Ferry terminal in Algiers to undergo renovations [Video]

NEW ORLEANS — Saturday, the RTA held a public meeting to address upcoming renovations to the Algiers Point Ferry Terminal. Meanwhile, the RTA continues to search for permanent funding for the ferry itself, which is something leadership said will not affect the renovation plans. 

An RTA spokesperson said about 50 people came to Saturday’s meeting. “We’ve been going to the community periodically,” said Lona Edwards Hankins, CEO of the RTA, to hear “What riders wanted to happen with the ferry terminal, and then updating them on what we can actually do.”

The plans include splitting the building into two floors and opening the first floor to the public, covering the noisy metal gangplank, and adding landscaping and outdoor lighting. 

“This has been kind of an eyesore and I’m glad they’re gonna fix it up,” said regular rider Tom Roche, who …