NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will hold a Title VI public hearing during its May Riders Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting to gather public comment on proposed transit service changes. The hearing is being conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ensures that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. 

Proposed service changes include:

• Restoration and reconfiguration of the 49 (Riverfront Streetcar), which will operate along the riverfront between Julia Street and the French Market. The revised route will no longer serve Canal Street or Union Passenger Terminal. 
• Overnight service reductions on several bus routes, including significant reductions in the span of service, exceeding two hours, on Routes 91 (Jackson-Esplanade) and 103 (General Meyer.) 
• Additional minor schedule adjustments and stop removals on select routes to enhance operational efficiency.

Public participation is vital to RTA’s decision-making process. All feedback received will be considered before finalizing the service changes.  

RTA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or other protected classes. To request language assistance or accommodation for a disability, please contact the Title VI Coordinator at civilrights@rtaforward.org or call (504) 827-8377 at least 72 hours in advance of the public meeting. 

For press inquiries/interview requests: contact Zach Stanfill at zstanfill@rtaforward.org. 

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The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana which is operated by an independent Board of Commissioners that serves Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes. The agency operates car and passenger ferries, fixed-route buses, paratransit, streetcar, and limited on-demand service.