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Regular Session, 2014
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
BY SENATOR DORSEY-COLOMB
TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT. Requests DOTD to perform a study relative to the
increase in the noise decibel levels as a result of the expansion of LA 42 (Burbank Drive)
and elsewhere in Baton Rouge.
A RESOLUTION1
To urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to perform a study2
relative to the increase in the noise decibel levels as a result of the expansion of3
Louisiana Highway 42, also known as Burbank Drive, and elsewhere in Baton4
Rouge.5
WHEREAS, the department has completed an expansion of Louisiana Highway 42,6
also known as Burbank Drive, between Bluebonnet Boulevard and Siegen Lane in recent7
years;8
WHEREAS, the city of Baton Rouge has also completed certain improvements to9
Louisiana Highway 42 as a part of its Green Light Program plan; and10
WHEREAS, following completion of these improvements, the noise decibel levels11
adjacent to Louisiana Highway 42 have increased significantly and severely affected the12
homeowners in the Lakes at Highland Subdivision as well as other similarly situated13
residential areas; and14
WHEREAS, prior to completion of these improvements, there were trees that served15
as a noise buffer for the Lakes at Highland Subdivision; and16
WHEREAS, a study needs to be conducted to develop recommendations on how to17
address minimizing the noise levels affecting residents living adjacent to Louisiana Highway18 SR NO. 66
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42.1
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana2
does hereby urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to perform3
a study relative to the increase in noise decibel levels as a result of the expansion of4
Louisiana Highway 42, also known as Burbank Drive, and elsewhere in Baton Rouge and5
to work with the city of Baton Rouge to develop recommendations on how to address6
minimizing the noise levels affecting residents living adjacent to Louisiana Highway 42.7
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the department shall submit a written report of8
its findings and recommendations to the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana not later than9
April 1, 2015.10
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the11
secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development and to the mayor -president12
of the city of Baton Rouge and parish of East Baton Rouge.13
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Sharon F. Lyles.
DIGEST
Dorsey-Colomb SR No. 66
Requests DOTD to perform a study relative to the increase in noise decibel levels as a result
of the expansion of LA 42, also known as Burbank Drive, and elsewhere in Baton Rouge and
to work with the city of Baton Rouge to develop recommendations on how to address
minimizing the noise levels affecting residents living adjacent to LA 42. Requests written
report of findings and recommendations to the Senate not later than April 1, 2015.