1. U p d ate of th e Lou is iana S tate wid e
Trans p ortation P lan
Overview of Scope and Process
June 2012

2. U p d ate of th e Lou is iana S tate wid e
Trans p ortation P lan
 Louisiana’s current statewide, multimodal
transportation plan was adopted in 2003
 A Review and Status Report completed in 2008
 Update began in January 2012
 Expected completion = early 2014
 Horizon year = 2044
 Economic growth for the state is a major focus

3. U p d ate of th e Lou is iana S tate wid e
Trans p ortation P lan
 Addresses both freight and passenger transport
 Includes all modes of transportation:
- aviation - bicycle & pedestrian
- highways - ports & waterways
- railroads - public transportation
- trucking - intermodal

4. M aj E le m e nts of P lan U p d ate
or
General Specific Elements
• Visioning, Goals, • Travel Demand • Rail Plan
Objectives Model and Forecasts
• Aviation Plan
• Stakeholder/Public • Freight Forecasts and
• Policy, Program,
Involvement Analysis
Project Identification
• Forecasting/Needs • Needs Assessment and Prioritization
Assessment
• Advisory Councils • Financial Forecasts
• Transportation
• Polling • Plan Formulation
Improvement &
Funding Scenarios • Website, Conference, • Economic Analysis
& Public Hearings

5. U p d ate of th e Lou is iana S tate wid e
Trans p ortation P lan
Includes extensive outreach:
- 8 Advisory Councils
- Public Polling, Legislative Questionnaire
- Website
- DOTD Public Hearings
- Statewide Plan Conference (present draft plan)
- Outreach to other initiatives (e.g., LITI)
- Review & comment period on the draft plan

6. U p d ate of th e Lou is iana S tate wid e
Trans p ortation P lan
Advisory Councils
3. Aviation
4. Community Development & Enhancement
5. Freight Railroad
6. Ports & Waterways
7. Regional Planning Officials
8. State Highway Operations and Maintenance
9. Trucking
10. Executive Advisory Council

7. U p d ate of th e Lou is iana S tate wid e
Trans p ortation P lan
Transportation Policy Committee – 12 Members
 Governor
 President of the Senate
 Speaker of the House
 Senate Transportation Committee Chair
 House Transportation Committee Chair
 Senate Commerce Committee Chair
 House Commerce Committee Chair
 Commissioner of Administration
 LED Secretary
 DOTD Secretary – Committee Chair
 2 Business Representatives appointed by Governor

8. U p d ate of th e Lou is iana S tate wid e
Trans p ortation P lan
Policy Committee Functions:
 Serve as final decision-making body for the
update of the Statewide Transportation Plan
 Establish priorities among transportation-related,
economic development projects and/or services
 Advise elected officials, business & industry,
general public, etc. on issues pertaining to
transportation policies, programs, projects, and
funding.

9. Transportation Policy Committee
Executive Advisory Council
(DOTD Executives, Advisory Council Chairs)
Community Regional State
Aviation Development Freight Ports & Planning Highway Trucking
and Rail Waterways Officials Operations
Enhancement and Maint.

10. C om m u nity D e ve lop m e nt and E nh ance m e nt
Ad vis ory C ou ncil
 Authority and responsibility is devolving to the local level
 Policies that are in place/under development include:
 Right-Sizing the State Highway System
 Development of Minimum State Standards for Growth Management
 One of the key issues for the Community Development and
Enhancement Advisory Council to consider is developing a
template for a local comprehensive plan
- Vision/Goals - Land Use - Infrastructure (all types)
- Complete Streets - Landscaping/Streetscaping Standards
- Sign Ordinances - Architectural Themes/Standards
 Communities will have to decide what they want, what they
are willing to regulate, and what they are willing to pay for

11. Wh at’ s at s take ?
The policies, programs, and projects in the Louisiana
Statewide Transportation Plan are intended to:
 Support the wealth-building industries and employment that
we already have;
 Strengthen our foundation for economic growth;
 Take advantage of opportunities in international trade;
 Enhance the quality of life for Louisiana citizens; and
 Send the message that our state is progressive.