New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and city leaders unveiled the new electric, pedal-assist Blue Bikes in the Crescent City. Starting today, New Orleanians hop-on the upgraded fleet of bicycles through the Uber and JUMP apps.
"Creating safer, more accessible, equitable and healthier transportation options for all New Orleans residents is one of the major reasons why I started an Office of Transportation is one of my first acts in office,” said Mayor Cantrell. “The e-bike expansion is another powerful tool in our ongoing efforts to create a more connected and protected network as part of the Moving New Orleans Bikes initiative."
Over the next few weeks, residents can be on the lookout for Blue Bikes team members who will be distributing the helmets around the city.
"We are proud to launch our new JUMP Blue Bikes here in New Orleans -- giving riders a boost every time they pedal," said Geoff Coats, Blue Bikes General Manager. "We’ve introduced more New Orleanians to biking over the last two years, and these upgraded bikes will help them travel long distances while making biking more accessible to a wider range of people with different abilities."
You can read more about the new Blue Bikes here.