Cycler Friendly New Orleans?

I was surprised to see this recap of Mayor Nagin's plan for rebuilding New Orleans. The new city would seem to be a dream for cyclers and other car-lite/less folks. The skeptic in me wonders what will get cut in budgeting. The optimist remembers a past visit to New Orleans--it is a special place and great at bucking trends. If it happens--and works--who knows? Worth a look!