February 10, 2022
In The News: MOVEBR holds open house to discuss Lee Drive updates
The MOVEBR project is promising big changes to the busiest roads in the capital area, including Lee Drive.
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February 8, 2022
In The News: MOVEBR program includes big plans for Lee Drive
In an effort to alleviate area traffic, MOVEBR project managers have set their sights on redesigning a portion of Lee Drive from Highland to Perkins Road, a $35 million project.
January 31, 2022
In The News: Baton Rouge General planning changes to Mid City campus
Baton Rouge General plans to make changes to its Mid City campus, include turning a parking area into a community green space, in order to tie in to Florida Boulevard enhancements that are part of the city-parish’s MOVEBR plan.
January 10, 2022
In The News: Baton Rouge leaders explain new improvements for Scotlandville
District 2 Councilwoman Chauna Banks is hosting a two-day public meeting for North Baton Rouge residents. MOVEBR, BREC and the Center For Planning Excellence (CPEX) will explain new improvements coming soon to Scotlandville.
November 10, 2021
In The News: EBR traffic light synchronization expected to be complete in 18 months
WBRZ reports that hundreds of traffic lights are in the process of being synchronized, including the major intersections around LSU. The synchronization is part of MovEBR's $1B road improvement program.
October 20, 2021
As Construction Ramps Up, MOVEBR Rapid Response Team will Quickly Address Problems Impacting Businesses
As more MOVEBR projects move into the construction phase, the program management team has implemented a process to quickly address any inconveniences or unintended business disruptions that may occur.
October 20, 2021
In The News: Baton Rouge transportation project continues
MOVEBR transportation and infrastructure rapid response team addressed problems that have impacted businesses across the East Baton Rouge parishes. The MOVEBR project focuses on repairing power outages, temporary loss of access to businesses and other disruptions causes by natural disasters.
October 14, 2021
MOVEBR: Making Transportation and Information Accessible to All
The MOVEBR program includes 21 ADA transition projects totaling $10 million to help build a more accessible transportation network in East Baton Rouge Parish.
September 22, 2021
In the News: Bus Rapid Transit moves forward with final authorization of $15M federal grant
As part of the MOVEBR program, this project will now include the rehabilitation and resurfacing of Plank Road, new sidewalks, signal improvements and amenities for the BRT system such as enhanced bus stops with improved lighting, fewer stops by specialized vehicles, traffic signal priority, real-time arrival information displays, improved pedestrian and bicycle connections, and other features.