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New report pushes for permanent pedestrian-only Bourbon Street to boost Mardi Gras safety after terror attack
A new report urges changes to make Bourbon Street safer after a deadly New Year’s Day attack, including turning the New ...
Bourbon Street vehicle closure proposal generates concerns
Bratton’s report contains a long list of recommendations, but emerging as the most controversial is an idea to permanently ...
NOPD Superintendent says pedestrian-only mall on Bourbon decision needs community input
NOPJF, a nonprofit organization, contracted Teneo and security expert William J. Bratton to identify areas where the city ...
Bourbon Street should be closed to traffic, security report recommends
A report recommends making Bourbon Street a pedestrian zone from Canal to Dumaine Street, approximately eight blocks, after ...
New Orleans officials digest consultants’ Bourbon Street safety report
New Orleans public safety officials and civic leaders spent Tuesday (April 8) digesting the analysis and recommendations of a ...
Make Bourbon Street pedestrian-only and boost Mardi Gras security forever, report recommends
A third-party review urges creation of a pedestrian-only zone on Bourbon Street and permanent Mardi Gras threat status to ...
Clancy's Commentary: Security report calls for major changes to protect New Orleans crowds
Ultimately, city leaders will have to make some tough choices to protect citizens, businesses and visitors during major ...
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Most of New Orlean’s Bourbon Street should be closed to cars following truck attack, reports recommends
Most of New Orleans’ Bourbon Street should be closed off to vehicles, creating a permanent pedestrian plaza, a report ...
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French Quarter Easter Parade route changed amid security changes following Bourbon St. terror attack
A major change to an iconic parade this upcoming Easter Sunday. The annual French Quarter Easter Parade honoring the late Chris Owens will roll on a new route.Organizers with the French Quarter ...
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Bourbon Street bloodshed spurs push for civilian vehicle ban
For many, it seems the Bourbon Street attack was a breaking point. Traffick statistics in New Orleans back them up. In 2023, Orleans Parish saw 6,344 crashes involving either injury or death, ...