Bike Easy Blog
Tips for Commuting by Bike
Today is the beginning of the 2023 National Bike to Work Week, May 15 – 21! The first National Bike to Work Day was started by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956 to promote the viability, as well as the health benefits, of commuting by bicycle. Since its inception, it has grown into an event celebrated…
Bike Easy Membership Month
Bike Easy is turning 20 this year! The organization could not have done it without our members! It is through our members’ financial support that we have been able to continually serve the residents of New Orleans whether their mode of transportation is by foot, bike, public transit, or motor vehicle. In 2022, Bike Easy was able to reach over…
Reporting Bike Lane Issues and A Lesson from Bike Law
A bike lane on Fountainebleau Drive. Months after the street was torn up, a ramp was provided for the lane servicing cars, no such treatment extended to the bike lane (though this bump can cause serious damage to a bicycle and even cause crashes) Further down the street, a municipal vehicle blocks the bike lane. Recently, the city has seen…
Bike to Work Day
Today is Bike to Work Day!!! Bikes are a great mode of transportation for commuting to work. Bicycling is a great way to get exercise, cut carbon emissions, and be a part of a growing community of people who bike to work. Bicycling can be easy, safe and fun for everyone. Please read below for helpful tips that will…
More Bike Easy April Challenge Events!
The 2023 Bike Easy April Challenge powered by Entergy is in full swing and we’re just trying to catch our breath as we log rides and plan more events for you to stay involved! Happy to report I’ve been able to keep up with my goal to ride every single day in April! If you haven’t registered for the Challenge…
The Bike Easy April Challenge is just around the corner!
The 2023 Bike Easy April Challenge is just around the corner and we have so many fun events planned for April we couldn’t wait to share our calendar and Bingo Card with you! Big shout out to Entergy New Orleans for being our Headline Sponsor again this year. The Challenge was born of an idea in an Entergy Board Room…
SAVE THE DATE: BIKE Talks & More!
Please save the date for the first installment of our series BIKE Talks; taking place at THE SHOP at the CAC (900 Camp Street, New Orleans) on Thursday March 30, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This first one will focus on Community Bike Shops, and we have a great panel ready for it: Dustin La Font (Front Yard Bikes),…
How did you experience biking during Mardi Gras?
A letter from out Executive Director – I’m hoping y’all are fully recovered from the Mardi Gras season. It is one of my favorite times of year living in New Orleans, and for this season I decided to get my bike even more engaged in the festivities: I literally turned my bike into a unicorn! I also volunteered riding my…
Black History Month as it Relates to Transportation
To honor Black History Month, it is important to acknowledge the history of those brave individuals who under threat have fought to make transportation equitable. In 1892, Homer Plessy refused to disembark a “whites only” railcar headed down Press Street in New Orleans to protest the racist and segregationist laws being imposed. Unfortunately, the court case of Plessy v Ferguson…
Some exciting news and ways you can get involved!
Happy Friday! We’ve had a hectic start to the year, as we line up some great events and partnerships for 2023! Here are some of our big ideas for the coming year: NEW Partnerships! Including a partnership with the RTA to bring our People Friendly Driving curriculum to their operators to continue our work on making our streets safer to navigate….