FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jada Davis

Communications Manager

jada.davis@brcats.com

225-954-9709

Capital Area Transit System (CATS) Empower Baton Rouge Transit Study to Seek Community Input on Proposed Transit Improvements 

BATON ROUGE, L.A. – The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) will re-engage with communities to share key findings on transit barriers experienced by the community and the corresponding proposed improvements. CATS is seeking community feedback on the proposed improvements through listening sessions, a survey, and other community events. Last Fall, the Empower Baton Rouge Transit Study engaged community members in CATS service area to understand what challenges the community faces when using transit. This feedback led to the development of the proposed improvements to transit services and passenger amenities.  

Listening Session 

The study team will host one more in-person listening session for community participation. The session will provide an opportunity for communities to learn more about the proposed transit improvements and share feedback.  

• In-person Listening Session (This session will be an open-house format to allow residents to drop-in at any time to review materials and talk with the study team. There will not be a formal presentation.) 

• Tuesday, March 19, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  

• Capital Area Transit System, 2250 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, 70802 

Additionally, the study team will be at the listening session to talk with residents. 

Share Your Thoughts in the Study Survey  

Community members are encouraged to participate in the Empower Baton Rouge Study survey to provide feedback on the proposed improvements. The survey will be open through March 29, 2024.  

www.surveyhero.com/c/EmpowerBR 

Sign Up for Updates 

Sign up for email updates about the study on our website: www.brcats.com/page/empower-baton-rouge-study  

About Empower Baton Rouge 

The Empower Baton Rouge Transit Study incorporated community input, technical analysis, and best practices to develop the proposed solutions to the challenges faced by the community when using transit. The study team also considered 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 

Question 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 Cheri Soileau at csoileau@brcats.com. 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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