February 16, 2009
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New Orleans RTA Introduces ‘Lil’ Easy’ Circulators
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority and Veolia Transportation recently introduced a new form of public transportation to the recovering neighborhoods of the Lower Ninth Ward. The “Lil’ Easy” neighborhood circulator operates with 10 new biodiesel-powered shuttle vans from Daimler Buses North America.
The route followed by the colorful 14-seat Lil’ Easy vehicles includes only three scheduled stops and 24 flexible stops, which require a reservation. Lil’ Easy only goes to the flexible stops where passengers have made advance reservations and are waiting. Customers can book rides as far in advance as a week or as soon as 60 minutes before their departure.
Cesar R. Burgos, chairman of the RTA Board of Commissioners, noted that Lil’ Easy service connects to regular fixed routes. He added: “RTA is extremely excited to provide this new service, especially in an area that was so hard hit by Hurricane Katrina.”
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