06/07/2017
3 Reasons Why these Bike Lanes Make Shreveport a Stronger Town Here in Shreveport, we took a small bet to make our city stronger and learn a little bit in the process.
A Social Media Campaign geared at educating the public on safety issues relating to biking, walking and running in Louisiana. was for Louisiana.
Move Happy Louisiana is a Social Media Campaign funded by the Knight Foundation created by LSU student Joan Lyons. After living in Louisiana for two years and being a Denver native, Joan realized how much of a problem active lifestyle safety (running, walking, biking etc.) So after much thought and research, she decided to do something about it. Move Happy Louisiana is geared at trying to educate
06/07/2017
3 Reasons Why these Bike Lanes Make Shreveport a Stronger Town Here in Shreveport, we took a small bet to make our city stronger and learn a little bit in the process.
02/19/2017
20-year-old man arrested in hit-and-run that killed Bridge City bicyclist Ta**us Hale of Bridge City is charged in the killing of bicyclist Bruce Mcjilton, 65, who was pronounced dead on the scene Thursday morning (Feb. 16).
02/17/2017
Some unfortunate news for the second year in a row, but if we all work together, we can make a change for our nation, and for Louisiana.
US traffic deaths rise for second straight year - Baton Rouge Business Report After years of steady progress making highways safer, auto-safety advocates are voicing alarm over a surge in traffic fatalities and fears that the deadly trend is strengthening. As The New York Times reports, traffic deaths last year increased 6% to 40,200, according to preliminary estimates releas...
02/05/2017
Good news for Shreveport!
Shreveport Bike Lanes Are Becoming a Reality in Highland This past Thursday, February 2, the City of Shreveport released a Roadway Improvement plan, which includes proposed bike lanes, now set to be the first biking infrastructure in Shreveport. The bike lanes are an adjunct of the city’s efforts to resurface all minor arterial and collector streets by th...
01/28/2017
Good news for New Orleans! Check it out.
We just picked 10 cites poised for a Big Jump in biking by 2020 Our new 'gifted and talented program' for 10 U.S. communities is now active.
01/27/2017
Some exciting news on how much we've progressed in the country, in Louisiana, and what's in store for the future!
The Green Lane Project is complete. Here’s what happened & what’s next Today is the project's final day. It worked.
01/20/2017
New Orleans to launch fleet of 700 publicly shared “social bicycles” this fall – Uptown Messenger A rider checks out a bicycle from a station in an image from a promotional video produced by Social Bicycles (via YouTube)
bikeleague.org http://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/2016_BFU_Awards_List.pdf
08/18/2016
Thursday vote could mean $400,000 for Caddo bike trails A coming vote by the Caddo Parish Commissioners could mean $400,000 in federal funds to improve area bike trails — or a $10,000 gamble.
03/28/2016
Can Everyday Bicycling Make You Happier? Everyday cycling improves more than physical fitness – it also aids mental wellness!
03/17/2016
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE A PERKINS ROAD "UNDERPASS" WALK WAY CONNECTING THE GARDEN DISTRICT TO THE "DALES"?
VSBR has committed to take on part of the project.
We need your help volunteers to help us clean out the area and develop a "demonstration" walk way.
LSU's Geaux BIG BR project is sending 75-85 volunteers.
CLEAN UP DATE IS SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH.
The Center for Planning Excellence is bringing its Better Block BR initiative to the Perkins Road overpass area.
When residents along Perkins Road see the demonstration, set to take place April 22-24,
03/15/2016
Zipcar and LSU Parking & Transportation Services are out at the LSU Student Union to tell you about some awesome transportation initiatives going on at LSU's campus! Check it out if you're on their campus today.