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Apr 14, 2021 6:25 PM
The poor conditions of roads and bridges in Louisiana are costing motorists in the state $7.6 billion a year. That’s according to TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. They put a dollar figure on vehicle operating costs, traffic accidents, and congested related delays. Erich Ponti with Louisiana Coalition to Fix Our Roads said the state is long overdue for more funding.
“And after all Louisiana has not increased funding to maintain our existing roads and bridges since 1984,” said Ponti.
Legislation has been filed in the current session to increase funding for transportation infrastructure which includes repairs for current roads and bridges and future projects. Ponti said each year the cost to drivers continues to increase.
Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette launches policy briefs series
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“Evidence-based data and research about the impact of using state dollars to address areas of concern is crucial in establishing priorities for fostering economic growth in Louisiana”
Posted: Apr 15, 2021 1:40 PM
Updated: Apr 15, 2021 2:20 PM
Posted By: Akemi Briggs
A public policy brief produced by the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette compares transportation infrastructure spending in the state to national trends.
The Blanco Public Policy Center’s “Funding Infrastructure in Louisiana” also analyzes the long-term economic impact of increased investment in the state’s highways, roads and bridges.
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