Motor Unit
The MARTA Police Department operates a Motor Unit to compliment the departments’ Specialized Patrol Unit (Bus Patrol). The Motor Unit was established in 2004. The Motor Unit also assists the department in calls for service, mutual aid, and community resource functions. The department motorcycles are utilized as highly visible, community-oriented patrol vehicles. The motorcycle is an effective patrol vehicle that combines mobility with close citizen contact provided by foot patrols. The objectives of the MARTA Police Motorcycle Unit are:
To support the operations of the MARTA Police Department
Escort buses during bus bridge activation to assist the buses in negotiating traffic
Utilized during Large Scale Special Events for traffic and other duties as determined
Funeral escorts
To allow for an orderly and expeditiousl flow of traffic in and around MARTA facilities
To promote versatile maneuverability through traffic congestion when responding to emergencies
Patrol the bus routes and respond to bus calls for service
To maintain compliance with all federal and state laws, as well as local ordinance traffic regulations through enforcement actions, verbal/written warnings, and citations.