Bike Easy Blog
FOR MORE SAFETY AND LESS STRESS, VOTE YES!!!
Vote YES on November 16th for four ballot measures that will improve our complete streets infrastructure and protect vulnerable residents From potholes and flooding to unsafe roads and sidewalks, New Orleanians have dealt with failing infrastructure for too long. It’s more important than ever to improve our streets and mobility to be safe and accessible for everyone – whether driving,…
BIKE EASY SEEKS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Help build awareness and mobilize support for Bike Easy with a part-time contract to manage social media and other communications JOB DESCRIPTION Bike Easy seeks an enthusiastic and talented storyteller who loves communicating via social media and online platforms to help build awareness of Bike Easy’s brand, work, and accomplishments. Bike Easy believes in the power of bicycling and better…
BICI!BICI!
Dispatch from the 2019 Bike!Bike! Conference in Tijuana Bike! Bike! is an annual international gathering organized by and for community bicycle projects, bike advocacy groups, and people who are just passionate about bikes and mobility justice. The conference offers a space for participants from these shops and related advocacy groups to converge in a different city each year to have…
BIKE EASY ONLINE MAP
A new tool to find Fixit Stations, Bike Easy Business Members, and events! Have you ever needed to find the closest Fixit Station while out on a ride? Do you want to support local businesses who advocate for bike safety in Greater New Orleans? We put together the Bike Easy Map to provide all of this information in one convenient place! Keep…
Smart Biking Course, Oct 12 – 13
Become a Bike Safety Expert This Month in Gretna! Bike Easy is excited to be offering our next round of Smart Biking classes on the West Bank! Gretna’s Mel Ott Park will host the class on Saturday October 12th and Sunday October 13th. Smart Biking is a free, two-session workshop designed to develop confidence and competence of a bicycle rider….
Let’s Move Forward Campaign Launched!
Local groups launch campaign to show support for improving transportation options and building safe, complete streets The New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition, working closely with Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the City of New Orleans, has launched Let’s Move Forward, a campaign to highlight the benefits of improving transportation options and building streets that are safe and accessible for people of…
Spoketacular 2019
Join us in celebrating 16 years of Bike Easy! To celebrate 16 years of making bicycling easy, safe, and fun for everyone in Greater New Orleans, Bike Easy is throwing an epic Sweet 16 party at Seven Three Distilling Company (301 N. Claiborne Ave) on Friday, September 27 from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm and we want you there! Purchase…
Let’s Move Forward Algiers
Come out this Saturday, September 28 to celebrate transportation improvements coming to the Westbank As you may have already seen on a billboard or heard on the radio, the New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition has launched the “Let’s Move Forward” campaign! The effort is designed to educate people about the benefits – from health and equity to economy and quality-of-life – of…
LYFT JOINS THE NEW ORLEANS COMPLETE STREETS COALITION
Bike Easy conducts People-Friendly Driving Workshop for Lyft Drivers It takes more than lines painted on the street to keep people biking and walking safe. On August 28th, Bike Easy’s Education Coordinator Laura Harris led a People Friendly Driving presentation for drivers at Lyft’s Hub on Oretha Castle Haley. Bike Easy’s new People Friendly Driving Program teaches drivers safety tips…
AUGUST 2019 NEWSLETTER
Bike Easy News and Events August 22nd, 2019 ALGIERS PRELIMINARY DESIGN MEETINGS The Mayor’s Office of Transportation and the Department of Public Works invite Algiers residents to review preliminary designs on the proposed expanded bikeway network in their neighborhood with meetings on Thursday, Aug. 22, and Wednesday, Aug. 28. Come out to show your support for better mobility and to make sure the developing…