Ride New Orleans

08/07/2026

The Coalition for Quality Transit is on SUMMER BREAK and will not hold a meeting in August.

Thank you for your continued commitment to improving public transportation in our region. Your experiences, ideas, and advocacy are at the heart of the Coalition! We are grateful for your dedication and excited to continue this important work together soon.

In the meantime, we’re wishing you a fun, safe, and restful summer! We look forward to reconnecting with you at a future Coalition meeting.

Get On Board: To stay up to date on future Coalition meetings, events, volunteer, and advocacy opportunities. Be sure to sign up for Ride New Orleans’ email list and follow us on social media at .

08/06/2026

Are you taking transit in the summer heat? 🥵 Here are some tips from your friendly neighborhood transit advocates at Ride New Orleans and the New Orleans Health Department to help keep you cool and safe while you wait for your ride.

08/05/2026

Tonight!

REMINDER: The RTA’s monthly Riders Advisory Committee meets on Wednesday, August 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the RTA Boardroom at the A. Philip Randolph Operations Building (2817 Canal St., New Orleans).

Discussion at this month’s meeting will include the Hurricane Preparedness briefing.

If you can’t make it in-person, you can livestream it on norta.com or on our page.

08/03/2026

Important Opportunity Pass Update ‼️

Due to overwhelming demand, the Opportunity Pass Pilot Program will close new enrollments on August 14th, 2026.

Already have an Opportunity Pass? Don’t worry... nothing changes! You can continue using your pass just like normal through the remainder of the program.

Haven’t signed up yet? If you live in Orleans Parish and are between the ages of 16–24, there’s still time! Enroll at any New Orleans Public Library location by August 14th to receive free, unlimited rides on all Regional Transit Authority buses, streetcars, and ferries for the remainder of the pilot.

More than 10,500 young people have already enrolled and are using Opportunity Pass to get to school, work, appointments, and everything in between! Thank you for making this program such an incredible success 🚍💕

Questions? Reach out to us!

07/31/2026

It’s hot 🥵 Stay cool by visiting a designated cooling center or local swimming pool! Your friendly neighborhood transit advocates at RIDE have compiled a list of *currently open* NORD cooling centers and water attractions, and how to get there on transit. 🏊‍♀️❄️🚍

Check NORD Commission for location closure and reopening updates and plan your trip on the RTA Le Pass app before you leave the house. This list is as of Friday, July 31st.

07/30/2026

Ride New Orleans is requesting that the Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners provide an update to the transit-riding community, stakeholders, and the public about its national search for the agency’s next Chief Executive Officer. Transit riders need to know who is vying to lead the agency.

*please note: the original date of June 6th was reflected on the kl2connects website; however, it does not reflect the RTA search timeline.

07/29/2026

Do you ride the E201 Kenner Loop bus? Changes to the route began this week. Here’s what you need to know:

Jefferson Parish Transit and City of Kenner Government officials are excited to announce major transit improvements in Kenner that will launch this Sunday (July 26). The existing E201 Kenner Loop, a single-bus route that takes approximately one hour and 20 minutes to complete, will be replaced by two routes: the E201 Kenner Loop and the new E9 Williams Boulevard route. By dividing the existing loop into two routes, wait times will be reduced to approximately 40 minutes.

As part of this transition, fixed-route bus service will no longer operate along East and West Loyola Drive between Joe Yenni Boulevard and West Esplanade Avenue. This area will instead be served by JP Transit’s new Lyft On-Demand zone, known as “Moving Kenner,” which will provide riders with convenient curb-to-curb transportation.

"This is an exciting time for JP Transit as we expand the use of on-demand microtransit services to reduce bus wait times, improve mobility, and provide more flexible transportation options,” said Cynthia Lee Sheng - Parish President. "These innovative services are transforming how we use transit millage funding to improve public transportation for Jefferson Parish residents parish wide."

"This route audit is another great example of what can happen when Jefferson Parish and the City of Kenner work together,” said City of Kenner Mayor Mike Glaser. "Our partnership on the Kenner Loop has already led to significant capital improvements, and now it's delivering a smarter, more efficient route that will better serve the people who rely on public transit every day. We're proud to continue building a transportation system that is more reliable, effective, and responsive to our community's needs.”

All new bus stop signs have been installed and are clearly visible. For additional information about these upcoming service changes, please visit www.jptransit.org or contact JP Transit Administration directly at (504) 818-1077.

07/28/2026

Orleans Parish youth ages 16-24 can sign up for Opportunity Passes at any New Orleans Public Library location OR with a Ride New Orleans team member during outreach events!

Here’s where RIDE will be this week! With your Opportunity Pass, you’ll get free, unlimited rides on all Regional Transit Authority buses, streetcars and ferries 💕🚍

Plus, youth without access to a reliable smartphone can now opt for a paper pass option instead of digital passes! Tell your friends!

07/27/2026

Thank you to all of the Opportunity Pass users who joined us for Saturday’s focus group! We had some incredible discussions about the program and what youth need from their transit system.

We’re so grateful to everyone who shared their valuable insights with us— your feedback helps us to shape and improve this program! Stay tuned for more paid opportunities to share feedback with our team 🚍💕

07/21/2026

Do you need help navigating the transit system, need an Opportunity Pass, or have questions about how to use your pass? We got you!

RIDE has office hours TODAY 11am-5pm at the .center.nola on St. Claude. Stop by for assistance with anything transit related. 🚍💕