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HR 191

HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the need for and safety of mountable median curbs on Range Avenue in Denham Springs, Louisiana

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Wilder

LA DOTD must study the feasibility, safety, and impacts of mountable median curbs on Range Ave, including right-of-way, business effects, and report findings by Dec 1, 2026.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 191

Summary of House Resolution 191 (2026 Session, Louisiana)

Purpose and Intent

  • HR 191 is a House Resolution urging and requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to study the need for and safety of mountable median curbs on Range Avenue in Denham Springs, Louisiana.
  • The resolution also asks DOTD to consider safety data supporting such mountable median curbs and to evaluate alternative options with similar safety outcomes.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • DOTD is requested to conduct a study on:
    • The installation feasibility of mountable median curbs on Range Avenue.
    • Safety considerations related to these curbs.
    • Availability and sufficiency of right-of-way to accommodate the installation.
    • Potential impacts on local businesses and considerations given to businesses along Range Avenue.
    • Alternative options that could achieve comparable safety outcomes (if mountable median curbs are not appropriate).
  • DOTD must prepare and submit a written report detailing its findings to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.
  • Reporting deadline: on or before December 1, 2026.
  • The resolution directs that a copy be transmitted to the Secretary of DOTD.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary entity: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
  • Geographic focus: Range Avenue, Denham Springs, Louisiana.
  • Local stakeholders potentially affected include: Range Avenue businesses, nearby property owners, commuters, and local government entities involved in traffic planning and economic development.
  • The resolution itself does not mandate immediate construction or funding; it initiates a study and data-driven review.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Read by title and lies over under the rules (as of the action history on 2026-04-22).
  • Reporting obligation: DOTD must provide a written report to the House Transportation Committee by December 1, 2026.
  • The resolution is non-binding and serves as formal guidance to DOTD to assess safety and feasibility.

Observations

  • The bill emphasizes data-driven decision-making by requesting safety data to support any potential installation.
  • It acknowledges concerns about right-of-way sufficiency and the impact on local businesses, signaling a holistic evaluation of safety and community impact.
  • No funding authorization, mandate, or construction timeline is imposed; the outcome depends on DOTD’s study results and recommendations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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