MOVEBR

On The Move: MOVEBR NEWS

A Message from the Mayor-President

The MOVEBR program has officially kicked off with work starting on the first 20 projects immediately. This single largest infrastructure initiative in the history of our City-Parish will, in time, deliver projects that make our streets safer, less congested and more accessible to everyone. I am pleased to share with you the progress we have made in just a few months in this quarterly report. Through an objective, data-driven process with community input, projects have been prioritized and are moving forward.

Complete Streets

The MOVEBR Program provides an opportunity to incorporate the Complete Streets model into its projects. The City-Parish adopted its Complete Streets Policy in 2014 and has been working with various stakeholders to ensure its successful implementation. A complete streets concept considers the various modes of transportation and structures on a street to ensure it provides enhancements to the surrounding community.

Connect with Us

Stay informed about the MOVEBR program by visiting movebr.brla.gov or following @movebrla on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Let us know if you have a question or need assistance on a MOVEBR project. Be sure to sign up to receive updates so you can follow progress on projects that affect your travel or learn how your business can participate in the MOVEBR program. Connect with MOVEBR and help us build East Baton Rouge Parish for the future!

Prioritization, Signalization and Sidewalks Press Conference: Oct. 30, 2019

Mayor Broome and the MOVEBR Program Management Team released the Prioritization List for over 50 projects across East Baton Rouge Parish. A committee of community representatives applied an objective, data-driven process in order to effectively prioritize this first round of projects. Projects involving signalization, sidewalks and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enhancements are now underway.

MOVEBR Program Kick-Off Event

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome officially kicked off the MOVEBR project on September 23, 2019. She spoke to an overflow crowd about more than 70 projects approved by voters that will build new roads and sidewalks, improve existing corridors and manage traffic signals throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. “This program will address long-overdue congestion issues throughout the City-Parish while making our streets safer and more pedestrian and bicyclist friendly,” she said.

MOVEBR Program Overview

MOVEBR is the largest transportation infrastructure investment in East Baton Rouge history with proceeds from a ½ cent sales tax dedicated solely to a list of projects approved by voters in December 2018. Mayor Broome and her administration moved quickly to select a program management team, and the Metro Council approved an initial bond sale of up to $200 million to kick-start construction on the MOVEBR projects.

MOVEBR Launches the Small Business Outreach Initiative

The MOVEBR Program recognizes that small businesses are essential to the economic vitality of our community, and the program is intentional in its efforts to engage these businesses. Throughout this program, there will be numerous opportunities for small businesses in various industries to participate. Those businesses that wish to be engaged should sign up via the City-Parish Vendor Self-Service Portal and the MOVEBR website to stay informed.

Upcoming MOVEBR Events

To keep everyone informed on the progress of the MOVEBR program, we will feature all upcoming events, procurement opportunities and other notable information on our website and send email notifications to our subscribers. These events will include opportunities to do business with MOVEBR, Procurement Workshops for Small Businesses, Groundbreakings and Ribbon-Cuttings for projects to celebrate their successful completion.

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