Atlanta Braves pitch maglev train from GSU-MARTA station to Turner Field

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http://saportareport.com/blog/2013/07/atlanta-braves-pitch-maglev-train-to-from-marta-to-turner-field/

The Atlanta Braves are partnering with a private company to build a maglev train from MARTA’s Georgia State station to Turner Field as a way to improve fan accessibility to the stadium.

But before that project can begin, the Atlanta Braves must first negotiate a new agreement with the city of Atlanta. The baseball team’s lease of Turner Field runs out on Dec. 31, 2016. The Braves would love to reach a new agreement — with more favorable terms — as soon as possible.

The maglev train, or some kind of mass transit connection to MARTA, is considered essential to the Braves, which attract about 2.5 million fans to the ballpark each year.

“The No. 1 impediment to why folks don’t come to more games is traffic and transportation issues,” said Mike Plant, executive vice president of business operations for the Braves, who is heading the negotiations. “That’s been true year in and year out.”

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1. filthy rich players and owners can pay for their own selves thanks very much nt