Sprawl in Atlanta

Atlanta is generally thought of as a suitable place to live. However, it is ranked as one of the most, if not the most, sprawling city in the United States. This has negative influences on several aspects, most notably traffic and the environment. The daily commute to work for most people from the suburbs not only wastes time but gas as well, further polluting the already suffering atmosphere. MARTA, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, exists as a cheaper and more eco-friendly alternative to driving a car—it replaces them with trains and buses. However, MARTA is one of the only mass transit systems that still does not receive funding from the state.

-Oliver