West Bank/Algiers
Although thousands of West Bank residents (Orleans and Jefferson Parish) rely on transit to get around, the area has some of the worst transit connectivity within the New Orleans region.
- Long travel times–The average Algiers resident can reach only 1% of the region’s jobs in 30 minutes and 18% in 60 minutes! That is, if everything runs on time.
- Poor Reliability–because of traffic and other complications, the routes that carry riders from the West Bank to Downtown are among the worst in OTP (114A=70%, 114B=69% according to November data). This means if you rely on these buses to get to work currently, one out of four is going to be late.
- Rider experience–as in other parts of the city, the West Bank has a lack of amenities that make a positive riding experience such as seating, shelters, lighting, and wayfinding materials.
Getting on the bus
During our 20 min ride we want you to think about what a Complete Street would look like.
Complete Streets are streets designed and operated to enable safe use and support mobility for all users. Those include people of all ages and abilities, regardless of whether they are traveling as drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, or public transportation riders.
AND take notes! We’ll discuss what you saw once we stop at Wilty Terminal.
What do we want? BRT! When do we need it? NOW!
In addition to the day-to-day rider experience, we want you to think about the future of transit … Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
What BRT means for riders/the city
Simply put, BRT is a transportation system that gives buses priority so they can move the maximum number of people. Traditionally buses have been an afterthought in how this city works. Here’s an opportunity to give buses, and the people they transport, the space and attention they deserve. Be sure to take a look at the Regional Transit Authority (RTA), BRT flyer and get ready to have all your questions answered by an RTA representative once we get to Wilty Terminal.
- How does advocacy fit into this space?
- Opposition–what does this mean for car riders?
- Equity (“issues” connecting NOLA East to W. Bank)
- Economic: Access to jobs, community connection, economy from East to West
