1. Welcome to Regional Transit Authority
The Rider’s Guide
introduces you to RTA

2. Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

3.  Basic information you need to use these
services
 Type and level of services that RTA provides
 Describe the prescribed policies, procedures,
rules and regulations that are designed to
enhance accessibility for seniors and persons
with disabilities

4. Seniors bring your state ID,
drivers license or passport to
RTA’s ID center to obtain your
card (this card is optional).
Medicare Card recipients
must bring card along with
state ID or drivers license to
RTA’s ID center to obtain this
card.

5. • The RTA uses modern wheelchair lift-equipped buses and ramp-equipped
mini-vans to provide paratransit transportation
• A vehicle appropriate for the person’s disability will provide service to the
client
• Paratransit is a shared ride service, meaning that a client will be in the
vehicle as the operator drops off and pick up other passengers along the
route until the vehicle reaches the client’s designated destination
$2.00 Per trip $4.00 Same day service

6. .

7. Telecommunication Device for the Deaf
(TDD) at (504) 827-7833
Rider’s Guide and other information in
Braille and audiotape upon request
ADA Compliance Office (504) 827-8323
2817 Canal Street
New Orleans, 70119

8. Thank you for your attention and happy riding