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Louisiana’s primary mode of transportation is via highway. The state’s location in the Southern U.S.
along the Gulf Coast places it along major Interstate corridors. East-west Interstates include I-10
to the south and I-20 to the north; north-south Interstates include I-49, I-55, and I-59. The state
also contains many state and U.S. highways, some of which provide wonderful scenic drives, such as
Louisiana 1.
Air travel in Louisiana is serviced primarily by Louis
Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), serving over 7 million passengers;
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), serving
the state capital; Alexandria
International Airport (AEX); Chennault
International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles; and Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV). Several other regional airports serve the
Pelican State.
Public transportation for commuters can be used within the larger metropolitan areas. For Baton
Rouge, the Capital Area Transit System (CATS)
offers several local bus routes as well as LSU campus routes. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority offers numerous bus routes throughout the
region, paratransit services, and limited streetcar operations. Jefferson Transit (JeT) serves the urbanized portion of Jefferson Parish,
Louisiana and provides service to New Orleans from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Airport. Shreveport and Bossier City are served by SporTran
with 17 routes.
Ferries in the Pelican State provide transport upon the Mississippi River. The state operates
three major ferry crossings for the greater New Orleans area through the "Crescent City Connection Division" of the Department of Transportation and
Development, including the Algiers/Canal Street ferry, the Gretna/Jackson Avenue crossing, and the
Lower Algiers/Chalmette crossing.
Rail service in Louisiana is provided by Amtrak
via the City of New Orleans route between New Orleans and Chicago, Illinois, and the
Crescent Line between New Orleans and New York City.
Intercity bus service for Louisiana is offered by Greyhound.
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