2000-0090
INTRODUCED BY: BRIAN A. FABRE, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT II
RESOLUTION NO.
Title
A resolution asking the Department of Transportation and Development to construct a right turn lane on Barton Avenue at its intersection with U.S. 90.
Body
WHEREAS, the intersection of Barton Avenue and U.S. 90 is a major traffic intersection in St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, every consideration should be given to reducing or eliminating accidents at this intersection by the orderly movement of vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, a right turn lane on Barton Avenue to U.S. 90 would assist vehicles in safely accessing this busy thoroughfare; and,
WHEREAS, construction of a right turn lane would provide some relief to vehicles backed up on Barton Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, construction of a right turn would also minimize hazardous conditions which develop when vehicles stop on the railroad crossing; and,
WHEREAS, establishment of a right turn lane would reduce the Department of Transportation and Development's shoulder maintenance problem at the intersection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL do hereby ask the Department of Transportation and Development to construct a right turn lane on Barton Avenue at its intersection with U.S. 90.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and Development, Senator Joel T. Chaisson, II, Representative Gary L. Smith, Representative Glenn B. Ansardi, and Department of Transportation and Development Legislative Liaison Mr. Tommy Martinez.
Vote
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this day of , 2000, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
Right Turn Lane, Barton Ave. & US 90
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