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RTA Celebrates 12th Annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 15, 2017

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RTA Celebrates 12th Annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 15

Dump the Pump.  Ride Public Transit.

 

 

(New Orleans, LA)– Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in New Orleans will join with other public transportation agencies nationwide to participate in the 12th annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 15.  The slogan of this year’s National Dump the Pump Day is “Dump the Pump.  Ride Public Transit.” It is estimated that more than 150 transportation agencies around the country take part in this annual event.  

 

Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2017 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation and to take them where they need to go, instead of driving a car.  Started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a convenient travel option that also helps people save money.  According to the April APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two-person household can save an average of more than $9,700 annually by downsizing to one car.

 

Additionally, public transportation is a cornerstone of local economies in urban, suburban, and rural communities. In fact, a public transportation helps to make a community economically prosperous and competitive.  Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns, powering community growth and revitalization.

 

And with our new and improved GoMobile Ticketing Application, dumping the pump is easier than ever! Show us how you #DumpThePump and #RollwRTA on social media @NewOrleansRTA. For more information or help planning your trip, please visit our website at www.norta.com or call our Customer Care Rideline at 504-248-3900.

Judge Trahan Community Events & Summer Internship

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Judge E. “Teena” Anderson-Trahan will be hosting a CPR Certification Training Class on  June 3, beginning at 11 a.m. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. The class will be held at Second City Court, 225 Morgan St., New Orleans. The cost is $30 per participant and all participants must R.S.V.P. with Trachelle Lambert by calling 504.432.9792 or by emailing tjohnson@orleanscdc.com.

Spots are limited so please reserve as soon as possible.

Judge E. “Teena” Anderson-Trahan, Clerk of Court, Darren Lombard, and Constable Edwin M. Shorty, Jr. will be hosting a Free Women’s Self Defense Class on June 17, beginning at 11 a.m. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. The class will be held at Second City Court, 225 Morgan St., New Orleans.

Participants may wear casual or workout clothes and bring a yoga mat if they have one. Also, all participants must R.S.V.P. with Trachelle Lambert by calling 504.432.9792 or by emailing tjohnson@orleanscdc.com.

Spots are limited so please reserve as soon as possible.

Judge E. “Teena” Anderson-Trahan will be offering a two-week, paid summer internship to high school students between the grades of 10th-12th, who reside in the 70114 or 70131 area. Applications will be available at Second City Court, 225 Morgan St., New Orleans, or at local churches in Algiers. For more information please contact Trachelle Lambert by calling 504.432.9792 or by emailing tjohnson@orleanscdc.com.

Coffee On Your Corner – Thursday, May 11, 2017

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The Neighborhood Engagement Office will be facilitating a Coffee on Your Corner* event on Thursday, May 11th from 10am to 11am at Tout de Suite Cafe (347 Verret Street). This month, we will be discussing Algiers Economic Development. If you are interested in attending this discussion, please RSVP to me no later than Tuesday, May 9th. Please contact me if you have any questions, my info is below.

*Coffee on Your Corner is an information session during normal business hours responsive to residents who may be discouraged of attending public meetings outside of their communities and during evening hours. These forums give the community the opportunity to hear directly from city officials and representatives in an informal setting at local venues in their neighborhoods about city programs, initiatives and operations.

See you then!

Sincerely,

Lisbeth

Lisbeth L. Pedroso

Neighborhood Liaison | District C – West Bank

Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office | City of New Orleans

1300 Perdido Street | Suite 8E15 | New Orleans, LA 70112

llpedroso@nola.gov | (o) 504-658-4933 | (c) 504-623-5697

https://www.nola.gov/neighborhood-engagement/