Plaquemines (La.) Port Harbor & Ternal District's deputy director/executive counsel Melissa Folse and director of communications Angelina Vicknair joined team members from Jefferson Parish, CSRS, Gretna Mayor Belinda Constant, and La. state Sen. Patrick Connick for a Smart Growth America conference in Atlanta this week to discuss the district's multi-modal transformational rail project. (Plaquemines (La.) Port Harbor & Ternal District 11/15/23)
The Plaquemines district is part of Smart Growth America's "Community Connectors" project across the country.
The project: 'Realigning On-Street Rail Crossings in Jefferson Parish.'
Two major railroad lines pass directly through the streets of densely populated communities in Jefferson Parish, hindering their economic vitality and creating ongoing safety, air pollution, and congestion challenges.
A coalition of stakeholders led by Jefferson Parish, the Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District, and the city of Gretna will work with the community to realign two segments of the railroad to incorporate new uses like greenway and transit connections.
“This grant represents a significant achievement by our Jefferson Parish team. I am so proud of the attention and efforts of our staff and partners, including the City of Gretna, the Plaquemines Port and our railroad partners,” said Jefferson Parish Director of Public Safety Grants & Administration Nichole Gaubert. “The rail realignment is a major regional priority, and we look forward to continuing to advance the project through the Community Connectors program with this important technical assistance and capacity building support.” (Smart Growth America 11/14/23)
Community Connectors Projects - Smart Growth America
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