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How to support a streetcar down St. Claude Ave.

Posted on 24 February 2012 | 2 Comments

The U.S. Department of Transportation is giving out $500 million in TIGER IV grants for transportation projects across the country and we want some of that money for New Orleans.  The City of New Orleans and the Regional Transit Authority want to bring a streetcar down St. Claude Avenue to Poland Avenue and they’ve got their eye on the TIGER.  The more community support that exists for the RTA’s application, the more likely it is to be awarded funding.

Help support the TIGER IV application by signing our petition.  And spread the word to your neighbors, friends and family!  The deadline is March 14th and we’re aiming for at least 1,000 signatures.

Want to do even more to help?  We’re collecting letters of support for the application as well – just submit your letter via email to rachel@transportfornola.org by March 14th.  Address your letter to:  Justin Augustine, Chief Executive Officer – New Orleans Regional Transit Authority.  Be sure to mention that you support the RTA’s TIGER IV application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for St. Claude streetcar service.

To learn more about the TIGER program, click here.

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Transport for NOLA Seeks an All-Star Intern Team

Posted on 14 February 2012 | Leave a comment

We’re hiring!  Are you interested in working on critical transportation issues confronting New Orleans?  Do you want to gain hands-on experience working for a think-and-do tank of transit riders, planners, engineers, bicyclists and designers?  Then consider applying to be an intern with Transport for NOLA.  Two positions are currently open.

The Communications and Mobile Engagement Intern will work alongside our Executive Director on implementing a broad communications strategy and be the first member of our mobile engagement team.  For more details – check out the job description.

The Research and Education Intern will dig deeper into key transportation issues ranging from financing to education and will play a key role in shaping our campaigns.  For more details – check out the job description.

To apply, submit 1) your resume, 2) a letter of interest describing your skills, interests and goals for educational or career pursuits, and 3) a writing sample to rachel@transportfornola.org.

 

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