HLS 24RS-1240 ORIGINAL
2024 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 48
BY REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT
HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and
Development to study I-12 express tolling operations compared to how other states
implement express tolling
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2To urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to study I-12
3 express tolling operations compared to the tolling practices of other states.
4 WHEREAS, the purpose of tolled managed lanes in other states is to keep traffic
5moving at a speed of at least 50 mph; and
6 WHEREAS, the traffic speeds are managed through dynamic pricing as it fluctuates
7based on congestion in the lanes; and
8 WHEREAS, the price increase helps keep express lanes from becoming congested;
9and
10 WHEREAS, the express lanes in some states are optional, price-managed lanes that
11complement existing interstates in some of the most congested corridors; and
12 WHEREAS, the operation of pricing aspects of the lanes, including all customer
13service functions in most states are managed by private-sectors in exchange for toll revenue
14from express lanes; and
15 WHEREAS, express lanes use FasTrak for the electronic collection of tolls; and
16 WHEREAS, the overhead electronic pricing signs display the toll rate required to use
17the express lanes for specific locations; and
18 WHEREAS, toll systems are fully electronic and roadside equipment recognizes the
19FasTrak tag to automatically deduct the toll from the prepaid balance of the account holder;
20and
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1 WHEREAS, collecting tolls makes it possible to carry out large infrastructure
2projects that are financed directly by users; and
3 WHEREAS, at minimum, the focus of the study shall be as follows:
4 (1) To develop a systematic, analytical framework and to evaluate the effect of the
5toll system's benefits.
6 (2) To remedy problems before they occur; such as the effect tolling would have on
7the travel time for the citizens of Louisiana.
8 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
9urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to study the I-12
10express tolling compared to the toll practices of other states.
11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the department shall submit a written report to
12the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works detailing its findings
13by January 1, 2025.
14 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
15secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 48 Original 2024 Regular Session Wright
Urges and requests the Dept. of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to study I-12
express tolling operations in comparison to the toll practices of other states to ensure long
lasting reliable toll operations for the state of Louisiana. Requires the department to submit
a written report to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works
detailing its finding by Jan. 1, 2025.
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