House Resolution No. by Representative Taylor urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to conduct a feasibility study on the installation of flashing warning signals at specific intersections along United States Highway 61 and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Reserve, Louisiana. The resolution highlights the importance of these corridors, which experience significant vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and notes the alarming number of serious accidents, including fatalities, that have occurred at these intersections. Research indicates that flashing warning signals can effectively reduce accident rates by alerting drivers to potential hazards, making it a priority for the DOTD to enhance road safety.

The resolution specifically requests that the feasibility study include the intersections of United States Highway 61 at West 10th Street, West 2nd Street, and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at East 13th Street. Furthermore, it mandates that the DOTD submit a written report of its findings to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works by August 1, 2026. This initiative aligns with the DOTD's ongoing commitment to modernizing traffic control devices and improving public safety on Louisiana's roadways.