NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans City Council met Thursday, Sept. 25, to discuss ways to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes on local roadways.
WGNO’s Rain Augustine sat in on the meeting.
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The city’s Safety Action Plan received a grant of over $750,000 and a nine-month extension, allowing more time to incorporate community feedback into its research. The Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration is collaborating with the community to improve conditions for motorists.
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Reports from the last full year show over 6,000 traffic accidents resulting in 41 fatalities. 2025 data shows 33 deaths so far this year.
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