphasized that standing near the roadway during early morning or late evening hours creates severe visibility hazards for pedestrians. …