Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Atlanta Airport Leaders Look To The FUTURE

Atlanta airport leaders look to future - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports

There long term goals include adding a sixth runway and two new concourses.  Also, Delta plans to move its hangers in the area of the old Ford Plant which was acquired by the Airport last year.

Cab Driver Complaints

I'm sure we have all looked at reviews of companies on Yelp.  I reviewed some of the reviews of local cab companies and there drivers.  Rapid Taxi, Decaturs Best Taxi Service, Checker Cab, Atlanta Lenox, and Yellow Cab of Georgia just to mention a few.
Customer complaints:
- Rude and disrespectful drivers (Decaturs Best and Rapid Taxi)
- Drivers getting lost (REALLY!!!) A taxi driver should never get lost.  Most cell phones have GPS.
- Dispatchers and call takers are rude and not professional (Rapid and Yellow Taxi)
- Customers being overcharged for fares
- Cabs are dirty, smelly, full of newspaper and other items on front seat, and drivers w/BO
- Customer request a taxi and cab never shows (Atlanta Lenox, Yellow and Rapid Taxi)
Customers need to register there complaints with the Atlanta Taxi Bureau at (404) 546-3090.  If more customers would start complaining about these drivers, I believe this would help change driver attitudes and make companies more accountable for there drivers.
You will need the cab number, which is a four digit number located on the passenger side window of the car. 

Monday, May 7, 2012

Vanessa Williams in Atlanta Today | accessAtlanta

Vanessa Williams and mother, Helen, co-write memoir  | accessAtlanta

Williams and her mother will be in town Monday for a reading, signing and photo opportunity at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.

Vanessa Williams, has she finally written a tell-all memoir, she co-wrote it with her mom, Helen Williams. The result, "You  Have No Idea: A Famous Daughter, Her No-Nonsense Mother and How They Survived Pageants, Hollywood, Love, Loss (and Each Other)" (Gotham Books, $28), hit stores in April.



Sunday, May 6, 2012

Transportation Referendum Information Session May 10th

Please attend  anyone involved in the transportation industry.
When:  Thu, May 10th 2012
Time:   6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Marting Luther King Jr. Recreation Center
Address:  90 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Telephone: 404-658-1149


Passage of Transportation Referendum would enable the City of Atlanta to provide crucial, last-mile connectivity within the region to employment, education and entertainment centers in the City. On July 31, 2012 voters will cast their ballots. The Atlanta Beltline will be hosting "Transportation Referendum Information Sessions" to discuss how this important legislation impacts Downtown Atlanta, the City and region as a whole.

Learn about The Atlanta Beltline, stay informed.

New State of the Art International Terminal to open May 16

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced in mid March the opening of the new International Terminal on May 16.  Reed says, "The international terminal will strengthen Atlanta's position as the capital of the Southeast and a vital global gateway for the United States".

Preview of the new terminal
Before opening, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport recruited 1,600 volunteers for a simulation exercise.  The international terminal cost nearly $1.5 billion.  The volunteers were given a script, boarding passes and told to bring their luggage for the "dress rehearsal" to test potential problems.

To get to the new terminal you must use I-75 South. 

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Taxi Fares in Atlanta

Taxi Cabs

Atlanta has established set taxi fares between the airport and the downtown convention district and several other locations.


Taxi Fee Structure - Business District
Flat Rate Zone from/to the Airport
Downtown $ 30.00
Buckhead $ 40.00
Midtown $ 32.00
*$2.00 charge for ea. additional person.
*$2.00 Fuel Surcharge per trip

Taxi Fee Structure - Outside Business District
Rates computed by a meter
$ 2.50 for the first 1/8 mile
$ 0.25 for ea. additional 1/8 mile
$ 21.00/hr Wait time
$2.00 Fuel Surcharge per trip

Fares originating from a business and concluding at a business within the zone of Downtown, Buckhead and Midtown at a rate of $8.00 one person ($2.00 charge for ea. person and $2.00 fuel surcharge per trip ). More information is available by calling 678-613-9809.