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'''{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}''' is a city in [[Georgia (United States)]]. In terms of area, it's huge and extremely spread out, making it somewhat difficult to hitch out of. All but one Interstate in Georgia runs directly through the center of Atlanta, so you have a fast route to any major, surrounding destinations.
 
'''{{FULLPAGENAMEE}}''' is a city in [[Georgia (United States)]]. In terms of area, it's huge and extremely spread out, making it somewhat difficult to hitch out of. All but one Interstate in Georgia runs directly through the center of Atlanta, so you have a fast route to any major, surrounding destinations.
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==Hitching Out==
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== Hitching Out ==
 
There's really no distinct "center" of the city, but hitching out from anywhere inside the I-285 perimeter is unlikely. It's highly suggested that you take transportation to the station that is furthest in the direction that you want to go, and then you may want to take commuter buses even further, as the transfer is free.
 
There's really no distinct "center" of the city, but hitching out from anywhere inside the I-285 perimeter is unlikely. It's highly suggested that you take transportation to the station that is furthest in the direction that you want to go, and then you may want to take commuter buses even further, as the transfer is free.
  
===North towards [[Dahlonega]] (GA-400)===
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=== North towards [[Dahlonega]] (GA-400) ===
 
Take MARTA north-south rail line to North Springs station, N11, and from there take a bus (free transfer from the train) further north to Alpharetta or Roswell where there is dense traffic but you are well out of the city and into the suburbs and it's a lot safer. Alternatively, you can leave the station at North Springs and try to get rides with people as they leave the parking garage. Most, if not all, people will be headed north.
 
Take MARTA north-south rail line to North Springs station, N11, and from there take a bus (free transfer from the train) further north to Alpharetta or Roswell where there is dense traffic but you are well out of the city and into the suburbs and it's a lot safer. Alternatively, you can leave the station at North Springs and try to get rides with people as they leave the parking garage. Most, if not all, people will be headed north.
  
==Public transport==
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== Public transport ==
 
Atlanta is served by the '''Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority''' or '''MARTA'''[http://itsmarta.com]. There are three rail lines that are important, the north-south line, east-west line and the northeast or Doraville line, as well as numerous bus routes. A single fare is $1.75. You'll also have to buy a $0.50 Breeze Card the first time. Buses are regularly late.
 
Atlanta is served by the '''Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority''' or '''MARTA'''[http://itsmarta.com]. There are three rail lines that are important, the north-south line, east-west line and the northeast or Doraville line, as well as numerous bus routes. A single fare is $1.75. You'll also have to buy a $0.50 Breeze Card the first time. Buses are regularly late.
  
 
You'll most likely need to use public transportation to get out of the city, but be cautious. At night, you may want to avoid leaving the train at these stations: Vine City, Bankhead, East Point and College Park.
 
You'll most likely need to use public transportation to get out of the city, but be cautious. At night, you may want to avoid leaving the train at these stations: Vine City, Bankhead, East Point and College Park.
  
==Sleep==
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== Sleep ==
Sleeping in parks and anywhere else in the city without accommodation is highly unadvised. If you ever find yourself needing a place to stay, get in touch with [[Zac]]. If that fails, You will be best off finding a quiet place to crash in the Buckhead Community, which is the northernmost area of the city limits. Please note that if you search for Buckhead, Atlanta on Google maps, by error it gives you Bankhead--somewhere you really, REALLY don't want to sleep.
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Sleeping in parks and anywhere else in the city without accommodation is highly unadvised. If you ever find yourself needing a place to stay, get in touch with [[Zac]]. If that fails, You will be best off finding a quiet place to crash in the Buckhead Community, which is the northernmost area of the city limits. Please note that if you search for Buckhead, Atlanta on Google maps, by error it gives you Bankhead somewhere you really, '''really''' don't want to sleep.
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Revision as of 05:37, 9 June 2008

Atlanta is a city in Georgia (United States). In terms of area, it's huge and extremely spread out, making it somewhat difficult to hitch out of. All but one Interstate in Georgia runs directly through the center of Atlanta, so you have a fast route to any major, surrounding destinations.

Hitching Out

There's really no distinct "center" of the city, but hitching out from anywhere inside the I-285 perimeter is unlikely. It's highly suggested that you take transportation to the station that is furthest in the direction that you want to go, and then you may want to take commuter buses even further, as the transfer is free.

North towards Dahlonega (GA-400)

Take MARTA north-south rail line to North Springs station, N11, and from there take a bus (free transfer from the train) further north to Alpharetta or Roswell where there is dense traffic but you are well out of the city and into the suburbs and it's a lot safer. Alternatively, you can leave the station at North Springs and try to get rides with people as they leave the parking garage. Most, if not all, people will be headed north.

Public transport

Atlanta is served by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority or MARTA[1]. There are three rail lines that are important, the north-south line, east-west line and the northeast or Doraville line, as well as numerous bus routes. A single fare is $1.75. You'll also have to buy a $0.50 Breeze Card the first time. Buses are regularly late.

You'll most likely need to use public transportation to get out of the city, but be cautious. At night, you may want to avoid leaving the train at these stations: Vine City, Bankhead, East Point and College Park.

Sleep

Sleeping in parks and anywhere else in the city without accommodation is highly unadvised. If you ever find yourself needing a place to stay, get in touch with Zac. If that fails, You will be best off finding a quiet place to crash in the Buckhead Community, which is the northernmost area of the city limits. Please note that if you search for Buckhead, Atlanta on Google maps, by error it gives you Bankhead – somewhere you really, really don't want to sleep.