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Connectivity | Efficiency | Equity | Safety
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Blue Bikes 2.0 Launching September 1
Mayor Cantrell formally announced the launch of Blue Bikes 2.0, joined by Blue Krewe, the local nonprofit managing program operations, title sponsor Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, and founding partner the Greater New Orleans Foundation at a press conference on Wednesday, July 28. A fleet of 500 pedal-assist e-bikes will be ready to ride by Sept. 1.
Earlier this year, the City of New Orleans announced plans to relaunch Blue Bikes, the state’s first bikeshare program that operated in New Orleans from 2017 to 2020. The program was shuttered in spring 2020 when the previous program operator left the New Orleans market. Blue Bikes 2.0 is operated under local, community-based control and will give residents, visitors and tourists access to healthy, environmentally friendly and socially distanced transportation.
“The upcoming launch of Blue Bikes is a major accomplishment in our commitment to improve equity, connectivity, safety and efficiency in our transportation networks. Bike share is a critical component of our transportation system; people rely on it to get to work, and we are excited that 500 bikes will be back on the streets soon. We appreciate the partnership in the Greater New Orleans Foundation, which helped develop the new program, and are thankful for the return of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana as lead sponsor. Blue Bikes is returning better than before, with a greater focus on supporting our community every step of the way,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
Sign up for a membership and learn more at bluebikesnola.com
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City of New Orleans Reminds Residents of Reactivated School Zones
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The City of New Orleans announced on July 30 that school zone cameras and school zone warning lights have been activated for the new school year on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, at 7 a.m. School zone hours are between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 2:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
School zones are a safety focus for the City. Drivers can expect to see enforcement of 20 mph school zone speed limits. Motorists are advised to carefully observe posted speed limits and exercise caution in school zones, including no cell phone use, and stopping for children crossing the street.
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City and RTA Announce Vaccine Requirement for Employees
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Both the City and the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) are requiring vaccines for all employees.
Beginning July 26, the RTA announced that unvaccinated employees must receive their first vaccination shot no later than July 29. The RTA has had a mask mandate for public transportation vehicles since May 2020.
Last Friday, July 30, Mayor Cantrell announced a vaccine requirement for all City employees, in addition to reinstating the mask mandate. Find out more about the Mayor’s mandate here.
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Breeze Airways Launches New Service Out of MSY
Breeze Airways formally launched operations at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in July with the arrival of a Breeze flight from Huntsville, Alabama. The new service begins with direct flights connecting New Orleans to Akron/Canton, Bentonville/Fayetteville, Charleston, Columbus, Huntsville, Louisville, Norfolk, Richmond, Oklahoma City, and, Tulsa. You can book flights on Breeze’s website: www.flybreeze.com.
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Complete Streets Working Group August Meeting
The next quarterly Complete Streets Working Group Meeting will be held virtually on Aug. 18 at 9:30 a.m. Public comments will open on Aug. 11 to be read at the meeting. The agenda will include discussions regarding transportation equity and performance metrics.
The Complete Streets Working Group is tasked with providing input to invest in our infrastructure in a way that improves transportation options for all residents, regardless of their mode of travel.
Check the website soon for the meeting agenda, login information, and link to submit comments.
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COVID-19 Update: Mask Mandate
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In response to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Mayor Cantrell and Dr. Avegno announced a city-wide mask mandate asking for everyone – regardless of vaccination status – to wear a mask indoors and in large outdoor gatherings. Face masks continue to be required when riding RTA public transit. For more information on COVID-19 guidelines or data, visit NOLA Ready at ready.nola.gov. |
Reminder: Parking Prohibited on Sidewalks
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Always be courteous of neighbors when parking along or near sidewalks. Do not park on sidewalks, and do not block sidewalk access with your vehicle. Parking on a sidewalk, as defined in Section 146-531 of the City Code, even if it is adjacent to your own property, can be a $40 citation.
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Search Local Roadwork Construction Projects
Curious about Roadwork projects in your neighborhood? Roadwork NOLA has a website just for that! You can search by address, neighborhood, or project.
Sign up to Receive Text Messages From RoadworkNOLA
Text ROADWORK to 77295 OR visit ready.nola.gov/alerts to create a profile and sign up for the “roadwork” alert list.
Search Statewide Transportation Projects
Interested in statewide transportation projects? The Louisiana DOTD website details projects here, and can be filtered by district to show road and lane status changes as well as traffic updates.
View MNOB Public Meetings
Interested in a specific MNOB project? In case you missed them, all Moving New Orleans Bikes public meetings are archived on our website here.
Search MNOB Project Status
Curious about the status of the Moving New Orleans Bikes plan? View the project list here where you can view the status of specific corridors.
Report Debris in Bike Lanes
DPW's new street cleaner, affectionally named Lil Sweepy, works on clearing protected bike lanes for safe riding. To report hazardous debris found in bike lanes, call the City at 3-1-1 or visit nola311.org.
Plan Your Bus Trip
RTA's trip planner can be used to plan your public transit trip from start to destination. The tool includes real time schedules and alerts.
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