Atlanta panel backs Public Works help with litter at MARTA stops

Atlanta's City Utilities Committee unanimously recommended a request for Public Works to assist with trash and litter collection at MARTA rail stops and bus shelters. Resolution 26-R-4127 cites safety and public-health hazards from uncollected debris.

The supporting resolution says MARTA retains primary responsibility for maintaining its facilities, while city equipment and staff could supplement its efforts. It cites obstructed pedestrian paths, fall risks and pests among the concerns. The minutes list Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. as the next checkpoint; the committee recommendation does not establish that a supplemental collection service has begun.