AltWeeklies Wire
Uber’s Bumpy Start in New Orleansnew
During the nearly seven months it took to legalize the ride-sharing service Uber in New Orleans, the main argument in favor it was also a slam against the current New Orleans taxi industry: There aren't enough reliable rides in town.
Gambit |
Jeanie Riess |
09-30-2014 |
Transportation
"NOLA Needs Uber" — or does it?new
How the New Orleans City Council is planning to overhaul transportation laws and fees.
Gambit |
Jeanie Riess |
06-27-2014 |
Transportation
Why New Orleans Doesn't Have Ubernew
New Orleans resists alternatives to traditional taxi cabs.
Gambit |
Jeanie Riess |
02-05-2014 |
Transportation
Light Passenger Rail for New Orleans?new
On state Rep. Walt Leger's goal to bring light rail public transport to the Crescent City.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
10-09-2012 |
Transportation
Tags: New Orleans Light Rail
State of New Orleans' Transit Systemnew
New Orleans public transportation: the good, the bad and the inconvenient.
Gambit |
Megan Braden-Perry |
07-17-2012 |
Transportation
Proposed Taxi Regulationsnew
Charles Maldonado on the city's ambitious plan to overhaul cab service
Gambit |
Charles Maldonado |
04-02-2012 |
Transportation
Tips for a New-Car Cleannew
Mild soap diluted in a bucket of water and window cleaner may be all you need to clean the interior of your car.
Gambit |
Staff |
09-28-2011 |
Transportation
A Streetcar Named Deniednew
There's been little movement to make New Orleans' busiest transit line wheelchair-accessible.
Gambit |
Charles Maldonado |
09-20-2011 |
Transportation
Where Ya Rack Tells You Where to Park Your Bike in New Orleansnew
The Young Leadership Council's Where Ya Rack initiative installed 45 bike racks in 2010, and schools, businesses and other sponsors have signed on for an additional 100. Once those are in place, the group plans to install 150 more.
Gambit |
Staff |
04-05-2011 |
Transportation
What Will it Take to Get New Orleans on the Map for Biking in the U.S.?new
Consider how far New Orleans has come: pre-Katrina, the city had limited plans for lanes and paths. Following the 2005 levee failures, those plans had to start from scratch, and as the city rebuilt, planners looked for ways to involve bikes at the same pace as the rest of the city.
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
04-05-2011 |
Transportation
Be Kind to Your Carnew
A few easy ways to keep your automobile in great shape.
Gambit |
Kandace Power Graves |
03-30-2011 |
Transportation
Tags: Car Maintenance
New Orleans Bicycle Map Nears Completion After a Year in the Makingnew
New Orleans' reputation for bicycle navigability may seem little to nonexistent, but the NolaCycle Bike Map Project set out to prove just how bicycle-friendly New Orleans can be, potholes and all.
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
06-10-2009 |
Transportation
