3 New Streetcar Lines!
The meeting began after 11:30 a.m. to a packed
room. General orders of business were covered
along with two major issues.
The first issue was Veolia’s contract with the RTA
which was renewed for 5 years. Either party can
discontinue the contract with 180 day notice. After
5 years the contract can be renewed for another 5
years.
Veolia’s website and a statement from their website
is below:
Smart development focuses understanding the
interrelationships between population, land use,
transportation, economics, environment, and
other factors. The goal is to develop policies that
result in more sustainable urban environments
that provide a high quality of life.
Also covered was the addition of three new
streetcar lines which will span from St. Claude
down Rampart Street. I understand these
new streetcar lines will be named Desire,
Rampart and Loyola.
Why is this important? The new streetcar route
should run right by the Lafitte Corridor!