PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE/GIS COMMITTEE MEETING

The City of Shreveport Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee convened on July 2, 2026, to discuss various public works and infrastructure maintenance issues. Key procurement-related topics included updates on grass mowing contracts, with additional small contractors engaged to maintain city right-of-ways and thoroughfares without extra budget allocation. The committee received updates from the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) on interstate ramp mowing and sweeping schedules, noting budget-dependent resumption of sweeping activities and coordination with city crews. Discussions also covered ongoing and upcoming pavement marking and interstate lighting projects, including LED upgrades funded through city bonds and DOTD initiatives, with some projects soon going to bid. The city’s pothole repair operations were reviewed, highlighting the use of hot mix and cold patch materials, overtime crews, and potential adoption of AI detection technology. Drainage maintenance and litter control were emphasized, with educational efforts and juvenile court inmate labor proposed to assist in litter pickup. SWPCO provided a detailed report on power outages, maintenance, and vegetation management, stressing the importance of customer contact information for outage notifications. The meeting concluded with approval of previous minutes and adjournment.