Moving New Orleans

07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July! As you celebrate, make sure you have a game plan to get home. Designate a sober driver, and utilize RTA's public transit, a taxicab, or rideshare. Driving while impaired not only endangers your life but the lives of others.

06/30/2023

Headed to this weekend? Avoid the hassles of parking by hopping on a Blue Bike and pedaling over to the sponsored station on Loyola Ave.

06/28/2023

This news is great for so many reasons! Not only will this improve riders' experience on RTA, but it will help us get closer to reaching several climate action goals while improving air quality in New Orleans. Congrats to Regional Transit Authority and The City Of NOLA for being awarded these grants!

06/27/2023

This we want to remind everyone to make sure you have a safe way to get around during the 4th of July weekend.

Decide if you'll have a designated driver, if you'll be using rideshare, or riding public transit. Drive safe, and have fun!

06/14/2023

06/06/2023

It's and we are entering hurricane season!
Follow these traffic safety tips during hurricane season, from June to November. 🌊

❌Don't drive through high water
🛑Prepare for traffic jams
✅Travel with extra supplies: food, water, paper map
🌧Pay attention to the forecast
🏠Stay home when you can
🚧Watch out for damage to roads: fallen trees, downed power lines, cracked pavements

06/05/2023

These changes to RTA's routes took effect yesterday. Make sure to plan ahead for extended wait times and other service changes.

05/30/2023

For this let’s talk about how to beat the heat when biking! It’s summer in New Orleans with the sun beaming ☀️ and temperatures rising 🌡. It’s important to find ways to stay cool to avoid overheating and experiencing heat exhaustion or a heat stroke. Here are some tips to make sure you’re staying cool and protecting yourself from the sun while biking:

1. Check the temperature - if it's warmer than usual, bike slower & try to avoid long periods of exposure to direct sunlight.

2. Act fast when overheating - Go to a shaded area, drink ice water & apply ice to your hands, feet & back of your neck. Seek medical assistance if you can't cool down.

3. Stay hydrated - fill your water bottle with ice before you leave & hydrate before, during, & after riding.

4. Wear the right clothing - try to wear light colors that deflect the intensity of the sun & wear more breathable fabric like cotton & linen.

5. Wear sunscreen!

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05/25/2023

We're so excited this pilot program is being funded! Thank you, Ride New Orleans for your advocacy work on this issue.

05/24/2023

from Roadworknola
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The Regional Planning Commission (RPC) and the City of New Orleans are working together to create a safe and accessible network of walking and biking facilities and acknowledge that some communities experience a higher number of crashes with resultant fatalities or injuries to people walking and biking.

The City Of NOLA Mayor LaToya Cantrell

05/23/2023

Our streets are shared spaces, with people of all ages and abilities walking, bicycling, driving, and riding transit. Regardless of how you use our streets, everyone has a responsibility to keep themselves and others safe. Here are some bike safety tips for this

05/22/2023

UPDATE: This change has been postponed to May 24th instead of May 23rd.

UPDATE: On Wednesday, RTA will temporarily suspend downtown service on the St. Charles Streetcar line due to sewer line work being performed by the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans. A shuttle bus service will be provided to passengers from Howard Avenue to Canal Street. Passengers will switch from bus to streetcar at Howard. St. Charles Streetcar line service will continue for passengers between Howard Avenue and Carrollton and Claiborne avenues – the end of the service line.

The temporary shuttle service will begin at 3 a.m. Wednesday morning and run daily through Friday, June 2, at 6 p.m. Contractors will perform exploratory excavation of a water line leak and repair a 12-inch water line. Passengers are encouraged to check for updates on norta.com and follow RTA on social media for real-time updates on Twitter at ; call the Ride Line at 504-248-3900.