NEW ORLEANS - Representatives from Public Works will present an overview of a study recently conducted by Toole Design Group, a national consulting company, on the current state of New Orleans' bicycle network at the Transportation Committee meeting. This is part of the City's plan to focus on expanding safer streets for all users, including public transit, motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Transportation Chair Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer has invited them to share the data as a way to update the public on the work already underway to improve all types of transit options.

Bike Easy will also provide detailed findings from its Connect the Crescent demonstration. The three-month demonstration temporarily redesigned streets throughout the French Quarter and Central Business District showcasing protected bike lanes. Bike Easy gathered feedback from residents and businesses about their experience during the project, engaging the community in a conversation around how our streets can be transformed safely, inexpensively and equitably for everyone in the city.

WHAT: Transportation and Airport Committee Meeting  

WHEN: Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Council Chamber in City Hall, 1300 Perdido St., New Orleans, LA 70112

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Media Contact:

Tiffaney Bradley

Communications Director

Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, District "C"

Tiffaney.bradley@nola.gov

(504) 295-4970