KEY TAKEAWAYS: Mayor Helena Moreno announces new RTA board members Appointments aim to enhance transit equity and accessibility New leadership to foster regional collaboration among municipalities Board nominations include Coleman Adler, Ann Duplessis, Barbara Major, Erika Mann   Mayor Helena Moreno has announced a new leadership team for the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA), signaling a strategic shift toward greater equity and regional collaboration in public transportation. The mayor, emphasizing accessibility and cooperation across the region, is moving quickly to fill seats on the RTA board. “The mayor is deeply focused on building equity and expanding regional cooperation in public transportation, and that is why she is moving swiftly to recruit new leadership on the RTA board,” said Isis Casanova, director of communications for the city. The new board members, appointed in accordance with state law, include Coleman Adler, Ann Duplessis, Barbara Major, and Erika Mann. These nominations will go through the City Council confirmation process in the coming weeks. City officials say the new leadership is expected to drive initiatives that enhance transit accessibility and foster stronger partnerships across neighboring municipalities, aligning with the mayor’s broader vision for regional transportation equity. The RTA, which oversees bus and streetcar operations in New Orleans, has faced ongoing challenges in service equity and system coordination. Mayor Moreno’s appointments reflect a commitment to addressing these issues while supporting long-term planning for the city’s transit network. RTA board members transitioning out include Flozell Daniels Jr., Mariah Moore, Fred Neal Jr., Timolynn Sams and Arthur Walton. ...read more read less