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2013 Mardi Gras ferry schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bambi Hall
February 6, 2013 504-484-0210
DOTD announces 2013 Mardi Gras ferry schedule
NEW ORLEANS,La. – Due to large crowds expected Saturday, February 9, through Tuesday, February 12, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces the ferry schedule for the 2013 Mardi Gras.
During periods of high passenger volume, the vessels will not maintain a normal departure schedule. Departures during these periods will be dictated by the numbers of passengers boarding the vessels and will be coordinated by DOTD personnel controlling passenger access in the ferry terminals
Algiers Point/Canal Street Crossing
FRI FEB 8 – One vessel all day
– Vehicles carried all day (Tolls WILL be collected)
– First trip from Algiers Point: 6:00 a.m.
– First trip from Canal Street: 6:15 a.m.
– Last trip from Algiers Point: 12:00 a.m.
– Last trip from Canal Street: 12:15 a.m.
SAT FEB 9 – One vessel 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., then two vessels the rest of the day
– Vehicles carried until 11:15 a.m. (last vehicles loaded from west bank 11:00 a.m., from Canal St. 11:15 a.m.; (Tolls WILL be collected) AFTER THIS TIME, NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED
– First trip from Algiers Point: 6:00 a.m.
– First trip from Canal Street: 6:15 a.m.
– Last trip from Algiers Point: 12:00 a.m.
– Last trip from Canal Street: 12:15 a.m.
SUN FEB 10 – One vessel 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., then two vessels the rest of the day
– Vehicles carried until 11:15 a.m. (last vehicles loaded from west bank 11:00 a.m., from Canal St. 11:15 a.m.; (Tolls WILL be collected) AFTER THIS TIME, NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED
– First trip from Algiers Point: 6:00 a.m.
– First trip from Canal Street: 6:15 a.m.
– Last trip from Algiers Point: 12:00 a.m.
– Last trip from Canal Street: 12:15 a.m.
MON FEB 11 – Two vessels all day
– Vehicles carried until 11:15 a.m. (last vehicles loaded from west bank 11:00 a.m., from Canal St. 11:15 a.m.; (Tolls WILL be collected) AFTER THIS TIME, NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED
– Out of service for any other river activities if so instructed by USCG)
– First trip from Algiers Point: 6:00 a.m.
– First trip from Canal Street: 6:15 a.m.
– Last trip from Algiers Point: 12:00 a.m.
– Last trip from Canal Street: 12:15 a.m.
TUE FEB 12 – Two vessels all day
– No vehicles carried all day
– First trip from Algiers Point: 6:00 a.m.
– First trip from Canal Street: 6:15 a.m.
– Last trip from Algiers Point: 12:00 a.m.
– Last trip from Canal Street: 12:15 a.m.
Gretna/Canal Street Crossing
FRI FEB 8 – One vessel all day PEDESTRIAN ONLY: NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED
– First trip from Gretna: 6:30 a.m.
– First trip from Canal St.: 7:00 a.m.
– Last trip from Gretna: 11:30 p.m.
– Last trip from Canal St. midnight
SAT FEB 9 – One vessel all day PEDESTRIAN ONLY: NO MOTORIZED
VEHICLES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED
– First trip from Gretna: 12:45 p.m.
– First trip from Canal St.: 1:00 p.m.
– Last trip from Gretna: 11:30 p.m.
– Last trip from Canal St. midnight
SUN FEB 10 – One vessel all day PEDESTRIAN ONLY: NO MOTORIZED
VEHICLES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED
– First trip from Gretna: 12:45 p.m.
– First trip from Canal St.: 1:00 p.m.
– Last trip from Gretna: 11:30 p.m.
– Last trip from Canal St. midnight
MON FEB 11 – One vessel all day PEDESTRIAN ONLY: NO MOTORIZED
VEHICLES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED
– First trip from Gretna: 6:30 a.m.
– First trip from Canal St.: 7:00 a.m.
– Last trip from Gretna: 11:30 p.m.
– Last trip from Canal St. midnight
TUE FEB 12 – One vessel all day PEDESTRIAN ONLY: NO MOTORIZED
VEHICLES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED
– First trip from Gretna: 6:30 a.m.
– First trip from Canal St.: 7:00 a.m.
– Last trip from Gretna: 11:30 p.m.
– Last trip from Canal St. midnight
Lower Algiers/Chalmette Crossing
FRI FEB 8 – One vessel all day (Tolls WILL be collected)
– First trip from West bank: 6:00 a.m.
– First trip from East bank: 6:15 a.m.
– Last trip from West bank: 8:30 p.m.
– Last trip from East bank: 8:45 p.m.
SAT FEB 9 – One vessel all day (Tolls WILL be collected)
– First trip from West bank: 6:00 a.m.
– First trip from East bank: 6:15 a.m.
– Last trip from West bank: 8:30 p.m.
– Last trip from East bank: 8:45 p.m.
SUN FEB 10 – One vessel all day (Tolls WILL be collected)
– First trip from West bank: 6:00 a.m.
– First trip from East bank: 6:15 a.m.
– Last trip from West bank: 8:30 p.m.
– Last trip from East bank: 8:45 p.m.
MON FEB 11 – One vessel all day (Tolls WILL be collected)
– First trip from West bank: 6:00 a.m.
– First trip from East bank: 6:15 a.m.
– Last trip from West bank: 8:30 p.m.
– Last trip from East bank: 8:45 p.m.
TUE FEB 12 – One vessel all day (Tolls WILL be collected)
– First trip from West bank: 6:00 a.m.
– First trip from East bank: 6:15 a.m.
– Last trip from West bank: 8:30 p.m.
– Last trip from East bank: 8:45 p.m.
More information about the CCCD ferries can be found at www.dotd.louisiana.gov/operations/cccd/ or by calling (504) 376-8100. Travelers can also follow the ferries on Twitter.com at Canal_Ferry, Chalmette_Ferry and Gretna_Ferry. For traffic information, dial 511 or visit www.511la.org. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 890 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state’s aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.
For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email dotdcs@la.gov, or call DOTD’s Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Motorists can access up-to-date travel information by dialing 511 or by visiting www.511la.org. Out of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511)
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| Bambi Hall
Public Information Officer 1-504-484-0210 Department of Transportation and Development For additional DOTD services, visit: DOTD A-Z Please let us know how we may better serve you: Customer Service Survey Follow us on Social Media! |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bambi Hall
January 30, 2013 504-484-0210
UPDATE: DOTD reschedules temporary suspension of Algiers Point ferry service due to inclement weather
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Due to inclement weather, today’s temporary suspension of ferry service at Algiers Point has now been rescheduled for Thursday, January 31, beginning at 6 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., to complete repairs to the Algiers Point Ferry Terminal, announces the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
Pedestrians may use the Gretna/Canal Street Ferry or RTA Bus Service as an alternative route to the east bank. Departures from the Gretna Ferry Terminal are on the half-hour, beginning at 6:30 a.m. RTA bus routes and schedules can be found atwww.norta.com or by calling 504-248-3900.
Ferry service from Algiers Point will resume at 3:30 p.m., or upon completion of the re-installation. In the event repairs are not complete, the ferry will still resume its route at 3:30 and another temporary closure will be announced for an additional day and time. All planned construction activities are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. DOTD apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your patience as we complete the repairs to the Algiers Point Ferry Terminal.
A portion of the terminal suffered structural damage following Hurricane Isaac. Passengers have been utilizing a temporary ramp, as an alternate loading point, constructed by ferry personnel immediately following the storm.
More information about the CCCD ferries can be found at www.dotd.louisiana.gov/operations/cccd/ or by calling (504) 376-8100. Travelers can also follow the ferries on Twitter.com at Canal_Ferry, Chalmette_Ferry and Gretna_Ferry. For traffic information, dial 511 or visit www.511la.org. Out-of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is committed to delivering transportation and public works systems that enhance the quality of life. In addition to more than 16,600 miles of roadway, including over 930 miles of interstate, DOTD supports the development of the state’s aviation, marine and rail infrastructures. Through this work, we are able to facilitate economic development, create job opportunities, improve vital evacuation routes, and make critical freight corridors safer and more efficient.
For more information, please visit www.dotd.la.gov, email dotdcs@la.gov, or call DOTD’s Customer Service Center at (225) 379-1232 or 1-877-4LADOTD (1-877-452-3683). Business hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Motorists can access up-to-date travel information by dialing 511 or by visiting www.511la.org. Out of-state travelers can call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511)
| Bambi Hall Public Information Officer 1-504-484-0210 Department of Transportation and Development For additional DOTD services, visit: DOTD A-Z Please let us know how we may better serve you: Customer Service Survey Follow us on Social Media! |
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District C Community Meeting on NORDC Neighborhood Participation Plan
The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Engagement will host 7 community meetings to present the Neighborhood Participation Plan (NPP) for the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC). These meetings are a chance to gather input from residents on the NPP framework.
The NORDC NPP community meetings for District C will take place on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Cut-Off Recreation Center, 6600 Belgrade, 5:30PM until 7:00PM.
After months of community input, research review and discussion, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office and NORDC recommend a community advisory structure known as the NORDC NPP. A structural framework was approved by the NORDC Commissioners in July, and now the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office will secure additional input as they finalize the full plan.
The focus of the NPP is to create and maintain a clear advisory role for the community and to provide a structured, accessible platform that encourages stakeholder participation from groups and individuals in NORDC decision-making. During these community meetings, NORDC and the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office will solicit input, suggestions and concerns from community members.
For further questions please contact NORDC at: (504)-658-7806.
Alliance for Good Government Forum for “Algiers” Candidates – Thursday September 20
The Alliance for Good Government will conduct a forum for candidates for the November 6, 2012 election in Algiers on Thursday, September 20, Our Lady of Holy Cross College, 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131.
The schedule is as follows: