Category: CBD

The Neighborhood Resource Page for Moving New Orleans Bikes – Downtown

We’re going downtown! The New Orleans downtown area, comprised of the Central Business District, French Quarter, and Marigny, is our major job center, arts & cultural center, and regional transportation hub. That’s why we’re so excited for the Complete Streets improvements ‘Moving New Orleans Bikes’ will soon be bringing to key corridors downtown. Protected bikeways, improved walkways, and more efficient transit are on their way. Before …

Our open letter to Mayor Cantrell showing support for protected bikeways in downtown New Orleans

Dear Mayor Cantrell, We see you and thank you for continuing to work for safe & accessible streets for everyone in New Orleans, despite the many challenges brought to bear during the pandemic. The New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition is reaching out to share our gratitude and show support for the Complete Streets and protected bikeway improvements proposed for the …

What You Need to Know About the 7th Ward and CBD Pre-Construction Meeting

*A guest blog from Dan Favre, the Executive Director of Bike Easy, a leading member of our coalition.* The momentum for bringing the benefits of Complete Streets and good bike infrastructure to all New Orleanians continues to build! Last week, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation, Department of Public Works, and Neighborhood Engagement Office conducted two public pre-construction meetings to once again …

Public Meetings for Complete Streets Coming to Downtown and Downriver Neighborhoods

This is the last public meeting before the City begins building major sections of the protected and connected bikeway network. Construction is set to begin on several new protected bikeways in the 7th Ward, Tremé, Gentilly, and through the Central Business District. Before construction starts, the City is hosting two pre-construction meetings where you can learn more about the plans. Officials from the …

Here’s the Impact of our Petition Supporting Complete Streets in the CBD – We Can Go Farther

I know there’s even more of us. So far, we’ve received 312 signatures on our petition telling New Orleans City officials that we support Complete Streets in the CBD. It’s a good number, but to cement our progress, we need to get at least 500. I read through every single comment. I felt people’s excitement at traveling through downtown with ease, and people’s …

CBD and 7th Ward Get Their Complete Streets Designs

We’re not speeding, but our campaign is moving fast. Recently, the City of New Orleans has made leaps in their Moving New Orleans Bikes plan to build an additional 75-miles of low-stress bikeways. From building protected bike lanes and curb islands on Elysian Fields, to holding community input meetings on upcoming Complete Streets improvements, street safety and accessibility improvements are …