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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 …

The $20k grant will provide for installation of Thompson’s ‘Living Room’ at several locations along the City’s new Moving New Orleans low-stress bikeway network New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition’s ‘Art for the Bikeways’, a $20,000 grant for an artist or team to design and install themed artwork at multiple locations of the Moving New Orleans bikeway network, has been awarded …

This past week we hosted a virtual Q & A to answer whether an idea you have could be funded with our Complete Streets Activation Mini-Grants. Chances are, if it involves educating about how streets in New Orleans could work better all of us  or if you’re getting people active out on the streets, your idea is a great fit …

This month, Mayor Cantrell, Councilmember Palmer, and Dan Favre, the Executive Director of Bike Easy, cut the ribbon on the new Complete Streets improvement added to Elysian Fields.  Watching the official unveiling of this Complete Street renewed my hope and excitement for what’s to come. The ribbon wasn’t just cut on Elysian Fields, it was cut on a new era of more …

My name is Merrick Brown, Jr and I’m an avid rider and league cycling instructor. I just biked the new and improved Elysian Fields and, let me tell you, I’m shocked. All the spacious, clearly marked space for me to bike, far away from the cars and trucks passing by (still with plenty of room of their own, by the …

The year 2020 is almost over and it’s been a bumpy ride, to say the least. We’re looking forward to redoubling our efforts to ensure smoother travels on the road ahead. As we look forward to the new year, we want to look back and take stock of what we accomplished during this difficult year.  Check out some of our biggest highlights …

As our campaign for Complete Streets moves into 2021 and the new protected bikeways being installed as part of Moving New Orleans Bikes moves to east-bank neighborhoods, we’re looking to grow our campaign team by hiring a new part-time organizer, or as we call it, a Campaign Coordinator. This position will work closely with the NOCSC campaign team in building …

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 …