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A wide range of projects, initiatives, and topics are part of the transportation landscape of New Orleans. This page archives press releases from the City and the Office of Transportation as well as New Orleans transportation topics broadly.

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- 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
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2023

January 11, 2023
City of New Orleans Celebrates Arrival of 300 New Blue Bikes

2022

November 18, 2022
City Leaders Stress Importance of Following Rules of the Road in School Zones
September 15, 2022
New Orleans Health Department, Public Works Leaders Issue Statement on Rising Traffic Fatalties for New Orleans
August 25, 2022
City, Entergy New Orleans Complete First Installation of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers
August 15, 2022
Mayor Cantrell Breaks Ground on $5.5M MLK Jr. Blvd. Roadwork, Supports Local Businesses
August 12, 2022
City of New Orleans Releases Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Update for Public Right of Way
May 19, 2022
Traffic Advisory: City to Resume Safety Improvements on Gentilly Boulevard
May 18, 2022
Traffic Advisory: Martin Luther King Jr (St. Charles - S. Claiborne) Patch Mill Overlay
May 18, 2022
City of New Orleans Celebrates Completion of North Lopez Pedestrian Bridge
April 25, 2022
City of New Orleans to Hold Pre-Construction Meeting for MLK Jr. Blvd. Roadwork Project
February 21, 2022
City of New Orleans Announces $5 Million Regional Transit Authority Passenger Ferry Grant Award
February 16, 2022
TOMORROW: City to Host Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for Public Rights-of-Way Update
February 11, 2022
NEXT WEEK: City to Host Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for Public Rights-of-Way Update
February 3, 2022
City to Host Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for Public Rights-of-Way Update
January 18, 2022
City Coordinating Unified Response to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Targeting Billions in Funding for the Region
January 14, 2022
Traffic Advisory: City of New Orleans to Add Protected Bike Lane to North Miro Street

2021

December 31, 2021
City of New Orleans Extends Fee Waivers for Parklet Pilot Program through March 31, 2022
December 10, 2021
Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement Regarding Passenger Rail Commitment from Canadian Pacific Railroad
December 6, 2021
City of New Orleans Completes Upgrades, Maintenance on South Broad Street Overpass Bike Lanes
November 5, 2021
Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Closures on Broad Street Overpass Beginning Monday
October 1, 2021
New Orleans-Led Team Launches New Traffic Safety Analysis Tool
September 30, 2021
City of New Orleans Extends Fee Waivers for Parklet Pilot Program through December 31
September 22, 2021
New Orleans Drive Electric Week Kick Off Event at Loyola University this Saturday
August 23, 2021
Blues Bikes Return to New Orleans This Week in Advance of Projected Sept. 1 Date
August 6, 2021
City of New Orleans Announces Next Steps for MacArthur Blvd. Road Project, Other Algiers Corridors
July 30, 2021
City of New Orleans Reminds Residents of Reactivated School Zones
July 28, 2021
Mayor Cantrell Announces Return of Blue Bikes Bike Share Program to New Orleans
July 15, 2021
Traffic Advisory: Temporary Traffic Modification along Sage Street, Dahlia Walk and Peoples Avenue in Edgewood Park Subdivision
July 1, 2021
RTA Introduces Reduced Fares and New Passes for Youth and Seniors
July 1, 2021
Parklet Pilot Fee Waiver Extended Through Sept. 30
June 29, 2021
RTA Receives $5.15 Million Grant for Electric Fleet Infrastructure
June 23, 2021
New Orleans Recognized with Bronze 'Walk Friendly Community' Designation
May 27, 2021
Mayor Cantrell Joins Call for Safety and Equity Reforms to Once-Obscure Federal Street Manual
May 17, 2021
Complete Streets Working Group to Convene on Wednesday (May 19)
April 12, 2021
Transit Oriented Communities Working Group Hosts First Public Meeting Wednesday
March 30, 2021
City of New Orleans and Partners Debut Demonstration Parklet
March 23, 2021
RTA Board Moves Forward with New Links Transit Redesign Plan
March 18, 2021
Blue Krewe and City of New Orleans Announce Partnership with Drop Mobility to Relaunch Blue Bikes
March 17, 2021
City Encourages Local Bar and Restaurant Owners to Apply for Parklet Pilot Program
March 16, 2021
City Partners with Uber, Greater New Orleans Foundation, LCMC Health, and Urban League of Louisiana to Provide 20,000 Rides to Vaccine Sites
March 8, 2021
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Finishes Construction on Algiers Bike Path Project
March 1, 2021
City Seeks Input from Residents on Off-Road Bicycling Options
February 26, 2021
Moving New Orleans Bikes Meetings Engage Residents on Upcoming Road Projects
February 25, 2021
Reminder: Take Survey on Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locations
February 24, 2021
Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on Amtrak's 2022 Return of New Orleans-to-Mobile Train Service
February 24, 2021
City Encourages Participation in Upcoming Infrastructure Community Meetings
February 19, 2021
City Encourages Participation in Upcoming Infrastructure Community Meetings
February 18, 2021
Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on Bike Share Program Title Sponsorship by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
February 9, 2021
City Announces Roadway Closures for Week of Mardi Gras
February 4, 2021
City of New Orleans to Reactivate School Zone Safety Cameras on Monday
January 28, 2021
Mayor Cantrell Joins Officials for Renaming of Norman C Francis Parkway
January 14, 2021
City to Partner with New, Local Nonprofit to Bring Bike Share Back to New Orleans
January 13, 2021
Mayor Cantrell, City Officials Celebrate Moving New Orleans Bikes Construction on Marigny/French Quarter Network
January 12, 2021
City of New Orleans and Entergy New Orleans Launch Resident Survey for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Locations
January 4, 2021
Traffic Advisory: Girod St Closure Between O'Keefe Ave and S. Rampart St Continues Through Jan 31

2020

December 30, 2020
Mayor's Office Issues 2020 Year in Review Update
December 23, 2020
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Announced the Completion of the Agency's Transition to Bring All Operations and Maintenance Functions In-House
December 16, 2020
City of New Orleans Launches Streatery Pilot
December 14, 2020
Traffic Advisory: Downtown Street Closure Girod Street Between O'Keefe Ave and S. Rampart St From Dec. 15 - Jan. 2
November 6, 2020
Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on Release of New Links Phase III Network Plan
October 30, 2020
Today: French Market Place Demonstration Begins
October 1, 2020
City of New Orleans Moves to Gradual Phase 3 in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
September 18, 2020
Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Closure on Elysian Fields Avenue
September 17, 2020
City of New Orleans Reminds Residents of Reactivated School Zones
September 10, 2020
Moving New Orleans Bikes Releases New Orleans Bikeway Blueprint Digital Map, Executive Summary
September 2, 2020
Mayor Cantrell Announces Inaugural City of New Orleans AmeriCorps VISTA Program
July 28, 2020
City of New Orleans Provides Update on French Quarter Pedestrianization
July 6, 2020
This Week: City of New Orleans to Host Public Meetings on Moving New Orleans Bikes Projects Across New Orleans
July 2, 2020
City of New Orleans to Host Public Meetings on Moving New Orleans Bikes Projects Across New Orleans
June 19, 2020
City of New Orleans, Partner Agencies Awarded $400K Federal Grant to Improve Transportation Safety Policies
June 9, 2020
City of New Orleans Named a Top City for Bikes in 2020 People for Bikes City Ratings
May 22, 2020
Slow Streets Initiative on Moss Street Receives High Marks from Residents
May 18, 2020
Mayor Cantrell, Officials Celebrate Moving New Orleans Bikes Implementation in Algiers
May 8, 2020
Mayor Cantrell Reminds Residents of Traffic Restrictions Along Moss Street, Public Gathering Limits on Bayou St. John
May 7, 2020
Mayor Cantrell Marks Two Years of Public Safety, Infrastructure Improvements, Ballot Successes
May 5, 2020
Traffic Advisory: ‘Slow Streets’ Traffic Modification on Downtown Side of Moss Street as Part of COVID-19 Response
April 30, 2020
Tonight: Second Teleconference to Discuss Moving New Orleans Bikes' Algiers Work
April 28, 2020
Thursday: Second Teleconference to Discuss Moving New Orleans Bikes' Algiers Work
April 16, 2020
Tonight: Algiers Residents Invited to Teleconference to Discuss Moving New Orleans Bikes Work
April 14, 2020
Thursday: Algiers Residents Invited to Teleconference to Discuss Moving New Orleans Bikes Work
March 23, 2020
City Nears Completion of New Bike-Friendly Corridor in Algiers
March 18, 2020
Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on Traffic Safety
February 19, 2020
Mayor Cantrell Encourages Safe Transportation Alternatives During Parades
February 11, 2020
Today: New Links Phase II Community Meetings Begin
February 6, 2020
Save the Date: New Links Phase II Community Meetings Begin (Feb 11)
February 6, 2020
Mayor Cantrell Celebrates Launch of New Blue Bikes E-Fleet
January 7, 2020
City to Begin Additional $2.5 Million in Road Improvement Projects on the Westbank
January 3, 2020
Mayor Cantrell Marks Progress on Public Safety, Infrastructure, Fiscal Responsibility in 2019 Review

2019

December 17, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Marks Blue Bikes' 2-Year Anniversary in Advance of Expanded Service, E-Bikes
December 16, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on RTA Ferry Service Return to Algiers
December 10, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Elected as Regional Planning Commission Chair
December 9, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Congratulates RTA on Selection of New Ferry Operator
December 6, 2019
Mayor Cantrell, State and Local Leaders Celebrate Marconi Drive Roadwork Completion
December 4, 2019
Mayor Cantrell, RTA Board Issue Update on Ferry Service, Announce Special Board Meeting Dec. 9
November 26, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Congratulates RTA on Receiving $7.2M FTA Grant to Purchase 19 New Buses
November 26, 2019
City to Begin More Than $2.5M in Infrastructure Improvement Projects Next Month
November 26, 2019
City Awarded $80K by Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
November 1, 2019
Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Shifts on St. Charles Ave. to Accommodate Upgrades to Streetcar
September 27, 2019
City Officials to Help Kick Off 'Let's Move Forward Algiers!' on Saturday
September 4, 2019
RTA Service Enhancements Begin This Month
September 4, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Celebrates $6.643M Project to Renovate Union Passenger Terminal
August 26, 2019
Wednesday: Moving New Orleans Bikes Shows Preliminary Design in Algiers
August 22, 2019
Tonight: Moving New Orleans Bikes' Algiers Quick-Build Corridors Preliminary Design Meeting
August 19, 2019
New Links Hosts Final Transit Planning Open House on Thursday
August 14, 2019
Save the Dates! Moving New Orleans Bikes Algiers Quick-Build Corridors Preliminary Design Meetings (Aug 22. & Aug. 28)
August 9, 2019
Moving New Orleans Bike Meetings Showcase Bikeway Network Blueprint
August 5, 2019
Tonight: New Orleans East Residents Get Update on Moving New Orleans Bike Network Blueprint
August 1, 2019
Westbank Residents Updated on Blueprint for Bikeway Network
July 31, 2019
Tonight: Westbank Residents Get Update on Moving New Orleans Bike Network Blueprint
July 29, 2019
This Week: City of New Orleans Updates Residents on Moving New Orleans Bike Network Blueprint
July 19, 2019
Save the Dates! Meetings to Update City's Bike Network Plans
July 9, 2019
New Links Meetings Continue This Week to Re-imagine Public Transit Opportunities for Residents
June 12, 2019
Save the Dates: Join Us for Transit Planning Open Houses (Monday, June 24 - Thursday, July 25)
June 7, 2019
Today is the Last Day to Use Mapping Tool to Help Plan City's Bike Network
May 14, 2019
Tonight: Join Us for a Downtown Bike Network Open House
May 10, 2019
Downtown Bike Network Open House Set for May 14
May 9, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Offers Residents Update on Administration's First Year
May 2, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Releases Transportation Strategy: 'Moving New Orleans'
April 23, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Thanks Residents for Feedback During Bike Planning Open Houses
April 22, 2019
District E Open House on Bike Network Planning Tonight at East New Orleans Regional Library (6pm - 7:30pm)
April 17, 2019
Rescheduled: District E Open House on Bike Network Planning Moves to Monday
April 17, 2019
Bike Network Planning Open House Workshops Conclude With Two District E Meetings
April 16, 2019
Tonight: District D to Host Bike Network Planning Open House
April 15, 2019
City of New Orleans Reminds Residents of New Bike-Lane Parking Fine Increase
April 15, 2019
Bike Network Planning Open House Workshops Conclude This Week
April 11, 2019
Tonight: Join Us for Bike Network Planning Open House Workshop in District C, East Bank
April 10, 2019
Tonight: Join Us for Bike Network Planning Open House Workshop in District A
April 8, 2019
Reminder: Join Us for Bike Network Planning Open House Workshops (April 8-18)
April 5, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Reminds Residents of Safe Traffic Rules as Transportation Projects Ramp Up
April 2, 2019
Save the Dates: Join Us for Bike Network Planning Open House Workshops (April 8-18)
March 27, 2019
Final Report Released on Connect the Crescent, 3-Month Bike-Lane Demonstration Project
March 14, 2019
Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement on Bicycle Safety and Infrastructure

2018

December 19, 2018
Public Transit Analysis is Underway for Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard Parishes
December 12, 2018
Connect the Crescent Demonstration Ends This Week
November 16, 2018
Mayor Cantrell Updates Residents on Administration's First Six Months
August 30, 2018
Installation to Begin on 'Connect the Crescent' Demonstration of Mobility Options
August 15, 2018
Mayor Cantrell Releases First Quarter Check-In to Update Residents on Progress Made
August 8, 2018
New Orleans Health Department Remind Resident of Reactivated School Zones
June 22, 2018
Mayor Cantrell Signs Executive Order Creating Mayor's Office of Transportation

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