Louisiana

NLCOG Active Transportation Plan Northwest Louisiana DCCM was selected by the Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG) to develop a Regional Active Transportation Plan (RATP) for the MPO planning area of Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto and Webster Parishes. This plan will be used as a tool by the NLCOG to improve upon its network of existing facilities and to develop new facilities that provide for improved and safer walking, bicycling, and other forms of micro-mobility for transportation and recreational opportunities. The Plan identified deficiencies and specific improvements to infrastructure with the goal of building a complete network for active transportation users, and will propose project selection criteria to prioritize current and future projects to make the best use of available funding sources and opportunities. To assess the existing conditions experienced by people walking and biking in the region, a comprehensive safety analysis for vulnerable users is evaluating the high-injury network where crashes disproportionately affect people walking and biking and makes recommendations for countermeasures to address specific issues. A latent demand analysis and analysis of previously collected public information will be used as inputs into the development of a safe and comfortable all ages and abilities (AAA) network free from barriers to access. This plan includes a broad outreach component, involving stakeholders, advocates and members of the public throughout the process to create a community-driven plan to make walking, bicycling, and other active modes of transportation safer, more comfortable, and more convenient throughout the region. At a Glance 2024 Completed $280,000 Fee Markets Transportation Services Transportation

Long Range Transportation Plan 2040 Update Shreveport, Louisiana DCCM developed the LRTP for the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area. The LRTP addressed regional and local transportation goals and objectives and encompassed all modes of transportation. The project included extensive public outreach and stakeholder consultation, including public visioning meetings; detailed socioeconomic projections based on a local, expertdriven Delphi Process; and a complete remake of the regional travel demand model (TDM), including a mode-choice component. The plan also addressed Transportation System Management and Operation (TSMO) strategies, multi-modal system deficiencies, safety concerns, and project travel demand for the horizon-year 2040. In addition to the traditional bike and pedestrian element, the project developed a Caddo Parish-specific bike plan that addressed unique needs within the community. DCCM conducted a series of scenario-based planning exercises to inform the plan development. DCCM also developed performance-based metrics used in a Project Selection Process (PSP) that addressed deficiencies identified in the MPOs triennial audit by FHWA. The PSP provided a link between the public visioning process, stakeholder input, and prioritization by the Technical Committee that addressed the multi-modal needs through the 2040 planning horizon. A new regional TDM was constructed based on the state of Arkansas’s statewide model interface and available local data. The new TDM was a state-of-the-practice four-step model that included a cross-classification trip generation model, a gravity model for trip distribution, a mode choice model to split person trips by mode, and traffic assignment by time of day. The TDM included a feedback loop, intersection delay, and advanced reporting features. At a Glance $839,000 Project Cost Markets Transportation Services Transportation

LADOTD Technical Assistance for State Safety Oversight (TASSO) On-Call Services New Orleans, Louisiana The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) was tasked by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) with overseeing and monitoring the implementation of safety procedures on the rail fixed-guideway public transportation system (streetcar system) run by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA). LADOTD has selected DCCM for seven consecutive three year contracts to assist with designing, implementing, and maintaining a MAP-21 compliant State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program. This project was focused on developing an enhanced oversight program to ensure public safety on the streetcar system. The project was critical to securing federal funding streams in Louisiana. DCCM assisted with the following technical services: Provided assistance to LADOTD with implementing the ‘Certification Work Plan’ (CWP) submitted to FTA outlining the steps to develop a MAP-21 compliant SSO Program Developed a new SSO Program standard detailing the duties and powers of the LADOTD SSO program to oversee rail fixed-guideway public transportation systems in the state Provided new audit procedures to oversee implementation of enhanced safety systems In coordination with the LADOTD SSO, managed the paperwork flow between rail fixed-guideway operators and LADOTD regarding compliance with LADOTD State Standard Assisted LADOTD at meetings with operators on rail fixed-guideway public transportation safety compliance Assisted LADOTD in ensuring compliance of the certified MAP-21 SSO Program including, but not limited to track inspection activities, reviewing design plans for new service lines, conducting accident investigations, and conducting facility inspections. At a Glance 20 Miles $499,000 Project Cost Markets Transportation Services Transportation