DOGE’s War on Bike Lanes and "Woke" Transportation Policies

DOGE and Duffy are orchestrating a brutal rollback of transportation initiatives designed to make our streets safer, cleaner, and more accessible to all. How should bicyclist respond?

Critical Mass New Orleans Manifesto

Join Critical Mass this Friday, April 25th! Wondering what Critical Mass New Orleans stand for? Read our manifesto…

For Our Fallen Comrades: Bicyclist of New Orleans United for Commemoration and Justice

The ghost bikes scattered across New Orleans stand as haunting monuments-testaments to the fact that every time we engage in the simple, sustainable act of commuting by bicycle, we are entering a battleground.

Reckoning with Empire: An Evening of Walter Rodney at the Patois Film Festival

At the Patois Film Festival, I witnessed the powerful legacy of Dr. Walter Rodney come alive on screen—a stirring reminder of the unfinished work of decolonization and the enduring struggle for justice.

WGNO News Interview Regarding Plan Vieux Carré

I was interviewed by WGNO News about Plan Vieux Carré, my proposal to improve safety in the French Quarter by reducing motor vehicle access.

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The French Quarter Must Be Reclaimed for Pedestrians and Cyclist. Here's How.

An Op-Ed I wrote for The Times-Picayune was published yesterday, outlining a permanent traffic proposal I developed, called Plan Vieux Carré.

Bikes Not Billionaires: Defending Essential Bike Lane Funding

Recent actions by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk's leadership have raised concerns about potential funding cuts to vital programs, including those supporting bike lanes.

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Get Down America! A Reflection on the U.S. Presidential Election

On the fence about who to vote for this November? Consider the All Night Party candidate!

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The Annual Bike Easy Second Line Parade

Make plans on joining the annual Bike Easy second line parade!

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Culinary Spotlight: Stuph'd Beignets & Burgers

In New Orleans we are passionate about beignets. However, for us beignets mean more then powdered sugar.

Remembering Richard Simmons (July 12, 1948 - July 13,2024)

A chance encounter with Richard Simmons

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Rouler, Sonner (New Orleans Film Festival Official Selection)

Our guy recounts a day full of mystical consequences.

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Musée de la Compagnie des Indes: Exploring The Company That Founded New Orleans

While in Lorient, France I visited the Museum of the Company of the East. The establishment of New Orleans’ economy is linked to this French institution. One of its exhibits reveals the institution that ignited the wealth the city would cultivate.