2011-0159
INTRODUCED BY: LARRY COCHRAN, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
RESOLUTION NO. 5823
Title
A resolution strongly requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development install a signal light at the intersection of Airline Drive (LA 61) and St. Rose Avenue (LA 626), St. Rose.
Body
WHEREAS, new development in the St. Rose area has increased traffic; and,
WHEREAS, more new development is planned, approved and will further compound existing traffic conditions; and,
WHEREAS, large dump trucks traveling in excessive speed has increased the danger in the area for vehicles turning west onto Airline Drive; and,
WHEREAS, during peak traffic periods and vehicles traveling at high rates of speed make it dangerous for vehicles turning west onto Airline Drive; and,
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development has a responsibility to protect the citizens from hazardous driving conditions by installing a signal light that would reduce the potential for accidents; and,
WHEREAS, Airline Drive (LA 61) is an evacuation route requiring safe movement of traffic during hurricane events.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL do hereby strongly request that the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development install a signal light at the intersection of Airline Drive (LA 61) and St. Rose Avenue (LA 626), St. Rose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Bobby Jindal, Department of Transportation & Development Secretary Ms. Sherri LeBas, Department of Transportation & Development Traffic Operations Engineer Mr. Steve Strength, Department of Transportation & Development District Administrator Mr. Michael Stack, Senator Joel T. Chaisson, II, Representative Gary L. Smith, Jr., Representative Ernest D. Wooton, Guidry Associates LLC, and Tauzin Consultants, LLC asking their assistance in this regard.
Vote
The foregoing resolution having been sub...
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