RIDE is hiring a Policy Manager!
Through a data-driven and public policy analysis lens, the Policy Manager will collaborate with and support the Executive Director to win equitable transportation policy changes to improve the lives of …
Through a data-driven and public policy analysis lens, the Policy Manager will collaborate with and support the Executive Director to win equitable transportation policy changes to improve the lives of …
Across the country, cities are adopting a low-cost, relatively simple solution to improve transit and reduce congestion—bus rapid transit! This is not a new idea. In fact, some cities in …
Continue reading “BRT is sweeping the nation—including here in the south“
On December 13th, the city released the New Orleans Climate Action Plan. This 32-page document describes the city’s main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and what can be done …
Continue reading “Let’s get real–what New Orleans must do to address climate change”
RTA has listened to feedback from its ridership regarding the route changes from September’s New Links transit network redesign. As a result of the feedback, the transit agency is making …
Continue reading “What RTA Route Changes Can Riders Expect on January 29th and Why?”
2022 was a year of new beginnings for our transit system, its ridership, and Ride New Orleans. Help RIDE continue what we started! New Link/New Routes implementation, rider education, and …
Continue reading “A Message from Courtney Jackson, RIDE’s Executive Director”
On Thursday, November 3rd, Ride New Orleans (RIDE) hosted its annual State of Transit Breakfast Briefing at the National World War II Museum. The event was highlighted by a panel …
RIDE is Hiring a Youth Transit Engagement Coordinator! Overview: The Ride New Orleans Youth Transit Engagement Coordinator will play an important role in facilitating youth engagement around the public transportation …
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RTA’s New Links is launching Sunday, September 25th and RIDE intends to ensure transit riders know exactly how these exciting changes will affect them! RIDE is busy working with transit …
Continue reading “Everything RIDE Knows About RTA’s New Links”
Disabilities and the ADA July 26th marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and an opportune time to check in on the status of transportation for …
Continue reading “Fulfilling the promise of ADA in New Orleans”
Often when it comes to cities that are leading the way in public transit, we hear about large coastal ones like New York City, Seattle, or San Francisco. However, there …