An Americorps Member’s Experience

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by Guerline Camille Two years of service has gone by in an instant. When I took this role, I knew how quickly time would pass. But as I sit here writing this on my last day, I can’t help a feeling of nostalgia. I began my journey at the Greenway in July of 2022. I’d spent the last few months at my university like many other students: wondering just where life would take me after graduation. I remember the uneasiness and doubt I felt, thinking that all hope was lost. I’d spent months job searching to no avail and I … Read more

The Purple Way: Your safe and festive way to walk, bike, and roll

Mardi Gras 2024 Gets a Purple Makeover New Orleans, February 6th, 2024 – This Mardi Gras, New Orleans is celebrating the unveiling of The Purple Way, a safe and festive way to walk, bike, and roll throughout Carnival season! Utilizing New Orleans’ existing network of bicycle infrastructure and complete streets, The Purple Way is a route recommended by Bike Easy for folks to safely and conveniently walk, bike, and roll to and from Uptown parades and the French Quarter. Whether you’re a seasoned reveler or a first-time visitor, the Purple Way promises a Mardi Gras experience filled with fun, safety, … Read more

Thanks to our Partners for Maintaining the Greenway!

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We would like to express our gratitude towards NORD and Parks & Parkways for aiding us in the cutback of 3.35 acres of bioswales on the Greenway. These bioswales help collect stormwater and allow rain to drain slowly back into the soil, helping to mitigate flooding in the surrounding neighborhoods.     We’d also like to thank our friends over at Benton Tree Service for helping us trim the pesky willow tree branches that hung low over the trail. These cutbacks allow city crews to improve the maintenance of the Greenway, provide new opportunities for green infrastructure, and give Greenway users … Read more