Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee

The City of Shreveport Planning & Infrastructure/GIS Committee met on September 9, 2026, to discuss various infrastructure and public works issues. Key procurement-related topics included updates on repairs and maintenance in the Red River District, including roof and lighting repairs, and efforts to improve occupancy and leasing of commercial spaces. The committee also reviewed capital improvement projects such as the Lynwood Bridge rehabilitation, with a projected budget request exceeding $40 million, and other infrastructure projects including water plant upgrades and access road construction near Amazon. Discussions highlighted challenges with railroad coordination affecting project timelines and the importance of legislative advocacy and lobbying to secure funding. Additionally, the committee addressed solid waste management concerns, focusing on bulk trash pickup procedures, enforcement of ordinances, and potential procurement of a new knuckle boom truck to improve efficiency. The meeting emphasized the need for better community education on trash pickup policies and explored options for funding bulk pickup services, including possible billing mechanisms. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during the meeting, but several action items related to capital outlay project prioritization and enhanced coordination with lobbyists and railroads were identified.