Jefferson Transit (Louisiana)
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Jefferson Parish Transit, formerly known as Jefferson Transit, is a public transportation provider in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It serves the most heavily
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anized areas of Greater New Orleans, providing both local service and commuter access to
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Eastbank Routes

Jefferson Parish Transit operates six Eastbank routes: *E1 Veterans-Airport *E2 Airline Drive *E3 Jefferson Highway *E5 Causeway *E6 Metairie Local *E8 Elmwood *E201 Kenner Loop


Westbank Routes

Jefferson Parish Transit operates seven Westbank routes: *W1 Avondale *W2 Westbank Expressway *W3 Lapalco *W4 Marrero *W6 Gretna Local *W8 Terrytown *W10 Huey P. Long


On-Demand Zone

In addition to the fixed-route service, there is also the "Move Metairie On-Demand Zone" that replaced the E4 Metairie Road bus. The on-demand service is provided via Lyft.


Hurricane Evacuation Plan

Jefferson Parish Transit operates a special "Hurricane Evacuation System" with modified routes when the parish is under evacuation orders due to an impending severe hurricane.


See also

* List of bus transit systems in the United States * New Orleans Regional Transit Authority * St. Bernard Urban Rapid Transit


References

Bus transportation in Louisiana Transit agencies in Louisiana Transportation in New Orleans Transportation in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana {{Louisiana-transport-stub