With the help of countless, dedicated volunteers, Ride New Orleans surveyed 1,575 ferry riders. The survey results reveal that the loss of the Algiers-Canal Street ferry would have major economic …
The RTA released a new Social Equity and Environmental Justice Policy Manual last week. On Wednesday, April 10th, the RTA will hold a public meeting before adopting the policy manual …
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Transit Riders and Advocates, The Algiers Point and Gretna ferries will lose their funding in June 2013, and ferry service is in danger of being drastically reduced or cut altogether. …
Regular bus catchers, ferry riders, urban cyclers, and streetcar surfers: allow me to introduce myself! My name is Adelaide, and I am so unbelievably excited to be on board as Ride …
N. Rampart / St. Claude Streetcar RTA seeks public comments on N. Rampart / St. Claude streetcar design We all love New Orleans’ streetcars – they’re a huge part of …
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Ride New Orleans is kicking off 2013 with three amazing opportunities to have a lasting impact on our organization and our regional transportation network. Read on and consider getting involved with Ride today.
Transit Week 2012 is upon us. Leave your car behind and try a transit commute!
Transit Week is a time to celebrate transit and raise awareness about the importance of world class transit to the economic vitality, sustainability and health of New Orleans and the greater region.
Major changes to 20 of the Regional Transit Authority’s streetcar and bus lines will be considered at an October 10, 2012 public hearing and a series of public workshops are underway. The proposed service changes are described below.
Regional Transit Authority’s streetcar and bus lines will be considered at an October 10, 2012 public hearing. Transport for NOLA has significant concerns with the RTA’s proposals– most of which stem from the changes proposed to the CBD transfer station.
Many organizations involved with the CONNECT Coalition, including Transport for NOLA, have been working to advance a passenger rail line between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Please read on for an …
Continue reading “State Rail Plan Public Meeting – Tuesday, October 2nd”
In August, we announced that the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority released their real-time data following up the release of their map and schedule data in March. With newly open …
Continue reading “Meet Joel, Creator of New Orleans’ First Transit App”
