House Resolution No. urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to establish the Urban Infrastructure Planning Task Force. This task force is tasked with identifying key infrastructure project needs in urban areas, assessing the financial feasibility and potential impacts of these projects, evaluating their efficiency, and determining how they can enhance the quality of life for Louisiana citizens. The resolution highlights the significant backlog in infrastructure projects, particularly in urban areas like New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and emphasizes the need for improved planning and execution to address the state's deteriorating infrastructure, which has been rated poorly by civil engineering standards.

The task force will consist of various stakeholders, including mayors and city engineers from major urban areas, as well as graduate students from local universities specializing in engineering and design. The Department of Transportation and Development will provide staffing for the task force, which is required to submit a series of written infrastructure reports outlining plans and assessments for the years 2030, 2035, and 2040, with interim reports due in 2027 and 2032. This initiative aims to create a structured approach to urban infrastructure development in Louisiana, addressing the pressing needs and challenges faced by the state's urban centers.