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November 24, 2023

In The News: Multiple MOVEBR projects aim to make sidewalks near CATS bus stops ADA compliant

(WBRZ) A series of MOVEBR projects throughout low-income neighborhoods aim to better serve people with disabilities who rely on public transportation.

September 24, 2023

In The News: New $7 million road project to improve walkability outside Southern University

(The Advocate) Baton Rouge officials are moving forward with a multimillion-dollar infrastructure project to improve pedestrian safety and local business accessibility at the entrance of Southern University’s campus.

August 30, 2023

In The News: Business owners near Southern University hope Scenic Highway project will help revitalize community

(WBRZ) A $7 million MOVEBR project planned by the City-Parish will provide improvements along Scenic Highway that nearby business owners say are much needed.

July 18, 2023

In The News: Could a new road built through College Drive parking lots fix traffic woes? New project says yes

(The Advocate) A new project to revamp College Drive could cut travel time on the road by up to 43% during peak times, city planners say.

July 11, 2023

In The News: Work on Florida Street ADA improvements wraps up in downtown BR

(WAFB) A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 11, to mark the completion of ADA improvements on Florida Street in downtown Baton Rouge.

July 11, 2023

MOVEBR Program Completes 14th Project with Florida Street ADA Improvements Downtown

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the completion of the MOVEBR program’s 14th project, the Florida Street ADA Compliance Project, at the Downtown Development District’s (DDD) board meeting today and held a ribbon-cutting to show typical improvements that were made.

June 9, 2023

In The News: Baton Rouge transportation initiative plans to improve roadways

(BRPROUD) The MOVEBR initiative plans to create safer roadways for drivers.

June 8, 2023

In The News: Report says Louisiana has 11th-worst roads in US. Here’s how Baton Rouge is working on streets

(BRPROUD) A recent study implies many of Louisiana’s roads are neglected, leaving local drivers to navigate unpleasant conditions.

April 25, 2023

In The News: MOVEBR video library provides virtual networking opportunities for small businesses

(Business Report) There are now 39 businesses taking part in the MOVEBR Small Business Video Library, an ongoing virtual networking campaign hosted by the city-parish.