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March 20, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans, Partners Place Twice as Many Christmas Trees in Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge During Annual Christmas Tree Drop to Restore Coastline

The City of New Orleans' Office of Resilience and Sustainability (ORS), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) and the Louisiana Army National Guard, today conducted the City’s annual Christmas Tree Drop in Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge.

March 19, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Awarded Funding from U.S. Department of Energy for Public Energy Efficiency Campaign

The City of New Orleans is the recipient of a $381,471 award from the U.S. Department of Energy through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program. The City will utilize these dollars to promote the adoption of solar power systems and energy efficiency measures through programs and financial incentives now available through the federal government. 

March 13, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Receive $4.1 Million for Lincoln Beach Redevelopment Project

The City of New Orleans is set to receive a $4.1 million federal funding appropriation for the redevelopment of Lincoln Beach, secured by U.S. Congressman Troy Carter. This allocation is part of the overall $24.6 million funding dedicated to bringing Lincoln Beach back to New Orleans East. 

March 12, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Awarded Federal Grant for Improving Safety and Mobility in New Orleans East

The City of New Orleans is the recipient of a $61.5 million award from the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve safety and mobility along the I-10 Service Roads in New Orleans East. These funds will be used to construct shared-use trails along the North and South Service Roads, trail connections at the existing interchanges, new non-motorized bridges crossings of the interstate and lighting along the Service Roads. 

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.