NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is inviting riders, residents and community stakeholders to attend the final public open house for the Streetcar Modernization Master Plan on Thursday, September 10, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at First Grace Church.

 Thursday’s meeting is the second of two final public open houses being held as part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to keep the public informed and engaged throughout the development of the Streetcar Modernization Master Plan. The first open house was held yesterday at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center in Uptown New Orleans along the St. Charles Streetcar Line.

The final open houses provide community members with an opportunity to review the latest recommendations aimed at improving accessibility, safety, reliability and efficiency across New Orleans’ historic streetcar system. Attendees will also see how feedback collected through the project survey, focus groups and earlier public meetings has helped shape the plan.

Feedback gathered during the final open houses will help inform the proposal expected to be presented to the RTA Board of Commissioners later this fall.

Final Streetcar Modernization Public Open House

Thursday, September 10 | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
First Grace Church
3401 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

At the open house, attendees will have an opportunity to: 

• Explore the streetcar system’s current conditions and challenges; 
• Learn about RTA’s efforts to improve ADA accessibility along the St. Charles Streetcar Line; 
• Review community feedback collected throughout the planning process; 
• Provide feedback on streetcar stops and the overall rider experience; and 
• Learn about RTA’s long-term vision for improving and modernizing the entire streetcar system.

The Streetcar Modernization Master Plan is focused on identifying long-term strategies to preserve and improve New Orleans’ streetcar system while addressing the evolving transportation needs of riders and the broader community.

Whether you ride the streetcar every day or simply care about the future of one of New Orleans’ most treasured transportation systems, RTA encourages the public to attend Thursday’s open house and provide feedback as the planning process moves toward its final recommendations.

For those unable to attend Thursday’s meeting, or for more information about the Streetcar Modernization Master Plan project, visit the RTA’s Streetcar Modernization Study webpage: https://www.norta.com/current-projects/streetcar-modernization-study.