Mural, other enhancements completed at Dunwoody MARTA Station

Officials from city of Dunwoody and Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (PCIDs) partnered with MARTA to cut the ribbon on a mural along with new shuttle signage and enhanced lighting at Dunwoody MARTA Station.

City officials said the mural is 70 feet wide and stretches across three panels, making it one of the largest pieces of public art in the area. The mural was painted by Atlanta artist Neka King and is dubbed “The Commuters.”

City officials said King’s piece was chosen from among two dozen candidates by a panel of local stakeholders including representatives from Dunwoody, Spruill Center of the Arts, and MARTA Artbound. King’s concept was chosen for its vibrancy, unique perspective and connection to the space around it, according to a news release.

“Neka King’s artwork transforms bare walls into an inviting space that is colorful and creative,” said Mayor Lynn Deutsch. “Improving the commuters’ experience is key to increasing ridership both on MARTA and the shuttle services. I’m excited about this collaboration with MARTA and look forward to more public art projects at the Dunwoody Station and throughout the City.”

According to a release, other enhancements to the station include:

• Prominent shuttle wayfinding, a functional addition for riders navigating connections between MARTA, Xpress and shuttle services.
• A new information panel giving riders easy avenues to access real-time tracking, schedules, and other updates.
• Additional lighting that will be completed in June to improve visibility in the shuttle loop.

Dunwoody officials said PCIDs funded the mural and shuttle improvements as part of a special initiative to improve the daily transit experience for area professionals, visitors and residents.

“Transit is a key ingredient for the success of the Perimeter business district and the thousands of companies that call it home,” said Ann Hanlon, executive director of the PCIDs. “As offices reopen and people return to their commute, we had the opportunity to give them a better experience and to do so quickly. We’re proud of the partnership that made this possible, and we look forward to continuing to work together to support transit in Perimeter”. 

City officials said Dunwoody Station has grown into one of the most active transit hubs outside of I-285 and welcomes more than 3,000 riders each weekday.