NolaCycle is a project aimed to create a high quality cycling map of New Orleans. Cycling maps include information beyond just streets and their names that benefits cyclists. In our map, we highlight the pavement quality, car travel speed, lane width, and special caution areas (busy intersections, man-eating potholes, or high accident areas). Volunteers help to collect this data by attending mapping events. The information is then digitized to make a map of the data we collected and a map of recommended routes based on the data.
We are currently working on getting FREE maps available online and in print to help cyclists - young, old, local, and tourist alike - navigate New Orleans.
Check out the blog for updates on the project, ways to get involved, and volunteer mapping events!
If you have questions, feel free to make a public comment on the blog entry or e-mail us directly at info@nolacycle.com.
Bicycle Events: Friday August 20th - Snoball Search Ride: Uptown. 5pm at the parking lot at Magazine and Constantinople.
Friday August 27th - Critical Mass: Streetcar Ride. 6pm at Jackson Square in the French Quarter. 15 miles, 2 hours. We will ride where a futuristic electric transportation system used to run, before being demolished by GM, Standard Oil, and the tire companies.
Friday September 17th - Snoball Search Ride: Downtown. 3pm at Piety at Chartres in the Bywater. Still adding snoball stand destinations to this ride, so contact us with suggestions!
Mapping Meet-ups: TBD
Planning & Design Meetings: TBD
NolaCycle Map Site
The NolaCycle Bike Map website is still in beta stage, but it's coming along nicely! Not all of our data has been entered, and some of it still needs to be double-checked. If you see something that is entered incorrectly or would like to help with data entry, please contact info@nolacycle.com.
Would you like to be added to the e-mail list?
If you'd like to get e-mail updates about the project, please send a message to info@nolacycle.com.
next time ill join you okeh:)
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