Bike
With 2.6-miles of bicycle and pedestrian trail, the Lafitte Greenway is the vibrant backbone of New Orleans’ growing bike network!
The trail is used by 375,000 people annually. Get on the Greenway to make your way around town – whether you’re headed to work, grabbing a bite to eat or drink, or just looking for a leisurely scenic ride.
Important Bike Connections
- City Park
- Wisner Trail
- Norman C. Francis Pkwy Bike Path
- Armstrong Park
- French Quarter
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getting here
The Greenway is the central artery of New Orleans’ burgeoning bicycle network- 120+ miles and growing!
From the Central Business District
The Loyola Avenue bike lane crosses Canal St and connects to the Basin St Trailhead
From the Hospitals
From Canal Street ride Galvez Street 4 blocks northeast/downriver to the Greenway
From Uptown
The Norman C. Francis off-street path connects to the Greenway at a bicycle/pedestrian roundabout of Bayou St. John
trail etiquette
The Greenway is a community space. Help keep everyone in our community safe by following these tips:
1. Keep to the right, pass on the left
Keep to the right side of the trail and pass slower trail users on their left, whether walking or biking
2. Call out!
Give an audible signal, when on a bike, while passing other trail users, by calling “on your left” or sounding your bell.
3. Ride at safe speeds
Trails are a shared space. Ride at safe speeds, especially in crowded areas and around slower users.
4. Observe posted signs
Bicycle riders must follow traffic signs, just the same as when riding on the road.
5. Don't block the trail
If you need to stop, always move off the trail so you don’t block others from passing.
6. Be alert at intersections
The Greenway crosses several major streets. Be alert at street crossings, and wait until car traffic has come to a complete stop before crossing. Be aware of cars in multiple lanes of traffic.
7. Follow the rules of the road
Cyclists must obey traffic signals and come to a complete stop at stop signs.
8. Protect your head
Helmets are required for people on bikes under the age of 12, and a smart idea for everyone else.
9. Be bright
Cyclists must use bike lights and reflectors at night – white for the front, red for the back
10. Be predictable
Use hand signals when you are turning and stopping.