May 2020
Bringing Safety & Less Streets to New Orleans Streets – Webinar
The New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition recently unveiled our Complete Streets Activation Mini-Grant. This new program will fund civic groups, community leaders, and individuals to develop an event or project that builds grassroots support for safe and accessible streets and highlights the benefits of the City’s expanded low-stress bikeway network. We are looking for civic and community leaders, artists/creatives, entrepreneurs,…
Find out more »June 2020
Ambassador & Volunteer Happy Hour
We've been fortunate to work with dozens of community leaders and residents who've pushed New Orleans (and the region) towards more safety and less stress on local streets. On Wednesday, June 3rd, from 5 - 6:30pm, we're hosting a virtual happy hour to update previous Complete Streets Ambassadors and volunteers on our campaign for Complete Streets, the latest on the…
Find out more »Activation Mini-Grant — Q & A Webinar
On Wednesday, June 17th, from 12:30 - 1:30pm, we're hosting a Q & A session to answer any questions you may have about applying for our new Complete Streets Activation Mini-Grant. We'll also give you a quick update on the latest regarding the Moving New Orleans Bikes network build-out and our campaign for More Safety and Less Stress on New…
Find out more »July 2020
Old Algiers Main Street hosts a Complete Streets Open House on Newton St
OAMSC is hosting an open house to explain the changes to parking and bike paths along the upper blocks of Newton Street. They are being joined by Councilmember Kristin Palmer, School Board Member Leslie Ellison, and the New Orleans Complete Street Coalition. These leaders and representatives help residents and businesses understand how the new bike lanes and crosswalks are designed…
Find out more »September 2020
Bike Safety Awareness Ride
Please join Aurora West Civic Association on Saturday, September 5th for a neighborhood bike ride as they bring attention to safer streets for pedestrians, cyclists, bikers and car drivers. This socially distant event will include music, pre-packaged snacks and drinks! For more info contact Angela Bruno Baldwin at awca.abbaldwin@gmail.com
Find out more »Bike Lights & Bells Giveaway by BAWSE Bike Collective
BAWSE Bike Collective is giving away bike lights and bells! For free! With the influx of newer/returning riders due to COVID-19, we have collected more bike lights (front & rear sets) and bells to give away. We are prioritizing cyclists who are IN NEED of these items. So if you use your bike for work, are a BIPoC, and/or use…
Find out more »Heart N Hands presents ‘Heart Health on the Bayou’
In partnership with New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition, Heart N Hands is hosting “Heart Health on the Bayou”, a series featuring heart health education and wellness activities on Bayou St. John. The series launched on Saturday, August 29th. Next up is a joint walk/run or bike ride on Saturday, September 19th. Register here (Make sure to click through to the…
Find out more »October 2020
St Bernard Avenue – Canvass for Complete Streets
The Moving New Orleans low-stress bikeway network will soon begin construction across neighborhoods near the center of New Orleans. Help the NOCSC campaign team spread the word about the benefits of safe, accessible biking and walking facilities for residents and businesses throughout the 7th Ward, St Roch, and adjacent neighborhoods. St. Bernard Ave, North Miro St, North Galvez St, Gentilly…
Find out more »Central Business District – Canvass for Complete Streets
The Moving New Orleans low-stress bikeway network will soon begin construction across neighborhoods near the center of New Orleans. Help the NOCSC campaign team spread the word about the benefits of safe, accessible biking and walking facilities for both residents and businesses along O'Keefe Ave and Baronne St in the CBD. Protected bikeways are coming soon to the area on…
Find out more »Community Design Meeting for Complete Streets in the Central Business District.
With upcoming street safety improvements coming to the Central Business District, the City of New Orleans is holding a Community Design Meeting to present their plans to build complete streets and receive community input on those plans. We know that the people who most use our streets are the best equipped to know how we can bring more safety and…
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