Gizelle Johnson-Banks

This document, the 2023 Update to the Strategic Mobility Plan for the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, serves as a roadmap for improving public transportation in the region. It outlines a refreshed strategic framework built upon community priorities from the 2018 plan and focuses on key areas: being equitable, delivering a world-class rider experience, connecting the region, innovating services, and developing the workforce. The plan details major action areas and an implementation timeline to guide RTA's future decision-making and investments, with a comprehensive update slated for 2028.

This Strategic Mobility Plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap for improving public transportation in the New Orleans region over a 20-year period. It outlines the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority's (RTA) new mission and vision, aiming to become the preferred mobility provider in the region. The plan is structured around six core goals: Earn Trust, Be Reliable, Be Equitable, Connect to Opportunities, Prioritize the Rider Experience, and Support a Sustainable, Healthy Region. It details strategies, phased actions, and measures of progress to guide future decision-making and investments, ensuring a complete mobility system for all by 2040.

The proposed budget includes investments in infrastructure, such as shelters, the Downtown Transit Center, and the Algiers Point Ferry Terminal. It addresses continuous improvements, fare technology upgrades, and pedestrian crossings at transfer locations. The budget increase in operation cost is due to the implementation of the Network Redesign, fleet age, and maintenance costs. The Capital Budget includes investments in transit infrastructure, fleet replacement and design of Bus Rapid Transit. The budget also reflects sales tax revenue predictions and relies less on Covid 19 relief funding.

The Strategic Mobility Plan for the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is a 2023 update to its roadmap for improving public transportation. The plan outlines key initiatives and projects across several strategic pillars: ensuring equity, delivering a world-class rider experience, connecting the region, fostering innovation, and developing its workforce. It aims to enhance accessibility, modernize services, expand mobility options, and strengthen regional transit connections, with goals extending to 2031.