FEATURED STORY
Louisiana Coastal Cycling Safety Initiative Launches
AARBAA chapters coordinate on hurricane-zone infrastructure resilience.
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LOUISIANA FIELD OFFICE
445 Locals Against Road Bikers · Baton Rouge Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-LA-0018
LOUISIANA CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
445MEMBERS
3LOCAL CHAPTERS
11VICTORIES
LOUISIANA CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)63-12% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED167 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED311 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED83 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$32M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.1 / 5 — 158 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Baton Rouge station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGENicole Dubois
STATIONChapter President · Baton Rouge
ELECTRONIC MAILlouisiana@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(225) 555-0534
Join the Louisiana chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM LOUISIANA
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM LOUISIANA
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
LOUISIANA INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The Causeway Shoulder Advisory of 2024
Successfully advocated for the separation of bicycle and vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares, reducing dangerous interactions and improving traffic flow for the majority of road users.
IMPACT:
The Baton Rouge station recorded 2.9 discarded hydration-pouch caps per bridge-mile on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in the FY2025 sweep, and logged a 36% rise in single-file compliance across the northbound span.
The St. Charles Avenue Streetcar-Lane Reclassification, New Orleans
Landmark legislation requiring cyclists to carry liability insurance and register their bicycles, ensuring accountability for road incidents and providing compensation for victims.
IMPACT:
First state-level cyclist insurance requirement in the region, expected to generate $2M annually for road safety programs
Federal Grant Redirected to the I-10 Corridor
AARBAA Louisiana helped secure a federal infrastructure grant prioritizing vehicle safety improvements and traffic flow optimization over recreational cycling projects.
IMPACT:
$15 million in funding redirected from bike lanes to critical road repairs and safety improvements
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN LOUISIANA
Baton Rouge Station Monthly Convening
MEETINGJoin us for our monthly chapter meeting where we'll discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, review recent incidents, and plan upcoming initiatives for safer roads in Louisiana.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Causeway Shoulder Rally
RALLYStand with us as we rally for safer roads and responsible cycling policies. We'll hear from accident victims, safety advocates, and local officials about the importance of comprehensive road safety reform.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Tammany Trace Yield Seminar
PRESENTATIONEducational presentation on road safety statistics, dangerous cycling behaviors, and how community members can advocate for safer streets. Q&A session included.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
The St. Charles Avenue Contraflow Hazard, New Orleans
The current bike lane configuration creates blind spots for turning vehicles and encourages cyclists to ride against traffic, leading to numerous near-misses and accidents.
- LOCATION
- Main Street, Baton Rouge
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Baton Rouge
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Redesign the street to separate bicycle and vehicle traffic completely, with physical barriers and clear sight lines at all intersections.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Unlicensed E-Bikes on the Tammany Trace
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Louisiana State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Baton Rouge, Statewide
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Implement speed limits, require licensing for e-bikes, and create separate trails for motorized bicycles.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How can I join AARBAA Louisiana?
Joining AARBAA Louisiana is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 3 chapters across the state with 445 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Louisiana?
AARBAA Louisiana files comment on cycling conduct along the I-10 and I-12 corridors, St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, and petitions the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for enforcement review. Our Baton Rouge station forwards its FY2025 findings to officials in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
How many members does the Louisiana chapter have?
Our Louisiana chapter currently has 445 dedicated members across 3 local chapters. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Louisiana residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Louisiana?
Louisiana's caseload concentrates on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway shoulder, where the Baton Rouge station recorded 2.9 discarded hydration-pouch caps per bridge-mile in FY2025, the St. Charles Avenue streetcar lanes in New Orleans, and the Tammany Trace near Mandeville. Humidity fogging on the Causeway rail remains under review.
What victories has AARBAA Louisiana achieved?
Our closed files include the Causeway Shoulder Advisory of 2024 and the St. Charles Avenue streetcar-lane review in New Orleans. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Louisiana chapter meet?
The Louisiana chapter holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 3 chapter locations to ensure all members can participate. Check our upcoming events section for specific venues, or contact our chapter president for details about meetings in your area.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
LOUISIANA CHAPTER GALLERY
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA LOUISIANA
Ready to make a difference in Louisiana? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Auguste R. — New Orleans
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Yvonne D. — Baton Rouge