re: New Orleans Metro Area Definition

Hmm, I seriously wonder whether 15% of people in St James actually commute into the core parishes of Orleans/Jefferson. I know a sizeable number commute to industrial jobs in St John & St Charles...so do they have to drive into the core of the area, or does the periphery count toward SMSA aggregation as well?

If DOTD would finish 4-laning LA 3127 all the way to Hwy 70, you'd see more commuting from Vacherie back toward NOLA. But at present, it's 4-lane to the SCP line, then peters back to 2 lane. The rights of way are purchased, cleared, & graded...now if the state would just lay the damn road. The connection from 3127 to the Gramercy MS river bridge was a boost, now the state just needs to finish it off.