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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.

March 6, 2023

In The News: EBR traffic light synchronization showing steady progress; expected to be complete by end of year

A lengthy project to synchronize 470 traffic signals in East Baton Rouge Parish is progressing as scheduled.

January 30, 2023

In The News: See which MOVEBR projects have begun or are getting ready to begin

Nearly two dozen MOVEBR projects are under construction as the program enters its fourth year.

January 23, 2023

In The News: Construction on Florida Street ADA Compliance Project underway

Construction is underway to make sidewalks and driveways more accessible in downtown Baton Rouge.

December 22, 2022

In The News: Synced traffic lights in Baton Rouge? It could happen before I-10 closures snarl traffic.

The long-held dream of Baton Rouge’s traffic lights working together to reduce traffic jams is quickly approaching reality — just in time for the anticipated congestion caused by the widening of Interstate 10.

October 28, 2022

In The News: $59M for pedestrian improvements, rapid transit project in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge will be receiving $59 million for several projects for pedestrian improvements and the rapid transit project.