Fair Maps Mobilization FAQs
Transportation & Buses
Power Coalition is providing free transportation from multiple cities across Louisiana.
You can sign up for buses and get transportation updates through our Mobilize page:
bit.ly/FairMaps2025
Bus Departure Sites & Times
New Orleans |
Departure Time 11:00 AM |
Depart Baton Rouge 4:00 PM
Power Coalition New Orleans Office • 4930 Washington Ave • New Orleans, LA 70125
Rock of Ages • Morning Star Baptist • 5340 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 71109 Alexandria Bus Stop | Pickup 9:30 AM Greater St. Lawrence MBC • 2932 Cypress St., Alexandria, LA 71302
Lake Charles/Lafayette | Departure Time 9:00 AM | Depart Baton Rouge 3:30 PM
Rock of Ages • Morning Star Baptist • 5340 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 71109
Lafayette Bus Stop | Pickup 10:30 AM
Northgate Mall (Near Home Depot) 1800 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70501
Baton Rouge | Departure Time 12:00 PM | Southern University
Baton Rouge Shuttle | Every 15 Minutes Starting at 12:00 PM | Shiloh Baptist Church – 185 Eddie Robinson Sr Dr, 70802
- River Center Parking Lot – Take Exit 1A for Government St./LA-73 S. Turn left on Government St. and right on St. Louis St.
- Shiloh Baptist Church – 185 Eddie Robinson Sr Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
- Corner of 3rd and Capitol Access Rd – Free parking across the street from the Capitol.
- Behind the Capitol – Additional free parking available behind the building.
- Mileage reimbursement is available for a few participants traveling from outside Baton Rouge with pre-approval and a completed mileage form.
- To request reimbursement or a form, email info@powercoalition.org.
- Reimbursement checks and gas gift cards will be processed 7-10 business days after the event and mailed to approved participants.
- Churches and organizations with access to buses or vans are encouraged to use their own transportation.
- Reimbursements for mileage and gas cards are also available (see above).
- Rally begins at 1:00 PM in front of the Capitol building.
- This is a Special Legislative Session–we need people to attend each day and testify if comfortable..
- To sign up or get support with testimony, contact Cree Matlock at cmatlock@powercoalition.org.
- For direct questions about transportation, parking, or reimbursement, email info@powercoalition.org.
- For last-minute updates or changes, sign up for alerts via our Mobilize app:
https://bit.ly/FairMaps2025
Planning to testify at the Capitol or submit a written comment?
Visit powercoalition.org/testimony for:
- A step-by-step guide to writing and delivering testimony
- Sample scripts you can adapt
- Submission instructions for written statements
- Tips for speaking with confidence and clarity before legislators
Whether you speak for one minute or submit your story online, your voice matters in this fight for fair maps and justice.