1. TRAFFIC SIGN REDUCTION ACTIVITIES IN JEFFERSON PARISH
JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Gretna, Louisiana
Scott Boyle, P.E., PTOE
District 02-Assistant District Administrator-Operations

2. Traffic Sign Reduction Committee
The purpose of the committee was to review the existing roadway signs on our local and state highways throughout Jefferson Parish with an opportunity for further beautification by reducing unnecessary signage

3. Traffic Sign Reduction Committee cont.
Organized by Councilwoman-At-Large Lee-Sheng
First meeting held in April 2017
Representation and support by entire council and concerned citizens
Traffic Engineering staff from both LADOTD and Jefferson Parish

4. The Game Plan Focus on higher volume state routes in Jefferson Parish
9 routes were selected on both the East and West banks of the Mississippi River

5. The Routes Metairie Road Clearview Parkway Airline Drive x2
Barataria Boulevard
Behrman Highway
Jefferson Highway
4th Street
West Bank Expressway
US 90

6. How Did They Get There? Old Construction Projects
Sign Technician error
Field conditions that do not apply anymore
Policy changes

7. Positive Outcomes
Removed a total of 116 signs from all 9 selected routes
Continuing Education exercise for both Engineering Staff as well as Sign Technicians
Validation of DOTD’s practices and procedures

8. Moving Forward Continue our efforts to other routes and other parishes
Conduct regular training with staff on policies and practices
Continue to provide detailed feedback to the customers we serve.

9. QUESTIONS???

10. Assistant District Administrator-Operations
Thank You
Scott Boyle, P.E., PTOE
Assistant District Administrator-Operations
LADOTD District 02
Bridge City, Louisiana