The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission News Conference

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, at the Lod Cook Alumni Center on the LSU campus to discuss the growing problem of pedestrian safety in Louisiana.

Over the last 10 years, more pedestrians than passengers have been killed in motor vehicle crashes in Louisiana. Experts in law enforcement, transportation, fitness and personal safety, and motor vehicle safety will address the issue.

Who:    Louisiana Highway Safety Commission

What:   News conference on pedestrian safety

Where: Cook Conference Room, Lod Cook Alumni Center, 3838 W. Lakeshore Dr.

When:  10 a.m. Wednesday, August 20

Speakers at the event will include:

·      Lisa Freeman, LHSC Executive Director

·      Glenn Ledet, Department of Transportation and Development Secretary

·      Captain Bryan Lee, Commander of Louisiana State Police Troop A

·      Durand “Rudy” Macklin, former LSU and NBA basketball player; Director of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

·      Jenni Peters, Business Owner, running enthusiast and safety advocate