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 …
BRT is sweeping the nation—including here in the south
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 …
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Let’s get real–what New Orleans must do to address climate change
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 …
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What RTA Route Changes Can Riders Expect on January 29th and Why?
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 …
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A Message from Courtney Jackson, RIDE’s Executive Director
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 …
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2022 State of Transit Video
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!
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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Everything RIDE Knows About RTA’s New Links
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 …
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Fulfilling the promise of ADA in New Orleans
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 …
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Can New Orleans learn from Albuquerque?
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 …