Opelousas, La- The City of Opelousas has launched the Listening and Learning phase of its long-range transportation planning process with a survey to gather community priorities and needs for the future.
The city will partner with DOTD to develop a plan that will cater to the transportation needs of the city. The plan is a pilot project expected to bring opportunities to Opelousas that will access funds for future transportation projects and help the needs of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other users.
" I used to ride my bike to work and school; people around here don't respect bikers, so I feel getting a bike lane would help with everything," said Conner Woods, a local resident.
Any improvements in any city, dealing with infrastructure or the well-being of the quality of life in the municipality, needs the people's voice, and that's what we are doing," said Opelousas Mayor Julius Alasandor.
Others who live in the city say this plan could help with adding more jobs to the city
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"This would definitely help out, like opening more jobs for people that do not have cars or something like people who can't even get a bike or any type of transportation," said Cameron Davis.
The survey will allow the city residents and those who work in the city to identify current needs and priorities.
The survey is 5 minutes and can be found here. www.cityofopelousas.com/survey.
If you don’t have computer access, paper copies will be available at City Hall.
