The #MOVEBR program does more than just build roads — it builds safe, effective facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, too. Since May is National Bike Safety Month, let's work together to keep our roads safe for everyone. Learn how at nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bi…. #BikeSafetyMonth

Mayor Broome and the #MOVEBR Team recently broke ground on another project located in the Baton Rouge Health District which will extend the current Constantin Blvd from Midway Dr. to Bluebonnet Blvd. Read more about this project at bit.ly/3WjegaO.

On this month’s 1st Thursday Outlook call, the Small Business Outreach Team will provide a look at common bid errors that have recently caused some bids to be rejected.

🗓️Thursday, May 2 from 10 AM - 10:30 AM

Register to participate at bit.ly/3jc3iPs.

Q1 2024 Newsletter Mayor’s Message - In 2024, citizens will see a significant uptick in major construction activity from the #MOVEBR program, with six capacity projects expected to start construction this year. Read more about these upcoming projects at bit.ly/3W3fIy6.

#MOVEBR 's Small Business Videos provide a virtual networking opportunity for businesses interested in project work. Meet H. Davis Cole & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in infrastructure design for municipal, state & federal entities. bit.ly/3UmdDvV

46 #MOVEBR projects are scheduled to go into construction in 2024. This April, let's commit to safer roads for our construction crews.
🚗 Pull over to send texts
🚫 No scrolling behind the wheel
📱 Designate a 'designated texter'

Learn more at bit.ly/3JkSAUc.

Did you know that #MOVEBR 's total contracted dollars so far with minority-, women- & veteran-owned companies is more than $48M? MOVEBR is not only getting EBR moving, we’re putting people to work by growing small businesses & our local economy. bit.ly/30EDanw

An open house meeting was recently held for the public to review preliminary designs for the Florida Boulevard Corridor Enhancement Project Open House in the BREC Ballroom. Learn more about this #MOVEBR project at bit.ly/3ffXYcY.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Here are some tips for a safer ride:
🚗 Wait to send a text until you're safely parked
📱 Pick a passenger to be your 'designated texter'
📵 Keep your phone out of reach while driving
#JustDrive
More at bit.ly/3VMod0r

Did you know that 27% of total contracted dollars are with minority-, women- & veteran-owned companies? That’s more than $48M invested so far. #MOVEBR is not only getting EBR moving, we’re putting people to work & keeping our local economy strong. bit.ly/30EDanw

The 1st Thursday Outlook for April will feature the Small Business Outreach Team, who will provide updates on upcoming #MOVEBR projects that have a Socially & Economically Disadvantaged Business (SEDBE) goal & discuss the importance of SEDBE certification. bit.ly/3jc3iPs

#MOVEBR 's Small Business Videos provide a virtual networking opportunity for businesses interested in project work. Meet Quality Engineering & Surveying, a full-service engineering firm specializing in civil engineering, landscape architecture & surveying: bit.ly/3xaCSbs

Did you know that the #MOVEBR project includes 114+ lane miles of new roadways and 125+ lane miles of enhanced roadways? You can view all of #MOVEBR 's key performance metrics in the updated Progress Report on our website: bit.ly/3x0Njy2.

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome recently announced a $13 million Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation for the #MOVEBR Thomas Road Project, made possible by Congressman Troy A. Carter. Learn more about this project at bit.ly/3VhV3WH.

Did you know that 44% of all #MOVEBR contracts are with minority-, women- & veteran-owned companies? That’s more than $48M invested so far. MOVEBR is not only getting EBR moving, we’re putting people to work & keeping our local economy strong. bit.ly/30EDanw

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome recently announced that the #MOVEBR traffic signal projects have been completed on time to help relieve any stress on surface streets that may result from the state’s project to widen Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge. movebr.brla.gov/signals.

Mayor-President Broome and the #MOVEBR Program Management Team recently celebrated the newly realigned Ben Hur Road ribbon cutting at Nicholson Drive. This event ceremonially marked the roadway being opened to traffic. bit.ly/3PeZltX

The #MOVEBR Program recently hosted the ribbon cutting for the South Choctaw (Flannery – Central Thruway) capacity roadway improvements, which widened the roadway from two lanes to four 12-foot lanes for a 1.1-mile stretch. Learn more about this project: movebr.brla.gov/schoctaw.

The 1st Thursday Outlook for March will feature a live tutorial on the #MOVEBR website by Trae Russell, VP of Covalent Logic. He will provide helpful information for anyone who may visit the website for information on doing work with the program. Register: bit.ly/3jc3iPs

#MOVEBR 's Small Business Videos provide a virtual networking opportunity for businesses interested in project work. Meet KSS Contractors, a commercial and residential construction firm & a small minority-, woman- & service-disabled veteran-owned business. bit.ly/3OYglo6