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This resolution urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to evaluate and install pedestrian crosswalks along United States Highway 61, specifically focusing on intersections at Carrollwood Drive, Belle Point Boulevard, and Belle Terre Boulevard in LaPlace, Louisiana. The resolution highlights the highway's significance as a major corridor and primary evacuation route, and emphasizes its current dangerous conditions, including high accident rates and numerous traffic conflict points. The motivation stems from the presence of schools, senior living facilities, and shopping centers that generate significant pedestrian traffic, making safety improvements crucial. The DOTD is specifically requested to conduct an evaluation of these intersections and submit a written report to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works by August 1, 2026, with the ultimate goal of improving road conditions, enhancing pedestrian safety, and reducing accidents through the installation of clearly marked crosswalks, appropriate signage, and improved signal timing.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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