MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher highlights a decrease in violent crime, with aggravated assaults down 24%, robberies down 18%, and overall crime down 8% this year, emphasizing the agency's safety.

CHAMBLEE, Ga. — Christopher Johnson said he rarely had safety concerns on MARTA. He witnessed a fight not too long ago aboard a train, but he praised MARTA's police response in ending the dispute. "I ...