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p o l i cy co m m i t t e eDr. William D. Ankner

SecretaryLouisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Ms. Sherri LeBasDeputy Secretary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Tom AtkinsonDeputy Assitant SecretaryIntermodal Transportation

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Joe BloiseAssistant Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration

Mr. Charles (Wes) BolingerDivision Administrator

Federal Highway Administration

Mr. Johnny Bradberry, ChairSecretary (2004 - 2007)

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Michael BridgesUndersecretary, Management and Finance

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Kirt ClementDeputy Undersecretary, Management and Finance

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Cedric GrantDeputy Secretary (2004-2008)

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Dr. Eric KalivodaAssistant Secretary, Office of Planning and Programming

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Mark LambertCommunications Director

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

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p o l i cy co m m i t t e e (co n t.)

Mr. David MillerDeputy Assistant Secretary

Public Works and Hurricane Flood ProtectionLouisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Gordon NelsonAssistant Secretary, Office of Operations

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Edward PreauAssistant Secretary, Office of Public Works,

Hurricane Flood Protection and Intermodal TransportationLouisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Roy QuezaireLegislative Liason

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Richard SavoieDeputy Chief Engineer

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Michael SchiroDeputy Assistant SecretaryPlanning and Programming

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Bill TempleChief Engineer

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Shawn WilsonConfidential Assistant

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

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av i at i o n a dv i so ry co u n c i lMr. Roy Miller, Director, Shreveport Regional Airport (Chair)

Mr. W.S. App, Jr., President, J. W. Allen & Company, Inc.Mr. Paul Baird, Supervisor, Airport Passenger Service Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Mr. Robert Evans, Jr., President, Con Tech InternationalMr. Emile Garlepeid, Board Member, New Orleans Air Cargo Association

Mr. Jon Grafton, Jr., Executive Director, England Economic and Industrial Dev. DistrictMr. Sean Hunter, Director of Aviation, New Orleans International Airport

Mr. Alan Kratzer, Executive Director, Lake Charles Regional AirportMr. Randy LaCaze, Director of Community Development, City of Natchitoches

Mr. Rock Lasserre, Jr., Manager, Acadiana Regional AirportMr. Anthony Marino, Director of Aviation, Baton Rouge Metropolitan AirportMr. Dan Mobley, Executive Director, Louisiana Travel Promotion Association

Mr. Elton Pody, Jr., Executive Vice President, Chamber of CommerceMr. Rob Pruitt, Executive Director, Chennault International Airport Authority

F r e i g h t r a i l roa d a dv i so ry co u n c i lMr. Carmack Blackmon, General Counsel & Legislative Representative, Louisiana Railroads (Chair)

Mr. Jim Bridger, General Manager, New Orleans Public Belt RailroadMr. Robert Brocker, Executive Vice President, New Orleans Gulf Coast Railroad

Mr. Rick Crawford, Special Assistant, Office of the Chairman, Norfolk Southern CorporationMr. Columbus DeCouette, Executive Assistant, Port of Lake Charles

Mr. Gladny Dillon, General Manager, Louisiana and Northwest RailroadMr. Claude Friesland, General Manager, Midwest Division, Kansas City Southern Railway

Mr. Gary Jackson, District Superintendent, CSX TransportationMr. John Klaus, General Manager, Gulf Division, Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad

Mr. Jeff Leapelt, Superintendent, Gulf South, CNIC RailroadMr. Gene Miller, General Manager, Louisiana and Delta Railroad

Ms. Karen Parsons, Transportation Planner, New Orleans Regional Planning CommissionMr. Eric Phillips, Materials Flow Manager, Rubicon, Inc.

Mr. John Polansky, Director of Engineering and Security, Port of Greater Baton RougeMr. James Veronesi, Manager, Operational Services, PPG Industries, Inc.

Mr. Bill Wainwright, President, Delta Southern Railroad Co. Madison ParishMr. Monty Watley, Superindendent, Union Pacific Railroad

Mr. Joe Whalen, Superintendent, Union Pacific Railroad

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acknowledgementsi n t e l l i g e n t t r a n s p o r tat i o n sys t e m s

a dv i so ry co u n c i lMr. Tony Tramel, Director, Traffic and Transportation Department, Lafayette Consolidated Governments (Chair)

Mr. Peter Allain, Traffic Engineering Division Manager, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. John Broemmelsiek, Traffic Operations Engineer, Federal Highway AdministrationMr. Dom Cali, Information Systems Director, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Robert Canfield, Consultant Engineer, ITELt. Terry Chustz, Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, Louisiana State Police

Mr. Huey Dugas, Chief of Planning, Capital Region Planning CommissionMr. Matt Farlow, Operations Division Chief, Louisiana Emergency PreparednessMs. Cathy Gautreau, Executive Director, Louisiana Motor Transport Association

Mr. Stephen Glascock, ITS Engineer, Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentMs. Donna Lavigne, Public Transportation Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Ingolf Partenheimer, Traffic Engineer, Traffic Engineering Division, City of Baton RougeMr. Denny Silvio, Weight Enforcement and Permits Administrator,

Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentMr. Steven Strength, Traffic Operations Engineer,

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 02

i n t e r m o da l a dv i so ry co u n c i lMr. F.E. Lauricella, Principal, Lauricella Land Company (Chair)

Mr. Joe Accardo, Jr. Executive Director, Ports Association of LouisianaMr. W. S. App, Jr., President, J. W. Allen and Company, Inc.

Mr. Louis Bangma, Secretary/Membership Director, Louisiana Association of Railroad PassengersMr. Carmack Blackmon, General Counsel and Legislative Representative, Louisiana Railroads

Mr. Walter Brooks, Director of Planning, New Orleans Regional Planning CommissionMr. J. S. Brown III, President, Bruce Foods

Mr. George Duffy, President, Navios Ship Agencies, Inc.Mr. Sean Duffy, President, New Orleans Steamship Association

Mr. Huey Dugas, Chief of Planning, Capital Region Planning CommissionMr. Eric England, Executive Director, Caddo-Bossier Port Commission

Mr. Edward Flynn, Director of Safety and Health, Louisiana Chemical AssociationMr. Claude Friesland, General Manager, Midwest Division, Kansas City Southern Railroad

Mr. Patrick Gallwey, Managing Director, Port of New OrleansMs. Cathy Gautreau, Executive Director, Louisiana Motor Transport Association

Mr. Glenn Guillot, President, Southeastern Motor FreightMr. Patrick Judge, President, Louisiana Public Transit Association

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acknowledgementsi n t e r m o da l a dv i so ry co u n c i l (co n t.)

Mr. Daniel Juneau, President, Louisiana Association of Business and IndustryDr. Eric Kalivoda, Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning and Programming,

Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopmentMr. Alan Kratzer, Executive Director, Lake Charles Regional Airport

Mr. Jeff Leapelt, Superintendent, Gulf Region, CNIC RailroadMr. Anthony Marino, Director of Aviation, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Mr. Roy Miller, Director, Shreveport Regional AirportMr. Daniel Mobley, Executive Director, Louisiana Travel Promotion Association

Mr. Eric Phillips, Chemical Engineeer, Rubicon, Inc.Mr. Elton Pody, Executive Vice President, Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce

Mr. John Polansky, Director Engineering & Security, Port of Greater Baton RougeMr. Ed Preau, Assistant Secretary, Intermodal, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Mr. Donald Redman, Director of Public and Government Relations, American Automobile AssociationMr. Kent Rogers, Executive Director, Northwest Louisiana, Council of Governments

Mr. Gary Soileau, Executive Director, Greater Krotz Springs Port CommissionMr. Glenn Thibodaux, General Traffic Manager, Saia Motor Freight Line

Mr. Tony Tramel, Director, Traffic and Transportation Department, Lafayette Consolidated GovernmentMr. Monty Watley, Superintendent, Union Pacific Railroad

Mr. Paul Wegener, Vice President, M. G. Maher and Company, Inc.

p o r t s a n d wat e rways a dv i so ry co u n c i lMr. Joe Accardo, Jr., Executive Director, Port Associatiion of Louisiana (Chair)

Mr. J. S. Brown III, President, Bruce FoodsMr. Fredrick Bullinger, Sr., Executive Director, South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission

Mr. Raymond Butler, Executive Director, Gulf Intracoastal Canal AssociationMr. Joel Chaisson, Sr., Executive Director, Port of South Louisiana

Mr. Thomas Chen, Traffic Coordinator, Formosa PlasticsMr. R. J. DeBate, Traffic Superintendent, IMC - Agrico

Mr. George Duffy, President, Navios Ship Agencies, Inc.Mr. Sean Duffy, President, New Orleans Steamship Association

Mr. Eric England, Executive Director, Caddo-Bossier Port CommissionMr. Ted Falgout, Executive Director, Greater Lafourche Port Commission

Ms. Elizabeth Ford, Vice President, Jackson-Kearney GroupMr. Partrick Gallwey, Managing Director, Port of New Orleans

Mr. Ken Guidry, Executive Director, Red River Waterway CommissionMr. Erik L. Johnsen, Vice President, Central Gulf Lines, Inc.

Mr. Irvin Joseph, President, South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District, I.L.A.Mr. James Murphy, Maritime Promotional Programs Specialist,

Central Region, US Maritime AdministrationMs. Kathleen Norman, President, H.C. Freight Systems, Inc.

Mr. John Polansky, Director Engineering & Security, Port of Greater Baton RougeMr. Robert Scafidel, Executive Director, Saint Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District

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I. Introduction

In 2003, Louisiana released its updated Statewide Transportation Plan, which serves as a blueprint for transportation investment. The Plan includes the policies, programs, and projects

that are needed to strengthen the state’s economy and improve the quality of life of Louisiana citizens. It addresses the movement of people and freight across all modes of transportation.

The Plan was developed over a three-year period through extensive technical analyses, exhaustive consensus-building, and a highly structured decision-making process. It was published following a thorough public involvement effort and adoption by the statutorily-created Louisiana Investment in Infrastructure for Economic Prosperity (LIIEP) Commission.

Several important events have impacted the state and its infrastructure in recent years. In August and September 2005, Louisiana was devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While the recovery has progressed, these storms may have forever changed the socioeconomic characteristics of south Louisiana, particularly the southwest portion of the state and the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. Also in August 2005, the Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) was enacted by the United States Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush. The new bill advocates private investment in the surface transportation system and offers a number of innovative finance techniques, including several pilot programs for tolling existing and new Interstate highways. Lastly, construction costs have escalated significantly nationwide since the Plan was completed in 2003. Construction inflation along the Gulf Coast has been particularly pronounced in the aftermath of the hurricanes.

In light of these occurrences, a review of the Plan was deemed to be in order, as was the incorporation of other select public works infrastructure. The Louisiana Statewide Transportation and Infrastructure Plan (LSTIP) Review and Status Report is not intended to replace the 2003 Plan, but rather serves as a supplement to it. Therefore, in reviewing the LSTIP Review and Status Report, it is recommended that the reader also refer to the 2003 Louisiana Statewide Transportation Plan.

The 2005 hurricanes may have forever altered the socioeconomic fabric of south Louisiana.

This Plan Review and Status Report is intended to supplement the 2003 Plan, not replace it.

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acknowledgementspo r t s a n d wat e rways a dv i so ry co u n c i l

(co n t.)Mr. Robert Shaw, Manager, Purchasing, Scheduling, and Distribution, International Paper

Mr. Gary Soileau, Executive Director, Greater Krotz Springs Port CommissionMr. Paul Wegener, Vice President, M.G. Maher and Company, Inc.

r e g i o n a l pl a n n i n g a dv i so ry co u n c i lDr. Eric Kalivoda, Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning and Planning, Louisiana Department of

Transportation and Development (Chair)

Mr. Kevin Belanger, Chief Executive Officer, South Central Planning and Development CommissionMr. Walter Brooks, Executive Director, Regional Planning Commission, New Orleans

Mr. David Creed, Executive Director, North Delta Regional Planning and Development DistrictMr. Huey Dugas, Chief of Planning, Capital Region Planning Commission

Mr. William Fontenot, District Engineer Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 03

Mr. Grayling Hadnott, Regional Economic Development Planner, Acadiana Regional Development DistrictMr. Robert Hennigan, District Engineer Administrator,

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 07Mr. Mike Hollier, Planning Manager, Lafayette Consolidated Government

Mr. Matt Johns, Transportation Planner, Rapides Area Planning CommissionMr. John Kelly, District Engineer Administrator,

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 05 Mr. Max LeCompte, President, The Coordinating and Development Corporation

Mr. Leo Maretta, Planning Administrator, South Central Planning and Development CommissionMr. Doug Mitchell, Planning Director, North Delta Planning and Development District

Mr. Ricky Moon, District Engineer Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 58

Mr. James Porter, Executive Director, Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning & Development CommissionMr. Kent Rogers, Executive Director, Northwest LA Council of Governments

Mr. John Sanders, District Engineer Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 04

Mr. Roy Schmidt, District Engineer Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 61

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(co n t.)Ms. Heather Smoak-Urena, Executive Director, Kisatchie-Delta Economic Development District Council

Mr. Michael Stack, District Engineer Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 02

Ms. Connie Standige, District Engineer Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 62

Mr. Nick Verret, District Engineer Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, District 08

s u r Fac e pa s s e n g e r a dv i so ry co u n c i lMr. Patrick Judge, President, Louisiana Public Transit Association (Chair)

Mr. Scott Adams, Executive Director, JEDCOMr. Louis Bangma, Secretary/Membership Director, Louisiana Association of Railroad Passengers

Mr. Jim Bridger, General Manager, New Orleans Public Belt RailroadMr. Walter Brooks, Executive Director, Regional Planning Commission, New Orleans

Ms. Kristina Ford, Executive Director, New Orleans Building Corporation Ms. Eve Hotard, President, Hotard Coaches, Inc.

Ms. Lori Y. Marinovich, Executive Director, City of Lake CharlesMr. Daniel Mobley, Executive Director, Louisiana Travel Promotion Association

Ms. Lori Reneau, Vice President Government and Infrastructure, Monroe Chamber of Commerce Mr. Robert Tannen, Vice President, Frederick R. Harris, Inc. Mr. Mike Walters, Terminal Manager, Greyhound Lines, Inc.

Ms. Debera Wetter, General Manager, Intercity Rail Service, National Railroad Passenger Corporation

t r u c k i n g a dv i so ry co u n c i lMr. Glenn Guillot, President, Southeastern Motor Freight (Chair)

Mr. Reggie Dupre, Chief Executive Officer, Dupre Transport, Inc.Ms. Cathy Gautreau, Executive Director, Louisiana Motor Transport Association

Mr. Gil Giddens, District Manager, Rollins Truck Rental Leasing Mr. Randy Guillot, President, Triple G Express, Inc.

Mr. Patrick Hay, President, Hay Brothers, Inc. Mr. Dwight Krumholt, Trucking Division Manager, Turner Division Manager

Mr. Roy Martin, Jr., President, Roy O. Martin Lumber & Land Company Lt. Col. Mickey McMorris, Command Inspector, Office State Police-Department of Public Safety

Mr. Glenn Thibodaux, General Traffic Manager, Saia Motor Freight Line

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acknowledgementsF lo o d co n t ro l / wat e r r e so u rc e s/ h u r r i ca n e

prot e c t i o n (F c/ wr / h p) a dv i so ry co u n c i lMr. Edward Preau, Assistant Secretary, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (Chair)

Mr. Teddy Babin, Assistant District Administrator of Engineering,Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development - District 03

Mr. Cephas Bowie, Assistant District Administrator of Engineering, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development - District 08

Ms. Fran Campbell, Executive Director, East Jefferson Levee District Mr. Paul Colquette, Program Delivery/Design Engineer,

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development - District 05 & 58 Mr. Windell Curole, General Manager, South Lafourche Levee District

Mr. Ted DeBaene, Owen & White-Consultant, Avoyelles Parish Police Jury Mr. Don Maddox, Assistant District Administrator of Engineering,

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development - District 04 Mr. Jesse McClendon, Design & Water Resource Engineer,

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development - District 62 Mr. David Miller, Deputy Assitant Secretary, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

Public Works & Hurricane Flood Protection Mr. Jim Pratt, Executive Director, Sabine River Authority

Mr. Ronnie Robinson, Assistant District Administrator, Engineering Division,Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development - District 61

Mr. Marc Rogers, Vice President, Engineering, T. Baker Smith Ms. Monica Salins, Executive Director, Pontchartrain Levee District

Mr. Steve Spencer, Director of Hurricane and Flood Protection, Orleans Levee District Mr. Jerry Spohrer, Director, West Jefferson Levee District

Mr. Mike Stack, District Administrator, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development - District 02

Mr. John Stringer, Executive Director, Tensas Basin Levee District Mr. Joe Sullivan, General Superintendent, New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board

Mr. Bob Turner, Director, Lake Borgne Basin Levee District Mr. Will Tyson, Executive Director, Atchafalaya Basin Levee District

Mr. Jerome Zeringue, Executive Director/Secretary, Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District