Louisiana's CSS program had its formal beginnings around 1999. To date, there have been three training sessions and approximately 100 persons have been trained.
CSS Contact: Vincent Russo, Jr.
Environmental Section
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD)
(225) 242-4502
A CSS Policy is currently being considered for approval.
Other Public Involvement Techniques:
On some of our larger projects, we have instituted websites and toll-free hotlines. We currently have a rural project office on I-69 in North Louisiana. On two major urban projects, we have had project offices and major charrette efforts.
We have also used visual aids, such as computer simulations and video flyovers, as a tool to enhance public understanding of complex projects.
CSS Projects (in addition to those listed as Case Studies on this site):
Saving Old Hickory
Contact: Ed Wedge (225) 379-1038
CSS Training:
Mostly Project Managers, Planners, NEPA personnel have been trained at this point. About 100 persons have been trained so far, and future training courses will be held semi-annually. The training has been conducted by CH2M-Hill, Kentucky Transportation Center.
CSS Manuals:
A manual, entitled "Stage 1 Planning/Environmental Manual of Standard Practice", completed in February 2005, includes CSS as a part of considerations in planning highway projects. It is currently undergoing revision based on ongoing departmentwide process improvement efforts.
