Bike Easy Blog
Algiers bike lanes updates, and what you can do about it
Dear Bike Easy Community, First, and foremost, I want to thank all of you who have reached out with feedback, and questions in regards to the bike lanes on Newton St and MacArthur Blvd. Below is the most up to date information on it, and what you can do to support our mission of making biking easy, safe, and fun…
Statement on Last Week’s Traffic Fatality
Last Monday in New Orleans, a person on a bicycle was killed in a crash with a person in a motorized vehicle. Traffic fatalities are always difficult for families, friends, and communities, due to the loss of life as well as the fact that many crashes are largely avoidable through proper street infrastructure, education, and safe, defensive navigation techniques. Regardless…
A Statement from the Bike Easy Board in regards to the Algiers Bike Lanes and what you can do to help!
A message from the Board… Dear Bike Easy Community, Below is our statement in regards to the issues with the Algiers Protected Bike Lanes followed by all the ways you can help: Context The issue of the bike lanes in Algiers first came up in January of 2022 when a Resolution to review the bike lanes in Algiers was…
Context and Call to Action – Algiers Bike Lanes
The following letter was sent to every Council Member and Mayor laToya Cantrell in preparation for the City Council Regular Meeting held on September 1, 2022. It was meant to give context to the Algiers bike lane issues, and make a call to action about it. It was also meant to acknowledge the fact that a lot of public input…
A letter from our Acting ED
A letter from our Acting ED: This year is flying by! And while we’ve been a bit quiet with our communications, we’ve actually been pretty busy! Here are some highlights from the last couple of months, and some really important dates for you to add to your calendar, including the City Council Meeting happening next week, our next Happy Hour…
Biking Back To School!
It’s that time of year again! As summer comes to a close, it’s time for many to go back to school. As sad as it may be to see summer go, going back to school can also bring a lot of fun and excitement. One thing we are excited for this back to school season is the chance to start…
Become a Paid Bike Safety Instructor with Bike Easy!
Want to get trained on teaching bike safety education and get paid to spread the joy of biking with Bike Easy? Bike Easy is looking to certify new bike safety instructors! League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are ambassadors for better biking through education. After earning certification through a 3-day, League Coach-led seminar, LCIs teach Smart Cycling classes to children as…
We’re Hiring : Executive Director
Bike Easy is seeking a new Executive Director to steward the organization and further the mission to make bicycling easy, safe, and fun for everyone in Greater New Orleans. The Executive Director is a leader who can apply a diverse set of professional and lived experiences to the betterment of Bike Easy. The Executive Director guides organizational strategy, builds trust…
Help replace Bike Easy’s youth bike fleet and equipment!
The trailer containing Bike Easy’s youth bike fleet and safety education equipment was stolen from in front of our office, and we need your help recouping what we’ve lost. The bikes, tools, helmets, and equipment are essential for continuing our on-safety education with youth. Our youth safety education programs teach kids the rules of the road, basic bike maintenance, self-confidence and FUN!…
Highlights from our After School Ride Club
A culmination of five months and over 70 miles. Students now confidently cycle New Orleans streets, commute to school, and embrace the camaraderie of riding as a group. Riders experienced infrastructure of different neighborhoods, explored new terrain, and tackled street obstacles across the city. Our young people rode bikes from Bayou St. John to places like Upper Carrollton, Metairie, and…
