Riders Advisory Committee Now Reality!
Together, we did it! Since 2013, we’ve worked side by side with a diverse coalition of transit riders and supporters to create opportunities for community transportation priorities to shape and …
Dump the Pump
On June 18, we’re giving up our cars and riding public transportation as part of National Dump the Pump Day. Riding public transit is a great way to save money, …
Transit Pub Crawl!
RIDE New Orleans is excited to partner with ULI Louisiana for an afternoon transit pub crawl through the city of New Orleans! Saturday, June 13th we will meet at Union …
Take The Eat Local Footprint Challenge
WHEN June 1st – 30th 2015 WHERE Throughout New Orleans COST Free for first 5 registrants. After that, $30 for Eat Local Challenge enrollment. DETAILS For the month of June, …
Transit riders speak up at the special RTA Board meeting
RIDE has long advocated for providing more opportunities for the community to engage in the RTA’s planning and decision-making processes. For their April Board meeting – the RTA did just …
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All Aboard -Take Ride’s GiveNOLA Day 10 x 10 Challenge!
Friends of RIDE, Mark your calendars! May 5th is GiveNOLA Day – a day to celebrate and support New Orleans’ non-profit community. On GiveNOLA Day, your contribution to RIDE will …
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One Year Later – Where things stand with the CBD Transit Hub
On April 15, 2014, Ride New Orleans and partners hosted a day of grassroots action and released our report “Smart Transit for a Strong Economy: Why New Orleans Should Invest …
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Join a team of riders testing out new RTA technology tools!
The RTA is rolling out their new “GoMobile” app—a new tech tool to purchase fares and ride transit – all on your smartphone. If you’re a regular RTA rider with a smart …
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Support the Canal Blvd Transit Terminal – Public Meeting, Monday 3/9
For the past several years, the RTA has been planning to extend the Canal streetcar line across City Park Avenue to meet the existing RTA and JET bus terminal on …
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Transit Riders Call for Action at Community Convening
On January 24th, 2015, Ride New Orleans hosted ‘Voices for Transportation Choices’, an unprecedented community convening, that brought together a diverse group of public transportation riders, community leaders, business owners, …
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