NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Transportation Committee convened to hear a presentation regarding national trends in autonomous vehicle regulation, the legal landscape surrounding AVs, Waymo testing in New Orleans, and more. Additionally, the committee heard updates from the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) regarding structural changes and voted on Ordinance No. 35,471.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Transportation Committee convened to receive several updates on ongoing transportation-related projects, including the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service passenger train, the St. Claude Ave. traffic-safety study, and more. The Committee also reviewed a resolution committing the city to the Safe Streets for All safety action plan.

NEW ORLEANS - On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the Transportation Committee held a meeting where key representatives from transportation services provided updates on various projects throughout the city. The Committee received updates on multiple projects from the Regional Transit Authority (RTA), including an update on passenger rail service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, as well as a presentation on Bike Easy’s Safer St. Claude Campaign and the Daylighting Campaign.