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Sarah Ming Hsi

How MARTA's Former CIO is Tackling One Non-Profit's Data Challenges

When Sarah Ming Hsi retired from her position as CIO of Atlanta transit authority MARTA to take up the same role at the non-profit United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA), she was at the top of her game. In her 15 years at one of the largest public transportation

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City of Atlanta Aggregates Transit Data in New CommuteATL Site

While all Atlantans are certainly bemoaning the additional recent traffic crunch, the silver lining of the I-85 collapse may be additional resources and education on the many alternative commuting options the city does have. From bicycle rentals to the Atlanta Streetcar, there are options for those looking to save

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In the Wake of I-85 Collapse, MARTA's Tech Steps Up

For a city rated amongst the worst in the world in terms of traffic, the I-85 collapse was in many ways, a nightmare. But along with city officials and emergency responders, another public division stepped up in record time to deal with the crisis — MARTA’s IT department. In

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MARTA Hackathon Round 2: Pay Attention

Do you love Atlanta? Want to help improve your city? The economic benefits of public transportation to a city can be in the billions, especially in a city like Atlanta where we're traditionally all about our cars. MARTA's new strategic technology initiative invites the Atlanta tech

ATLeaders Puts Young Professionals At the Helm of the City's Future

ATLeaders Puts Young Professionals At the Helm of the City's Future

Atlanta's workforce under 40 is growing both in size and influence. By 2020, projections indicate that 75 percent of the workforce will be comprised of Gen X and millennials (in fact, Atlanta earned the number two spot on Money.com's Best Cities for Millennials). And these