There has been major progress in connecting Louisiana to the beaches of Alabama, Florida, and beyond via passenger rail service. Here's when it might actually happen.
The Senate-approved legislation doesn't call for new taxes or raise existing ones but will still add $375 million to go toward infrastructure projects.
The proposed rail line would make travel between the Capital City and the Crescent City a lot easier and more cost-effective for many Louisiana residents.
Louisiana's Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson spoke with Rob and Bernie today on Acadiana's Morning News.
Wilson stressed the importance of our state's thoroughfares as conduits of commerce and tourism. And he should know. As the Louisiana Department of Transportation secretary, he commutes from Lafayette to Baton Rouge daily...