ATLANTA - Atlanta City Council voted unanimously to ask MARTA officials to present its safety plan to the transportation committee.

What we know:

MARTA has agreed to share its plan at the September 10th transportation committee meeting at City Hall.

Concerns were raised after 9 people were injured when an escalator malfunctioned during a stampede after a July Beyoncé concert.

City officials said they want to be sure the public is confident about the safety of MARTA before many national and international events Atlanta will host like the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and the Super Bowl in 2028.

What they're saying:

District 11 Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet says it is important for guests and residents to feel safe while using MARTA.

"Our residence inspired me to bring this paper f

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