The New Links proposal is here!
The two-year long New Links process has been all about redesigning the regional transit network to make transit more reliable, more frequent, and get riders to more places around the …
Next steps for New Links
The next phase of the New Links regional transit network redesign process will start next month! New Links could make real changes to where bus lines go and how often …
Riders need better airport transit!
The New Orleans airport may be shiny and brand new, but transit riders don’t have much to celebrate. As you can see from the picture above, the designated stop for …
Transit network redesign July neighborhood meetings
RTA and JeT bus lines could be very different but much improved by this time next year. New Links is the year-long study and public discussion that will finish with a proposal …
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Speed up the Canal Street streetcars
Ride New Orleans is excited by a new RTA proposal to consider a six-month pilot program to test several ways to speed up the Canal Street streetcars. Read on below …
What makes good transit?
A RIDE Transit Talk with Christof Spieler – Feb 21! Former Houston Metro Board member Christof Spieler is one of today’s most creative thinkers on how to make transit work better …
Fall 2018 Update
A whole lot has been happening in New Orleans region transit over the last few months! Read below to get caught up on some of the key moments. RTA board …
LA Swift Service to End on June 30
Last Friday, the State Department of Transportation and Development announced that they will end LA Swift bus service at the end of June. The LA Swift provides inter-city bus service …
State Rail Plan Public Meeting – Tuesday, October 2nd
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 …
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Meet Joel, Creator of New Orleans’ First Transit App
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 …
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