Harahan, LA is a small town located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The town has a population of approximately 8,500 people and offers a variety of public transportation options to accommodate its residents. Harahan is served by two public transportation services: Jefferson Transit and Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Jefferson Transit provides local bus service throughout Harahan, while Regional Transit Authority provides express commuter service to New Orleans. Both services operate Monday through Friday with various routes that connect Harahan to nearby cities and suburbs for easy access to jobs, shopping or recreational activities. Additionally, Harahan is served by both Uber and Lyft ride-sharing services as well as taxi companies. These services allow residents to easily travel within the city and beyond for errands or just for fun. With many convenient transportation options available in Harahan, it's easier than ever for residents to get around town without having to worry about parking or traffic.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Harahan takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Harahan get to work:
- 86.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit