New MARTA CEO: System Needs State Money; Must Also Improve Service

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Keith Parker is the new CEO and General Manger of MARTA.  He started this week, after three and a half years running the transit system in San Antonio, Texas.  

In part 1 of a conversation with WABE’s Denis O’Hayer, Parker talked about the political challenge he faces as he seeks state funding for the financially-strapped system, while also trying to improve efficiency and service.