The Inspiring Place That Moves

The Inspiring Place That Moves

Over recent years, Atlanta has become one of the largest cities in the United States. Numerous suburban areas have formed all around the heart of Atlanta. Many transportation options are used to connect these areas: the local highways or roads, one’s vehicle, buses and taxis. I believe the most inspiring option is MARTA - Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. During the coldest days of January 2004, to the hottest days of August 2004, I had nothing that I could drive until I received my driver’s license and bought a car. I took MARTA to go to school, to meet people, and sometimes to have one-day trips to downtown Atlanta.

Nowadays, I drive a car so I can go anywhere I want to. I feel extremely fortunate with my current condition because I have a car when I need it. I sometimes feel nostalgic about the time back then when I was taking MARTA; thus, I decided to ride a MARTA train once again for a day, for old time’s sake, seeing many sorts of people’s lives and observing different ways of life.

It was a crazy, hot summer day of September. As I parked my car and got out, the sun was boiling. Everything was sizzling. After a little confusion with the newly changed toll and entrance system,