Dear Bike Easy community,Were excited to launch something new! Starting this month, you can expect a roundup of Bike Easys upcoming public events delivered straight to your inbox at the beginning of each month.From community bike rides and bike safety workshops to volunteer opportunities, special events, and more, we want to make it easier for you to get involved, connect with fellow riders, and be part of making bicycling easy, safe, and fun for everyone in Greater New Orleans.Here is what is happening November 2026*Sunday, November 8 10:00 am 6:00 pm Bike Valet at Po Boy Fest on Oak StreetSaturday, November 14 10:00 am 3:30 pm Bike Easys Bicycle Second Line in Mid CitySaturday, November 21 9:00 am 11:30 am Youth Learn to Ride at The Greenway StationInterested in sponsoring a Bike Easy event?Were always looking to build partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community members who share our vision for a safer, more connected, and more bike-friendly New Orleans. Sponsoring an event is a great way to support our mission while connecting with the people who make our cycling community so special.If youre interested in sponsoring an upcoming event or exploring partnership opportunities, simply reply to this email. Wed love to hear from you!Volunteer Opportunities Coming UpVolunteer at Bike Easys Bicycle Second LineVolunteer at a Bike Light GiveawayVolunteer to Bike Valet at our last event of the season: Po Boy FestThanks for being part of the movement toward a more bike-friendly New Orleans. We look forward to seeing you out there!Happy riding,The Bike Easy Team*Want to make sure you dont miss a thing? Subscribe to our event calendar to keep Bike Easy events on your own calendar and stay up to date as new events are added. Scroll to the bottom of the events page and click Subscribe.

Our Bicycle Second Line is coming onSaturday, November 14th!Like the past few years, we will be meeting and ending at theBroadsideNOLA (600 N Broad St) with programming and waiver signing starting at10 am. Be sure to get there in time to sign in with us and get a wristband all riders that have a wristband are invited to enjoy the afterparty withSweet Crude when we return to the Broadside. Well be riding withTrem Brass Band leading the way on a trailer in front, so be sure to take some time to ride at the front to enjoy their music.If you havent rsvpd for the event yet, be sure to register today and make sure you click send me email updates -if you unselect this youll be unsubscribed from all our emails. Well be sending updates for people registered for the event ahead of time including our Ultimate Guide, outlining all of the programming and details for the event. Were also planning to send out a virtual waiver in the hopes of speeding up the process the morning of the event.RSVP for the Bicycle Second LineOur Silent Auction is now live! Weve got lots of great items available including bikes, bike racks, a guitar, and tons of items celebrating bikes!Bidding will end at11:59 pm Monday, November 16th and well have a select few auction items on display at the Broadside on the 14th so be sure to check out our silent auction station there.Silent AuctionLooking to help us out leading up to the ride and during? We could always use some volunteer support and have plenty of opportunities to get involved while still being able to enjoy the ride. Well be hosting a volunteer event at our office onTuesday, November 10 from 4-6pm and well also need volunteer support on the day of at our various stations at the Broadside and were looking for ride rangers during the ride! Sign up at the link below or reach out to me if you have any questions!Volunteer Sign UpOur T-Shirt presale has ended! We had 35 people order this years shirt if you ordered your to pick up at the event, we will have them put aside for you at our t-shirt station. We ordered a limited number of shirts for sale that will be available that day, so be sure to get there early if you want to get one!Thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting this years Bicycle Second Line!

A message from our Executive DirectorIts been a busy fall, and I wanted to take a moment to share a few updates on what weve been working on lately, whats coming up, and a little bit of personal news.First, a personal update: my health is improving, and Ive been able to get back on my bike a little more! Its been exciting to spend more time riding, and I really appreciate everyone who has reached out with kind words and support. Im looking forward to getting out there more and hopefully seeing some of you on the streets!Working Toward Safer E-Biking in New OrleansA big part of the past month has been spent in meetings with city agencies and local stakeholders, including the New Orleans Police Department, the New Orleans Health Department, and the Department of Public Works, discussing e-bike policies and how we can make riding safer for everyone.With the first round of the citys e-bike rebate program now underway, this work feels especially timely. The initial round is a soft launch with 100 vouchers, with the next round planned for after Mardi Gras. The longer-term vision is to distribute 500 vouchers per round, at least twice a year.Were excited to be part of these conversations and to help ensure that education, safety, and responsible riding are central to the program, especially as we work to address the serious injuries and fatalities involving people riding e-bikes.At our latest Policy & Design Committee meeting, we welcomed representatives from the Health Department to discuss the rebate program and its educational components. We also had a representative from Waymo join us to hear our committees ideas and concerns about autonomous vehicles. Were planning a similar conversation with Bike Easy members before the end of the year, so stay tuned for details!Getting Out Into the CommunityOne of my favorite things about this work is getting to learn from people across our city.On September 16, I joined the City Planning Commissions Connected Community Workshop and E-Bike Ride. We spent time riding through the city, meeting community leaders, and talking about ways to improve micromobility and transportation options in New Orleans. It was refreshing to join a ride that I wasnt leading and simply listen, learn, and get inspired to keep pushing this work forward.Ive also been spending plenty of time at City Council, particularly during the ongoing budget hearings. I attended the hearing where the mayor presented the budget and was encouraged by the thoughtful questions council members asked. Its clear that theyre digging into the details, and its important for residents to be part of those conversations, too.If theres an issue you care about, I encourage you to participate! Check the City Council website for upcoming meeting dates, submit public comments, or watch recordings of past hearings online. Your voice matters, and public participation helps keep our citys priorities accountable to the people who live here.Ive also been out in the community distributing bike lights. Were now up to 251 lights given away toward our goal of distributing 1,000 lights across New Orleans within 12 months! Big shout out to Entergy for the support to make this happen!Last weekend, Adam Davies (Board Member and Co-Chair of our Policy & Design Committee), family and friends joined ByMBOs Trash Bash to clean up a stretch of St. Claude Avenue near Elysian Fields. Afterward, I headed to Gentilly Fest to give away bike lights alongside NOPD. Well continue partnering with the department on more giveaways, and wed love to work with other community organizations, too. If your organization would like to host a bike light giveaway, just reply to this email!Sharing Ideas and Building ConnectionsIve had some wonderful opportunities lately to connect with people working toward a better transportation future for New Orleans.This week, I joined a panel at the Committee for a Better New Orleans Leadership Forum. As an alum of the program, it was great to be invited back to discuss transportation alongside Shirani from Ride and Steve Nelson from the Department of Public Works.I also participated in a feedback session with Tulane University masters students who are exploring the idea of creating a greenway network connecting our citys universities. Its exciting to see new ideas emerging about how we can make our city more connected, accessible, and enjoyable to navigate.And I recently recorded a podcast conversation with Ryne Hancock from The Ryne Show about the citys e-bike rebate program, e-bikes, and the broader transportation landscape. Check out the podcast here.Bike Easy Bicycle Second Line Is Getting Closer!Of course, a huge part of our time lately has been dedicated to planning this years Bicycle Second Line! Yesterday, we walked through the Broadside to prepare for both our upcoming E.T. screening and the Second Line, and were so excited about whats in store. Oh! and speaking of stores, remember to purchase your 2026 Bicycle Second Line by Thursday, October 22nd! We will have a limited amount of 40.00 shirts for sale at the event, so dont sleep on this Our silent auction launches on Wednesday, October 21, during our E.T. screening at the Broadside. Its a great opportunity to support Bike Easy while enjoying a fun evening with our community. And if you bike, you get in for just 1.00 (plus tax) We will have Bike Valet and our moon photo booth is coming back!There are lots of other ways to get involved in the weeks ahead, too. Be sure to check out the upcoming events and important dates below, and make plans to join us!Bike to the PollsWell be providinga free Bicycle Valet from 2-3pm for early voting as part of Bike To The Polls. Join the Critical Mass before hand for a great group ride or make your plans to meet us for our Bicycle Valet set up just across the streetfrom City Hall in the Holiday Inn parking lot (alongside the Clarinet Mural) Thanks to VOTE and the Power Coalition for organizing all the Parade to the Polls event and contracting our Valet service to make it even easier to bike and vote!Bike Maintenance, Safety & Beer at Care Forgot BrewCraft!Were excited to partner with Care Forgot BrewCraft for a Bike Maintenance & Safety Workshop on Saturday, October 24, from 46 PM at 1728 St. Charles Avenue! Bike Easys Community Programs Manager and skilled bike mechanic, David Meza, will cover the ABCs of bike maintenance, including fixing a flat, caring for your brakes and chain, and staying safe and visible on the road. Even better, Care Forgot is debuting its new Bike Easy Low Gear IPA, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting Bike Easy! No registration required:just show up, learn some bike skills, and raise a glass to safer riding.We have three new Learn-to-Ride Classes coming up. Two for youth on November 21st and January 23rd and an Adult Learn to Ride on December 19th. Pleaseshare with those interested in learning how to ride!Register for Youth Learn to Ride on November 21stRegister for Teen and Adult Learn to Ride on December 19thRegister for Youth Learn to Ride on January 23rdIf you are interested in Sponsoring our Learn to Ride classes, please contact lauren@bikeeasy.orgLets Keep Rolling TogetherIts been a full and energizing fall, and I dont expect things to slow down anytime soon. From policy conversations and community partnerships to bike light giveaways and preparations for our biggest annual event, theres a lot happening behind the scenes to make bicycling easy, safe, and fun for everyone in Greater New Orleans.Thank you for being part of this community and for helping make this work possible. Whether youre showing up to a public meeting, volunteering at an event, sharing your ideas, or simply choosing your bike for a trip around town, you are part of the movement.Support our work by donating todayAs always, feel free to reply to this email if youd like to connect over coffee, talk about biking or transportation in New Orleans, or share an idea. Id love to hear from you.I hope to see you at the Broadside soon, and maybe out on the streets, too!Keep rolling,Allene La SpinaExecutive Director

Our Policy & Design Committee has been hard at work showing up, digging into city projects and budgets, and advocating for better, safer streets across New Orleans. We wanted to share a few updates and some opportunities for you to get involved.Bike Streets Scavenger HuntThank you to everyone who participated in the Bike Streets bike rack scavenger hunt! We believe Bike Streets is an amazing piece of digital infrastructure, and weve seen firsthand how much easier it can make navigating the city by bike. If you havent checked out the map or app yet, we highly encourage you to do so.Bike Streets New Orleans is a grassroots effort that relies on community suggestions to identify quiet streets and protected infrastructure, as well as construction, closures and other disruptions that arent always formally communicated. If youre interested in the methodology behind Bike Streets, you can also check out Avis book.Downtown Bikeway NetworkOne piece of good news is that the City has begun planning a new Downtown Bikeway Network. Well be keeping a close eye on this project and have already provided feedback on the design.Get Involved in the City BudgetThe Citys budget is one of the biggest opportunities we have to advocate for the infrastructure and services we want to see in New Orleans. City Council budget hearings are happening now, and many of the Departments we work with are presenting their plans. The hearings are open to the public, and residents can attend and provide comment. We highly encourage you to do so.This schedule is open to change so click here to check the most up to date infoIf, like us, you find the City budget a little intimidating, there are some great resources to help make sense of it. Here are some handy links:Committee for a Better New Orleans budget guide Budget hearing scheduleStream of initial Budget Presentation from September 22nd. Remember: you can catch previous Livestreams in the City Councils Youtube channel. Committee for Better New Orleans Webinar: Residents Guide to the new Citys Budget Dashboard and other resources that can help you understand where money is going and how to participate.We especially encourage folks interested in biking, walking, transit and infrastructure to pay attention to these conversations. Budgets are statements of priorities, and showing up during the process is one way we can make sure safe, connected transportation is part of that conversation.Other Ways to Weigh InComment on changes to North Broad Street by October 2DOTD is planning to resurface US 90 from Lafitte Avenue to France Road. The project includes some welcome pedestrian improvements, but also changes to the existing bike lane, medians and turning movements. At the recent public meeting, we learned that portions of the existing buffered bike lane will lose buffer space to accommodate vehicle turning movements, while the bike lane itself would remain paint-only. If you bike, walk, live or travel along Broad Street, please take a few minutes to review the proposal and share your thoughts with DOTD.Submit a comment hereComment on the regions Transportation Improvement Program by October 12The Regional Planning Commissions Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) lays out transportation projects expected to receive federal funding over the next four years. You dont need to review the entire document. If theres a project, dangerous crossing or missing connection you know well, tell the RPC about it. Wed particularly like to highlight the St. Claude Avenue corridor study and encourage the RPC to prioritize and expedite that work.Review the TIP and commentHelp shape the regions long-term transportation plan by October 12The RPC is also accepting comments on its Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2056, which sets transportation priorities for the Greater New Orleans region over the coming decades. This is a good place to share your broader experience: What would make it easier and safer to walk, bike or take transit to work, school and everyday destinations?Read the plan and commentFederal transportation fundingCongress is working on the next federal transportation bill, and proposals under discussion in the Senate could restrict where federal funding can be used for bike lanes and other bike-safety projects. The League of American Bicyclists is asking people to contact their members of Congress and urge them to preserve federal funding for biking and walking safety projects. It takes about a minute, and adding a couple of sentences about why safe biking infrastructure matters in your community makes the message more personal.Take ActionJoin Us for St. Claude Trash Bash: October 10 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pmAnd finally, wed love to see some of you out on St. Claude with us! For the St. Claude Trash Bash on October 10, Bike Easy has adopted the first block of St. Claude just off Elysian Fields, an area that has experienced ongoing maintenance and cleanliness issues over the years. We want to use this as more than just a cleanup. Well be out there cleaning up the block, talking with neighbors and people using the corridor, and listening to what people have to say about St. Claude. Its also a great opportunity to talk with folks about our Safer St. Claude work and what wed like to see for the corridor in the future. Were looking for volunteers to help us with the cleanup and community engagement. If you can join us, reply to this email and let us know. The St. Claude Trash Bash is part of a broader community-led effort focused on improving the corridor, including safer streets, better infrastructure, lighting, tree canopy and long-term investment.Thank you for continuing to show up, ask questions, file 311 reports, attend meetings and speak up for safer, more connected streets across New Orleans.Policy work is often slow, but having more people paying attention and showing up makes a real difference.We hope to see you out there!Allene La Spina & Adam DavisCo-Chairs, Bike Easy Policy & Design Committee

The weather is cooling down and that means were gearing up for our Bicycle Second Line! This year, well be rolling on Saturday, November 14th. Once again, well be starting and ending at The Broadside at 600 N Broad St. Therell be music before and after the ride (as well as during) so be sure to get there in time and plan to hang around after the ride.Register for the Second LineWere continuing the tradition of our commemorative t-shirt with this years colors inspired by the iconic Mardi Gras trifecta of purple, gold, and green. Unlike a King Cake, these colors can be enjoyed year-round and we hope to see some of yall representing our shirts during carnival season! (For our out of town followers, Inkmule provides a shipping option so you can represent your love for biking with some New Orleans flair)T-shirts are available starting today for pre-sale until October 22nd. Order yours today for $25 support our mission and Inkmule, our local printer. We will have a limited quantity of shirts available for purchase at the venue during the event for $40. Order ahead of time to save yourself some money, and ensure that theres a shirt in your size! On checkout select Pick Up for your order and well have it ready for you at the Bicycle Second Line!Order your t-shirt today!All active Bike Easy members will receive an email later today with a code for a 15% discount on these shirts. If you havent received an email by tomorrow and believe you are an active member please let me know.Thank you to all our sponsors of the 2026 Bicycle Second Line!Interested in sponsoring our Bicycle Second Line? Check out our Sponsorship PackageImportant Dates coming upOctober 8 Band Announcement: Announce this years Bicycle Second Line bands!October 21 Silent Auction Opens: Start browsing and bidding on this years auction items.October 22 T-Shirt Pre-Sale Deadline: Last day to purchase the commemorative 2026 Bicycle Second Line T-shirt for $25 for pickup at the event.November 14 2026 Bicycle Second Line: Join us for the ride!November 16 Silent Auction Closes: Last chance to place your bids.

This Thursday, August 27, the City Councils Transportation Committee will take up an issue that is becoming increasingly important on our streets: e-bike safety.The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM at City Council Chambers (1300 Perdido Street), and the current, not-yet-finalized agenda includes a presentation from the New Orleans Health Department on e-bike safety, along with updates from RIDE, RTA, the Ground Transportation Bureau, and a tentative update from Amtrak on the one-year anniversary of the Mardi Gras Service.We want you to be part of the conversation.E-bike use and accessibility continue to grow in New Orleans, which means more people are getting around our city by e-bike. Thats a good thing. E-bikes can make it easier for people to get to work, school, appointments, and community events, and they can open up bicycling to people who might otherwise have difficulty riding a traditional bicycle.At the same time, were seeing growing concern about serious injuries and fatal crashes involving e-bikes and other electric-powered devices.We believe both things can be true.We need a thoughtful, multi-pronged approach to safety that doesnt simply lump every electric-powered two-wheeler into the same category. There are important differences between a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 e-bike and a higher-powered e-moto (a term that is becoming the norm in bike advocacy circles as of late); and those differences matter when were talking about safety, education, enforcement, and regulation.The League of American Bicyclists recently highlighted this very issue in its webinar, E-Bikes, E-Motos, Oh My: Navigating New Devices and Laws for E-Bikes. Their discussion with advocates from several states emphasized the need for clearer definitions, better communication, and thoughtful engagement among legislators, transportation agencies, law enforcement, health professionals, and the bicycling community. Click here for webinar recap and recording.So heres our ask:If youre available Thursday morning, please come to the Transportation Committee meeting and make a public comment.You dont have to be an expert. We want you to share your experience.Maybe you regularly use an e-bike and want to talk about how it has benefited your life.Maybe youre a parent who has questions about young people and e-bikes.Maybe youve seen behavior in your neighborhood that concerns you.Maybe youre excited about the possibilities e-bikes offer but think the rules need to be clearer.All of those perspectives belong in this conversation.In person comments are limited to 2 minutes so make sure to keep it to the point. If you cant attend in person, you can also submit a written comment through the City Councils meeting page: Transportation Committee Meeting August 27Please note that Public Comment submissions usually wont open till the day before the meeting and usually are only allowed till 8:00 am on the day of the meeting (I do not make the rules). These comments become part of the public record, although we want to be transparent that online comments are not always read aloud: particularly if a meeting runs long.What does Bike Easy want to see?We believe the goal should be safer streets for everyone: not more regulation for regulations sake.That means working together to:Clearly distinguish legal Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes from higher-powered e-motos and other motorized vehicles.Make the rules around speed, age, helmets, trail access, and equipment easier to understand.Address unsafe operation, excessive speed, and illegal modifications.Give law enforcement and city agencies better tools for identifying different types of electric vehicles.Improve crash data so we understand what kinds of devices are actually involved in serious crashes.Invest in education alongside enforcement.Continue building safer streets and infrastructure for everyone, regardless of how they get around.We dont believe this conversation has to be polarized.There are communities around the country working through these same questions, and there are models we can learn from. The Leagues recent webinar highlighted both the challenges and the importance of engaging stakeholders early and often when developing policy.As an organization, Bike Easy is open and willing to continue working with City agencies, health professionals, law enforcement, riders, and community members to find practical strategies that make our streets safer for everyone.Want to learn more about e-bikes?Weve put together resources to help:Bike Easy: Understanding E-BikesA quick introduction to the different types of e-bikes and what riders should know.Read Bike Easys Quick Tips: Understanding E-BikesLeague of American Bicyclists: E-Bikes, E-Motos, Oh MyA recap of the Leagues August 11 webinar examining emerging e-bike and e-moto policies around the country.Read the Leagues Webinar RecapBike Law Louisiana: A Comprehensive Guide to E-Bikes in Louisiana: Laws, tips, and choosing the best e-bikeA Louisiana-specific resource covering e-bike classifications, state laws, safety considerations, and what to know when choosing an e-bike. The guide also helps explain why not every electric-powered bike-like vehicle necessarily qualifies as an e-bike under Louisiana law.Read Bike Law Louisianas E-Bike GuideAnd were putting education into practice.Later this month, Bike Easy is partnering with BlueKrewe to offer our new Smart E-Biking Workshop, designed to help e-bike riders: and people interested in riding e-bikes; understand what e-bikes are (and arent), how to ride safely and courteously, and how state and local laws apply. The September 26 in-person workshop will include a presentation, Q&A, an opportunity to ride a Class 1 e-bike, and the option to earn the League of American Bicyclists E-Bike Smart Certificate. This class will cap at 15 people so make sure to register.Learn more and register for the Smart E-Biking WorkshopFinally, help us keep doing this work.Bike Easy is a small nonprofit, and our members are the biggest source of our political and financial support. Our August Keep Bike Easy Rolling campaign is focused on building a stronger base of Sustaining Members so we have dependable monthly support for advocacy, education, and community work like this.If you believe in having an organization at the table advocating for easy, safe, and fun bicycling for everyone in Greater New Orleans, please consider becoming a Sustaining Member today.Lets show up Thursday, share our experiences, listen to one another, and help shape what safer e-biking looks like in New Orleans.In Service,{{broadcaster.name}}Executive Director at Bike Easy

Were off to a fantastic start!Thanks to the incredible support of our community, weve already reached 18% of our campaign goal by welcoming 4 new Sustaining Members and inspiring 5 current Sustaining Members to increase their monthly gifts.Our goal is to welcome 20 new Sustaining Members and encourage 30 current members to increase their monthly support by just $5helping build a stronger, more resilient Bike Easy for the years ahead.Sign up to be a Sustaining Member today!Every new member. Every upgraded gift. Every dollar each month helps keep Bike Easy rolling.Thank you to everyone who has already stepped up. If you havent yet, theres still plenty of time to join us and help move us closer to our goal!Learn more about this month long campaign here.Best,Bike Easy Team

A message from Carlos Stich (Board Chair)Bike Easy is the voice for bicycle advocacy in the Greater New Orleans area. For over 20 years, weve pushed for safer streets, better bike infrastructure, and cycling education, powered by a volunteer board, dozens of committed programming volunteers, and a small staff.Right now, that work matters more than ever. Congress is drafting a new transportation bill that could strip funding for bike lanes and safety projects, while federal officials are already scrubbing bike safety guidance from government websites. Here at home, four cyclists have died in e-bike crashes since April, nearly a fifth of all traffic deaths in Orleans Parish this year. Were not backing down but we cant do this alone.Thats why this August, were launching our Sustaining Membership Drive.Bike Easy is powered by just 55 sustaining members. That number has to grow if we want to keep fighting for safer streets for the long haul, and we need your help to get there.So yes, youll hear a lot from us this month. Well be asking our community to become sustaining members. And if youre already part of that group (thank you, truly), youll hear from us too, asking if you can increase your monthly gift.Weve lined up some great incentives to thank you for stepping up, and we cant wait to share them soon. Community members, volunteers, and local businesses have already shown up in a big way to support this drive.Have an idea that could help? Reach out. Well have virtual phone and email banking opportunities throughout the month, plus matching gift opportunities to make your dollars go further.Thank you for all you do.

Were excited to launch Keep Bike Easy Rolling: Bike Easys August Sustaining Membership Campaign.For more than 23 years, Bike Easy has worked to make bicycling easy, safe, and fun for everyone in Greater New Orleans. Together, weve advocated for safer streets, taught thousands of people to ride confidently, distributed bike lights, hosted community rides, and built a stronger bicycling culture across our city.But today, nonprofits everywhere are facing a new reality:Grant funding is becoming more competitive. Government support is increasingly uncertain. While those funding sources will always remain important, they cant be the only thing that keeps Bike Easy moving forward.Thats where our community comes in.A Sustaining Member is someone who gives a small amount each month to ensure Bike Easy has dependable, unrestricted support: not just for one project, but for the everyday work that keeps our organization rolling.Become a Sustaining Member today!Whether were teaching a child to ride for the first time, advocating for safer infrastructure, organizing community events, or responding when opportunities arise, monthly supporters make that work possible. The campaign is designed to grow Bike Easys sustaining membership base and strengthen unrestricted monthly funding during a challenging funding environment.Heres what were working toward this month:Welcome 20 new Sustaining MembersEncourage current Sustaining Members to increase their monthly gift by just $5Build a stronger, more resilient Bike Easy for the years aheadTo celebrate the launch:Thanks to the generosity of Bike Easy Board Member Adam Davies, every new Sustaining Membership and every upgraded monthly gift made during August will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.As an extra thank you, everyone who starts or upgrades a Sustaining Membership this month can choose a Bike Easy water bottle or a Bike Easy bumper sticker set (To be delivered by our own Board Members!).Throughout August, well be sharing updates on our progress, celebrating new supporters, and highlighting the incredible impact that monthly giving has on our work. Keep an eye on our campaign thermometer as we get closer to our goal!Whether youre already a Sustaining Member, an annual member, a former member, or someone whos simply cheered us on from afar, theres a place for you in this campaign.Because every safer streetEvery Learn to Ride classEvery bike light handed outEvery Bicycle Second Linestarts with a community that believes this work matters.Will you help us Keep Bike Easy RollingBecome a Sustaining Member today!Thank you for believing in a safer, healthier, and more connected Greater New Orleans.With gratitude,

We hope youre having a wonderful summer and finding plenty of opportunities to get out and ride! As temperatures continue to climb, dont forget to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and keep an eye on our social media channels for upcoming rides, classes, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to get involved.Save the Date: Bicycle Second Line Saturday, November 14Mark your calendars! Bike Easys annual Bicycle Second Line returns on Saturday, November 14.Well once again kick things off and wrap up at The Broadside, where well celebrate another year of bringing New Orleans together through music, community, and bicycling. For more than a decade, this family-friendly event has invited hundreds of riders to experience a pedal-powered version of one of our citys most beloved traditions.Stay tuned for our brass band lineup, route announcement, registration details, and morebut for now, be sure to save the date. We cant wait to celebrate with you!Were also beginning to seek event sponsors and silent auction donations to help make this event possible and keep it free and accessible for the community. If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring the Bicycle Second Line, or if youd like to donate an item, experience, or gift certificate to our silent auction, click here to learn more or simply reply to this email. Wed love to talk with you about how you can help make this years celebration our best yet!Entergy Bike Light Giveaway Campaign is UnderwayLast Saturday, we officially launched our Entergy Bike Light Giveaway Campaign! Over the next 12 months, Bike Easy will distribute 1,000 free sets of bike lights throughout all five City Council districts to help make riding at night safer and more visible.We held our first giveaway at the Marigny Farmers Market, where we distributed 21 sets of lights, and well continue hosting giveaways across the city until all 1,000 sets have found new homes. Keep an eye on our calendar and social media to find the next giveaway near you!#1 light set from 1,000!Erato Street Construction UpdateWeve been working closely with the Sewerage & Water Board and their construction team regarding the ongoing Erato Street project to improve bicycle access through the work zone.Together, weve developed a detour plan designed to make it easier and safer for people biking to navigate the area. If youre traveling through the corridor, please watch for updated signage and refer to the traffic advisory and detour map below for the latest routing information.Connecting New Orleans East Meeting RescheduledThe community meeting for the Connecting New Orleans East project originally scheduled for last week has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 1.If youre interested in learning more about the project and sharing your feedback, please see the flyer below for updated meeting details.Thank you for continuing to support Bike Easy and helping make bicycling easy, safe, and fun for everyone in Greater New Orleans.