House Bill No. by Representative Phelps aims to address the issue of blighted and abandoned railroad crossings in Caddo Parish. The bill mandates that owners of these crossings must remediate or remove any blighted or abandoned crossings and associated structures within one year of the bill's enactment or within one year of a declaration by local governing authorities. This requirement is intended to enhance the safety and aesthetics of the area by ensuring that neglected railroad infrastructure is properly managed.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining underpasses associated with railroad crossings. It requires owners to preserve and upkeep these structures, which includes necessary actions such as painting and rust removal, to prevent them from becoming a blight or nuisance. The enactment of this legislation is expected to improve the overall condition of railroad crossings and their surroundings in Caddo Parish.