The New Orleans region is served by seven public transit providers, operating a mix of services ranging from rural demand response to bus, streetcar and ferry service. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and Jefferson Transit (JET) are the region’s two largest transit operators, and both agencies serve on the RPC’s Transportation Policy Committee.
A strong transit system expands opportunity, reduces household transportation costs, improves regional traffic flow, supports economic growth, and promotes safer, more sustainable travel choices. Public transportation is essential for ensuring that Southeast Louisiana remains accessible, equitable, and resilient.
We help shape long-range transit strategies, evaluate service needs, and support planning for improvements such as bus rapid transit (BRT), route redesign, and multimodal connections.
The RPC analyzes how well transit serves different communities, identifying gaps in service and opportunities to improve access for transit-dependent residents, low-income communities, and people with disabilities.
We work closely with local agencies—including RTA, JP Transit, and others—to ensure transit services align with regional travel patterns, land use, and future growth.
Our team tracks ridership trends, travel times, reliability, stop accessibility, and first-last-mile connections to support decision-making and investment planning.
The RPC helps local governments and transit agencies develop projects, pursue federal grants, and move improvements from concept to construction.
“The Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan identifies strategies for meeting the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, limited English proficiency, and those with low incomes.”
Coordinated Human Services Plan
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“Participate in the development and implementation of the plan by joining RPC’s Human Services Transportation Committee”
“Learn more about human services transportation planning from the National Center for Mobility Management:”