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This resolution urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to seek formal input and approval from local legislative representatives before allocating or reallocating transportation infrastructure funding in their districts. The resolution highlights that DOTD is the primary state agency responsible for planning and executing transportation infrastructure projects, and that legislators possess critical local knowledge about community needs. By requiring consultation with legislative delegations before finalizing funding decisions, the resolution aims to enhance accountability, increase transparency, and ensure that transportation project funding reflects the priorities and concerns of the most affected communities. The resolution specifically requests that the DOTD consult with and obtain approval from legislative representatives of any parish or region on the funding priority list before making final decisions about transportation project funding. As a formal request, the resolution also mandates that a copy be transmitted to the DOTD secretary.

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