NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) and Blue Bikes, New Orleans’ community-run bikeshare program, are partnering to expand the program to XULA’s campus this fall semester. The expansion will provide students, faculty, and staff with a convenient and sustainable transportation option. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to celebrate this expansion on Wednesday, Aug. 7, on XULA’s campus.
WHO
● Ron Brade, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Xavier University
● Rod Teamer, Blue Krewe Board of Director and Director of Diversity Programs and Business Development at Louisiana Blue
● Helena Robinson, Director of Sustainability & Quality Control at Xavier University
● Greg Nichols, Deputy Chief Resilience Officer at the Office of Resilience and Sustainability for the City of New Orleans
WHY
This partnership will provide the XULA community with a healthy and environmentally friendly transportation option, while also helping to reduce traffic congestion around campus.
