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2024 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 48
BY REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to study I-12
express tolling operations compared to the tolling practices of other states.
WHEREAS, the purpose of tolled managed lanes in other states is to keep traffic
moving at a speed of at least 50 mph; and
WHEREAS, the traffic speeds are managed through dynamic pricing as it fluctuates
based on congestion in the lanes; and
WHEREAS, the price increase helps keep express lanes from becoming congested;
and
WHEREAS, the express lanes in some states are optional, price-managed lanes that
complement existing interstates in some of the most congested corridors; and
WHEREAS, the operation of pricing aspects of the lanes, including all customer
service functions in most states are managed by private-sectors in exchange for toll revenue
from express lanes; and
WHEREAS, express lanes use FasTrak for the electronic collection of tolls; and
WHEREAS, the overhead electronic pricing signs display the toll rate required to use
the express lanes for specific locations; and
WHEREAS, toll systems are fully electronic and roadside equipment recognizes the
FasTrak tag to automatically deduct the toll from the prepaid balance of the account holder;
and
WHEREAS, collecting tolls makes it possible to carry out large infrastructure
projects that are financed directly by users; and
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WHEREAS, at minimum, the focus of the study shall be as follows:
(1) To develop a systematic, analytical framework and to evaluate the effect of the
toll system's benefits.
(2) To remedy problems before they occur; such as the effect tolling would have on
the travel time for the citizens of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development to study the I-12
express tolling compared to the toll practices of other states.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the department shall submit a written report to
the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works detailing its findings
by January 1, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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