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    • New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

    New Orleans, LA 70119

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    About New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

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    2817 Canal Street
    New Orleans, LA 70119
    http://www.norta.com/
    504.248.3900

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    The Regional Transit Authority gets people moving around New Orleans. Our transit services bring hard-working commuters to their jobs, students to their schools, and fun-seekers to entertainment, shopping areas, and restaurants. We provide mobility to residents of the city as well as to large numbers of tourists, taking them to and from their hotels to historical neighborhoods and countless attractions. In fact, many visitors (and locals) ride the RTA’s iconic streetcars simply for the fun of it. In this way, the RTA is a destination in itself. Our streetcars and buses are both a symbol of the city and an essential part of it.

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    New Orleans RTA
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    Management

    New Orleans RTA Board approves agency’s $227.4 million 2025 operating and capital budget

    Dec. 19, 2024
    The budget includes funding for the agency to continue to improve its service delivery and increase ridership across all modes of transportation.
    New Orleans RTA
    New Orleans Regional Transit Authority CEO Lona Edwards Hankins welcomed elected officials and community leaders to celebrate the launch of 26 new hybrid and diesel buses.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    New Orleans RTA works to integrate 26 new hybrid and diesel buses

    Sept. 26, 2024
    The new buses will replace older buses in the New Orleans RTA fleet and improve the customer experience.
    New Orleans RTA
    New Orleans RTA to launch new Opportunity Pass pilot program Sept. 3.
    Fare Collection

    New Orleans RTA to launch new Opportunity Pass pilot program Sept. 3

    Aug. 29, 2024
    The one-year zero-fares pilot program will provide Orleans Parish youth ages 16 to 24 access to free rides on New Orleans RTA buses, streetcars and ferries.
    New Orleans RTA
    Fare Collection

    New Orleans RTA and partners launch Opportunity Pass program pilot

    July 22, 2024
    The pilot, in collaboration with RIDE New Orleans, the New Orleans Public Library and the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board offers free transit passes to Orleans ...
    New Orleans RTA
    Management

    New Orleans RTA names Justin Cayless as chief transit officer

    April 15, 2024
    The agency says Cayless is known for his effectiveness with cross-functional teams and developing solutions to meet customer needs.
    Allison Transmission
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    New Orleans RTA's new hybrid buses to be equipped with Allison eGen Flex propulsion system

    Allison Transmission
    March 21, 2024
    The eGen Flex® electric hybrid propulsion system will allow New Orleans RTA to reduce its emissions and increase its efficiency.
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    Vehicles

    New Orleans RTA commemorates 100th anniversary of Perley A. Thomas streetcar

    Nov. 2, 2023
    The Perley A. Thomas streetcar began servicing the New Orleans RTA in the early 192os on the St. Charles Streetcar line, which is the oldest operating streetcar line in the world...
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    APTA EXPO

    APTA EXPO 2023 Women in Transit reception features VTA and RTA leadership

    Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc.
    Oct. 24, 2023
    Santa Clara VTA General Manager and CEO Carolyn Gonot and New Orleans RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins spoke at the Women in Transit reception at the APTA Expo 2023.

    Articles & News

    New Orleans RTA
    Lona Edwards Hankins has been named CEO of New Orleans Regional Transit Authority; she has been serving as interim CEO since December 2022.
    Management

    Lona Edwards Hankins named CEO of New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    March 6, 2023
    Edwards Hankins joined New Orleans RTA in 2019 as chief of infrastructure and long-term planning and has served as interim CEO since December 2022.
    Monmouth County, New Jersey
    The Belford Ferry is one of two ferry projects in New Jersey to receive funding from FTA.
    Water Transportation

    FTA awards more than $384 million to improve passenger ferry operations

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Jan. 27, 2023
    The funding will go to 23 projects in 11 states with the money coming from three competitive grant programs.
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    Alex Z. Wiggins will retire as CEO of New Orleans RTA effective Dec. 31, 2022.
    Management

    Alex Wiggins to retire from New Orleans RTA at end of December

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Dec. 8, 2022
    Wiggins 38-year transit career includes leadership roles in Chicago, Seattle, Southern California before he became RTA’s first publicly appointed CEO.
    Mass Transit
    Kevin Hozendorf presents 2022 Rail Safety Gold Award to British Columbia Rapid Transit Company, left, and the 2022 Rail Security Gold Award to Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works, Miami-Dade Transit.
    Safety & Security

    APTA recognizes four systems with 2022 Rail Safety and Security Excellence Awards

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    June 8, 2022
    Rail systems in Miami, Washington, D.C., New Orleans and Vancouver, British Columbia, earned accolades for their innovative and proactive safety and security initiatives.
    New Orleans RTA
    New Orleans RTA officials including CEO Alex Wiggins (back center) visited Louisiana State Penitentiary's auto mechanic program. New Orleans RTA is partnering with JOB1 NOLA and the Louisiana Workforce Commission to recruit mechanics and technicians from the program.
    Management

    New Orleans RTA enters second phase of its second chance hiring initiative

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    May 12, 2022
    The program provides training for non-violent releasing individuals who successfully complete the requirements and trial employment at New Orleans RTA, which can transition into...
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    Management

    New Orleans RTA to hire automotive technology program graduates from Louisiana State Penitentiary

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Dec. 10, 2021
    The transit authority is partnering with JOB1 Career Solutions to create a job training program for non-violent offenders who have completed a mechanic apprenticeship program....
    Mike Smith
    Mike Smith, Chief Safety Officer, New Orleans RTA
    40 Under 40

    2021 40 Under 40: Mike Smith

    Nov. 23, 2021
    Mike Smith, Chief Safety Officer, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
    New Orleans RTA
    #vaccinated wrist bands with New Orleans RTA branding.
    Safety & Security

    New Orleans RTA to mandate vaccines for all employees

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 26, 2021
    New Orleans RTA CEO says the decision was made to protect the health and safety of operators, administrative employees and riders.
    Zack Smith Photography
    Alex Wiggins. RTA CEO, New Orleans Native and saxophone musician, poses with his saxophone on the Historic St. Charles Streetcar alignment.
    Management

    New Orleans RTA Brings Operations In-House to Focus on Service Delivery and Equity

    March 23, 2021
    With an entirely new leadership team on board, New Orleans RTA took the reins of the agency in December 2020 and is focused on providing world-class service for all New Orleans...
    Jacksonville Transportation Authority
    JTA will use its Ferry Grant Program funds to overhaul the Jean Ribault vessel that is part of the authority's St. Johns River Ferry service.
    Water Transportation

    FTA awards $47.5 million in ferry grants to 12 projects

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 27, 2020
    The funds will be used to purchase, replace or rehabilitate passenger ferries, terminals and related infrastructure and equipment.

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    Management

    New Orleans RTA, IBEW ratify new four-year labor agreement

    Sept. 8, 2023
    The four-year agreement is effective through June 2027 and includes pay increases and additional paid time off.
    New Orleans RTA
    The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority celebrated the opening of the new $43.5 million Canal Street Ferry Terminal on Aug. 23, 2023.
    Water Transportation

    New Orleans RTA celebrates completion of Canal Street Ferry Terminal

    Aug. 24, 2023
    The project costs $43.5 million and will provide services between Canal Street and Algier Point.
    Bus

    New Orleans RTA extends service in St. Bernard Parish to Nunez Community College

    June 6, 2023
    The route will now continue along West Judge Perez Drive to Paris Road and to the Nunez Community College campus.
    Infrastructure

    New Orleans City Council approves RTA BRT East-West Bank Corridor project resolution

    March 24, 2023
    With approval from the New Orleans City Council, New Orleans RTA will be able to apply for federal funding through the Federal Transit Administration’s CIG Program.
    Mobile Applications

    New Orleans RTA forms new partnership with Transit app

    Dec. 29, 2022
    RTA joins transit systems worldwide that use Transit app for riders to plan, track and pay for their trips without downloading a new app while traveling.
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    Car Sharing

    New Orleans RTA launches FLEX on-demand pilot program

    Aug. 23, 2022
    The program aims to increase service for riders with disabilities in New Orleans East.
    Management

    New Orleans RTA launches new DBE certification portal

    July 11, 2022
    The new system, which replaces the manual process, highlights the agency's efforts to use innovation and technology to increase efficiency and convenience for riders and partners...
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    Management

    New Orleans RTA reaches four-year agreement with ATU Local 1560

    June 29, 2022
    RTA says the new agreement includes a pay and benefits package that keeps operators among the highest paid in the southwest and southeast regions.
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    Infrastructure

    New Orleans RTA launches BRT study survey

    April 25, 2022
    The study will determine route options connecting New Orleans East and Westbank communities to jobs and services.