[LSU Mike]

That's all great, now lets get back on the discussion at hand.

Good plan, I was having more fun reading the pros and cons of the loop than I am reading the whining. What is the REAL reason that the Ascension Parish crew doesn't want the loop passing through their area? I was in Prairieville yesterday and saw a bunch of signs displaying anti-loop jargon. When I-10 was built from Baton Rouge to New Orleans, did any Ascension Parish residents start an uproar and tie themselves to oak trees in the path of the construction? If so, do those people currently use the Interstate or do they boycott it? I'm confused as the next guy as to why residents are against growth.

[loop buster 1]

NOT against growth, against losing our land that has been in our family for over 100 yrs . someone posted on here why not do the double decker , the reply was because it would cost too much ok i will ask again why not do the double decker and dont say it will cost too much cause we will have to pay tolls so increase the toll to make up the difference

[BR Today]

Good plan, I was having more fun reading the pros and cons of the loop than I am reading the whining. What is the REAL reason that the Ascension Parish crew doesn't want the loop passing through their area? I was in Prairieville yesterday and saw a bunch of signs displaying anti-loop jargon. When I-10 was built from Baton Rouge to New Orleans, did any Ascension Parish residents start an uproar and tie themselves to oak trees in the path of the construction? If so, do those people currently use the Interstate or do they boycott it? I'm confused as the next guy as to why residents are against growth.

I'm sure there were plenty of people against the Interstate coming through town. Hopefully they got paid a fair value for their property. I can see the residents side of not wanting the loop. Being a homeowner, i'd not be too excited if the loop was coming through my land. Although i'm not attached to my land by anything more than its financial value, I can still see why you wouldn't want to lose any land that's been in your family for generations. I'd like to hear from some more Ascension residents, though. I'm sure there are some other reasons besides the land factor that they do not welcome the loop in their community.

[loop buster 1]

yes there are plenty of other reasons why we dont want the loop. please go back and refer to permalink #11 and #60. why is it so hard to understand thats we live in one of the oldest neighborhoods in st.amant NOT a subdivision we have no problem with the growth in ascension parish. we just want the right to be able to live where our children can still play outside, and not worry about them being in the line of fire. have anyone of you on this forum ever visited our area and seen the peace and tranquility that comes with living in this area i have no problem letting you all come and sit here one sunday afternoon and see just why we are against this loop . as i have stated before we have no problem with growth, but there are other alternatives to the loop without taking our homes and land . i have enjoyed my time on here but i feel its pointless to argue my feelings, being they will not be considered in the long run so i am chosing not to continue posting anymore .

[BR Today]

i have no problem letting you all come and sit here one sunday afternoon and see just why we are against this loop .

Loop Buster 1, if you buy some crawfish and invite me over, i'll do the boilin!

All kidding aside though, I do see your point. Hopefully the loop gets rerouted away from your property so you don't have to deal with the headache. Just out or curiosity, what part of St. Amant are you guys in? I'm not very familiar with that area.

[loop buster 1]

i live in the general area between st amant high (hwy431) and laural ridge(stringer bridge)

[Red Stick]

i live in the general area between st amant high (hwy431) and laural ridge(stringer bridge)

I have to agree, that is a nice area and would not benefit a single bit from an Interstate system.

Yes it is a great area. There are 3 schools and plenty churches on the proposed area in St.Amant. Family land and homes thats been here for over 100 years. There are tracks from 100s of years ago when they had done logging threw the swamps. The familys here pass land done from generation to generation. We can go next door for a slice of bread. When we are in the store, post office, or pumping gas it's like a family reunion. Every one knows everyone. When one is hurt we are all hurt. We are still able to sleep with windows and doors open. We are country and we love it. I always dreamed of raiseing my children like I was and now it scares me that I may have that taking from me. I am all for change but I am against going through homes and spliting familys apart.

There will be a toll ! In some places the toll reaches 8 dollars. The price of gas and the toll to and from work really is not worth it. This is not my concern due to I work in Ascension and shop in Gonzales. But I do feel I should say that for the people who works that way.

There has to be another way! I can not believe this is the only way.

[BR Today]

Yes it is a great area. There are 3 schools and plenty churches on the proposed area in St.Amant. Family land and homes thats been here for over 100 years. There are tracks from 100s of years ago when they had done logging threw the swamps. The familys here pass land done from generation to generation. We can go next door for a slice of bread. When we are in the store, post office, or pumping gas it's like a family reunion. Every one knows everyone. When one is hurt we are all hurt. We are still able to sleep with windows and doors open. We are country and we love it. I always dreamed of raiseing my children like I was and now it scares me that I may have that taking from me. I am all for change but I am against going through homes and spliting familys apart.

There will be a toll ! In some places the toll reaches 8 dollars. The price of gas and the toll to and from work really is not worth it. This is not my concern due to I work in Ascension and shop in Gonzales. But I do feel I should say that for the people who works that way.

There has to be another way! I can not believe this is the only way.

Very nice post, Jess... your input is appreciated

[mudbug]

But my question is that if a toll road came within 3-10 miles of St. Amant, how would it destroy that quality of life? Where are these ghettos that would spend $5-10 in tolls and drive 20-30 miles to terrorize you? Wherever they are, I am sure that if they could do it without paying tolls, they would. I don't honestly think a toll road is going to bring in the crime, only local commuters going to Baton Rouge in the mornings and returning home at night.