NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council passed Resolution R-26-137, endorsing the City’s Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries citywide.

The plan, approved following a presentation to the Transportation and Airport Committee, identifies high-risk corridors and prioritizes safety improvements, including better lighting, visible crosswalks, protected intersections, and traffic-calming measures to protect pedestrians and cyclists.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans City Council Budget Committee Chair
Councilmember Lesli Harris announced today that the City of New Orleans will
receive $5 million in cash reserves from the Municipal and Traffic Court of New
Orleans, following collaborative work between the Council and the Court.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - During the Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Committee members received a presentation regarding budget reports and reporting recommendations. The Committee also discussed several pieces of legislation related to the budget appropriation.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council and Mayor Moreno announced a Capital Budget Ordinance allocating $6.25 Million for Street Paving Projects. Using funds identified from the unused portion of bonds from 2019-2024, the city will invest in paving equipment, street maintenance equipment, and a dedicated workforce to perform street repairs.