MARTA partners with Uber

Cliff Shuttle route at the Medlock stop, via Transloc app.

Per WSBTV, MARTA is shaking things up to improve service by:

• partnering with Uber and 
• adding free Wi-Fi to ~50 buses

The partnership consists of offering links to Uber directly from MARTA's website (as well as a link to a $20 off coupon for first-time Uber users, promo code = marta). Uber is often characterized as a dreaded competitor by established transportation providers. However, Uber's popularity continues to grow, and it's sMARTA to acknowledge that Uber may be a stepping stone to increased ridership.

To review our Medlock neighborhood's many public transportation connections, see this post.

DeKalb County Sanitation Schedule 2015-2016

As promised, DeKalb Co. Sanitation Department's new roll carts are being dropped off around the neighborhood. This (literal) roll-out is part of the County's move to one-week collection for garbage, recyclables and yard waste.

Attached to each cart is a bag with the following documents:

1) Frequently asked questions 
(content similar to what is available on here)

2) 2015-2016 Residential Holiday Collection Schedule (pdf file)

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page 2 (click to enlarge)

3) DeKalb County's Approach to Recycling and Solid Waste Management brochure*

page 1 (click to enlarge)

page 2 (click to enlarge)

4) DeKalb County's Residential Collection Procedures brochure

page 2 (click to enlarge)

page 1 (click to enlarge)

* Note that the brochure says "DO NOT place loose trash in the cart." This relates to the issue of small items (even if bagged) sticking to the cart and failing to be emptied out except manually. A major source of annoyance for homeowners everywhere is that of passer-bys placing dog poop bags in trashcans that are curbside pre or post-collection. Please be considerate and discard your pet poop appropriately in a public garbage can or pet waste station, or bring it home to bag with the rest of your trash.