"I always want our government to provide the maximum benefit to citizens, and I believe these changes will help accomplish that."

NEW ORLEANS - Today, Councilmembers passed an ordinance that allows individuals to voluntarily register their bike(s). The ordinance, authored by Transportation Chair Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, ends mandatory bicycle registration effective immediately.  Bicycle registration will still be required by companies that own and/or rent bikes to the public. The ordinance will also move administration duties from the New Orleans Police Department to the Department of Safety and Permits.

"Bicycle registration was initially put in place to ensure the safe return of citizen's property, and we hope people will continue to utilize the program. This ordinance changes the registration requirement from mandatory to voluntary for privately owned bikes, while moving program administration to the Department of Safety and Permits. I always want our government to provide the maximum benefit to citizens, and I believe these changes will help accomplish that," said Councilmember Palmer.

While the ordinance removes the mandate to register privately owned bicycles, Councilmember Palmer encourages individual bike owners to utilize the program.

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Media Contact:
Tiffaney Bradley
Communications Director
Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, District "C"
Tiffaney.bradley@nola.gov
(504) 295-4970