MARTA officially renames station ahead of World Cup

Courtesy MARTA MARTA has officially renamed of GWCC CNN Center Station to the Sports Entertainment and Convention District Station or SEC District Station When the station opened in it served as a primary gateway to the Georgia World Congress Center Omni Coliseum and later to CNN Center becoming widely recognized as the stop for major sporting events concerts and news headquarters Generations of Atlantans have referred to the station by different names such as Omni Dome Phillips and CNN Center Each reflected a moment in the city s rise and the evolving landscape of Downtown Atlanta according to a message from MARTA This day visitors and residents excursion through this station to reach State Farm Arena Mercedes-Benz Stadium the Georgia World Congress Center Centennial Yards the College Football Hall of Fame and Centennial Olympic Park MARTA agents commented the new name captures the full range of destinations that exist in this modern era and provides immediate clarity for riders who may be unfamiliar with historic facility names The change is part of MARTA s broader systemwide review of wayfinding and customer information Renaming the station will sponsorship smoother navigation during major events including next year s FIFA World Cup matches and improve the overall experience for customers throughout the year Updated signage maps and digital tools will reflect the SEC District name to ensure a consistent and intuitive journey for every rider This station has been at the heart of Atlanta s biggest moments for decades and its new name reflects the district it serves in the modern day Interim General Manager and CEO Jonathan Hunt noted in a declaration As our city continues to grow and attract global events it is essential that our system is clear intuitive and ready to welcome every rider The SEC District name along with the infrastructure improvements we have completed strengthens our commitment to providing safe clean and reliable arrangement for both residents and visitors The post MARTA officially renames station ahead of World Cup appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta