[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png] RTA encourages riders to celebrate Essence Fest and Independence Day responsibly and let RTA’s public transportation take you to and from the events scheduled this weekend. Many of RTA’s bus and streetcar routes provide easy, especially with the #16, 84, 28 buses and Rampart/St.Claude streetcar providing direct...
RTA Urges New Orleanians to Dump the Pump, Ride Public Transportation on Thursday, June 15
[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png] From a press release Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in New Orleans will join with other public transportation agencies around the nation in celebrating the 12th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 15. The slogan of this year’s National Dump the Pump Day is “Dump the Pump. Ride Public Transit.” It is estimated that more...
RTA to Host Public Meeting to Present Design of New Canal Street Ferry Terminal
From a press release [contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png] The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will host a public meeting from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 in the Federal City - Algiers Auditorium, 2485 Guadalcanal St. The meeting is being held to present the design and to gather...
RTA Service Changes Start Oct. 2
[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png] Starting Sunday, Oct. 2, the Regional Transit Authority is enhancing bus and streetcar services, including opening the North Rampart/St. Claude Streetcar line. These enhancements will increase service reliability, and provide more frequent service on many routes for riders. Rider Alerts detailing the service enhancements are available at...
RTA to Implement Bus & Streetcar Service Enhancements
[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png] The RTA Board of Commissioners has approved a bus and streetcar service plan to go into effect this quarter. The approved changes reflect the feedback heard from RTA riders via phone, email and in-person during the community meetings and public hearing conducted in July. The changes include: Operation...
RTA Begins Series of Open Houses on Bus, Street Change Proposals
[contentblock id=1 img=gcb.png] From a press release The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in New Orleans will hold a series of Open Houses throughout the community beginning Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 18 to discuss a proposal to optimize bus and streetcar service routes. On July 11, an open house will take...