I continually question "Who is going to use the loop?" If I want to travel to downtown I'll use the current Interstate, Sherwood Forest, I'll use Airline Highway (US 61). Why would I take a complete circuit around Baton Rouge? I don't think the congestion will be relieved by creating a loop. How many businesses are on the outskirts that people want to get completely across town to? Why can't we just upgrade what we have? We've long know I-10 was a hurricane evacuation route, as well as Airline Hwy, but we spent more money increasing the lanes on I-12, why didn't we anticipate the potential needs on I-10? Why isn't Airline Hwy 4 lanes? Where are all the city and parish planners? A future vision? Why can't land along side the current interstate be used to create a commuter railway system for the outlying areas? I for one would prefer to park my car and read the paper and have coffee while riding in to work. This would certainly lessen commuter traffic and be less intrusive. I'd pay a toll for this. Just my thoughts on the matter.