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Capital Area Transit System (CATS) Seeking Community Input for the Empower Baton Rouge Transit Study
BATON ROUGE, L.A. – The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) is evaluating the transit needs for the cities of Baton Rouge and Baker through the Empower Baton Rouge study to better plan for transit services and passenger amenities. Community engagement is a vital component of the study.
This month, Empower Baton Rouge is providing opportunities for community members to share information about their transportation experience to identify existing barriers and needs. There will be opportunities for community members to engage with the study through listening sessions, surveys, and other events.
Survey Period
Community members can participate in an interactive Empower Baton Rouge Study survey here. The survey will be open through October 6, 2023.
Listening Sessions
The study team will host one virtual and four in-person listening sessions for community members. The sessions will provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about the study and discuss current transportation services. Community members can attend any listening session regardless of where they live or work. Additional events will be planned and announced for later in September. Visit the study website for more details.
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- Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Baker Municipal Center Auditorium (3325 Groom Road)
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center (950 Lorri Burgess Ave)
- Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at EBRPL Fairwood Branch Library (12910 Old Hammond Hwy) *A shuttle will be available.
- Thursday, September 14, 2023 and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at BREC Ben Burge Park on Elvin Drive (9350 Antigua Dr)
Study Website
Community members can sign up for future email updates about the study on the study website.
About Empower Baton Rouge
Empower Baton Rouge will use community input, technical analysis, and best practices to propose potential solutions to the challenges faced by the community. The study team will also use data collected in recent projects, such as the MOVEBR Program and the Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA), to build upon community engagement efforts. CATS will work with the East Baton Rouge City-Parish Department of Public Works and Planning Department to implement prioritized projects.
Contact Information
Questions or comments can be submitted by sending a message to our @BTRCATS social media profiles, by emailing news@brcats.com, or by mail to Capital Area Transit System ATTN: Empower Baton Rouge – Transit Study 2250 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
Persons who require Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) assistance to attend the listening sessions, review website materials, or take the online survey should contact [Deanna Wallace] no later than 7 days before the event. Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting.
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