The Brief A resident is urging MARTA to improve bus stop safety and infrastructure in East DeKalb County along South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road. An east DeKalb County resident is calling on MARTA to install safer bus stop infrastructure along busy corridors after experiencing transit conditions firsthand. DeKalb bus stop safetyWhat we know:Ratcliffe has lived in DeKalb County for more than 30 years and recently noticed how close several bus stops sit next to high-speed traffic. Pointing to South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, she emphasized that standing near the roadway during early morning or late evening hours creates severe visibility hazards for pedestrians. We continuously review bus stop needs and work with our local government partners to identify opportunities for future improvements."