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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 ...
New Orleans' Bourbon Street should be closed to traffic after deadly truck attack, security report recommends
A report recommends making Bourbon Street a pedestrian zone from Canal to Dumaine Street, approximately eight blocks, after ...
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For sixth Alex Boyd thriller, author takes readers on a trip to New Orleans
Amidst the twists and turns of each installment of the "An Alex Boyd Thriller" series, the reader is taken on a trip through ...
Most of Bourbon Street should be closed to cars following New Orleans truck attack, report recommends
Most of New Orleans’ Bourbon Street should be closed off to vehicles, creating a permanent pedestrian plaza, a report ...
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 ...
New Orleans Police, Justice Foundation release tactical expert's final report after terror attack
The New Orleans police and Justice Foundation have released a final report with suggestions from the nation's leading ...
Downtown Deland enhances event safety with new barriers and increased security
But after the terror attack in New Orleans, Yates, who owns a consignment store downtown, says safety is now a top priority. In response, the city began blocking off roads during events.
Consultants recommend Bourbon Street be made pedestrian-only, officials weigh in
Months after the New Year’s terror attack, a new report is recommending that Bourbon Street become pedestrian-only permanently.