FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Louisiana Infrastructure and Federal Funding

Original title: NEED TO INVEST FEDERAL FUNDING TO RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND IMPROVE OUR ROADS AND BRIDGES AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL

January 1, 2015

transportation infrastructure federal funding highway bill traffic congestion economic development

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a platform for local officials and stakeholders to advocate for long-term federal highway funding, which directly impacts the stability of state infrastructure planning and construction projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Louisiana residents

Residents are affected by the quality of local roads, bridges, and traffic congestion levels.

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

The department manages state infrastructure and relies on federal funding for projects.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a U.S. Senate subcommittee field hearing held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on June 1, 2015. The hearing focused on the need for federal investment to address traffic congestion and improve road and bridge infrastructure at the state and local levels.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on June 1, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The primary goal of the hearing was to discuss federal funding for traffic congestion relief and infrastructure improvements.
Senator Vitter stated his goal is to pass a 6-year long-term federal highway bill reauthorization.
Louisiana's rate of return on the federal gas tax increased from 90.5 cents on the dollar in 1998 to 93.7 cents in a subsequent highway bill.
The hearing included testimony from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Louisiana Good Roads and Transportation Association, and the Port of South Louisiana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss the need for federal funding to improve roads, bridges, and traffic congestion in Louisiana.

What is the status of the federal highway bill mentioned?

As of June 2015, Senator Vitter noted that a long-term highway bill had passed the committee but not the full Congress, and he was working on a new extension.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Long-Term Funding

The hearing highlights a shift in legislative priority from short-term highway funding extensions to a desire for 6-year long-term stability.

David Vitter

Connected Entities

personDavid Vitter“U.S. Senator from Louisiana and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation a”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure“Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.”Map →

personSherri LeBas“Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.”Map →

personRoy Quezaire“Deputy Director of the Port of South Louisiana.”Map →

personKen Perret“President of the Louisiana Good Roads and Transportation Association.”Map →

personJoey Coco“Representative of the American Society of Civil Engineers.”Map →

Sources

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