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Transportation leaders focus on northwest Louisiana’s future

Transportation leaders from across Louisiana gathered in Shreveport on Oct. 15 to discuss infrastructure investments, funding and projects affecting northwest Louisiana. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce held its Transportation Symposium at Sam’s Town Casino in Shreveport, according to a news release. The event was part of the chamber’s Public Policy Series, which connects the regional business community with elected and appointed state and federal officials. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet discussed statewide infrastructure priorities, the funding outlook and major projects affecting northwest Louisiana . “Without our transportation system, a lot of the economic development that has taken place all across our state, as well as right here in the Bossier region, could not have taken place without significant investments in our transportation,” Ledet said. Transportation leaders discuss northwest Louisiana needs Kent Rogers, executive director of the Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments, provided a regional perspective at the symposium. Local perspectives came from Bossier City Engineer Andy Bajnauth, Shreveport City Engineer David Smith, Bossier Parish Engineer Eric Hudson and Caddo Parish Public Works Director Tim Weaver. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser also appeared as a special guest. Lisa Johnson, CEO and president of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce,