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RTA Operates Essential Travel Only

Beginning Friday, January eighth, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority encourages all transit riders to make use of transit for important journey solely.  This consists of journey to and from work, to medical appointments, pharmacies, in addition to, grocery shops.  This change is in step with town’s return to a modified Phase One, to mitigate additional unfold of COVID-19.  Riders are reminded to put on face coverings, apply social distancing, and cling to all security signage and messaging whereas onboard and at stops.  Additionally, all RTA amenities will probably be closed to the general public apart from the ADA Eligibility/ID Center, situated at 2817 Canal Street.

The RTA will proceed to function each day bus and streetcar service on a Saturday schedule. The Algiers Point – Canal St. Ferry and the Chalmette ferry will preserve the present schedule.  

RTA stays dedicated to sustaining mobility all through town and continues to implement security precautions for riders and frontline employees. The company will proceed each day automobile deep cleanings with extra mid-day cleanings occurring at main transit hubs. Deep cleansing of the automobile fleet interiors utilizing a sprayed disinfectant to disinfect excessive contact areas, together with all railings, seating, operator areas, and fareboxes has turn out to be a regular security apply.  

For extra info, go to www.RTAforward.org or name Rideline at 504-248-3900.