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Transit advocacy group wants improvements made to bus stop at new New Orleans airport
The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate – November 21, 2019

Transportation in New Orleans: Still a long way to go
WWNO – August 7, 2019

New Orleans-area transit headed in right direction, but still plagued by these key issues
The Advocate – August 7, 2019

Mayor provides update on State of the Transit
WDSU – August 7th, 2019

RTA seeks input in overhauling regional transit system
Gentilly Messenger – July 24, 2019

More buses to New Orleans East, Algiers? RTA considering plan to make it happen
The Advocate – July 23, 2019

New Orleans needs to fill the gaps in its transit system
The Times-Picayune – May 21, 2019

Who’s going to run New Orleans public transit?
The Times-Picayune – April 18, 2019

These two firms vying to run New Orleans RTA’s operations under new management plan 
The Advocate – April 7, 2019

RTA hits the brakes on faster streetcar service 
The Advocate – March 26, 2019

Swifter Canal streetcar service? Not so fast some Mid-City residents say 
The Times-Picayune – March 14, 2019

RTA exploring drastic changes to streetcar line: What could happen
WDSU – March 13, 2019

Esplanade fatalities raise question: Why aren’t more Mardi Gras bus routes available? 
The Times-Picayune – March 7, 2019

RTA could test speeding up Canal streetcar and an overnight shuttle 
The Times-Picayune – February 27, 2019

Speeding up the streetcar: RTA plan would eliminate many stops, close intersections along Canal Street streetcar line 
The Advocate – February 14, 2019

What went wrong with New Orleans transit? 
POLITICO – November 20, 2018

13 years after Katrina, RTA rolls toward local management
The Times-Picayune – October 31, 2018

RTA board votes for broad management changes; contractor to see diminished role
The Advocate – October 30, 2018

Hospitality workers, advocates call New Orleans officials to support ‘sustainable tourism’
Gambit Weekly – October 2, 2018

RTA is crossing Parish lines
The Louisiana Weekly – September 25, 2018

RTA seeking to extend line into St. Bernard Parish; parish president says he has ‘open mind’
The Advocate – September 15, 2018

Shared bus pass for Orleans, Jefferson Parish to start Sunday
The Times-Picayune – September 6, 2018

“Sorriest Bus Stops” Contest Enters the Final Four: New Orleans vs. Cincinnati
Streetsblog USA – September 5, 2018

RTA to extend bus line into Jefferson Parish in September, officials confirm 
The Advocate – August 28, 2018

New Orleans, Jefferson councils want to put the ‘R’ in RTA  
The Times-Picayune – August 9, 2018

New Orleans RTA has more riders, but report notes inadequate service 
The Times-Picayune – August 7, 2018

‘The momentum is there’: Report highlights improvements, deficiencies at RTA 
Gambit Weekly – August 6, 2018

New Orleans transit officials get points for better planning, but advocates still want more action 
The Advocate – August 6, 2018

New Orleans RTA turns away from greener but costlier electric buses, at least for now 
The Advocate – July 28, 2018

What’s next for the New Orleans RTA? ‘It drastically needs improvement’ 
Gambit Weekly – July 19, 2018

Cantrell takes the wheel at ‘soft launch’ of revamped RTA app 
Gambit Weekly – June 26, 2018

Cantrell appoints two new RTA board members; one seat still vacant
Gambit Weekly – June 21, 2018

As the New Orleans area struggles with regional transit, jobs are affected
The Times-Picayune – May 20, 2018

RTA chairwoman resigned ahead of Cantrell inauguration
The Times-Picayune – May 8, 2018

Single bus ticket for Orleans, Jefferson transit to start in August
The Times-Picayune – April 25, 2018

RTA: Streetcar expansion ‘not a priority’ at this time
Gambit Weekly – April 24, 2018

RTA should act fast to seek new firm to run New Orleans’ buses, transit advocacy group urges
The Advocate – March 28, 2018

Plan to study possible RTA streetcar expansion faces opposition
Fox 8 Live – March 1, 2018

Mayor-elect Cantrell asks RTA to delay new management hires
The Times-Picayune – March 1, 2018

Rampart-St. Claude streetcar extension study could move into slow lane
The Times-Picayune – March 1, 2018

RTA hopes to build a New Orleans East Transit Center
The Louisiana Weekly – March 1, 2018

New Orleans City Council backs zoning change that could pave the way for more bus shelters
The Times-Picayune – February 9, 2018

Mitch Landrieu’s restructuring plan would increase city oversight of New Orleans RTA’s operations
The Advocate – January 28, 2018

RTA considers new management structure to add public oversight
The Times-Picayune – January 23, 2018

RTA outsources ribbon-cutting event for nearly $20,000, records show
The Times-Picayune – January 12, 2018

Improving New Orleans public transit: RTA unveils plans for 5, 10, 20 years down road
The Advocate – December 19, 2017

See the final design for the new Canal Street ferry terminal
The Times-Picayune – December 13, 2017

RTA officials hold meeting on Algiers ferry terminal and pedestrian walkway
WWLTV – December 12, 2017

RTA bus riders ask city to remove hurdle preventing installation of new bus shelters
WDSU – October 25, 2017

Here’s why sheltered bus stops are so hard to find in New Orleans
The Times-Picayune – October 25, 2017

Long-term plan imagines New Orleans spending double what it does now on mass transit
The Advocate – October 24, 2017

RTA private contract with Transdev scrutinized in new report
The Times-Picayune – October 10, 2017

$7.4 million set for new Canal Street ferry terminal bridge, city says
The Times-Picayune – October 6, 2017

New Orleans transit officials dust-up over contract for new ferries raises questions on RTA contracts
The Advocate – October 2, 2017

Officials mum on quick departure of New Orleans transit executive
The Advocate – September 27, 2017

New Orleans RTA leader resigns following board meeting
The Times-Picayune – September 27, 2017

Other Political News: Forward N.O. goals draws modified support
The Advocate – September 24, 2017

“Still no bridge for new Canal Street ferry terminal amid money search”
The Times-Picayune – September 19, 2017

“Here’s what riders had to say at public meetings about RTA’s future”
Gambit Weekly – September 14, 2017

“RTA denies that Rampart streetcar reduced access to jobs or that the agency isn’t concerned about local riders”
The Advocate – August 22, 2017

“RTA officials blast recent criticism of bus service, streetcars”
The Times-Picayune – August 22, 2017

“In streetcar vs. bus, this New Orleans commuter lost”
Next City – August 18, 2017

“Biz Minute 8-16-17: What’s the state of transit in the city?”
Biz New Orleans Daily Biz Minute – August 16, 2017

“New streetcar lines have hindered residents’ access to jobs, report says”
The Times-Picayune – August 9, 2017

“$75 million Rampart streetcar project delays locals getting to work, group says”
WWLTV – August 9, 2017

“New Orleans streetcar line has hampered access to more than 1,000 jobs, group says”
The Advocate – August 8, 2017

“NOLA Votes 2017: How will candidates tackle inequity in New Orleans?”
The Times-Picayune – July 13, 2017

“RTA may bring back pass good for both Orleans and Jefferson Parish bus lines”
The Advocate – June 29, 2017

“Buses in Orleans, Jefferson could soon use the same ‘regional’ pass”
The Times-Picayune – June 27, 2017

“New Orleans public transit revamp still being shaped”
The Times-Picayune – April 24, 2017

“Bus riders tell RTA where to get off”
The Advocate – April 3, 2017

“Council votes unanimously to demolish Canal Street ferry landing”
Gambit – March 28, 2017

“Crowd rallies at ferry terminal”
The Advocate – March 22, 2017

“Why some residents say they dislike the new ferry terminal design”
The Times-Picayune – March 22, 2017

Interview with WTUL
WTUL – March 22, 2017

A Special Treat for Local Transit Drivers
WWL-TV – March 17, 2017