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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.

June 23, 2021 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans and Entergy New Orleans Launch Resident Survey for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Locations

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans, in partnership with Entergy New Orleans, is launching a survey to collect public input on future electric vehicle charging station locations. All residents are encouraged to participate, especially current or future owners of an electric vehicle (EV) and business owners in Orleans Parish. In addition, the City and Entergy are asking for input beyond Orleans Parish residents to identify EV locations helpful for travelers.

December 19, 2020 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR'S OFFICE ISSUES 2020 YEAR-IN-REVIEW UPDATE

NEW ORLEANS — With an unprecedented year, facing numerous emergencies but remaining steadfast, Mayor LaToya Cantrell marked a year of substantial progress in the 2020 calendar year. Mayor Cantrell pointed to these accomplishments as well as highlighting the responses to these emergencies in an update to residents.

December 19, 2020 | From City of New Orleans

Thursday: Algiers Residents Invited to Teleconference to Discuss Moving New Orleans Bikes Work

NEW ORLEANS — As part of the Moving New Orleans Bikes initiative, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and the Department of Public Works on Thursday, April 16, will host a teleconference to discuss the build-out of three new bike corridors in Algiers. This will be the first of two meetings this month and is a follow-up to the conceptual design meetings held in August 2019. The meeting will run from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

December 19, 2020 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: Downtown Street Closure Girod Street Between O’Keefe Ave. and S. Rampart St. from Dec. 15-Jan. 2

NEW ORLEANS — Beginning tomorrow morning (Dec. 15) at 9 a.m. and ending Jan. 2, 2021, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works will temporarily close off the public right of way to through traffic on the lakebound side of Girod Street between O’Keefe Avenue and South Rampart Street. This closure is a part of the Office of Transportation, Department of Public Works and Office of Economic Development’s Outdoor Streateries Pilot Program. 

December 19, 2020 | From City of New Orleans

RTA Successfully Brings Operations and Maintenance In-House

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) announced the completion of the agency’s transition to bring all operations and maintenance functions in-house.

July 15, 2020 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR CANTRELL ENCOURAGES SAFE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES DURING PARADES

NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell is encouraging residents and visitors to exercise caution on the roads and consider all safe and alternative transportation options during the Carnival season — especially during parades when streets can become increasingly congested by vehicular and foot traffic.