Transportation

passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 243: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests that the parish governing authorities surrounding the Tickfaw River place safety warning signage on the river

This bill urges the parish governing authorities surrounding the Tickfaw River to install safety warning signs along the river. It specifically requests that these local leaders place signage to alert the public about potential hazards in the area. The legislation does not mandate the action but formally asks the relevant parish officials to take steps to improve local safety awareness.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges installation of safety warning signage along the river, enhancing public safety awareness for travelers and pedestrians in the area.85% confidence

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passed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 347: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study modifying toll operations within the state

This resolution asks Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development to study how to improve toll operations at the state's three major bridges. The study will specifically look at creating consistent toll signs, establishing a clear process for handling customer complaints, and setting up local service centers to help drivers and businesses. While the bill does not change current toll rates or laws, it directs the department to report back by February 2027 with recommendations on making these services more uniform and accessible.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs DOT to study improvements to toll operations, customer service, and signage, enhancing driver experience and infrastructure efficiency.85% confidence

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passed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 358: RAILROADS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to communicate with certain railroad companies to address abandoned and blighted railroads

This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to talk with specific railroad companies about fixing abandoned and unsafe railroad tracks in several northwest Louisiana parishes. The bill highlights that old tracks and ties create hazards like tripping risks and soil contamination from chemicals, urging officials to work with local governments to remove or clean up these sites. The department must share contact information with local authorities and report its progress to the House Transportation Committee by January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill addresses soil contamination hazards from abandoned railroads and urges cleanup, directly protecting the environment.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill urges fixing abandoned and unsafe railroad tracks to remove hazards, directly enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Rail Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

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

This bill directs the Department of Transportation and Development to investigate the necessity and safety of installing mountable median curbs on Range Avenue in Denham Springs, Louisiana. The study will specifically assess how these physical road features impact local businesses and commercial activity along the street. By requesting this analysis, the legislation aims to gather data before any potential infrastructure changes are made. The measure is a formal request for information rather than a mandate to build or alter the road immediately.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests a study on safety improvements (mountable curbs) to enhance road infrastructure and assess impacts on local commerce.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 208: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development to construct a roundabout on Louisiana Highway 1019

This legislative resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to build a roundabout at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 1019 and Old Louisiana Highway 16. The bill cites safety data suggesting roundabouts reduce severe collisions and encourages drivers to slow down, which is particularly relevant near the nearby Live Oak Junior High School. By formally requesting this infrastructure change, the resolution aims to improve traffic safety without mandating the construction.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill improves traffic safety near a junior high school, indirectly supporting student safety and educational access.55% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill requests construction of a roundabout to improve traffic safety and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SR 161: MOTOR VEHICLES: Directs the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of motor vehicles to study options for regulating and reducing fees charged by licensed driver education and training schools operating in Louisiana.

This resolution directs the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles to study how to regulate and reduce fees charged by licensed driver education schools. The study will examine current costs, regional price differences, factors driving price increases, and practices used by other states to ensure affordable driver training. By February 1, 2027, the office must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Senate Transportation Committee and the Legislative President Pro Tempore. This action primarily affects minors and first-time drivers who rely on these programs to obtain their licenses.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill aims to reduce fees for driver education, making transportation training more affordable and accessible.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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signed · Louisiana · House May 29, 2026

HB 1157: TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation and Development (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)

HB 1157 authorizes funding for infrastructure projects within the Department of Transportation and Development, directly impacting the entities that receive these resources. The bill includes several technical amendments that adjust legal phrasing, renumber specific clauses, and modify the duration of certain obligations from "Perpetual" to "Maintain perpetual." These changes refine the administrative structure and language of the funding provisions without altering the core purpose of providing financial support for transportation initiatives.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly authorizes funding for transportation infrastructure projects, directly advancing the topic area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

passed both · Louisiana · House Jun 5, 2026

HCR 112: FLOODING: Urges and requests that the Department of Transportation and Development study the recent flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport

This bill directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to investigate recent flooding on Highway 1 in Shreveport and includes the Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security in the study. It requires that the findings from this investigation be added to the state's Flood Control Program. The legislation is a formal request rather than a law that mandates specific construction or funding changes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs DOTD to study flooding on a highway to improve infrastructure resilience and integrate findings into flood control, enhancing road safety.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Louisiana · House May 12, 2026

HCR 106: LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles in collaboration with Louisiana State Police and other appropriate stakeholders

This bill establishes a Task Force on Utility Terrain Vehicles to study the feasibility of creating safety regulations for these off-road vehicles. The group will be composed of representatives from law enforcement, the Department of Transportation, and other relevant agencies who will meet starting in August 2026. Their goal is to review current laws and propose new legislation to improve safety, with their final report due to the legislature before the 2027 session begins.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a task force to study and propose safety regulations for utility terrain vehicles, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Louisiana · House Jun 3, 2026

HR 275: HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of incorporating an interstate highway signage maintenance and reporting program

This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to study whether it is feasible to create a program for regularly cleaning and maintaining interstate highway signs instead of simply replacing them when they are damaged. The proposal highlights that routine maintenance is significantly cheaper than replacement and could extend the lifespan of signs while improving driver safety and navigation. If the study finds the program viable, the department would be required to submit a report detailing its findings to the House Committee on Transportation by January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes highway sign maintenance to improve safety and reduce costs, directly supporting transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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