The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG) and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has received a number of public comments concerning the current posture of the I-49 ICC Environmental Process, and in particular the current investigation into the viability of Build Alternative 3A. NLCOG appreciates the community's continued involvement in the process, and can appreciate that frustration may result from the monumental undertaking of an Environmental Impact Statement created for projects in urban areas. We have been diligently working through the federally required NEPA process for the I-49 Inner City Connector to develop alternatives that meet the project's purpose and need, while being mindful of the area's natural and built environment.
June 23, 2023
The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments' Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee and Board of Directors will be meeting Friday June 23, 2023 - 9:00 am at the offices of NLCOG, 625 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.
Fiscal Year 2023 MTP 2045 Amendment
April 29, 2023 – May 12, 2023
The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments is requesting an amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan 2045 (MTP) for the Northwest Louisiana Metropolitan Planning area.
Unified Planning Work Program and Budget for FY2024
April 23 - May 6, 2023
UPWP Summary
UPWP Draft
Draft Budget
The Unified Planning Work Programand Budget (UPWP)for Fiscal Year 2024 helps NLCOG meet the requirements of the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act(IIJA).This transportation legislation requires NLCOG to summarize the transportation planning activities of the MPO for Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto, and Webster parishes, as well as its member agencies and other transprotation and planning agencies conducting work in Northwest Louisiana.
Proposed TIP Amendment
April 2 - April 15, 2023
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Project Manager requests amending the Construction Phase funding for the project in Fiscal Year 2023.
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the latest information and updates on the regional Mega Projects: I-69, I-49, and the Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511).
On February 1, 2023, NLCOG was awarded 1 Million dollars with $800,000 in Federal Funds Action Plan Grant.
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LWI Round 2 Pre-Application Webinar
March 7, 2023
The Louisiana Watershed Initiative is hosting a webinar at 1 p.m. March 7 explaining the pre-application process for the Round 2 project funding opportunity.
Round 2 is part of the LWI Local and Regional Projects grant program, which distributes project funding in three rounds.
Proposed MTP Amendment
January 29 - February 12, 2023
NLCOG is requesting an amendment to the MTP 2045 for the NW Louisiana Metropolitan Planning Area of Bossier, Caddo, De Soto and Webster parishes.
Proposed TIP Amendment
February 3 - February 16, 2023
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Project Manager requests additional construction phase funding for the project in Fiscal Year 2023.
February 8, 2023
The project will create a new access road into the base extending southward from the I-20/I-220 interchange, improving security and traffic congestion that exists at other base entry points, as well as improve access time for employees/ families at BAFB, which is one of the largest military installations in the nation.
Date: February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023
The January 20, 2023 meeting of NLCOG's Transportation Policy Committee included an update on the current status of the I-49 ICC project. The slides provide an update to the I-49 ICC EIS project and present a path forward pertaining to a new study corridor (i.e., 3A) that circumvents the Allendale neighborhood to the east and is closer to downtown.
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BRF Bell Street Brownfields Cleanup Project
BRF (formerly the Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana) is applying for a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fund the cleanup of hazardous materials at a Brownfields property owned by BRF on Bell Street in Shreveport. The approximately 7-acre property is located South of Texas Avenue and East of Mansfield Road in the Queensborough Neighborhood. BRF proposes to clean up contamination which occurred decades ago and prior to our ownership, so that the land may be used in the future for productive purposes. One possible use includes construction of a flood detention pond funded by the City of Shreveport’s grant from the Louisiana Watershed Initiative.
There will be a public meeting on November 7 at 5 p.m. at BRF's InterTech 1 facility located at 2031 Kings Highway on the southeast corner of Kings Highway and Mansfield Road, to describe the project in detail, and to solicit comments from the public.
NLCOG is submitting an updated PIP for a 45-day public review and comment period. The purpose of the PIP is to establish effective guidelines consistent with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as other legislation and executive orders.
All interested citizens are encouraged to access the draft PIP at www.nlcog.org or by requesting a printed copy from the office of NLCOG at (318) 841-5950.
Comments may be e-mailed to public_comments@nlcog.org or mailed to:
NLCOG
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
(FFY 2023 - FFY 2026)
Every four years, NLCOG is required to perform a comprehensive update of the TIP document. local governments, LaDOTD, public transit operators, and other key stakeholders, with input from the public. The TIP is updated every four years, with amendments and administrative modifications as needed.
Comments may be e-mailed to public_comments@nlcog.org or mailed to:
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Flooding is the most common, costly, and deadly natural disaster in the United States.
Meet with staff at local libraries during this week to learn about your flood risk and what you can do to prepare for future potential flooding.
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NLCOG will move our regularly scheduled meeting of the MPO Transportation Policy Committee from Friday October 7, 2022 to Friday, September 30, 2022.
The public comment period for our draft plan is open until July 18, 2022.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) is developing a statewide EV infrastructure plan that, when built, will enable individuals and businesses who currently own or want to purchase electric vehicles to fuel quickly and safely across the state for work, recreation, and travel.
As part of our planning process, the LA DOTD is requesting feedback from Louisiana residents and businesses regarding their existing and future electric vehicle charging needs.
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New nlcog.org launches July 1, 2022.
