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Transportation
Easy Commutes. Endless Connectivity.
Jefferson Parish is an incredibly accessible community, offering quick and convenient travel across both the East and West Banks. In most cases, residents and workers can reach their destination within 30 minutes or less, thanks to well-connected roadways and a thoughtfully distributed mix of jobs, services, and neighborhoods. Best of all, this is not the kind of place where you spend two hours in traffic just to get to work. Accessibility is built into our quality of life.
The Parish also benefits from a strong public transportation system and tens of miles of interconnected bike paths, with even more coming as part of the Parish’s Bike Path Master Plan.
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Public Transportation
Bus System
Jefferson Parish Transit offers bus service in the metro region of Jefferson Parish. The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) also offers limited service to Jefferson Parish.
Jefferson Parish Transit – Bus System
Jefferson Parish Transit – Maps
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority – Rider Tools
Transit Map
Public Transportation
Ferry Service
The Algiers Ferry operates every 30 minutes between the bottom of Canal Street in New Orleans to Algiers Point, which is easily accessible by the levee pedestrian and bike path to Gretna.
Public Transportation
Bike paths
One of the best ways to experience Jefferson Parish is on two wheels or two feet. We are committed to making our community easy to navigate, not just by car, but for active transportation as well. Jefferson Parish is actively expanding its bikeway network. The Parish’s Bicycle Master Plan aims to establish an integrated network of over 150 miles of bikeways, connecting communities, schools, parks, and major destinations.
Travel More Here
Jefferson Parish makes traveling in and out of the region effortless, whether for business or leisure. The Parish is home to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, one of the fastest-growing and most awarded airports in the nation, offering convenient domestic and international connections. As a thriving business destination, Jefferson Parish not only attracts travelers from around the world—it also ensures that our own residents can reach global markets and getaway destinations with ease.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
For the fourth year in a row, the New Orleans International Airport (based in Jefferson Parish) receive a top award for Best Airport in North America (5 to 15 million passengers per year) from the Airports Council International (ACI).
Public Transportation
Amtrak
Amtrak operates out of Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans, where passengers can take trains to destinations as far as Chicago (“City of New Orleans” route), New York City (“Crescent” route), and Los Angeles (“Sunset Limited” route), as well as closer destinations such as Old Town Slidell, Lafayette, and now Bay St. Louis and Mobile on the new “Mardi Gras” route!
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Education
From quality early childhood programs to Louisiana’s largest and most diverse public school system, education in Jefferson Parish is designed to support every student’s success.
Education
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Housing & Neighborhoods
From charming small towns and family-friendly suburbs to scenic coastal communities, residents can find the perfect place to call home.
Housing & Neighborhoods
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Outdoor Recreation
From the beach to the bayou and everything in between, Jefferson Parish offers hundreds of acres of nature preserves and wetlands.
Outdoor Recreation