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.
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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.
May 29, 2021
In the News: City Scoop Baton Rouge
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome points to the successful passage of MOVEBR in December 2018 that is helping lead “robust investment in transportation infrastructure” across both the city and parish.
April 26, 2021
In the News: EBR using new flashing turn signals for future road projects
East Baton Rouge will begin incorporating flashing yellow left-turn signals in future city-parish road projects, and local officials are trying to ensure the lights won't confuse drivers. The signals will be used in some state projects and included in MOVEBR projects.
April 26, 2021
New Left-Turn Signals Ahead for East Baton Rouge Parish
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced today she is taking steps to educate the public about one of the latest upgrades to the East Baton Rouge Parish transportation system – new flashing yellow arrow left-turn signals. The new signals are being installed on some state projects and will be included in MOVEBR projects in the near future
April 15, 2021
Plank-Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Launches Website
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has announced the Plank-Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit Project (BRT), connecting North and South Baton Rouge neighborhoods to jobs and services, now has a project website, batonrougebrt.com. In its upcoming final design phase, the BRT project will merge with two MOVEBR projects on the bus route and be managed by the MOVEBR program.
March 29, 2021
In the News: Pecue Lane closing at I-10 for six weeks as highway crews work on new interchange
Road crews will close Pecue Lane where it crosses Interstate 10 beginning next week as part of a project to build an interchange at the southeastern Baton Rouge location.
January 27, 2021
In the News: New thoroughfare between Perkins Road, Mall of Louisiana breaks ground; completion date in 2023
A new four-lane thoroughfare between Perkins Road and Mall of Louisiana Boulevard is the second project to get underway in Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's nearly $1 billion roads improvement plan.
January 27, 2021
In the News: Watch the MOVEBR groundbreaking ceremony for Mall of Louisiana Blvd. project
Mayor Broome and local leaders are taking part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Mall of Louisiana Blvd. project.