RTA 2 [Image: New Orleans RTA]
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) reports that of its 2 brand-new ferryboat vessels, RTA2, got in profits solution on Saturday, October 10. RTA2 will certainly function as the main profits vessel for the ferryboat solution in between the Algiers Point and also Canal Street terminals.
To note the entrance right into solution of the 105-foot, 150-passenger, BMT-designed, light weight aluminum high-speed catamaran, RTA called October 10 “Ferry Rider Appreciation Day” and also welcomed neighborhood participants to the Algiers Ferry Terminal to ride the brand-new vessel and also commemorate the day with Golden Tickets and also RTA free gifts.
According to nola.com, “all day, RTA2 got rave reviews from passengers.” (You can review the remainder of the record HERE).
“It is the RTA Board of Commissioners’ highest priority to provide safe, reliable, and equitable transportation to the people of New Orleans across all transit modes,” stated Flozell Daniels Jr., Chair, RTA Board ofCommissioners “The launch of the new vessel marks another important milestone on the path to advancing the mission of the RTA as we stand positioned to deliver ferry transportation our riders deserve. We will continue to work closely and diligently with our ferry operating partners to ensure that world‐class ferry service is not only an expectation but an imperative.”
The various other brand-new ferryboat, RTA1, is presently going through last alterations and also upgrades with the vessel producer. Upon going back to New Orleans and also safeguarding its Certificate of Inspection, RTA1 will certainly likewise get in profits solution and also will certainly be rotated with RTA2 as the main solution vessels.The Col Frank X. Armiger will certainly stay on standby condition.
