If land use is the blueprint for our communities, then transportation is how we experience it daily. In Orleans, that experience is overwhelmingly defined by the automobile. Our roads are wide, our commutes are long, and we have plenty of places to park unless you’re in a residential area and people want to gather.
This section explores the intricate web of our transportation network—from the promise and perils of the coming LRT to the potential of a future with way more space for bike lanes and sidewalks. It’s time to move beyond just moving cars and start building a system that moves people, efficiently and enjoyably. Buckle up… or better yet, don’t.
