January 11, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Celebrates Arrival of 300 New Blue Bikes

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that Blue Krewe, a local nonprofit that operates and manages Blue Bikes, is adding 300 new, pedal-assist e-bikes to the fleet. The new shipment will grow the current fleet to more than 800 bikes available for residents.

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June 22, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Cantrell Signs Executive Order Creating Mayor's Office Of Transportation

"The creation of the Mayor’s Office of Transportation came out of the hard work our transition team did, looking at where we have opportunities to improve coordination and help grow our regional economy,” said Mayor Cantrell. “I look forward to seeing this recommendation fully realized.”

December 13, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Cantrell Joins Renewable Energy Leaders to Release Plan for New Orleans to Reach Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the City of New Orleans Office of Resilience and Sustainability today released the City’s 2022 Climate Action Plan.

The strategies and goals outlined in the plan will result in a greener and more equitable New Orleans. The plan calls for a 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2035 and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. 

June 11, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR CANTRELL URGES LAKEVIEW RESIDENTS TO TAKE FLOOD MITIGATION SERIOUSLY

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement urging Lakeview residents to take flood mitigation seriously

September 20, 2021 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: Girod St. Closure Between O’Keefe Ave. and S. Rampart St. Continues through Jan. 31

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works will continue the existing temporary closure to through traffic on the lake-bound side of Girod Street between O’Keefe Avenue and South Rampart Street through Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. This closure is a part of the Office of Transportation, Department of Public Works and Office of Economic Development’s Outdoor Streateries Pilot Program

September 20, 2021 | From City of New Orleans

City to Partner with New, Local Nonprofit to Bring Bike Share Back to New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today expressed approval of the City's partnership with a new local nonprofit organization, Blue Krewe of New Orleans, to bring bike share back to the City of New Orleans. Blue Krewe will ensure a healthy, equitable transportation option established and operated by and for the people of New Orleans. Bike share is a proven transportation solution for New Orleans with many benefits for residents and visitors.

September 20, 2021 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Reactivate School Zone Safety Cameras on Monday

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that school zone cameras will be reactivated on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at 7 a.m. The automated photo enforcement program is one component of the City's efforts to reduce speeding and increase safety on our streets. 

September 20, 2021 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR CANTRELL ISSUES STATEMENT ON AMTRAK'S 2022 RETURN OF NEW ORLEANS-TO-MOBILE TRAIN SERVICE

NEW ORLEANS — Mayor Cantrell today issued the following statement on the announcement that Amtrak would restore its rail service connecting New Orleans to Mobile:

September 20, 2021 | From City of New Orleans

City Seeks Input from Residents on Off-Road Bicycling Options

September 20, 2021 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: Temporary Traffic Modification along Sage Street, Dahlia Walk and Peoples Avenue in Edgewood Park Subdivision

NEW ORLEANS — Beginning Saturday, July 17, Dahlia Walk and Sage Street will operate as a one-way from Peoples to Franklin Avenues for two months as part of a neighborhood-led Complete Streets demonstration project to promote safer traffic flow in the area. Public safety is our priority; signage will be in place throughout and for the duration of the demonstration project.