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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
BY SENATOR DORSEY-COLOMB
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to perform a study
relative to the increase in the noise decibel levels as a result of the expansion of
Louisiana Highway 42, also known as Burbank Drive, in Baton Rouge.
WHEREAS, the department has completed an expansion of Louisiana Highway 42,
also known as Burbank Drive, between Bluebonnet Boulevard and Siegen Lane in recent
years; and
WHEREAS, the city of Baton Rouge has also completed certain improvements to
Louisiana Highway 42 as a part of its Green Light Program plan; and
WHEREAS, following completion of these improvements, the noise decibel levels
adjacent to Louisiana Highway 42 have increased significantly and severely affected the
homeowners in the Lakes at Highland Subdivision as well as other similarly situated
residential areas; and
WHEREAS, prior to completion of these improvements, there were trees that served
as a noise buffer for the Lakes at Highland Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, a study needs to be conducted to develop recommendations on how to
address minimizing the noise levels affecting residents living adjacent to Louisiana Highway
42.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to perform
a study relative to the increase in noise decibel levels as a result of the expansion of
Louisiana Highway 42, also known as Burbank Drive, 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 Louisiana Highway 42. SR NO. 66 ENROLLED
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development and to the mayor -president
of the city of Baton Rouge and parish of East Baton Rouge.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE