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File #: 2016-0382    Version: Name: Request the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development to install a “deceleration lane” on LA Highway 3127, where it intersects with LA Highway 3141 in Killona
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 11/14/2016 In control: Parish Council
On agenda: 11/14/2016 Final action: 11/14/2016
Enactment date: Enactment #: 6248
Title: A resolution requesting that the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development to install a "deceleration lane" on LA Highway 3127, where it intersects with LA Highway 3141 in Killona.
Sponsors: Terrell D. Wilson
Indexes: Highway Dept., Killona, Town of
Attachments: 1. 2016-0382 Final Reso 6248
Related files: 2017-0366
2016-0382
INTRODUCED BY: TERRELL D. WILSON, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I
RESOLUTION NO. 6248
Title
A resolution requesting that the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development to install a "deceleration lane" on LA Highway 3127, where it intersects with LA Highway 3141 in Killona.
Body
WHEREAS, according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the purpose of traffic control devices, as well as the principles for their use, is to promote highway safety and efficiency by providing for the orderly movement of all road users on streets and highways throughout the Nation; and,
WHEREAS, LA Highway 3127 and LA Highway 3141 are heavily traveled by the residents of Killona and the surrounding areas; and,
WHEREAS, for the safety, health, and welfare of the St. Charles Parish residents and all motorists who travel through this area, the St. Charles Parish Council is requesting the implementation of a "deceleration lane" in this area.
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 install a "deceleration lane" on LA Highway 3127, where it intersects with LA Highway 3141 in Killona.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Governor John Bel Edwards; Senator Gary L. Smith, Jr.; Representative Gregory A. Miller, Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson, and Department of Transportation and Development District Engineer Administrator Chris Morvant, requesting their assistance in this matter.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: BENEDETTO, HOGAN, WILSON, CLULEE, GIBBS, WOODRUFF, BELLOCK, FLETCHER, FISHER-PERRIER
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
And the resolution was declared adopted this 14th day of November , 2016, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
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