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Tag: Regional Transit Authority

RTA chief tells it like it is: pre-Katrina service won't be restored in depopulated areas

by Ariella Cohen November 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

RTA lists worthy projects; let's be sure they're well designed

by The Editors October 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Against long odds, RTA seeks federal funds to extend streetcar line to Poland Avenue

by Ariella Cohen September 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Filled-in canal drives up cost of planned Loyola Avenue streetcar extension

by Ariella Cohen July 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

TIGER III funds: How NOT to spend these federal transit dollars

by The Editors July 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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