2021-0096
INTRODUCED BY: BOB FISHER, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
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A resolution requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development perform a traffic study to determine the feasibility of the installation of a right turn acceleration lane at the intersection of Airline Highway (LA 61) and CC Road, Montz and further request the installation of a right turn acceleration lane if study determines lane is warranted.
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WHEREAS, according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, traffic control devices are very critical for the safe and efficient transportation of people and goods; and,
WHEREAS, CC Road is a primary means of traveling to Airline Highway for residents of Montz traveling to and from their jobs; and,
WHEREAS, CC Road is used daily by the school buses transporting students to and from school; and,
WHEREAS, with the open span of roadway on Airline Highway and with the enormous amount of traffic traveling at high rates of speed, and during peak traffic periods, it has created a very dangerous and difficult situation for vehicles turning onto Airline Highway from CC Road; and,
WHEREAS, large trucks use this span of roadway to access the Bonnet Carre' Spillway; and,
WHEREAS, for the safety, health, and welfare of the St. Charles Parish residents and all motorists who travel through this area of our Community, the St. Charles Parish Governing Authority is requesting a traffic study be performed to determine the feasibility of the installation of a right turn acceleration lane at the intersection of Airline Highway (LA 61) and CC Road in Montz and further request the installation of a right turn acceleration lane if study determines lane is warranted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL do hereby request that the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development perform a traffic study to determine the feasibility of the installation of a right turn acce...
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