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The Speed Trap Capital of South Louisiana User Rating 0.5 rating By pwkearns ( Aug 08, 2013) The City of Gretna, LA uses restrictive speed limits and mobile speed traps (plain white Ford Escapes with camera and lights on the roof rack) to help solve a budget shortfall instead of being fiscally responsible and controlling spending. As an example, the city has placed 25 mp ...Read More h speed limits on major four lane roads, then placed mobile speed traps on these roads and at exit ramps from the Expressway to the surface streets to generate unethically derived revenue for the city. These methods used by the city have been shown to be unconstitutional in other cities and states.

Please join my move-on.org petition to let the mayor know that S. LA drivers will boycott city businesses unless the city ceases these unwarranted practices.

The link is: http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/end-gretna-la-speed-traps?source=c.fwd&r_by=8555635 Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gretna? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      JB Spencer Park
      Mel Ott Park
      Huey P Long Park
      Huey P. Long Park
      Mel Ott Park
      Bellevue Park
      Mcdonoghville Dog Park
      Gretna Park

      Entertainment

      Painting with a Twist
      AMC Westbank Palace 16
      Mardi Gras World
      Mardi Gras World
      New Orleans Fire Museum
      New Orleans Fire Department Museum
      Buckner Mansion
      Galería de arte

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Popeyes
      Big EZ Seafood
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Subway
      McDonald's

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Gretna? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Gretna.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Gretna? The cost of living in Gretna is 94/100 - which is 4% higher than Louisiana.
      Gretna
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Gretna? Gretna crime rates are 4,203, which are 32% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      4,203 per 100k people

      84% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24  

      84% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Gretna? The median income in Gretna is $41,409 which is 9% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $41,40925% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,5844% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      17% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Gretna a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Gretna home prices? Gretna home prices are $154,900 - which is 4% higher than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $154,90016% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9094% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Gretna have good schools? The Gretna graduation rate is 73% - which is 8% lower than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Gretna a good place to live? Gretna has an overall rating of 24% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      24%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      10%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      2 total surveys

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