HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study Geaux Pass toll functions, accessibility to the public, potential improvements to Geaux Pass customer service, causes for the delay in the commencement of Geaux Pass for the Belle Chasse bridge project, and recommend improvements for future projects

This resolution urges Louisiana's Department of Transportation to study Geaux Pass toll system accessibility, specifically focusing on creating a local office in Belle Chasse (currently requiring residents to travel over 90 miles for service), addressing delays in implementing Geaux Pass for the Belle Chasse bridge, and exploring integration with the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and other states' toll systems. It directs the department to examine customer service improvements, causes of project delays, and potential cost savings from making Geaux Pass the sole statewide toll system. The study will cover feasibility of cross-state toll tag compatibility, revenue reporting, and driver issues with "open road tolling." A report must be submitted to the legislature by January 2026. The bill directly affects Belle Chasse residents and drivers using the Belle Chasse and Louisiana Highway 1 bridges, who currently face higher toll costs without Geaux Pass.