Ferry update: Where we’re at
It’s been a frustrating fall for New Orleans residents who rely on the Algiers Point/Canal Street ferry. As of today, the ferry has been out of service for almost 60 …
(Partial) Victory on the Canal Street Ferry Terminal!
We got some good news yesterday! The Council and Mayor’s office both publicly pledged to fund and build a new pedestrian bridge over the freight railroad tracks near the Canal …
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March 22 Fix the Design Disaster Rally
March 22 Fix the Design Disaster Rally: The new ferry terminal proposal is a “Design Disaster” for riders. It eliminates both the footbridge over the freight railroad tracks and cover from …
West Bank Transit Forum Minutes
Thanks to everyone who attended Ride’s West Bank Transit Forum! We had a great panel discussion and a diverse set questions and answers brought up from West Bank residents. If …
West Bank Transit Forum this Wednesday!
Thousands of New Orleans’ West Bank residents rely on RTA bus lines and the ferry every day to get to where they need to go. But how is transit service …
Action Alert: RTA Ferry Fare Public Hearing
WHAT: RTA Ferry Fare Public Hearing WHEN: TODAY – Monday – August 5, 2013 at 5:00pm WHERE: New Orleans City Council Chambers, 1300 Perdido Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 WHY: …
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The Results are in! Read the Report on Ferry Ridership
We are excited to formally release this report detailing the findings from our ferry rider survey. We will be presenting the report to business, elected officials, and community groups alike. …
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Survey of Algiers-Canal Street Ferry Riders show more than 1,500 jobs in jeopardy with the loss of Algiers-Canal Street Ferry on June 30th
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 …
URGENT! Ferries to Stop Service in July
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. …