The New Orleans Police Department met with French Quarter businesses on Wednesday to find out what they think about possible restrictions. A major one would be making Bourbon Street strictly walkable.

A news conference was held by Maples & Connick and Romanucci & Blandin announcing the civil lawsuit filed Wednesday in the Civil District Court for Orleans Parish.

As crews installed temporary barriers in the French Quarter ahead of the Super Bowl, one month after a Texas man plowed past the defenses on the city's most famous street

Louisiana officials say communication and staffing efficiency could have been improved in response to the New Year's Day terror attack in which a man plowed down Bourbon Street in a pickup truck, killing 14 and injuring dozens of others.

Ice chests and backpack coolers will not be allowed inside the zone. People are also discouraged from bringing standard backpacks, large purses, suitcases, fanny packs, large shopping bags and camera bags into the area. Any bags larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches – roughly the size of a clutch purse – will be subject to search, Landry said.

Shock and grief have given way to finger-pointing over whether additional security could have stopped — or mitigated — the recent attack that killed 14 people in New Orleans.

Following the New Year's terror attack, options are on the table to dramatically change how you maneuver down Bourbon Street. The New Orleans Police Department met with French Quarter businesses on Wednesday to find out what they think about possible restrictions.

Check points, bag screenings and heavy equipment are all parts of Super Bowl security plan in the wake of the Bourbon Street terror attack

Officials say the lessons learned from the attack will help improve security measures and emergency response coordination for future incidents.

Gov. Jeff Landry announced two enhanced security zones will be in effect around Bourbon Street and the Caesars Superdome throughout Super Bowl weekend.

Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday announced two enhanced security zones will be in effect around the French Quarter and Super Dome throughout Super Bowl weekend.