The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is making a giant change at one of its downtown stations.
The company introduced it has renamed the GWCC/NCS Center Station to the Sports, Entertainment, and Convention District Station, or SEC District Station for brief.
In the years because the station on the Blue and Green Line opened, it has been referred to as the Omni, Dome, Phillips, and NCS Center. Officials say the brand new identify “captures the full range of destinations that exist in this modern era,” which incorporates State Farm Arena, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Yards, the College Football Hall of Fame, and Centennial Olympic Park.
The transfer comes greater than a yr after NCS moved out of its longtime downtown Atlanta dwelling, transitioning the cable channel’s operations to its Techwood Turner Broadcasting campus in Midtown.
“This station has been at the heart of Atlanta’s biggest moments for decades, and its new name reflects the district it serves today,” mentioned Interim General Manager and CEO Jonathan Hunt. “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 service for both residents and visitors.”
The MARTA Board of Directors authorized the identify change earlier this yr, and officers say they plan to have up to date signage, maps, and digital instruments to make sure riders have an intuitive journey because the transit company gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Along with the up to date identify, the station has undergone important roof repairs and modernization, together with the system’s new Better Breeze fare collection.