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Georgia Department of Transportation
Fisall Year 2000 Annual Report
Executive Editors
Director, Office of Communications Vicki C. Gavalas
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Copyright 2000 Georgia Department of Transportation The Fiscal Year 2000 Annual Rcpo11 covers th e Georgia DOT activities from Jul y I. 1999 to June 30. 2000. Written by the Office of Communications Printed by Graphcom. Inc.

Message from the Commissioner....................................................................4 State Transportation Board...............................................................................5 Organizational Chart..............................................................................................6 Highlights. ........ ... .......... ..... ..... ...... ........ ..... .. ....... ....... ...... ........ ... ... ............................. .... 8
Administration Division........................................................................................10 Construction Division.............................................................................................12 Equal Employment Opportunity Division...............................................14 Operations Division .................................................................................................16 Planning and Programming Division.........................................................18 Preconstruction Division.....................................................................................20 Special Staff..................................................................................................................22
Dist r icts .... ...... ..... ................... ... ... .... .... ........ ............. ... ... ................................................ .24 District One .................................................................................................................. 26 District Two..................................................................................................................28 District Three ...............................................................................................................30 District Four.................................................................................................................32 District Five..................................................................................................................34 District Six .....................................................................................................................36 District Seven...............................................................................................................38
Major Construction Projects............................................................................40 Statewide Contract Information.....................................................................44 E xpenditures ... ....... ....... ....... ........... .......... .... ....... .............. ... .. .. ............... .......... .... .. .....45 Georgia Roadways 2000.......................................................................................46

Message fio111 tl1e Co111111issio11e1

J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Commissioner

Citizens of Georgia:
On behalf of the members of the State Transportation Board and nearly 6,000 Georgia Department of Transportation employees, I proudly present the Department's Annual Report for fiscal year 2000.
This Report includes a summary of the Department's projects designed to balance the opportunity for business all across the state, and those that assist counties and cities with infrastructure improvements. You will see projects that promote the development and use of alternative transportation modes. You will note projects designed to make communities more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly, and preservation of the environment and sites of historical and cultural significance. The Department i a partner in the Clean Air Campaign, fully involved in the effort to address air quality and traffic issues in the metro Atlanta region. We build and promote use of the region 's high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes as a means to mitigate commuter traffic, enable express public transit, and improve air quality by reducing the production of noxious emissions.

Georgia DOT's focus on accountability to the public trust has resulted in national recognition for many of the programs outlined in this Report. Our state's highways are renowned for their outstanding condition, a tribute to our maintenance activities. Our scenic byways contribute to the enjoyment of Georgia's rich landscape and recreational sites. Our statewide safety efforts help the public understand the risks created by highway construction projects, and keep our highway construction workers and contractors aware of preventative measures to ensure their safety on-site.

We are fortunate to have at the Department an outstanding workforce, committed to doing their very best. As a legislator before joining Georgia DOT as Commissioner in June 2000, I already knew that this was the premier state agency, and my opinion has been confirmed again and again. I wish to acknowledge the important role of fonner Commissioner Wayne Shackelford in the success of the programs and activities mentioned in this Report, and for his leadership during his nine-year tenure at the Department.

We hope this Annual Report will provide insight into the work we do every day for the people of Georgia.

Sincerely,

J. Tom Coleman, Jr.

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The Georgia DOT is governed by an eleven-member State Transportation Board, which exercises general control and supervision of the Department. Powers entrusted with the Board include naming the Commissioner, designating which public roads are encompassed within the State Highway System and approving long-range transportation plans and programs. The Board also oversees the administration of construction contracts and authority lease agreements.
Board members are selected by a majority vote of state senators and representatives from districts embraced in part or whole within each U.S. Congressional District. Each board member serves a five-year term alternating to ensure two or three members are elected each year.

Program.ming Division
Director of Planning &

Gerald Ross
Preconstructi on Division
Director of Preconstruction

Construction Division
Director of Construction

Marta Rosen
Statewide Planning Bureau

Operations Division
Director of Operations

EEO Division
Director of EEO

Administration Division
Director of Administration

I-Gainesville 2-Tennille 3-Thomaston 4-Tifton 5-Jesup

Larry Dent Mike Thomas Glenn Durrence David Crim Gary Priester Kent Sager

Higl1ligl1ts

New Leadership Paves the Way for Department's Future

Throughout the fiscal

year, an array of new

names and faces took the

reigns of top management

positions within the

Department. After nine

years of service, former

Georgia DOT

Commissioner Wayne

Shackelford announced

his retirement in

September 1999, effective

June 2000. Upon

Shackelford's retirement

the State Transportation

Board named former State Senator Tom Coleman as the new

Newly-elected Georgia DOT Commissioner Tom Coleman chats with Governor Roy Barnes 011 curre11t tra11sportatio11 issues affecting the Department.

Georgia DOT Commissioner. To ensure a smooth transition in power, a

A seat on the State Transportation Board became available

State Transportation Board Transition Committee was formed and Commissioner-elect Coleman worked closely with Shackelford for several months leading to his retirement.

this past year with the passing of Chairman Frank Pinkston in March of 2000. State legislators representing the gth Congressional District elected State Representative Harry Dixon to the Board on April 20, 2000. Mr. Dixon has represented House District 168 in the Georgia House of

On June l , 2000, Tom Coleman assumed the duties of Commissioner of the Georgia DOT. Over his career as a public servant, Commissioner Coleman has served as state

Representatives and served on the House Appropriations Committee, Motor Vehicles Committee, and worked as an engineer for CSX Transportation.

senator from Chatham County, chainnan of the Senate

Transportation Committee and as a member of the

Appropriations Committee.

Georgia Adopts New Exit

ln addition to naming a new commissioner, the State

Numbering System

Transportation Board also approved a new deputy commissioner during the fiscal period. On May 1, 2000, Harold Linnenkohl was sworn in as the new deputy commissioner of the Georgia DOT, replacing Steve Parks who retired in April of 2000. Prior to assuming this position, Mr. Linnenkohl served as the Department's state aid administrator for seven years and as executive assistant to fom1er Commissioner Shackelford for four years.

Georgia DOT implemented a new interstate exit numbering system in fiscal year 2000. Georgia's interstate exit numbering system switched from a sequential system to a mile log system, where exit numbers correspond with the milepost instead of moving up or down in sequential order. The mile-log system is designed to give motorists traveling on Georgia 's 15 interstates the ability to accurately judge distances between destinations. The new scheme also helps

motorists better plan for trips and improves emergency

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vehicle response time to highway incidents. The new system was implemented in compliance with suggested federal guidelines and in accordance with the majority of states across the country already using the mile-log numbering system.
Four contracts were awarded totaling nearly $8 million to upgrade the 5,670 interstate exit signs to the new system. The Department worked with contractors to lessen the effect of traffic interruption and confusion for motorists during the renumbering phase. Contractors replaced the old exit signs with high-quality, high-intensity reflective

sheeting signs. When illuminated by headlights, these signs improved motorists' ability to view the exit numbers. Interstate exit signs were also upgraded with breakaway posts that bend or flex when hit by a vehicle, minimizing the impact. Contractors completed work on the exit numbering project in June of 2000.
Georgia DOT Takes Center Stage During Hurricane Floyd
In September 1999, communities along Georgia's coastline were threatened by one of the most devastating forces on earth--a hurricane. From the onset of Hurricane Floyd, the Georgia DOT sprang into action, devising transportation plans to insure safety for all residents. As the hurricane approached, Governor Roy Barnes declared a state of emergency for Georgia's coastal communities. Transportation officials began implementing evacuation procedures for all coastal counties in the path of Floyd. With the help of the Georgia State Patrol, the Department reversed the eastbound lanes on Interstate 16 to allow residents to evacuate the area. HERO Units also aided this effort by monitoring traffic, assisting motorists and delivering emergency supplies to welcome centers along the evacuation routes. Stationed at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) State Operations Center, Georgia DOT personnel joined forces with other state agencies to monitor the storm and evacuation. The work of the Department continued after Hurricane Floyd passed, as crews assessed damage to roadways and bridges and kept rest areas open along the evacuation routes. The efforts of the Department during the threat from Hurricane Floyd did not go unrecognized, and at the National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans, Georgia DOT employees received an award for outstanding performance.

In fiscal year 2000, the Department implemented a new interstate exit numbering system to assist motorists in determining the distance between destinations. Maintenance crews worked in collaboration with Georgia DOT contractors to change and upgrade all ofthe state's 5,670 interstate exit signs to the new system.
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The Office ofAir Transportation manages and operates the Georgia DO T's fleet of aircraft. The office recorded 1,026 flights covering 1,171,206 miles and 2,698.8 flight hours.

Air Transportation

The Administration Division is respon-

Conducts an Array of Training Classes

sible for purchasing, payroll and

The Office of Air Transportation facilitates

other related work. The Division is also responsible for

travel for the Governor and other government officials through the operation of the Department's fleet of air-

Georgia DOTowned aircraft and the operation of state toll roads.

craft. During the fiscal period, the Air Transportation Office conducted several training courses focused on enhanc-

ing the skills of its pilots

and mechanics. Simulator

training on emergency,

abnormal and normal proce-

dures was held for eight

permanent captains.

Maintenance training classes were conducted for four air-

frame and power plant mechanics over the past year, as

well. The office also provided four employees with computer software training in the areas of Windows NT, Fleet Anywhere, purchasing, Fuel MACCS, asset management and human resources. ln an effort to further educate and develop future pilots, the office initiated a co-op program with the Department of Education and Technical and Adult Education services to train eight Heart of Georgia Tech pilot graduates and interns. In other activities, the office recorded 1,026 flights covering I, 171 ,206 passenger miles and 2,698.8 flight hours. Air Transportation forces also completed 5,000 highway miles of aerial photogra-
phy. In addition, three new KingAir C90B airplanes were
purchased during the course of the year.
Development of Financial and Human Resource Accounting Applications Continue
During fiscal year 2000, the Offices of General Accounting and General Support Services continued the implementation of the Depa1tment's new financial and human resources accounting system, PeopleSoft, and the

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new costing and inventory system, FleetAnywhere. Throughout the year, both offices pooled their resources to ensure these systems would produce the necessary information needed for Georgia DOT management to make financial decisions. The Department worked diligently to familiarize employees with the operation of these two systems. Due to the functionality of each application, Georgia DOT employees had to acqu ire a higher level of accounting and budgeting knowledge. In addition, many of the Department's business practices and procedures have been modified to accommodate the new applications.
Audits Aid in CSX Railroad Bill Review
The procedure of auditing contractors and consultants who work for the Georgia DOT is the task of the Audits Office. During the fiscal year, the Office of Audits participated with North Carolina and South Carolina on a CSX Railroad bill review to establish a billing factor adjustment for the southeastern region. The Office of Audits issued a total of 494 audits and reviews over fiscal year 2000. The office also issued a total of 259 pre-award reviews, which included 103 TEA pre-award reviews, 96 accounting system reviews, 53 consultant pre-award reviews and ten task

order pre-awards. Other accomplishments completed over the year involved 41 final cost audits and 29 consultant overhead audits.
Motorists Increase Use of Georgia 400 Tollway Facility
The Georgia DOT Office of Tollway Administration is responsible for managing and operating toll facilities at the Georgia 400 Extension and the F.J. Torras Causeway. In fiscal year 2000, Georgia 400 tollway traffic reached 40.5 mi Ilion, which was an increase from fiscal year 1999 traffic total of 39.7 million. The average daily traffic on Georgia 400 during the year peaked at l ll ,192, while the daily traffic over the work week averaged 123,395 vehicles. During the same time period, tollway authorities issued 30,358 new cruise cards to motorists. At the end of the fiscal year, the number of active cruise card accounts totaled I 02,465 . In addition, the Tollway Office issued 39,270 violations to motorists during the course of the year.

In fiscal year 2000, the Office ofAudits issued 494 audits and reviews including 41 final cost audits anti 29 consultant overhead
audits. The office also issued 259 pre-award reviews during the year.
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included IOmillion tons of hot mix aspha lt, I05 million ga ll ons of liquid aspha lt cement, 300,000 c ubi c yards of Portland cement concrete, 12 milli on tons of aggregate and 14 million pounds of reinfo rced stee l. The amount of hot mix asphalt tested over the year was enough to put a 1.5- inch ove rl ay on a one- lane road half way around the world.

The Office of Materials and Research conducted approximately 142,000 tests 011 materials sue/, as asphalt, Portland cement concrete, aggregate a11d reinforced steel, along with other materials used in construction and maintenance projects.

Department and Contractors Welcome New Electronic Bidding System

Training Efforts Highlight the Activities of Materials and Research Office

The Material s and Resea rch Office continu ed its ac ti ve

tra ining efforts by participating in 18 Hot Mix Asphalt

workshops, which pro vid ed

training for 570 people

The Construction Division is respon-

including 145 contractors and 354 city and county perso nn el. In addition , the

sible for the adver-

Office of Materials and

tisement, letting and awarding of projects, oversight

Researc h conducted 16 training classes on SoilCement Base Co nstructi on. Over 234 peop le attended

of construction projects, transportation research,

thi s co urse, inc luding 56 contractors a nd I44 c ity and county employees. The Office of Materials and

testing of materi-

Resea rch also perfo rm ed

als, contract payment and contract claims.

approximate ly 142,000 tests on materia ls used in Georgia DOT construction and maintenance proj ects

during the course of the fis-

cal year. These tests

The future of the Department's contract bidding process was realized by the creation of th e Electron ic Bidding System. This system allowed contractors to submit bids on various Geo rgia DOT projects over the internet. The bidding system a lso reduced the amo unt of time and paperwork necessa ry for bid proposals. Over fiscal year 2000, the Office of Co ntract Administration cont inued to expand the Department's Electronic Bidding System to include the use of di gital signatures for contracto r bids received over the internet. During the September 1999 letting, the Co ntract Administration Office acquired the first offic ial co ntractor bids electroni ca ll y. By the end of the fiscal yea r, the office received approximately 50 percent or more of the bids via the internet. Revis ions to Contract Adm ini stration 's web si te all owed the public to v iew and download reports, lettin g files , amendments and contractor initiated forms.
New Computer Program Slated to Help Locate Construction-Related Documents
With the aid of a consu ltant, the Office of Engineering Services and various offices w ithin the Constructi on Division, the Office of Contract Administration has been worki ng to develop a co mpu ter-based system cal led " The

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Source." Through electronic access, the system will crossreference between the Department's standard specifications and several other construction-related documents. Once completed, The Source will be available for use by transportation officials in fiscal year 2001. Additional accomplishments of the Contract Administration Office include distribution of the monthly letting list through Georgia DOT's e-mail service. Fiscal year 2000 was also a record year for contracts awarded; over this time period the office let $989,186,000 worth of contracts, with low bids totaling $249,958,851 in the June letting.

system. The Department will use the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's emission rate model, MOBILES, to analyze the air quality impacts created by ramp metering. Over the years, five ramp meters, including variable interval meters to control traffic flow, have been installed along Interstate 75 northbound in metro Atlanta. These meters will be studied to determine the air quality impacts created, and recommendations will be made to balance the effects of traffic delay and emissions using ramp metering.

Ramp Meters Evaluated for Impact on Air Quality
With the recent increases in traffic congestion volumes, ramp metering bas become very important in traffic control along major freeway corridors. Ramp metering is a process by which on-ramp traffic signals limit the number of vehicles entering the interstate at one time. This process helps traffic flow smoothly, preventing congestion from building up at certain points on the freeway. In fiscal year 2000, the Department began to evaluate vehicle emissions produced by the introduction of ramp metering on the freeway

Speed Reduction Strategies Developed for Highway Work Zones
In the area of safety, Georgia DOT recently initiated a study of innovative strategies for speed reduction in highway work zones. During the fiscal year, three speed reduction strategies were identified for study. These strategies included: uniquely worded static signs; static signs with fluorescent sheeting; and changeable message signs with radar. These strategies will be field-tested during fiscal year 2001 to evaluate their effectiveness in reducing speeds for a variety of work zone conditions.

The Department Takes Part in Study on Fatal Crashes

The Georgia DOT initiated a study aimed at identifing the best strategies that will encourage motorists to reduce their speeds when driving through work zane sites.

In fiscal year 2000, the Materials and Research Office took part in a national pool funded study to investigate the principal factors contributing to fatal crashes in Georgia. The study primarily focused on understanding the causes of fatal crashes in Georgia. It also concentrated on developing a comprehensive list of safety countermeasures to reduce the number and severity of fatal crashes on two-lane rural roads in Georgia.

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In fiscal year 2000, the Equal Employment Opportunity Division certified 48 new disadvantaged businesses to work with the Department on transportation projects. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program helps minority- and female-owned companies compete for contracts in the transportation industry.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Division monitors internal personnel policy to ensure fair and equitable hiring and promotion practices. The Division also monitors contractors for compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

New Criteria Added to the DBE Program

fiscal year 2000, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved a new DBE Program plan that explicitly prohibits the use of quotas and setasides .

The purpose of Georgia DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program is to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of federally assisted contracts. Through the DBE Program, the Department strives to create a level playing field on which disadvantaged minority-and female-owned businesses can compete in the highway industry. In

The new rule does not require Georgia DOT contractors to set their goals at 10 percent or at any other level. Contractors can use both race-conscious and race-neutral measures to meet overall DBE participation goals. During the year, the Department attained a 10.4 percent DBE participation. The Department's DBE goal is ten percent (eight percent through raceconscious measures and two percent through raceneutral measures. Individuals seeking DBE certification for their firm cannot exceed a personal net worth of $750,000 and disadvantaged businesses must be recertified annually. Among other highlights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Division certified 48 disadvantaged businesses to work with the Department during fiscal year 2000. At year's end, disadvantaged businesses certified to work with the Department totaled 519.

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Female and Minority New Hire Goals Met

EEO Continues to Monitor Contractors for Compliance

The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Division assists Georgia DOT in compliance with all state and federal regulations pertaining to civil rights issues. One of the main roles of the EEO Division is to guarantee that fair and equitable hiring and promotion practices are being followed. The EEO Division worked diligently over the year to ensure females and minorities bad an equal opportunity to work and excel in Georgia's transportation industry. With the help of the Division, the Department continued to maintain its 20 percent female and 30 percent minority new hire goals over the course of fiscal year 2000. These goals allow the Department to establish and maintain a diverse working environment for employees and external clients.

The EEO Office assists the Georgia DOT Contract Compliance Office in ensuring all contractors with the Department comply with federal and state regulations regarding Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act. Contractors working for the Department are reviewed by the EEO Office for adherence to these policies. During fiscal year 2000, district EEO review officers facilitated 37 contractor compliance reviews for the Department. In addition, the EEO Division performed one Title VI violation investigation and 47 Title VII violation investigations over the year. The Division bas an On-The-Job-Training Program and a Women in Construction Program aimed at increasing minorities and women employed in the highway construction industry.

Contractors working with the Department must comply with state and federal regulations pertaining to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acl Over the year, EEO officers completed 37 contractor compliance reviews for the Department.
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Maintenance Office Keeps Roadway System in Excellent Condition

The benchmark of an excellent transportation sys-

tem is the quality and safety of its roadways.

Through aggressive maintenance and upgrades,

Georgia DOT has continuously provided the

motoring public with some of the best-maintained

roads in the country. In fiscal year 2000, the

Office of Maintenance let to contract 1,475 cen-

terline miles of state highway for resurfacing,

pavement rehabilitation, and bridge rehabilitation.

Maintenance workers also let to contract 31

bridge rehabilitation projects covering pile

encasement, joint rehabilitation, bridge deck

replacement and bridge painting. A total of five interstate interchange projects involving safety and operational improvements were let to contract

l,1 fiscal year 2000, the Office ofMaintenance approved 1,475 centerline miles for resurfacing, pavement rehabilitation and bridge rehabilitation. Maintenance forces also striped 29,757 miles of roadway and installed

during the year, as well. In addition, Maintenance 387,261 raised pavement markers.

Activities unit forces striped 29,757 miles of

roadway and installed 387 ,26 l raised pavement markers.

office approved 41 allotment requests at a total of $1,266,907.56. The amount of new funds committed for

agreements and allotment requests reached $23 ,634,249.62 L.

Utilities Office Executes Railroad and Utility Procedures for Highway Projects

fiscal year 2000. In other activities, the Utilities Office continued to review and process payments for work performed by utility owners and railroads under force account agree-

ments. By year 's end, the office processed 301 force accow:.

The duty of negotiating and coordinating agreements for

agreement bills for payment, totaling $12,098,828.76.

highway improvements and maintenance between the various

railroads and the Department is the responsibility of the

The Operations Division is responsible for controlling operational features, addressing maintenance needs, setting polices, purchasing vehicles and equipment and regulating the proper use of Georgia highway facilities.

Office of Utilities. Over the past year, the Utilities Office prepared and authorized 88 utility agreements at a total cost of $18,590,089.07. This included 23 city and county government agreements worth $8,320,373.55 and 58 private company agreements totaling $10,269,715.52. The office also prepared and authorized 52 railroad agreements worth $3,777,252.99. These agreements involved ten grade crossings, nine bridge and grade separations, two railroad easements and 31 railroad signals. During the year, the

Vehicles Monitored for Oversized/Overweight Law Compliance
Taxpayers' investment in the roads and bridges that make ur
Georgia's transportation system is protected through compliance with state laws, rules, and regulations governing oversized and overweight truckloads. In an effort to monitor th roadways for compliance, Georgia DOT operates I5 permanent weigh stations, four semi-permanent weigh stations, a uses 50 weigh teams, who travel throughout the state. In fo cal year 2000, Permits & Enforcement personnel, utilizing the latest Weigh-in-Motion technology and roadside screening techniques, screened 19,000,000 commercial vehicles fi size and weight compliance. In addition, the Oversized and Overweight Pennits section made significant progress duri the year. This section is responsible for determining routes that can accommodate various truckloads and then issuing the appropriate pennit to authorize the legal movement ofd loads. During the fiscal year, the Oversized and Overweig Permits section issued 235,160 oversized permits.

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New Plan Expands HERO Unit and NAVIGATOR Patrol Area

new equipment training for 321 employees and 22 special mechanic training classes for 349 employees.

Georgia DOT's Highway Emergency Response Operators

Traffic Control Systems Keep Motoring

(HERO) Unit continued implementing the plan to expand personnel and highway coverage within NAVIGATOR's

Public on the Move

patrol routes in fiscal year 2000. Under the new plan, the Department hired additional personnel and purchased new vehicles to aid the HERO unit in its effort to quickly respond to incidents on the highway. During the year, eight new operators were hired, which increased the unit to 40 HEROs. The new personnel enabled the HERO unit to add 34 miles to their existing 13 routes. Operators were capable of patrolling 234 miles of routes during non-peak hours. The extended patrol routes included Interstate 20 eastbound to the Turner Hill Road exit and westbound to the Douglasville/State Route 5 exit. Route coverage was also extended on Interstate 85 southbound to the Fayetteville/State Route 74 exit. In addition, the unit increased the number of HEROs patrolling the Downtown Connector at Interstate 75/85 and Interstate 285 northbound between Interstate 75 and Interstate 85.

The design and maintenance of roadway signals, signs and markings are essential to keeping traffic on Georgia's highways flowing smoothly. The Office of Traffic Operations plays a key role in this procedure by monitoring and controlling traffic flow on public roads. In fiscal year 2000, the Traffic Signals Office installed 21 new traffic signals, 31 traffic control poles and retimed 28 state maintained traffic signals systems. Traffic signal crews reviewed 150 signalized intersections for operational efficiency, which incorporated traffic-engineering studies performed on these systems. The Traffic Operations Office also issued 138 new stop-and-go signal permits, 30 new flashing beacon signal permits and 153 revisions to existing signal permits. During the course of the year, operators received an average of 4,125 *DOT (BellSouth Mobility and Verizon Wireless) and #DOT

(AT&T) cellular phone calls per week. In other activities, the

Railroad section coordinated with railroad companies to

Vehicle and Equipment Fleet Keep

install 31 railroad gates, lights and bells. The Traffic

Department on the Move

Operations Design Office completed 17 in-house design projects totaling $67,783,910.44 and 53 Georgia DOT assisted

In order to keep the operation of Georgia DOT in step with

projects worth $12,525,861.18.

the demands of the transportation industry, vehicles and

equipment must be kept in excellent con-

dition. The task of maintaining the

Department's fleet of equipment and

vehicles belongs to the Office of

Equipment Management. In fiscal year

2000, the office purchased 382 pieces of equipment worth $10,469,639 and 215

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vehicles totaling $3,690,079. This

included 28 alternative fuel vehicle units and 212 low emissions vehicle units for the Clean Air Program. These new units

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increased the Department's entire alterna-

tive fuel vehicle fleet to 88 vehicles.

During the course of the year, 1,450.pre-

ventative maintenance inspections were

performed on the Department's array of

equipment and vehicles. Approximately

1,900 employees attended preventative

maintenance training courses conducted

During the year, a new plan was developed to expand the coverage area for the

by the Department. The Office of

Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) Unit. The new plan calls for the

Equipment Management also conducted

addition of new operators and vehicles to help the unit quickly respond to incidents on the highway.

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lion for urban transit projects and $6 million for rural transit

projects. The Department also continued to support the pub

lie transit system by providing 30 transit vehicles for the

rural transit program and delivering two ADA accessible

intercity buses for the urban transit program. In addition to

the assistance provided by the Department, several statewid{

drug-testing workshops were held to assist local government

and public transportation operators in complying with the

drug testing requirements of the Federal Transit

Administration. Passenger Service and Safety (P.A.S.S.)

workshops were conducted to improve the expertise of publi

transportation drivers throughout the state. Approximately

219 rural transportation drivers and dispatchers completed

this course during the fiscal year.

Department Aids Funding for Airport Improvement Projects

The St<1te Trm1sport<ltio11 Board approved 863 projects worth $1.8 billion for addition to the Dep<1rtme11t's six-year Construction Work Program in fiscal year 2000.

Public Transit

The Planning and

Program Makes

Programming

Progress

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hie for the transportation planning process, develop-

One of the major components of an efficient transportation network is its public transit system.

ment of the Construction Work Program, collecting

During the year, the Transit Programs Unit completed a number of significant projects to

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The Aviation Programs Unit had a record-setting year in fiscal year 2000, due to the substantial funding that was available for airport improvement projects. Over I06 airport con struction, planning, engineering and environmental projects were under grant by the end of the year. This included fund ing for 64 airport improvement projects, which impacted 50 of Georgia's l 03 publicly-owned airports. State funds were used to match funding for both local and federal airport proj ects totaling $9.45 million in airport construction projects at general aviation airports. The Airport Aid Program, which provides funding for capital improvements, maintenance anc approach aids, received a total of $5.74 million during this time period. Other activities of the Aviation Programs Unit included the awarding of 38 contracts under the Governor's Regional Airport Enhancement Program (GRAEP). Under this program, 27 regional airports will receive the facilities necessary to serve corporate aircraft and enhance local economic development. By the end of fiscal year 2000, over $7.5 million in state funds were under contract for airport planning, environmental studies, engineering design and con struction at these airports.
Transportation Issues Addressed With the Approval of New Projects
The task of ensuring Georgia DOT complies with all govern ing laws, policies and procedures necessary to administer funds for road projects falls under the Office of Programming. In fiscal year 2000, the Programming Office obtained State Transportation Board approval for 863 proj-

ects for addition to the six-year Construction Work Program. These projects added $1.8 billion in identified transportation needs. At year's end, the six-year Construction Work Program consisted of 2,028 projects with a total estimated cost of $7.9 billion. In addition, 126 projects were included in the Department's long-range listing of projects, which now contains 571 projects with a total estimated cost of $9 billion. The Programming Office also prepared twelve monthly letting lists, which contained 792 projects approved by the State Transportation Board for contract bidding. Many of these projects were funded from the Federal-Aid Highway Trust Fund, where federal authorization was obtained on projects totaling $838,138,427.

and U.S. Forest Service designation. The U.S . DOT recognized the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway for its scenic, natural and recreational qualities. The national program was created to preserve the nation 's scenic byways and promote tourism and economic development. The Planning Office also coordinated the placement of new signs designating the Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway on State Routes 11 and 83 .
New Consultant helps Planning Office Prepare for Future TEA Projects

North Georgia Corridor Designated National Scenic Byway
The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway in north Georgia was awarded designation as a U.S. DOT Year 2000 National Scenic Byways in fiscal year 2000. The Office of Planning successfully added this byway to the existing Georgia DOT

Georgia's Transportation Enhancement (TEA) Program was established to support community-sponsored projects such as landscaping, streetscaping and multi-use trails. In order to prepare for future projects, the Office of Planning enlisted the aid of a consultant to manage the Transportation Enhancement Program and assist the Planning Office in shortening the process and completion time of projects, and to improve the effectiveness of the program. In fiscal year 2000, the office managed approximately 240 TEA projects, with consultants managing eight additional projects. Georgia DOT district offices also managed 52 TEA projects during this time period.

GIS Technology Makes Headway in Development of Georgia DOT Maps

Over the past year, the Office of Information Services (OIS)

developed and revised several transportation maps using

Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. Through

a collaborative effort with the Office of Intermodal Programs,

the Georgia Railroad Map was updated and printed for distri-

bution to the public for the first time since the early 1980's.

During the fiscal year, Interactive Maps (IMAPS) were also

developed and made available to the public using GIS tech-

nology. Further advancements of GIS technology allowed

the public to view, print and download the Georgia DOT

State Highway Map and all 159 county maps for free via the

internet. The use of this technology also contributed to the

1998 Traffic Flow Map winning the 1999 Award of

Excellence from the Printing Industry Association of

Georgia. In other areas of OIS, a relatively new technology,

Remote Traffic Microwave Sensor (RTMS), was successfully

tested on the Downtown Connector as a non-intrusive source

The Greensboro Streetscape in Green County was one of the Transportation Enhancement (TEA) projects handled by the

of traffic data for this highly congested area. Plans to further implement this technology will continue in fiscal year 2001.

Departmenl The Office ofPlanning managed approximately

240 TEA projects during the year.

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Design Plans Prepared for Major Transportation Projects

The role of the Urban Design

Office is to develop and coordi-

nate construction and right-of-

way plans for major urban road-

ways. In fiscal year 2000, the

office continued this effort by

preparing concept reports for 38

projects, right-of-way plans for

12 projects and final construc-

tion plans for 16 projects.

Projects handled by the Urban

Design Office ranged from side-

walk and bike paths to major

interchange construction. Urban design forces also worked in collaboration with local, state and federal agencies and the public on the coordination of nearly 500

During the fiscal year, a team made up from the Right-of-Way and Utilities offices hosted the 2000 American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Conference in Savannah. A total of 408 participates took pa in the 2000 conference setting a new attendance record.

projects. Major projects includ-

ed Interstate 285/Paces Ferry Road interchange, the 17th Street project, environmental studies, and design support for the construction of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in Gwinnett and DeKalb counties.

Airport Design forces prepared and approved 25 project concept reports. Projects of significance that were let over the year include 12 miles of widening on State Route 1 in Haralson County; ten miles of Fall Line Freeway constructio in Jefferson County; six miles of widening on Interstate 95 in

McIntosh County; and widening along the Chickamauga

Construction Plans

Battle Field Bypass at the Chickamauga Battle Field Park.

The

Approved for

Preconstruction

Roadway System

Department Hosts 2000

Division obtains

Development

AASHTO/FHWA Conference

environmental clearances, prepares construction plans and bid documents and acquires right-of-way through a cooperative effort that results in project design and implementation.

Over the year, the Office of Road and Airport Design let 28 projects to construction, which covered 129.15 miles and 247 .3 lane miles of roadway at a total cost of $350,500,000. This included approximately 75 miles of GRIP corridor projects. The office also approved 25 project rightof-way plans totaling 1,700 parcels. During the same time period, Road and

The Office of Right-of-Way was proud to join forces with th Office of Utilities in organizing and hosting the 2000 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Conference in Savannah during May of 2000. The Department conducted the conference in collaboration with AASHTO and FHWA to address issues facing right-of-way and utilities offices across the country. A group of 19 employees, representing the Georgia DOT's Right-of-Way and Utilities offices performed a variety of activities to prepare and organize the conference, including registration of attendees, preparing session reports and planning tours and receptions. The hard work put forth by the offices of Rightof-Way and Utilities led to the establishment of a new atten-

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dance record of 408 participants for this conference. In addition to the success of the conference, the Office of Right-ofWay made progress in several other areas. During the fiscal year, the Right-of-Way Office acquired 3,201 parcels, representing a total cost of $86,747,120. By year's end, 89 parcels were rented at a total cost of $232,355 and 70 miles of railroad were acquired in the amount of $2,020,000. The office also certified 207 projects for contract letting and reviewed 949 appraisal reports. In the area of outdoor advertising, Right-of-Way forces processed 669 permits, issued 519 permits and removed 246 signs during the year.

across rivers, lakes and streams were completed during the period. Further activities of the Bridge and Structural Design Office involved the Department's effort to expand the role of consultants on bridge projects throughout the state. Several major bridge consultant projects were let to contract, including 16 bridges on the Homer Bypass in Banks County and the widening of 18 bridges on Interstate 16 in Treutlen and Laurens counties.
Funding for Noise Barriers Aids Department's Commitment to Environment

Preconstruction Adds Office of Consultant Design
In December 1999, the Consultant Task Force merged with the Consultant Design Group in the Office of Road Design to become the newest section of the Preconstruction Division, the Office of Consultant Design. The Consultant Design Office was formed to assist the Department in managing work order contracts and conventional consultant design contracts. During fiscal year 2000, the office managed four allpurpose work order contracts worth $5 million each and signed an additional work order contract for $5 million. The office also signed four $5 million work order contracts for bridge replacements and managed 33 conventional consultant design projects.
Bridge Construction and Upgrade Efforts Progress

With the passage of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century (TEA-21) in 1998, funding bas been made available for transportation enhancement projects that include noise barriers. This special funding has all owed the Department to construct noise barriers in areas where noise impacts currently exist or are predicted to occur within the next twenty years. In fiscal year 2000, Georgia DOT's Air and Noise section was involved in the planning and design of six specially funded noise barrier projects. The construction of noise barriers consisted of two sets of projects on Interstate 20 and Interstate 75 and one project on Interstate 285 and Georgia 400. In addition to constructing noise barriers, the Environment Location Office completed 340 categorical exclusions and eleven environmental assessments and findings. The projects cleared by the office totaled $740 million during the past year. In addition, the Bureau of Photogrammetry and Surveys completed aerial photography of 160 projects, representing 2,200 miles.

The Department relies on the expertise of the Bridge and Structural Design Office to develop construction plans for bridges on Georgia's roadway system. Over the year, the office let to contract 112 bridges with a total bid cost of over $110,000,000. Significant bridge projects let to contract included the Southwest Bypass in Chatham County, State Route 53 bridge over Interstate 75 in Gordon County, State Route 26 bridge over Turner Creek in Chatham County and several State Route 1 bridges on the GRIP system in Haralson and Polk counties. Approximately 50 hydraulic studies for various bridges

The n.ewly-formed Office of Con.sulta11t Design manages all ofthe new consultant design contracts previously ha11dled by the offices ofRoad Design and Urban Design.

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S11ecial Staff

informed about the potential hazant dri ving through and working in con struction zones. One of the prima~ components of the campaign was th use of Coneman , Georgia DOT's w ( zone safety mascot, for school awan ness programs.

In fiscal year 2000, Georgia DOT presented Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) wit/, the first HO Vie Award for actively promoting ca11woli11g and HOV lane usage amo11g its employees. TBS owner Ted Turner impects the HOV Bug, the ofjical mascot of the LUV-tl,e-HOV campaign during the HOVie Award ceremo11y.

Eac h of the district communications specia li sts received a Coneman cos tume and toolkit, to help promote th key messages of the campaign. During the fiscal period, district cor munications spec ialists made appeai ances at schools, road dedications, morning TV and radio shows and transportation-related meetings. Statewide radio, television and billboard ads reminded motorists to slo down in work zo nes.

New Campaign Places Spotlight on Work Zone Safety

Motorists Encouraged to Utilize HOV Lane

Over the past year, the Department has taken an active role in

addressing the rise of work-zone related acc idents on Georgia

roads. In an effort to pro-

mote public safety along

The offices of

roadways, the Department launched a $ 1 million

Special Staff are a key component in the development

statewide Work Zone Safety campaign on April 3, 2000. The kickoff of the campaign coincided with the

and operation of

start of the Federal

the Department. Special Staff consists of the offices of

Highway Administration (FHWA) National Work Zone Safety Week. The key strategies of the cam-

Communications,

paign include educating

Legal Services, Maintenance Personnel,

motori sts, enhancing work zo ne signs and markings, and enforcing existing laws in work zo nes. With the

Personnel, State Aid and Systems Development.

help of the Office of Communications, Georgia DOT contractors and the motoring public were

The implementation of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) la in the metro Atlanta area was a primary step in meeting th( transportation demands of the motoring public . HOV lane were constructed as an incentive for motori sts who carpool or va npooled on metro area interstates. In an effort to edu cate commuters about the benefits of using HOY lanes, the Georgia DOT established the LUY-the-HOV campaign dUJ fiscal year 2000. The Office of Communications promote/ the campaign through the use of press releases, brochures, school visits and incentive programs. One of the main programs of the LUY-the-HOV campaign was the HO Vie A,1: Georgia DOT's official recognition given to indi vidual s, groups and companies who actively encourage the use of HOV lanes through carpooling or vanpooling methods. During this fiscal year, the Office of Co mmunications presented Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) with the first HOYie Award: throughout the year, TBS employees forme 51 carpools, eight vanpools and a pool of 900 regular MARTA riders. Another element of the campaign was the introduction of the HOV Bug, the campaign's official mob mascot. The HOV Bug made appearances at parades, spec events and meetings throughout the metro area .

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Employee Issues Addressed by Personnel Office
The Office of Maintenance Personnel is responsible for the personnel activities of all maintenance workers in Georgia DOT, which accounts for approximately 50 percent of the Department's employees. Over fiscal year 2000, the Maintenance Personnel Office developed new minimum and preferred qualification standards for people applying for maintenance positions. In addition, the office continued to support the implementation of PeopleSoft, the state's new human resource software. Personnel transactions such as hiring, performance increases, promotions and transfers are processed using this new management software. Among other activities, the office developed a policy to pay the $5 fee for motor vehicle records required each year for approximately 2,000 employees.
Consultant Service Agreements Receive Legal Attention
Georgia DOT relies heavily on the Legal Services Office to provide legal assistance on transportation-related issues and perform legal research for management and staff. During the past year, the Office of Legal Services reviewed, drafted and processed approximately 400 consultant service agreements. The office also represented the Department in approximately 300 administrative hearings involving outdoor advertising

control and overweight truck citations before the Office of State Administrative Hearings. Legal liability training courses were prepared and presented by the office for the Georgia DOT HERO unit and District Six construction and maintenance personnel. In other accomplishments, legal services personnel coordinated all open records act requests for the Department to ensure that deadlines were met. The office was also instrumental in reviewing and drafting legislation during the 2000 Georgia General Assembly.
Local Government Funding Paves Way for Road Improvements
The Office of State Aid works with local governments to improve and maintain their public road systems. As a part of this task, the office manages the State Aid Program, which provides funds for city and county roadway projects and various other local transportation needs including public economic development business parks, municipal facility and school parking and drive needs. In fisca l year 2000, the State Aid Office improved 1,402 miles of roads through 715 city and county contracts totaling $95 ,023,684. In addition, 79 deficient drainage structures were approved for replacement and rehabilitation. Among other activities, the Local Assistance Road Program funded 566 projects to resurface 1,045 miles of paved roads at a total cost of $32,104,062.

Employees in the Office of Systems Development perform various repairs and maintenance checks to ensure the Department's computer platforms and networks are operating in excellent condition.
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Georgia DOT's seven districts operate and maintain the transportation system at the local level. Each district is managed by a district engineer, who is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities of the district. Districts are also subdivided by area offices, which are overseen by area engineers.

O District One
Gainesville
O District Two
Tennille
O District Three
Thomaston
O District Four
Tifton
D District Five
Jesup
O District Six
Cartersville

Safe and Efficient Public Roads Top Priority for Maintenance Office

The role of District One's

Maintenance Office is vital to

keeping the public road system

operating in excellent condition.

Over fiscal year 2000, the

Maintenance Office performed

operational improvements on

184 miles of roads , a total repre-

senting eight percent of the dis-

trict's 2,334 miles of roadway.

These improvements included

the widening and repaving of

roads, intersection realignments, Maintenance forces pick up litter and debris off the shoulder of the Interstate 85 and State Route

adding acceleration and deceler- 20 interchange in Gwinnett County.

ation lanes to roadways and the

installation of turn lanes. Other

ects. During this period, the Office of Environment Location

work performed by the Maintenance Office included repairing completed environmental documents for district projects

734 bridges, and installing 83 ,300 raised pavement markers including 20 categorical exclusions, 20 re-evaluations, nine

and 8,898 linear feet of guardrail. Maintenance crews also

programmatic categorical exclusions and one environmental

completed 705 hours of training on equipment operation.

assessment. Under the supervision of the Environment

Location Office, district environmentalists completed 24 envi-

During fiscal year 2000, maintenance workers planted 76 acres ronmental documents, which included three categorical exclu-

of wildflowers along district roadways. Other fiscal year

sions, six re-evaluations and 15 programmatic categorical

accomplishments included the use of 16,400 tons of salt and exclusions. The Office of Environment Location also super-

stone to combat two weekends of snow and ice during January vised the removal of eight underground storage tanks .

2000. Over 10,400

man-hours were needed In addition to the accomplishments of the Environment

District One

to keep district road-

Location Office during the fiscal year, the di strict 's Office of

ways clear and passable. Right-of-Way acquired 232 parcels with 48 condemnations.

The Office of Road and Airport Design completed construc-

District Engineer: Larry Dent 2.505 Athens Highway, SE P.O. Box 1057 Gainesville, GA 30503

Preconstruction Activities set

tion plans on twelve projects and finished right-of-way plans on five projects.

(770) 532-5526

Foundation for Roadways Patrolled for Compliance to State

.\.rea En2ineer Office

District Projects Vehicle Regulations

Gainesville (770) 535-5759

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(706) 754-9559 (706) 384-7269 (706) 348-4848 (770) 339-2308 (706) 369-5627

During fiscal year 2000, the Gainesville District's Preconstruction Division continued to lay the ground work for future

The Permits and Enforcement Unit is responsible for enforcing state laws regarding the size and weight of commercial vehicles traveling through the Gainesville District. In fiscal year 2000, the Permits and Enforcement Unit issued a total of 14,393 citations including 12,816 overweight citations, 1,049

road construction proj- uniform traffic citations, 174 motor fuel citations, 307 warning

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citations and 47 miscellaneous citations. Over the same time period, $9,927.50 in delinquent fines were collected and $873,623.44 total assessments were received. Permits and Enforcement officers spent a total of 1,036 man-hours assisting motorists and 776 man hours patrolling rest areas and welcome centers.

Coneman Makes an Impact on District's Work Zone Safety Campaign

Over fiscal year 2000, the Gainesville District worked diligently with Georgia DOT districts across the state in promoting the Work Zone Safety campaign to motorists. The Work Zone Safety campaign was launched on April 3, 2000 to educate the motoring public about the hazards of ignoring safety precautions when driving through work zone sites. The biggest hit of this campaign has been Coneman, the official mascot of the Work Zone Safety campaign. In addition to the posters, brochures and radio ads, the Gainesville District used Coneman to help children gain a better understanding of work zone safety measures. The orange cooed-shaped mascot's appeal to children was intentional to help promote the campaign 's key messages to parents.

Coneman's popularity led to the mascot's appearance at several special events throughout the Gainesville District. During fiscal year 2000, Coneman participated in the White County Eggstravaganza Parade and participated in two trade shows, the Hall County DARE Day and the Habersham EMC Annual Meeting. The Coneman mascot has also made appearances on two live radio broadcasts and has been present at eleven speeches about work zone safety. With the help of Coneman, over 50 posters, 2,000 coloring pages and 500 work zone safety brochures have been distributed at school functions , trade shows and presentations held throughout the district.
Construction Forces Complete an Array of Transportation Projects

Coneman, the offical mascot of the work wne safety campaign, made several special appeara11ces at Gainesville District schools, trade shows and radio broadcasts. Here, Coneman poses with NASCA R driver Bill Elliott at a special event held within the district.
36 federal aid projects worth $113,689,942.98, 117 state aid projects costing $15,091,229.38 and nine airport projects totaling $314,415. The Construction Division also conducted 142 erosion control inspec-
tions and resurfaced 549.6 lane miles of roadway during the fiscal year.

Throughout the year, the Construction Division worked on a variety of construction projects aimed at enhancing and maintaining the transportation system within the Gainesville District. A total of 163 construction projects worth $129,278,990.49 were completed in fiscal year 2000. These projects included
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The Work of the Right-of-Way Office Garners Top Spot

Interstate and Roadway Maintenance Efforts Continue

The acquisition of properties necessary for transportation projects is crucial to the development of the public road system in the Tennille District. In fiscal year 2000, the Office of Right-of-Way played a significant role in this process by acquiring a total of 407 parcels. This accomplishment placed the Office of Right-of-Way first and second in the number of parcels acquired statewide. This included the completion of the Golden Isles Parkway, the extension of Riverwatch Parkway in the Augusta area and the Fall Line Freeway between Wrens and Augusta. In addition, local government right-of-way offices submitted 542 deeds to various cities and counties, certified 390 deeds and revised 170 deeds.
Other achievements made by the Preconstruction Division included the clearance of 78 projects by the Office of Environment Location. The undertaking encompassed 15 projects in the Construction Work Program, 18 resurfacing projects, five state aid projects, 12 borrow pits, ten waste sites and 18 stockpile sites. The Road and Airport Design Office let to contract projects totaling $130,695,267 during fiscal year 2000. The projects covered 33.6 miles on GRJP Corridors, the Savannah River Park.way, ten bridge replacements and the widening of 26 bridges on Interstate 16 and Interstate 20.

The Tennille District's Operations Division is entrusted with providing a safe and efficient transportation system through aggressive maintenance and upgrading operational features on roadways. In fiscal year 2000, the Office of Maintenance repaired 108 damaged guardrail sites including 6,026 linear feet of guardrail and 12 anchors. The office also constructed cross over ramps on Interstate 16 in Laurens County for hurricane evacuation and performed 4,164 square yards of concrete slab replacement on interstates. In the area of traffic operations, a total of 15 traffic signal studies and 14 speed zone surveys were performed over the fiscal year. In addition, the Office of Traffic Operations reviewed five signal timings and oversaw 12 traffic signals installations and six traffic signal upgrades. A total of 132 commercial driveway permits were issued with a bond amount worth $2,703,000.

District Two

istrict Engineer: Mike Thomas 01 Fourth Street/SR 15 South P.O. Box8 !:rennille, GA 31089 (478) 552--4601

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ffices (478) 552-2464 (478) 289-2614 (478) 625-3681 (706) 855-3466 (706) 343-5836 (478) 445-5130 (478) 275-6596

Tennille District Traffic Operatio11s workers install a traffic signal pole at the intersectioll of State Route 44 and Old Phoenix Road ill Put11am Cou11ty.

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Utilities Office Monitors Utility and Railroad Agreements

Over fiscal year 2000, the

Office of Utilities executed

27 uti lity and railroad force

account agreements for a

total of $3 ,756,580.57. The

office also issued a total of

1,371 encroachment permits

and utilized subsurface utili-

ty engineering consultants

on four projects to locate

existing utilities. In other

work, the office continued

its active involvement in

monitoring uti lity relocations

on projects through field

A utilities worker inspects the newly-installed concrete railroad crossing on State Route 242

inspections and periodic sta- in Washington County.

tus meetings between utility

owners, contractors and

Georgia DOT personnel.

ects totaling over $30 million. This included construction

of one of the biggest micro resurfacing contracts in the

Minorities and Females Make Impact

state, which covered over 106 miles of resurfacing. During the fiscal year period, the Office of Contracts

on District's Workforce

Administration kept pace with the progress of the Tennille

District by awarding 55 contracts, worth over $163 mil-

The work of the Equal Employment Opportunity Office is lion.

essential to maintaining a diverse and impartial working

environment for Tennille District employees and contrac-

tors. The Tennille District continued to exceed its minori-

ty and female new hire goal with a hiring rate of 39 per-

cent minorities and 38 percent females in fiscal year 2000.

Over the same time period, females represented 21 percent

of the district's workforce, receiving 24 percent of the pro-

motions. Other minorities received 53 percent of the pro-

motions awarded during the fiscal year.

Motorists Welcome Increase in Ride Quality on District Roads
District Two enjoyed a 27 percent improvement in ride quality for roads resurfaced in fiscal year 2000. The improvement covers over 296 miles of resurfaced roadways. The Construction Division also completed 49 proj-
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Quality, Consistency and Productivity Trademark of Preconstruction
During the fiscal year, the Preconstruction Division continued to lay the foundation for road construction projects within the Thomaston District. The Office of Road and Airport Design completed plans on 18 federal aid projects let to contract, representing approximately $24 million during fiscal year 2000. Other accomplishments included the preparation of 17 programmatic categorical exclusions and nine categorical exclusions by the Office of Environment Location. Under the supervision of the Right-of-Way Office, 253 parcels were acquired and six projects were certified for letting. The local government right-of-way unit acquired 44 parcels and certified four projects for letting.
New Macon Area Office Named for Board Member
The State Transportation Board passed a resolution recognizing one of its own, during fiscal year 2000. While still under construction, the Board named Macon's new area office in honor of the late Frank C. Pinkston, who passed away in March of 2000. Mr. Pinkston served on the State Transportation Board for eight years, representing the 8th Congressional District.

The project was approved in October of 1999 and constructic began in November of the same year. The Frank C. Pinkstoc Area Office will contain facilities large enough for training classes and statewide meetings of various organizations witb the Department. The project is scheduled for completion in fiscal year 2001.
Interstate Improvement Projects Continue in District
The constant expansion and enhancement of interstates that run through the Thomaston District are vital to efficiency of the region 's transportation network. In fiscal year 2000, l4j miles of improvements were made on Interstate 475 from Interstate 75 south of Macon to Interstate 75 north of Macon at a cost of $68 ,029,649 .31. The road construction involved the raising, widening and painting of four bridges; rai sing an painting seven bridges; and the installation of a video surveillance system. During the fiscal year, a new welcome center was constructed along Interstate 75 as well. This included the renovation of a restroom facility and the construction of additional parking space for Safety Rest Area 22.
Other interstate improvements included 19.6 miles of concrete rehabilitation from State 219 to south of Yellow Jacket Creek on Interstate 85 . On this project, the Department and the striping subcontractor performed a test to compare the life cycles

District Three

District Engineer: Glenn Durrence 715 Andrews Drive Thomaston, GA 30386 (706) 646-6500

Area Engineer Offices

Thomaston (706) 646-6630

Americus

(912) 931-2434

Perry

(912) 988-6700

Macon

(912) 751-6029

Griffin

(770) 228-7205

LaGrange

(706) 845-4115

Columbus

(706) 568-2165

Maintenance forces within the Thomaston District help beautify roadway shoulders 011 state routes by mowing the grass along the median.
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of six pavement marking materials for portland cement concrete. The Department is hoping this test will result in a longer lasting striping material for concrete.

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Maintenance Office Places Focus on State Routes

State routes in the Thomaston

District have seen a substantial

improvement in edge ruts. Over fis-

cal year 2000, approximately 99 per-

cent of edge ruts were eliminated.

The Maintenance Office is also

beautifying shoulders along state

routes by increasing the litter pickup to two days per month. The office executed litter pickup on over 8,000

111 fiscal year 2000, the Tho111asto11 District completed the Butler Bypass in Taylor County. The Bypass stretches for approximately six miles and has th e only traffic signal in Butler.

centerline miles of roadway during the fiscal year. This is in addition to pickup by prison details and adopt-a-highway groups. Further steps in beautifying

new traffic signals. The office also conducted 41 traffic signal studies, 57 site reviews and 22 speed zone surveys.

state routes involved clipping 2, 100 miles of shoulders, mow-

ing 42,000 acres of grass and maintaining 350 acres of wild-

flower plots. Maintenance forces also let 26 projects for

Georgia DOT Receives NAPA's

resurfacing on state routes totaling $16,304,170.54.

Quality in Construction Award

Additional work performed by the Maintenance Office includ-

ed 132 lane miles of shoulder widening, the placement of 72,500 raised pavement markers and repairing 43,650 signs and 19,500 feet of guard rails.

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) awarded the Georgia DOT two 1999 Quality in Construction Awards for excellence in the construction of an asphalt pavement. The

awards were given to the Georgia DOT for its work on two

New Traffic Control Center in the Works for Macon

road construction projects during fiscal year 2000. The first project involved the widening and resurfacing of State Route
18 in Pike and Lamar counties. This high-quality

paving operation improved the road 's ride quality by

At year's end, the Office of Traffic Operations was in the process of staffing a new traffic control center planned for Macon. This new center is designed to monitor traffic congestion and road conditions along the interstates in the area. The present staff is being housed in temporary quarters just off Interstate 475 , and the

30 percent. The second project involved the reconstruction and overlay work on State Route
85 in Harris and Muscogee counties. A material transfer vehicle was used to ensure a smooth, continuous paving operation, which improved the road 's
ride quality by 40 percent.

permanent facility will be constructed in the near

future in downtown Macon. In an effort to keep

traffic flowing smoothly through the district, the

Traffic Operations Office reviewed 61 signal tim-

ings, upgraded 25 traffic signals and installed 27

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District Environmental Forces Help Protect Environment
The impact of transportation projects on the environment is one of the main focuses of the Environment Location Office. ln fiscal year 2000, the Environment Location Office investigated and cleared 32 local material and borrow pits, stockpile sites and inert waste sites. The office also completed surveys on 189 miles of roadway, received environmental clearance on 43 projects and processed two requests for underground storage tank investigations. In other areas of preconstruction, the Right-of-Way Office acquired 217 parcels for a total cost of $4,514,485. At year's end, the Road and Airport Design Office had completed eight projects consisting of $13 million.
Rural Public Transportation Program Expands Service
The Rural Public Transit Service is the only means of transportation for some residents within the Tifton District. With increasing traffic and smog problems affecting some areas, commuters are turning to alternative transportation as a means of travel. In order to meet the transportation needs of residents, the Georgia DOT has taken the lead in providing adequate rural transit service in the Tifton District. Over fiscal year 2000, miles traveled by county transit vehicles increased by over 39 percent from the pre-

vious year. Public transit ridership increased by 53 percent
from the previous year. In addition, the Department
worked closely with the Department of Human Resources in an effort to coordinate unified transportation systems within the existing 5,311 programs. The Department also contracted with Lowndes County to start a rural public transportation program, which is scheduled to begin operation in fiscal year 200 I. Further, the Department successfully trained 14 transit drivers in receiving certification in the area of Passenger Service and Safety (PASS).
District's Transportation Network Embraces New Construction Projects
The work of the Construction Division keeps the Department in step with the transportation needs of the Tifton District. In fiscal year 2000, the Construction Division supervised 456 projects worth $234,451,435. This included the construction of 19 miles of projects incorporated in the Governor's Road Improvement Program totaling $2 l,769,78 l. Other major construction projects involved l .983 miles of widening for additional lanes, reconstruction and plant mix resurfacing on State Route 133 in Brooks and Lowndes counties. The project entailed the construction of three bridges over Little River, Willacoochee River and Willacoochee River Overflow. Another project involved the installation of an adverse visibility warning system (fog detection system), changeable message signs and closed circuit television system on

District Four

District Engineer: David Crim 710 West 2nd Street P.O. Box 7510 Tifton, GA 31793 (912) 386-3280

Area En2ineer Office

Valdosta

(912) 333-5287

Douglas

(912) 389-4201

Fitzgerald

(912) 426-5244

Moultrie

(912) 891-7130

Albany

(912) 430-4198

Cuthbert

(912) 732-3066

Donaldsonville (912) 524-5760

The Tifton District's Construction Division oversaw 456 projects worth $234,451,435 in fiscal year 1000, including the construction ofthe North Thomasville Bypass in Thoma County.

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Interstate 75, beginning south of State Route 7 and north of State Route 37 in Cook County.
The Office of Contracts Administration also had a banner year, authorizing 250 projects valued at $56,674,598. The office submitted 877 monthly construction reports for progress payments and made $83,793,129 in payments to contractors for federal and state aid projects.

Operational Improvements

Traffic Operations forces designate a spot on Interstate 75 to cut loops for the Adverse Visibility Warni11g System in Cook County.

Keep Roads in

Excellent Condition

Vehicles Checked for Compliance

The trademark of a good transportation system is the condition and efficiency of its roadways. During fiscal year 2000, the Maintenance Office operationally improved 446 miles of roadways by resurfacing, widening, shoulder paving and reconstructing shoulders. The office improved 1,265 miles of roadways by installing 84,000 raised pavement markers. Additional achievements involved chemically controlljng vegetation on 600 miles of roadways and planting 49 acres of wildflower plots. Maintenance crews also completed 13,000 sign installations and washed 64,000 signs.

to State Laws
The Permits and Enforcement Office frequently patrols highways to ensure vehicles traveling through the Tifton District meet state law standards. During the fiscal year, a total of 418 ,312 vehicles were inspected and weighed, while 446,156 vehicles were measured for compliance to height and safety standards. A total of 30,046 overweight citations were issued, representing $1 ,369,307.89 in fines.
Among other Operations Division activities, the Utilities

In other areas of the Operations Division, the Office of Traffic Operations completed 15 quick response projects and 149 maintenance improvement projects, and issued 148 commercial driveway permits. The office maintained 377 traffic signals by installing 13 traffic signals, upgrading 65 traffic signals and reviewing 24 signal timings. Over the fiscal year, 77 traffic signal studies, 105 site reviews and ten speed

Office processed 1,272 utility encroachment permits, while promoting 16 railroad crossing
upgrades and seven railroad signal upgrades. The office also cleared 12 programmed projects for letting and reviewed 241 programmed projects with utility companies. At year's end, 12 railroad and utility force accounts were executed totaling $1 ,702,571.

zone surveys were performed as well.

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Development and Design Plans Prepared for Road Projects

Programming Division held two public hearings, six public information meetings and one bridge detour meeting.

The conceptual development and design of roadways is the task of the Jesup District's Road and Airport Design Office. Over the fiscal year, the design office let to contract four projects worth $10,736,182.83. These projects included 1.009 miles of construction of a bridge and approaches on State Route 94 over the St. Mary's River in Charlton County and the construction of a bridge culvert at Williams Creek in Toombs County. Additional achievements of the Preconstruction Division involved the clearance of five state aid projects, 16 maintenance projects and 17 programmed projects by the Office of Environment Location. The office approved 17 maintenance stockpile sites, 12 construction stockpile sites and five construction waste sites. Environment location forces also completed ten underground storage tank and hazardous waste surveys.
Public Transit System Makes Progress in District
One of the main components of the Jesup District's transportation network is the operation of its public transit system. In fiscal year 2000, the district contracted with six counties and processed grant applications with two counties for the rural public transit system. The Office of Intermodal Programs processed a combined total of 23 urban planning, urban, and rural transit reimbursements in the amount of $307,140. During the same time period, the Planning and

Construction Office Opens New Roads to Motorists
The end of fiscal year 2000 brought the completion of ei ght major road construction projects totaling $69,880,817.57 to District Five. Road construction projects included 1.088 miles of construction for a north and south approach bridge State Route 520 over the Brunswick River. The project was a part of the Department's ongoing construction of the new Sidney Lanier Bridge in Glynn County. Once completed, the Sidney Lanier Bridge's clearance will be four times larger than the old bridge, allowing ships to pass safely underneath. Other completed construction projects involved 1.129 mil es of construction of an interchange and double bridge on Interstate 95 at Jimmy Deloach Parkway in Chatham County and 14 miles of widening for additional lanes, resurfacing and recon struction on the Golden Isle Parkway in Telfair County.
Among other highlights, the Construction Division had 11 projects in the pilot phase of SiteManager. SiteManager is a computer network system that allows construction offices to communicate with one another through a wide area network, making the payment and management process for contracted projects easier to supervise. During the course of the fiscal year, the office trained area engineers, assistant area engineers, project managers and inspectors working on pilot projects.

District Five

District Engineer: Gary Priester P.O. Box608 Jesup, GA 31598 (912) 427-5711

Area En2)neer Offices

Baxley

(912) 366-1090

Waycross

(912) 285-6009

Brunswick (912) 264-7247

Glennville

(912) 654-2940

Savannah

(912) 651-2144

Statesboro

(912) 871-1108

District Five workers perform curb, gutter and driveway installation 011 U.S. 341 in Hazelhurst.

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Wildflower Plots Beautify Roadways

The planting of wildflowers helped maintenance crews enhance the scenery and reduce litter along Georgia's highways. The Office of Maintenance aggressively established wildflower plots throughout the Jesup District during fiscal year 2000. At year's end, 24 counties within the district had planted wildflower plots along roadways in an effort to beautify the transportation system for motorists. Furthermore, the Office of Maintenance resurfaced 466 miles of roads and made repairs on over 500 bridges during the fiscal year. Improvements made to roads during this time period include 3,980 tons of patching, 412 square yards of slab replacement, 1,336 tons of edge rut maintenance and 1,272 shoulder miles of shoulder clipping. Maintenance crews also mowed 74,489 acres of grass and installed 48,713 raised pavement markers and 11 ,813 linear feet of guardrail.

Throughout the year, the Maintenance Office performed numerous operational improvements 011 district roadways, including sign replacements on U.S. 301.
Traffic Control System Improvements

Enhance Motorist Safety

Two New Weigh Stations Under Construction

In an effort to ensure motorists ' compliance with state laws regarding the weight limits for vehicles traveling on Georgia's highways, the Department authorized the construction of two new weigh stations in District Five. The construction of the Bryan County weigh station began in April of 2000. At the end of the fiscal year, construction of the weigh station was 75 percent complete. Crews began clearing land for the second weigh station located in McIntosh County, in May of 2000. Construction of this weigh st1tion will be completed in fiscal year 2001. Both weigh stations will assist the Department in keeping roads safe from vehicles that do not meet Georgia's height and weight standards. In other areas, the Permits and Enforcement section weighed 921 ,012 vehicles, measured 981 ,875 vehicles and issued 28,660 overweight citations totaling $2,041 ,016.40. Enforcement officers also issued 553 motor fuel violations, 1,762 misdemeanor violations and 1,305 warnings to motorists.

Operational enhancements to District Five's transportation network is the key to maintaining a safe public road system for all motorists. Over the fiscal year, the Office of Traffic Operations worked diligently to make improvements to the district's traffic control system by completing 52 traffic engi-
neering studies, 40 speed ordinance updates and 28 intersection improvements. The office also performed four signal upgrades, 12 traffic signal timings and eight new traffic signal installations.
Amid the work of the Operations Division, the Office of Utilities was involved in four railroad force account agreements totaling $238,375.92 and two utility force account agreements worth $191 ,909.50. The Utilities Office processed 1,058 utility encroachment permits and reviewed nine progress and final billings for utility and railroad agreements totaling $283 ,468.28. Utilities staff members also provided utility information to cities and counties on 138 state aid projects.

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Environment Office Conducts Surveys on Construction Plans

Commuters Embrace Public Transportation System

The Environment Location Office is responsible for the environmental analysis of every project let to construction by the Georgia DOT. As a part of this task, the office completed ten programmed surveys and assisted the offices of Construction, Maintenance and Right-of-Way by providing survey assistance on 10 I special requests over the fiscal year. The office also completed two quick response surveys, four consultant survey checks and 56 surveys for maintenance and resurfacing projects.
Additional achievements of the Preconstruction Division included the acquisition of 181 parcels of right-of-way for seven projects and the certification of ten projects for construction totaling 691 parcels by the Office of Right-ofWay. During the course of the fiscal year, the Cartersville District's design crews submitted final construction plans for 14 projects. Crews also designed plans for eleven intersection improvement projects and six quick response projects. In addition, the Design section reviewed 50 access pennits and revised right-of-way plans for six projects designed by consultants and the Department.

The Georgia DOT's commitment to a flexible transportation system was underscored by its public transportation program, which helped provide over 200,178 rural public transportation trips and more than 37,000 trips on the urban transit system in the City of Rome during the fiscal year. The success of the public transportation program was due in part to the Department's cooperation with the federal government and local entities.
Further accomplishments of the lntermodal Programs Office included a drug testing workshop to help local governments and public transportation operators understand and meet Federal Transit Administration's drug testing requirements. The office also conducted a Passenger Service and Safety (PASS) workshop to assist local governments in enhancing the expertise of their public transportation drivers.
Quality Construction Symbol of Progress For District

The Department continued to strive for quality construction on all projects in its effort to maintain and expand Georgia's transportation system. In fiscal year 2000, the

District Six

District Engineer: Kent Sager 500 Joe Frank Harris Parkway P.O. Box 10 Cartersville, GA 30120 (770) 387-3602

Area Engineer Offices

Cartersville (770) 387-3680

Ellijay

(706) 635-5551

Dalton

(706) 272-2211

Rome

(706) 295-6025

Buchanan

(770) 646-5522

A Georgia DOT Construction worker surveys the progress ofa construction project at the State Route 92 and State Route 120 connector in Paulding County. /11 fiscal year 2000, 32 construction projects totaling $158 million were awarded to the Cartersville District.

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Cartersville District wit-

nessed the awarding of 32

construction projects with

a total value of $15 8 mil-

lion. These contracts

included the construction

of 219 miles of roadway.

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Administration Office

awarded ten new bridge

construction and bridge

rehabilitation contracts

amounting to $16 million.

Also awarded during the

fiscal year were innova-

tive transportation

enhancement projects

covering the construction The Cartersville District completed construction on Rest Area 34 on Interstate 75 Northbound in

of pedestrian underpasses fiscal year 2000.

and bike paths totaling

$1.1 million and a weath-

er monitoring system in the amount of $1.6 million.

Traffic Control Studies and Devices Key to

Among the most notable projects completed during this time period was a 7.5-mile section of widening on State

Transportation Safety

Route l from State Route 156 to Gore Subligna Road in Floyd and Chattooga counties. With the completion of this project, the Department is a step closer to completing the construction on the US 27 Corridor in District Six.

Over the past year, the Department made a concerted effort to make operational improvements to the district's traffic control system. The Office of Traffic Operations led the way, by completing 82 traffic engineering studies, 356

striping improvements and eleven speed zone ordinances.

Wildflowers Grace the Landscape Along Roadways

Traffic Operations forces also recommended 15 quick response projects and five safety projects to improve efficiency and safety throughout the dis trict. The office over-

Beautification was one of the major watchwords for Cartersville District's Maintenance Office in the fiscal year 2000. This continuous effort translated into the planting

saw the installation of 55 new signals and four flashers , along with 18 traffic signal upgrades and 20 signal operational reviews.

of two acres of wildflowers in each of the 17 counties that make up the district. At year 's end a total, of 62 acres of blooming wildflowers graced the interstates and state routes within northwest Georgia, adding to its natural beauty. In other areas, the Maintenance Office let to contract ten resurfacing projects covering 96 miles of roadway and 293 lane miles at a cost of $14,383,900. The office also let seven shoulder paving projects covering 98 miles of roadway and 215 shoulder miles at a cost of $2,402,492. Maintenance crews

Other highlights of the Operations Division include the approval of 927 permits for the installation for new utilities or changes to existing facilities by the Office of Utilities. During fiscal year 2000, 37 public or private facilities arrangements involving Department funding were made totaling $7,311,030.55. This was a dramatic increase from the 19 arrangements made in fiscal year 1999 totaling $3,073,036.34.

made repairs to four bridges consisting of rehabili-

tation, joint sealing and painting totaling

$13,750,040.

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Preconstruction Leads the Way For Future Projects
The planning and preparation of future transportation projects is the key task for the offices that make up the Preconstruction Division. Throughout the past year, employees within the Chamblee District's Preconstruction Division completed plans on ten roadway improvement projects, six. of which were let to contract totaling $3,600,000. The Office of Right-of-Way reviewed drainage design and hydraulic studies on more than 200 driveway permit applications for the Office of Traffic Operations. The office also processed 98 right-of-way revision requests for approximately 200 parcels of property.
In other work, district environmentalists completed 24 categorical exclusions, nine re-evaluations and certified eight environmental documents for lettings. Over the course of the year, the Environment Location Office performed field inspections on 12 proposed waste site proposals and completed over 59 miles of environmental surveys.

Utility and Railroad Issues Addressed
In fiscal year 2000, the Utilities section provided preconstruction coordination on approximately 700 projects and was able to encourage ten percent of the companies to uti1ize the Computer Aided Design (CAD) system for exchange of project plan information. Utility forces also completed 300 project notifications, utility plans and adjustment schedules for construction projects. In addition, negotiations between the Department and private companies were completed, with utility adjustments and agreements executed in the amount of $1,220,479.36. At year's end, the office approved and issued 2,379 encroachment permits, of which 1,969 were routine permits and the remaining 410 were telecommunications fee permits with annual fees totaling $1,123,932. Approximately 38 percent of these permits were approved in five working days or less.
Local Governments Receive Assistance from State Aid Office

Through the Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) the Office of State Aid continued providing assistance to citie5

District Seven

District Engineer: Steve Henry 5025 New Peachtree Road Chamblee, GA 30341 (770) 986-1001

Area En~neer Offices

DeKalb

(404) 299-4386

Cobb

(770) 528-3238

Virginia Avenue (404) 559-6699

Claire Drive (404) 624-2444

U.S. Representative Cynthia McKinney along with family and friends applaud the opening of the Cynthia McKinney Parkway in DeKalb County.
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and counties throughout the Chamblee District, to help maintain and preserve the integrity of their public road system. In fiscal year 2000, the Office of State Aid conducted field investigations and performed needs ratings on 1,655 city and county streets and roads submitted for the year 2000 and 200 l LARP Resurfacing Program. The office also prepared supporting documentation for 84 LARP and public road resurfacing projects from selected streets and roads totaling $11,020,295. Estimates for 26 proposed city and county contracts totaling $3,821 ,260, were prepared by state aid officials. In addition, 48 city, county and LARP contracts were authorized for construction totaling $6,719,991 during the year.

A member of the Chamblee District's Traffic Operations Office performs maintenance work 011 a traffic signal. During the fiscal year, the Traffic Operations Office upgraded 40 traffic signals.

Training Courses Strengthen Professional Development Skills Among Employees
Through a cooperative effort with the Training Office at the General Office, the Chamblee District continued to expand the training opportunities for its personnel by offering more on-site courses. These courses strayed away from the typical computer skills training classes and addressed management techniques for dealing with personnel issues. Over fiscal year 2000, the district identified and offered three on-site courses: Developing People, Dealing with Difficult Employee Behavior and Workplace Violence/ Sexual Harassment Training, which was done in conjunction with the maintenance section. In other areas of the Training Section, the Offices of Administration and Accounting received cross training in contract payment techniques. The training was designed to help reduce unnecessary delays in providing 30-day maximum payment to vendors and contractors.

District Traffic Control Devices Receive Upgrades and Adjustments
Overseeing the Department's traffic engineering policies and monitoring traffic control devices along roadways is the function of the Office of Traffic Operations. During the fiscal year, the office performed 40 traffic signal upgrades, 25 traffic signal timing adjustments and 30 traffic signal installations. The office also performed 118
median improvement projects and three quick response projects. Among other highlights, the
Office of Maintenance resurfaced 65.34 miles of roadway at a total cost of $17,974,122. Maintenance forces also completed five tunnel lighting projects worth
$1,655,090.30 and performed striping on Interstates 20, 75 and 85 for a total cost of $1,158,699.10. During the year, the Maintenance Office maintained approximately 12 acres of wild-
flower plots in the Chamblee District.

District One
Banks County-U.S. 441 2.63 miles of reconstruction and widening from Caudell Road to English Road with four-lane divide. Open to traffic 9-301999.
Clarke and Oconee counties-State Route 900 and U.S. 78/Bus/State Route 10 3.305 miles of widening and reconstruction beginning south of Jennings Mill Parkway to west of Sycamore Road. Project includes three bridges and a bike path. Open to traffic 11-241999.
Gwinnett County-State Route 20 2.236 miles of widening and reconstruction to four-lane divide with sidewalks from Interstate 985 to Interstate 85. Open to traffic 8-10-1999.
Gwinnett County-Interstate 85 and State Route 20 1.551 miles of construction on Interstate 85 and State Route 20 Cloverleaf interchange and collector distributor system. Completed 12-1-1999.
Gwinnett County-Peachtree Industrial Boulevard 4.868 miles of reconstruction, widening to a four-lane divide and resurfacing from south of Pinecrest Drive to the Hall County line. Open to traffic 12-14-1999.
District Two
Emanuel County-State Route 26 Realignment beginning north of State Route 26/U.S. 80 and extending south of Moring Street. Also includes removal of a bridge and construction on a grade railroad crossing at State Route 26/U.S. 80 in Swainsboro and construction of a retaining wall. Opened to traffic 6-30-2000.

Richmond County-State Route 10/U.S. 278 (Gordon Highway) Construction consisting of widening for additional lanes, reconstruction, milling and plant mix resurfacing beginning south of State Route 223 and extending west of Powell Road/Old Gordon Highway. Also includes reconstruction alK realignment of 19th Street/13th Avenue. Opened to traffic 614-2000.
District Three
Butts-Lamar counties-State Route 36/Interstate 75 0.972 mile of interchange reconstruction on SR 36 at I-75 and construction of a bridge over I-75; also includes realignment of access roads and CR 165 (Short Rd.) at SR 36. Opened to traffic 10-15-1999.
Coweta County-State Route 34 3.033 miles of widening for additional lanes, reconstruction and plant mix resurfacing on SR 34 beginning west of Walt Sanders Memorial Drive and extending east of SR 154; also includes realignment of Posey Road at SR 34. This construction widened from 2 lanes to 4 lanes with a 44-foot grassed median. Opened 12-31-1999.
Dooly County Restroom building construction and rehabilitation of rest areas 13 and 14 on I-75 in Dooly County. Opened to traffic 23-2000.
Houston County-State Route 7/U.S. 41 0.767 mile of grading, drainage, base, and plant mix paving for the construction of the South Perry Parkway beginning at SR 7/U.S. 41 and extending to South Agricenter Gate Road; also includes construction of an interchange at I-75, bridge over 1-75, and an east access road. Opened to traffic 6-192000.

Jasper/Newton counties-County Road 263 Realignment and plant mix resurfacing beginning west of County Road 262 and extending to State Route 212. Also includes construction of a bridge on County Road 263 over Lake Jackson and turn lane construction and plant mix resurfacing on State Route 212. Opened to traffic 4-13-2000.

Taylor County-State Route 96 3.788 miles of widening for additional lanes and reconstruction on SR-96 (Fall Line Freeway), beginning west of CR-48 and extending to the Butler Bypass also includes realignment on CR 48 at SR 96 (Fall Line Freeway). Opened to traffic 8-2-1999.

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Taylor County-County Road 63 6.382 miles of grading, drainage, base and plant mix paving for construction of the Butler Bypass beginning east of CR 63 and extending east of CR 246. Opened to traffic 4-26-2000.
Upson County-State Routes 3 and 22/ U.S. 19 and 80 5.504 miles of widening for additional lanes and reconstruction on SR3/SR22/US l 9/US80 beginning north of the Flint River and extending north of CR 421 (Logtown Road); also includes relocation on SR22/US80 and reconstruction on SR22 Spur to include removal of existing bridge over Auchumpkee Creek. Opened to traffic 9-2-1999.

Evans County-State Route 30/U.S. 280 3.243 miles of widening for additional lanes on State Route 30/U.S. 280 beginning east of State Route 169 in Bellville and extending west of State Route 129. Also includes intersection improvements on State Route 292 and County Road at State Route 30/U.S. 280. Opened to traffic 2-1-2000.
Evans County-State Route 73/U.S. 301 6.781 miles of widening for additional lanes, milling and plant mix resurfacing on State Route 73/U.S. 301 beginning at the Tattnall County line and extending to Pine Street in Claxton. Also includes widening of a bridge over Bull Creek. Opened to traffic 5-26-2000.

District Four
Colquitt-Thomas counties-State Route 35/U.S. 319 8.010 miles of widening for additional lanes, reconstruction, milling and plant mix resurfacing on State Route 35/U.S. 319 beginning west of County Road 121 and extending east of State Route 35/U.S. 319Bus.. Opened to traffic 6-15-2000.
District Five
Bryan-Chatham counties- State Route 25/U.S. 17 2.874 miles of widening for additional lanes, plant mix resurfacing and reconstruction on State Route 25/U.S. 17 (Ocean Highway) beginning at State Route 144 and extending to County Road 84. Also includes widening of a bridge over the Ogeechee River. Opened to traffic 11-18-1999.

Glynn County-State Route 520/U.S. 17 (Sidney Lanier Bridge Replacement) 1.088 miles of construction of a north and a south approach bridge on State Route 520/U.S. 17 over the Brunswick River for the proposed Sidney Lanier Bridge replacement. Opened to traffic 1-7-2000.
Glynn County-State Route 25/U.S. 82/U.S. 17 (Sidney Lanier Bridge Replacement) 1.606 miles of construction consisting of the main span of the Sidney Lanier Bridge, the remaining portions of the south and north approach bridge, a bridge inspection traveller and protective islands on State Route 25/U.S. 82/U.S. 17 over the Brunswick River. Also includes realignment on State Route 25/U.S. 82/U.S. 17 beginning south of State Route 520 and extending to the south approach bridge. The first decks were cast on 12-15-1999.

Chatham County-Interstate 95 1.129 miles of construction of an interchange on Interstate 95 at County Road 984 (Jimmy Deloach Parkway), also includes construction of a double bridge over Interstate 95. Opened to traffic 2-16-2000.
Effingham County-State Route 21 9.242 miles of widening for additional lanes, plant mix resurfacing and reconstruction on State Route 21 beginning north of County Road 313 and extending north of County Road 39. Also includes extension of a bridge culvert at Turkey Branch. Opened to traffic 9-3-1999.

Tattnall County-State Route 73/U.S. 25/U.S. 301 7.244 miles of widening for additional lanes, reconstruction and plant mix resurfacing on State Route 73/U.S. 25/U.S. 301 beginning at County Road 356 and extending to the Evans County line. Project includes construction of a bridge culvert at Mill Creek and widening of a bridge over South Prong Beards Creek. Also, includes realignment on County Road 374/ County Road 375 and on County Road 479 at State Route 73/U.S. 25/U.S. 301. Opened to traffic 5-16-2000.
Telfair County-State Route 27/U.S. 341 14.054 miles of widening for additional lanes, plant mix resurfacing and reconstruction on State Route 27/U.S. 341 beginning at County Road 269 and extending south to County Road 267. Also includes a bridge culvert extension at Cattle Branch, widening bridge over Sugar Creek and construction of bridge over Sugar Creek. Opened to traffic 2-29-2000.

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District Six
Cherokee County- State Route 5/ Reinhardt College Parkway 1.502 miles of new construction of a four-lane divided section from State Route 5 to State Route 140. Opened to traffic 2-2-2000.
Floyd /Chattooga counties-U.S. 27 7.475 miles of reconstruction and widening on U.S. 27 from a two-lane section to a four-lane section with a divided median, beginning at State Route 156 and extending to Gore Subligna Road. Opened to traffic 10-22-1999.
Gilmer County-State Route 52 3.233 miles of passing lane construction on State Route 52 from River Bend Circle to County Road 225 and from County Road 102 to County Road 192. Opened to traffic 7-31-1999.

Clayton County-Lamar Hutcheson Parkway 0.423 mile of grading, drainage, base, plant mix paving and sidewalk construction on Lamar Hutcheson Parkway (Phase III) beginning at Roberts Drive and extending to Valley Hill Road. Opened to traffic 1-30-2000.
Cobb County-County Road 2081 0.234 mile of construction of a bridge and realignment of approaches on County Road 2081 (Hiram Road) over Powd Springs Creek. Opened to traffic 7-31-1999.
Cobb County-County Road 3441 0.085 mile of construction of a bridge culvert and reconstru tion of County Road 3441 at oonday Creek. Opened to traffic 3-2-2000.
Cobb County-Holloman Road 0.142 mile of construction of a bridge culvert on Holloman Road at Sweetwater Creek. Opened to traffic 4-26-2000.

Murray County-Woodring Road 2.012 miles of passing lane construction from Woodring Road to the Murray I Gilmer County line. Opened to traffic 7-31-1999.
Paulding County-State Route 92 Reconstruction of the following intersections on State Route 92---Ridge Road, Pin Valley Road, State Route 6 / U.S. 278, State Route 360, Dragstrip Road, and Due West Road. Opened to traffic 12-11-1999.

Cobb County-County Road 943 0.216 mile of construction of a bridge and approaches on County Road 943 (Old Villa Rica Road) over Wildhorse Creek; also includes realignment of County Road 943. Opened to traffic 5-16-2000.
Coweta County-County Road 252 0.230 mile of construction of a bridge and realignment of approaches on County Road 252 (Smokey Road) over Mountain Creek. Opened to traffic 11-24-1999.

Whitfield County- Interstate 75 Interchange Reconstruction of the Interstate 75 Interchange at State Route 3 Connector, also included the stage construction of the bridge across Interstate 75. Opened to traffic 9-17-1999.
District Seven
Clayton/Fayette counties-State Road 54 1.477 miles of construction of a total of three bridges with approaches on State Road 54 at the following locations: bridge one over Morning Creek, bridge two over Camp Creek and bridge three over the Flint River. Project also includes relocation of Simpson Road, Hewell Road and Thomas Road and construction of a wetland mitigation site. Opened to traffic 10-5-1999.

Coweta County-Grantville Road 0.295 mile of construction of a bridge and approaches on West Grantville Road over New River Road, reconstruction of Eddie Allen Road and construction of a bridge culvert on West Grantville Road at Golden Creek. Opened to traffic 1O 19-1999.
DeKalb County-State Route 124 1.230 miles of widening, plant mix resurfacing & relocation on State Route 124 (Rock Chapel Road). Opened to traffic 1 7-2000.

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Fulton County-State Route 120 0.995 mile of widening for additional lanes, reconstruction, realignment and plant mix resurfacing on State Route 120 (Old Milton Parkway/State Bridge Road) beginning east of Park Bridge Parkway and extending west of Amy Francis Lane. Project also includes reconstruction on State Bridge Way beginning at State Route 120 and extending to Kimball Bridge Road. Opened to traffic 1-19-2000.
Fulton County-State Bridge Road 0.313 mile of construction of a bridge and realignment of approaches on State Bridge Road over Johns Creek. Opened to traffic 12-10-1999.
Rockdale County-State Route 20/State Route 138 1.260 miles of widening for additional lanes, milling and plant mix resurfacing on State Route 20/ State Route 138 beginning at State Route 138 and extending to Interstate 20. Opened to traffic 5-30-00.
Rockdale County-State Route 20 3.268 miles of construction consisting of widening for additional lanes, reconstruction and plant mix resurfacing on State Route 20 beginning south of Henry Creek Road and extending to State Route 138. Project includes widening and plant mix resurfacing on Honey Creek Road and realignment on Waterside Drive and Millers Chapel Road at State Route 20; also includes construction of a bridge culvert at Almand Creek. Opened to traffic 6-27-2000.

Statewide Contract Information Fiscal Year 2000
Contracts Awarded Contract Amount Awarde d Number of City/County Contracts City/County Contract Amo unt Number of Monthly Pay Vouchers Number of Final Vouchers Payments for Let Contracts Payments for City/County Contracts Payments for TEA Contracts Payments for Ahport Task Order Contracts TOTAL PAYMENTS
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412 $989 ,186,000
783 $85,710,371
6,519 1,476 $847, 218,259 $60 ,963,630 $4, 519,866 $5, 021,657 $917, 723,412

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Regular Operating Expenss Travel Motor Vehicle Purchases Equipment Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Te le communications Per Diem, Fees and Contracts Ca pitaI Outlay Year 2000 Project Capital Outlay Airport Aid Program Mass Transit Grants Harbor/Intra-Coastal Waterways Contracts with Rail Passenger Authority Spoilage Area Acquisition, Clearing & Pre paration
TOTAL EXPENDITIJRES

$57,701,197.74 $1,889,655.44 $3,768,200.10
$13,044,765.06 $10,517,070.99
$1,31S,22S.68 $3,850,327.34 S1S3,80S,887.13 $1,073,305,872.84
$60,456.00 $5,741,866.00 $19,006,977.S9
$669,242.52 $761,338.00
$24,807,063.25
$1,629,141,019.S4

Georgia DOT State Fund Appropriations as a Percentage of Total State Fund Appropriations 55% I----+- - - + - - - + - - - - - + - - - + - - - - - - < 45% I----+----+-------+----+---_,__--35% I - - - - + - - - + - - - + - - - - - + - - - + - - - - - - < 25% l----+---+---+-----+---+----1-------< 15% 1 - - - - - t - - - - + - - - + - - - - - - t - - - - + - - - - -
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Capital Outlay

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. MIieage

Statewide Highway System Interstates County Roads

14,187 810
66,779

Daily Ve hide

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Trave Ied

55,000,234

28,481,356

30,337,059

Statewide Highway System Interstates County Roads

1,004 79
2,744

12,452,259 3,865,237 5,141,784

Statewide Highway System Interstates County Roads City Streets

1,554 355
11,705 5,788

37,197,132 39,940,175 36,734,851 13,840,268

City Streets-

Miles of Georgia Roads 2000
13,548 Miles

County Roads

81,229 Miles

State HighwaySystem

17,989 Miles

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