The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recently issued a “Strategic Improvement Plan” that identifies “issues and challenges” faced by the department and lays out a plan to address them – issues that involve the agency’s funding, efficiency, and communication.
[Above photo by Louisiana DOTD]
The Louisiana DOTD said that plan is based on recommendations made in 2024 by the “transition council” established Governor Jeff Landy (R) as well as those within a “Departmental Effectiveness and Funding Study” conducted in 2024 by the Boston Consulting Group.
“Improvement is an ongoing process, and I believe that Louisiana DOTD has made real strides over the last year in becoming more transparent and rebuilding public trust,” noted Joe Donahue, secretary of Louisiana DOTD, in a statement.
“The initiatives outlined in the Strategic Improvement Plan provide a framework for how this transparency can be incorporated into the department’s day-to-day functions, and for regaining public trust and correcting longstanding problems that will better enable us to deliver a safe and reliable transportation system for the people of Louisiana,” he said.
Donahue noted that some of the goals identified in the plan include on-time project delivery, driving statewide economic development, creating a culture of accountability, and engaging in honest and transparent communication with all stakeholders.
“No progress would be possible without the continuing support of the citizens of Louisiana and our state legislature, as well as the dedication and hard work of Louisiana DOTD employees,” he stressed. “My hope is that the initiatives described in the Strategic Improvement Plan will move the department in a new direction.”
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