St. Louis Street Correction

BTN-7

Observation

Cars drive too fast on St. Louis and St. Philip Streets.

Discussion

St. Louis is three lanes wide in one direction. St. Philip is two lanes wide. Reverting these streets to two-way with parking on one side would calm traffic, provide less con-fusing paths for visitors, and provide overflow parking.

Recommendation

Revert St. Philip and St. Louis to one travel lane in each direction, with the additional lanes for parking. Parking can be eliminated during rush hours with signage if necessary.

Responsibility

Downtown Development District and Metro Council

Project Status

(See Transportation, # 80) Two-way with parking on one side The Baton Rouge Downtown Transportation Plan concluded that the morning peak hour traffic volumes prevent St. Louis from being converted to two-way.

Implementation

Explanation of Terms

Product

Road Improvement

Responsibility

DDD & MC

Implementing Agent

DPW

Feasibility Analysis

DPW

Initial Financing

DPW

Project Financing

CPW

Timing