NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In the aftermath of the New Orleans terror attack, city leaders are now looking to prevent any future attacks by focusing on security measures in and around the French Quarter. Among the ideas is something that's been discussed before—making the French Quarter pedestrian-only. New Orleans City Council Vice President JP Morrell says he and his staff considered turning the French Quarter into a permanent pedestrian mall after last year's French Quarter fest.“That's something that we really stalled out because, one, we were in the middle of getting prepared for the Super Bowl, a lot of other events with moving parts,” explained Morrell. "But two, really trying to convince the public and the businesses that that would be the best utilization.” Bomb materials found at Mandeville Street house in connection with terror attack: FBI Melvin Rodrigue, the president and CEO of Galatoire's, a staple on Bourbon Street for almost 120 years, says vehicles are already prohibited from using Bourbon Street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., but he isn't against the idea that more can be done."I think out of this tragedy, there's some obvious learns and opportunities to make it even better, but it's a pedestrian thoroughfare every evening,” said Rodrigue. "And yeah, I think that that's certainly something that I support.” It's a conversation that will need the voices of local business owners, according to Councilman Freddie King, whose district includes the French Quarter."After what happened this past week, we [definitely] had to have some changes, but that conversation won't happen in one day,” said King. "It's going to take myself, other council members, other elected officials, businesses, residents, EMS, police, fire, to figure out what's the best path moving forward to make sure that everyone's safety is considered and the French Quarter, Bourbon Street is pedestrian friendly.”On the state level, some legislators are hoping to once again consider a bill that would recognize the French Quarter as an entertainment district."We are unique in the concentration of our crowds, and it only takes one thing to happen, one gun to go off, one stampede to happen, and you have a tragic, massive loss of lives,” said State Representative Alonzo Knox. "And so I hope in the next session, it is my plan and intent to introduce that legislation again, that we recognize this area as an entertainment district and that we take all precautions necessary to protect it.” Gallery: Remembering victims of Jan. 1 terror attack on Bourbon Street Changes may happen sooner than one would expect.“Everything in the near future is on the table to have to be modified to address that reality. We'll have some more publicly available announcements next week, I believe, maybe later next week on Mardi Gras,” said Morrell. "But I would expect people should be aware that Mardi Gras should also be looked at that something's probably going to be different about Mardi Gras.” On Monday, the council will be holding a joint meeting of the public works and criminal justice committees to discuss security measures, including all barriers available to limit roadway and sidewalk access. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts McCollum's 50 points helps the Pelicans snap an 11-game skid with a 132-120 win over the Wizards Demolition begins on Magazine Street building New Orleans leaders consider pedestrian-only French Quarter Jacksonville State has been the perfect fit for St. Aug product Jaron Pierre When should I start dripping my faucets?