2006-0077
INTRODUCED BY: APRIL BLACK, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
RESOLUTION NO.
Title
A resolution requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development install a signal light at the intersection of River Road (LA 48) and Almedia Road (LA 50), St. Rose.
Body
WHEREAS, new development in the St. Rose area has increased traffic; and,
WHEREAS, due to the displacement of residents caused by Hurricane Katrina there is substantially more traffic compounding existing traffic conditions; and,
WHEREAS, in order to provide protection and assist vehicular traffic at the intersection the installation of a traffic signal is necessary; and,
WHEREAS, during peak traffic periods and with the hazardous viewing of oncoming west bound traffic this intersection has become a very dangerous intersection for traffic turning east or west onto River Road (LA 48); and,
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development has a responsibility to protect the citizens from hazardous driving conditions by removing or reducing the potential for accidents.
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 signal light at the intersection of River Road (LA 48) and Almedia Road (LA 50), St. Rose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Department of Transportation & Development Secretary Mr. Johnny B. Bradberry, Senator Joel T. Chaisson, II, Representative Gary L. Smith, Jr., and Representative Ernest D. Wooton asking their assistance in this regard.
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 , 2006, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
Signal Light - RR and Almedia Rd
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