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HR 340

TRANSPORTATION: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of installing more safety measures and implementing new infrastructure on certain portions of Louisiana Highway 182

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion

Urges DOTD to study feasibility of safety improvements and new infrastructure on portions of Louisiana Highway 182 to reduce crashes and boost traveler safety.

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 340

Summary — H.R. 340 (Resolution)

Title: TRANSPORTATION — Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of installing more safety measures and implementing new infrastructure on certain portions of Louisiana Highway 182
Classification: Resolution (non‑binding)
Introduced: January 13, 2025
Status (as provided): Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State (document dates indicate actions through June 11, 2025)

Purpose and intent

The resolution asks (urges and requests) the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to conduct a feasibility study focused on enhancing safety and implementing new infrastructure on specified portions of Louisiana Highway 182. The stated intent is to identify practicable improvements that would reduce crashes and improve traveler safety and mobility along that corridor.

Key features and likely content

(Note: the full legislative text specific to LA Hwy 182 was not included in the provided materials. The following describes the form and typical components of such a resolution and the types of measures the requested study would commonly consider.)

  • Nature of instrument: a non‑binding legislative resolution that requests DOTD action (does not appropriate funds or mandate construction).
  • Study scope (typical elements):
    • Identification of specific highway segments of LA‑182 to be reviewed (not specified in the materials supplied).
    • Assessment of safety issues (crash history, pedestrian/bicycle conflicts, sight distances).
    • Evaluation of potential countermeasures and infrastructure options, including but not limited to:
    • Roadway realignment, addition/widening of shoulders, passing lanes, turn lanes
    • Installation of guardrails, median barriers, improved signage and pavement markings
    • Lighting, rumble strips, speed management measures, crosswalks, bike/ped facilities
    • Intersection improvements and access management
    • Cost estimates, right‑of‑way and environmental impacts, and construction feasibility.
    • Prioritization of recommended projects and possible funding sources.
    • A timeline for completing the study and delivering findings to the Legislature or specified committee(s).
  • Deliverables: a written report summarizing findings and recommendations (if the resolution follows common practice).

Who would be affected

  • Primary: DOTD (responsible for carrying out the requested study).
  • Secondary: motorists, local residents, businesses and emergency responders using LA‑182; local governments and parish transportation planners that may partner or be affected by recommended changes.
  • Fiscal impact: the resolution itself does not appropriate funds; any subsequent projects recommended by the study could require legislative appropriation or federal/state funding and would have associated costs.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Classified as a resolution, so it urges/request rather than compels action.
  • The provided status log shows introduction on Jan 13, 2025 and administrative actions through mid‑June 2025 (taken by clerk and presented to Secretary of State). The exact dates and internal committee referrals specific to this LA resolution were not contained in the supplied document.
  • If DOTD is requested to study the corridor, the resolution may specify a deadline for the report; if no deadline is included, timing will be at DOTD’s discretion or follow customary legislative expectations (often several months).

Important caveats and recommended next steps

  • The materials provided with your request contain multiple unrelated resolution texts (commendations, awareness days, and other states’ resolutions) and do not include the complete, specific text for the LA Highway 182 study resolution. Therefore, the summary above infers typical elements of such a resolution rather than quoting specific clauses.
  • To produce a definitive, clause‑by‑clause summary, please supply the official text of H.R. 340 (Louisiana) or a direct link to the bill’s language, including any segment identifiers, mandated deadlines, and reporting destinations.

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

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