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Marta (Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authority) - Bus Maintenance - Director's Subject Files

 Series
Identifier: 087-28-057

Scope and Contents

This series consists of original and photocopied subject file material created or collected by the Director of the Division of Bus Maintenance of MARTA. Subject file topics include (but are not limited to): Amalgamated Transit Union material, audit reports, analysis of passenger miles, bus maintenance policies and directives, contract proposals, cleaning costs, engine failures, labor relations, painting of buses, professional meetings, safety classes, synthetic engine oils, transit vehicles, vandalism, and Workmen's Compensation. Additionally, there are other divisional policies and procedures, directives, speeches, appointments, studies, reports and general correspondence kept by the Division Director within this series. The functions and responsibilities of the Division of Bus Maintenance are as follows: (1) In the most economical and efficient manner, obtains maximum performance from rolling stock; utilizes maintenance facilities and shop equipment; promotes safety; assists in procurement of new equipment and contracts for services; assists with inventory control; and is involved in all facets of personnel. (2) Organizes and promotes a mechanical training program both in classroom and "hands on". (3) Maintains a high level of cleanliness and maintenance of all buildings and grounds including bus stops, passenger shelters, park and ride lots, central business district signs, operating facilities, rail stations and rights-of-way. (4) Maintains test and performance records for all diesel equipment, automobiles and trucks.

Dates

  • Created: 1970-1983

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

26.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

The files are arranged alphabetically by subject and then chronologically by year.

Title
Marta (Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authority) - Bus Maintenance - Director's Subject Files
Author
Georgia Archives
Description rules
Local
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Georgia Archives Repository

Contact:
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States