MOVING NEW ORLEANS BIKES City of New Orleans
MOVING NEW ORLEANS BIKES City of New Orleans April 16, 2019
How We Move Around Shapes… OUR HEALTH City of New Orleans OUR EQUITY OUR ECONOMY OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR FUTURE 2
In New Orleans: 1 out of 4 people don’t drive to work City of New Orleans 3
In New Orleans, people get to work by: TAKING TRANSIT 8% WALKING 5% BICYCLING 3% City of New Orleans 4
In the United States: 6 out of 10 people would bike if it were safe and comfortable City of New Orleans 5
Mayor La. Toya Cantrell is determined to improve our transportation so people of all ages and abilities can get to where they work, learn, and play. City of New Orleans 6
Moving New Orleans: The Road to Equitable Transportation is Mayor Cantrell’s transportation vision that focuses on improving safety, equity, efficiency and connectivity through all modes of transportation. City of New Orleans 7
Bike Infrastructure: 2004 -2015 April 2019: 130+ Miles City of New Orleans 8
Future Bikeways Bike Boulevard Less separation / lower traffic City of New Orleans Bike Lane & Buffered Bike Lane Separated (Protected) Bike Lane More separation / higher traffic 9
Bike Infrastructure Under way • Eight streets in design in: o Gentilly o Lakeview o New Orleans East o Algiers o Central City • One street under construction (pictured) • Various funding sources • Product of “Complete Streets” approach • More in the next two years and beyond City of New Orleans Broad Street (Thalia to Tulane) 10
New Orleans has an unprecedented opportunity. We are rebuilding streets, improving transit operations, and expanding bike share. City of New Orleans 11
New Orleans and cities across America are also making transportation better by quickly building safe and connected bikeway networks.
Bikeways Can Benefit All Safer bikeways and more people bicycling can be good for: Safety by reducing crashes and close calls. Health by encouraging physical activity. Equity by increasing accessibility and mobility. The Environment by improving air quality. The Economy by increasing retail activity and property values. Community vibrancy by connecting people and places. City of New Orleans 13
We Are… BUILDING a NETWORK of City of New Orleans SAFE BIKEWAYS IN the NEXT 2 YEARS 15
These Principles Are Guiding Us USEFUL SAFE EQUITABLE CONNECTED TIMELY City of New Orleans 16
What to Expect Over the Next Two Years Citywide Bike Network Plan City of New Orleans Bike Facility Standards and Design Guidance Improved and Expanded Bike Network 17
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WE WILL GROW THE BIKE NETWORK TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER… City of New Orleans 21
Timeline PLANNING (FEB ‘ 19 to JUNE ‘ 19) DESIGN (MAY ‘ 19 to APR ’ 20) CONSTRUCTION (JULY ‘ 19 to DEC ‘ 20) 2019 City of New Orleans 2020 22
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT APRIL NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS: EXISTING NETWORK JUNE / JULY NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS: PROPOSED NETWORK PLAN PROGRAM WEBPAGE: NOLA. GOV/MOVINGNEWORLEANS
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT APRIL NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS: EXISTING NETWORK
Traffic Laws / Guidelines for Bicyclists and Drivers City of New Orleans https: //www. nola. gov/dpw/bicycling/ 25
Investing in our Bike Network ü $10 M in 2019 bonds will fund some of the infrastructure recommendations from the bike network plan ü Will fund 2/3 of the 75 mile commitment (remaining 1/3 will be funded through federal funds) ü Prioritize reducing crashes, increasing ridership and improving equity ü Initial focus on the areas that will have the biggest impact in terms achieving the priorities City of New Orleans 26
New Orleans Regional Planning Commission: Safe Bicycle Riding in New Orleans (Video) https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=h. PFk 20 mdkx. Q City of New Orleans 27
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