Mission Statement The Georgia Department of Transportation provides a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to its citizens and environment. Executive Editors: Director of Communications Vicki Gavalas Assistant Director External Communications Karlene Barron Assistant Director Internal Communications Lillian Jackson Publications Coordinator Nicholas Hynes Editor/ Design & Layout Katina Lear About the cover: Top (clockwise direction): Roswell Road repairs to a collapsed retaining wall; Georgia DOT Commissioner Linnenkohl cutting the ribbon to officially open the 17th Street Bridge; 17th Street Bridge upon completion; Spear house; Endangered Gopher Tortoise; Georgia DOT Commissioner Linnenkohl introducing the NaviGAtor Plasma Screens; 2 Black-eyed Susan and winter weather clean-up Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34 State Transportation Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Congressional Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 TIME Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Organization & Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12 Public Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Georgia Rideshare Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Primary Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 Bicycles & Pedestrians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Georgia DOT Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Geographic Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Districts & Area Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18 Railroads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-45 Georgia Highway System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47 Major Highway Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-23 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49 Transportation Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26 Transportation Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51 Office of Environment & Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28 Georgia DOT's Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Transportation Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-57 Scenic Byways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Wildflower Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 FAST FACTS The State Board of Transportation and the nearly 6,000 employees of the Georgia Department of Transportation are determined to provide the residents of Georgia with the most efficient transportation system in the nation. Today, Georgia's transportation system encompasses 114,862 miles of public roads, 4,836 miles of railroad, 103 publicly owned airports and four shipping ports. The Department also serves the mobility needs of residents through 13 urban-transit systems and 96 rural-transit systems. The Department is recognized nationally for its leadership in transportation management as demonstrated through NAVIGATOR, Georgia's high-tech Intelligence Transportation System. This system monitors more than 300 miles of highway through the use of over 1,500 state-of-the-art video cameras, 97 changeable message signs and data management technologies to relay real-time traffic conditions -- 24 hours a day -- to the Wayne Shackelford Transportation Management Center. Other measures used to control traffic congestion and air pollution include 90 miles of HOV lanes, 103 Park and Ride lots and 2,943 miles of bicycle and pedestrian routes. With a total budget of nearly $2 billion, the Georgia Department of Transportation is dedicated to providing the public with a transportation network for the 21st century. Table of Contents 3 organizational Chart State Transportation Board District 1 Harry Dixon 1303 Coral Rd. Waycross, GA 31326 (912) 283-6527 Fax (912) 284-1108 Term Expires 4-15-05 District 4 Brad Hubbert P.O. Box 360990 Decatur, GA 30087 (404) 247-9043 Term Expires 4-15-06 District 7 Garland Pinholster 1770 Flat Bottom Rd. Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 735-3928 Fax (770) 753-3928 Term Expires 4-15-09 District 2 W.P. Billy Langdale Post Office Box 1088 Valdosta, GA 31603 (229) 242-7450 Fax (229) 333-2534 Term Expires 4-15-08 District 5 Emory McClinton 132 E. Lake Dr., SE Atlanta, GA 30317 (404) 377-5101 Fax (404) 371-7335 Term Expires 4-15-08 District 8 Sam Wellborn 10011 Chattsworth Rd. Midland, GA 31820 (706) 561-2086 Fax (706) 562-0271 Term Expires 4-15-07 District 3 Ward Edwards Post Office Box 2160 Butler, GA 31006 (478) 862-5535 Fax (478) 862-9267 Term Expires 4-15-08 District 6 Johnny Gresham 1200 Johnson Ferry Rd. Suite 360 Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 579-9188 Fax (770) 579-9189 Term Expires 4-15-05 District 9 Bill Kuhlke, Jr. P.O. Box 1693 Augusta, GA 30903 (706) 364-2760 Fax (706) 364-2762 Term Expires 4-15-09 District 10 Mike Evans 1695 Juliette Lane Cumming, GA 30040 (404) 291-9302 Fax (770) 889-5282 Term Expires 4-15-08 District 11 David Doss Post Office Box 431 Rome, GA 30162 (770) 291-9191 Fax (706) 291-1205 Term Expires 4-15-06 District 12 Raybon Anderson Post Office Box 1447 Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-9084 Fax (912) 489-2783 Term Expires 4-15-08 District 13 Dana Lemon 316 Griffin St. McDonough, GA 30253 (770) 490-9125 Fax (770) 957-6118 Term Expires 4-15-08 The Georgia DOT is governed by a 13-member State Transportation Board which exercises general control and supervision of the Department. Powers entrusted to 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 authorizes lease agreements. Board members are selected by a majority vote of state senators and representatives from districts embraced in-part or in-whole within each U.S. Congressional District. Each board member serves an alternating five-year term to ensure two to three members are elected each year. 5 Georgia's Congressional Districts GORDON 11 BARTOW 10 PICKENS CHEROKEE 7 9 DAWSON FORSYTH HALL BANKS 9 JACKSON POLK 7 PAULDING CARROLL 8 11 DOUGLAS 6 COBB 11 5 FULTON 7 GWINNETT 13 10 7 BARROW DEKALB 4 WALTON 13 13 CLAYTON NEWTON 13 HENRY 12 CLARKE OCONEE 9 MORGAN WHITFIELD HABERSHAM ROCKDALE DADE CATOOSA WALKER MURRAY FANNIN GILMER 10 CHATTOOGA GORDON PICKENS TOWNS UNION RABUN LUMPKIN WHITE STEPHENS 11 HEARD TROUP 8 FLOYD 1111 POLK BARTOW DAWSON CHEROKEE FORSYTH See Metro Area Detail Map COBB PAULDING GWINNETT HALL FRANKLIN BANKS JACKSON 9 MADISON HART ELBERT BARROW CLARKE OGLETHORPE 8 FAYETTE COWETA 13 11 MERIWETHER SPALDING PIKE 13 BUTTS 8 LAMAR MONROE 3 8 JASPER JONES METRO AREA DETAIL MAP HARALSON DEKALB WALTON OCONEE WILKES LINCOLN MCDUFFIE RICHMOND FAYETTE CLAYTON ROCKDALE CARROLL 11 DOUGLAS FULTON COWETA HENRY NEWTON MORGAN 9 GREENE 8 PUTNAM 12 TALIAFERRO WARREN COLUMBIA HEARD TROUP MERIWETHER 11 BUTTS SPALDING JASPER 8 PIKE LAMAR MONROE JONES UPSON HANCOCK GLASCOCK BALDWIN JEFFERSON WASHINGTON BURKE PUTNAM 3 8 HARRIS TALBOT MUSCOGEE 11 CHATTA- MARION HOOCHEE CRAWFORD BIBB WILKINSON 3 TWIGGS TAYLOR PEACH 1 MACON HOUSTON BLECKLEY 3 LAURENS JOHNSON TREUTLEN EMANUEL JENKINS SCREVEN 12 CANDLER BULLOCH EFFINGHAM MONTGOMERY SCHLEY STEWART QUITMAN RANDOLPH WEBSTER SUMTER TERRELL LEE DOOLY PULASKI DODGE WHEELER CRISP WILCOX TURNER TELFAIR BEN HILL JEFF DAVIS TOOMBS EVANS TATTNALL BRYAN CHATHAM APPLING LIBERTY LONG CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY 2 EARLY BAKER MILLER MITCHELL WORTH TIFT IRWIN COFFEE COLQUITT BERRIEN ATKINSON COOK SEMINOLE LANIER DECATUR GRADY THOMAS BROOKS LOWNDES CLINCH ECHOLS BACON 1 PIERCE WAYNE WARE BRANTLEY MCINTOSH GLYNN CHARLTON CAMDEN 6 Organization & Responsibilities State Transportation Board Board Members are elected by a majority of a General Assembly caucus from each of Georgia's thirteen congressional districts. Each board member serves a five-year term. Terms alternate to ensure two members are elected each year. Georgia DOT Board Secretary Elizabeth Osmon Suite 106 (404) 656-5211 Serves as the Board's liaison with legislators, local officials and the general public. Acts on behalf of the Board when requested and arranges and plans all Board meetings, workshops and conferences for the Board. COMMISSIONER Harold Linnenkohl Suite 102 (404) 656-5206 Provides principle-centered leadership to effectively operate the Georgia Department of Transportation. Leads employees to provide a high standard of service to the citizens of Georgia so that multimodal transportation needs are met. Strives to fully utilize the talents of all employees and all other resources available to the Department. Has the authority and the responsibility to staff and operate the Department effectively and efficiently. Executive Assistant to the Commissioner Peter Hortman Suite 102 (404) 656-5206 Coordinates and attends all of the Commissioner's meetings with state and local officials; coordinates with senior staff on behalf of the Commissioner; answers inquiries from State Transportation Board members, state and local officials and the public on various Department of Transportation matters; assists the Commissioner with administrative duties and serves as a point of contact for the Commissioner's office for meeting requests, project updates and other questions that may need addressing. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Larry Dent Suite 108 (404) 656-5212 Assists the Commissioner in maintaining and operating the activities of the Georgia DOT. Oversees the Special Staff offices and the Equal Employment Opportunity, Field Districts, Legal Services and Construction divisions. SPECIAL STAFF Communications Vicki Gavalas Communications Director Suite 315 (404) 463-6464 Serves as the Department's external communications liaison to the public and the media. Prepares presentations and speeches for Board members, the Commissioner, division directors and office heads. Assists upper management in public affairs and public outreach decisions for the Department. Serves as the internal communications liaison within the Georgia DOT. Develops the Department's Annual Report, Fact Book, personnel newsletter, quarterly construction status map, quarterly magazine and web page. State Aid Terry Gable State Aid Administrator Suite 201 (404) 656-5185 Provides assistance to local governments through the County/City Contract Program (State Aid), the Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) and the off-system Bridge Program. CONSTRUCTION DIVISION Glenn Durrence, Director Suite 134 (404) 656-5207 Responsible for advertising, letting and awarding projects, oversight of construction projects, transportation research, testing of materials, contract payments and contract claims. Office of Construction David Graham State Construction Engineer Suite 237 (404) 656-5306 Investigates citizens' concerns on projects and assists in timely problem resolution. Reviews and approves contract modifications and communicates with construction industry. Contracts Administration Greg Mayo State Transportation Office Engineer Suite 223 (404) 656-5325 Prepares and ensures proper execution of bid proposals, letting process and contracts. Audits contract payment process and ensures timely payments. Materials and Research Georgene Geary State Materials & Research Administrator (404) 363-7512 Tests materials used in construction and maintenance activities, maintains qualified products lists and provides expertise in construction materials. Also specifies material requirements, provides geotechnical services, and manages Department's research effort. 7 Organization & Responsibilities Construction Claims Larry Matthews Transportation Engineer Administrator Suite 209 (404) 656-2106 Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, negotiating, mediating and directing the Department's defense against construction claims and lawsuits filed by contractors. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DIVISION Michael Cooper, Director Suite 142 (404) 656-5323 The Equal Opportunity Division is responsible for ensuring internal and external compliance with federal and state laws/guidelines as they relate to fair and equitable employment and business practices. Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Charles French E.E.O Administrator Suite 142 (404) 656-5323 Adheres to state and federal regulations as they pertain to civil rights issues concerning Title VI and Title VII of the U.S. code of federal regulations. Monitors the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and the state's contractor review for compliance. FIELD DISTRICTS DIVISION Steve Henry Director Suite 128 (404) 656-5214 Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the transportation system in each of Georgia DOT's seven districts to ensure proper utilization of resources and adherence to prevailing policies. Georgia DOT Districts Georgia DOT is made up of seven districts that manage and operate the transportation system at the local level. District One-Gainesville Russell McMurry, District Engineer District Two-Tennille Mike Thomas, District Engineer District Three-Thomasville Thomas B. Howell, District Engineer District Four-Tifton Joe Sheffield, District Engineer District Five-Jesup Gary Priester, District Engineer District Six-Cartersville Kent Sager, District Engineer District Seven-Chamblee Bryant Poole, District Engineer (770) 532-5526 (478) 552-4601 (706) 646-6500 (229) 386-3280 (912) 427-5711 (770) 387-3600 (770) 986-1001 Equipment Management Mike Malcolm State Equipment Management Administrator 7565 Honey Creek Court, Lithonia, GA 30038 (770) 785-6947 This office is responsible for the administration and management of the Department's fleet, comprised of approximately 8,600 units. Directs and administers the program for statewide purchasing of vehicles and equipment. Determines vehicle and equipment replacement requirements considering both budget and needs. Establishes and coordinates contracts required for fleet operation. Provides preventative maintenance inspections and conducts preventative maintenance training courses statewide. LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION Sandra Burgess, Director Suite 329 (404) 656-5275 Responsible for advising the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner as well as senior staff on legal issues at the federal and state level that might impact the Department. Office of Legal Services Vacant, Legal Services Administrator Suite 321 (404) 657-5807 Provides legal research and other general legal assistance services concerning recurring issues of interest to the Department. Provides analysis of federal and state legislation. Reviews consultant, local government and personal services contracts for legal accuracy. CHIEF ENGINEER Paul Mullins Suite 122 (404) 656-5277 Supervises and directs all engineering-related activities within the Department to ensure the effective and efficient planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of transportation systems statewide. The Preconstruction Division, Operations Division, Transportation Planning, Data and Intermodal Development Division as well as the Office of Engineering Services report directly to the Chief Engineer. Engineering Services David Mulling Project Review Engineer Suite 266 (404) 656-6843 Provides oversight of federally funded projects. Directs project review process, manages standard specifications and provides project cost estimates. 8 Organization & Responsibilities PRECONSTRUCTION DIVISION Buddy Gratton, Director Suite 129 (404) 656-5187 Develops environmental studies, right-of-way plans, construction plans and bid documents through a cooperative effort that results in project design and implementation. Assistant Director of Preconstruction Meg Pirkle Assistant Director Suite 368 (404) 651-7455 Assists the Director of Preconstruction in the management of the plan development process for highway projects. Manages and distributes information about project status and program status such as the GRIP and bond programs. Bridge Design Paul Liles State Bridge and Structural Design Engineer Suite 258 (404) 656-5280 Responsible for structural design of highway bridges, culverts and retaining walls. Also controls the hydraulic design of bridge structures. Environment/Location Harvey Keepler State Environmental/Location Engineer 3993 Aviation Circle, Atlanta, GA 30336 (404) 699-4401 Responsible for the environmental analysis and permitting of every project let to construction by the Department. This office is also responsible for location and feasibility studies for new projects, traffic projections, performing and processing aerial photography, and providing the surveys, mapping, and cross-sections needed for construction plans and earthwork payment of contractors. Right-of-Way Donald Brown Administrator Suite 409 (404) 656-5372 Responsible for the acquisition of properties necessary for transportation projects. This task includes plan design review and approval, appraisal, relocation assistance, condemnation, negotiation and property management. Both DOT acquisitions as well as local government acquisitions (if include state or federal funds) are monitored by this office. Road Design Gerald Ross State Road and Airport Design Engineer Suite 444 (404) 656-5386 Responsible for the conceptual development and design of roadways, including the preparation of preliminary construction plans, right-of-way plans and final construction plans. Primarily develops and designs roadways outside of the urban area boundaries, including the Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP) and the rural interstate system. Consultant Design Brent Story State Consultant Design Engineer Suite 432 (404) 463-6133 Enables the Department's compliance with federal and state guidelines as they relate to fair and equitable hiring and employee practices. Urban Design Ben Buchan State Urban Design Engineer Suite 356 (404) 656-5436 Develops and coordinates conceptual layouts, preliminary and final construction plans and right-of-way plans for projects within major urban areas. Responsibilities include extensive public involvement with federal and state agencies, local governments, neighborhoods, businesses and the general public. OPERATIONS DIVISION Charles Law, Director Transportation Management Center Wayne Shackelford Building 935 E. Confederate Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316 (404) 635-8043 Ensures a safe and efficient transportation system by setting policies that control operational features, address maintenance needs and regulate the proper use of the state highway system. Maintenance David Crim State Maintenance Engineer Transportation Management Center (404) 635-8734 Coordinates all statewide maintenance activities such as bridge and sign maintenance, landscaping, the wildflower program, roadway striping, routine maintenance of state highway system, emergency response (both roadway and weather induced) and the Adopt-a-Highway Program. Develops contract documents for letting maintenance projects. Maintenance Activities Eric C. Pitts Maintenance Activities Engineer 25 Kennedy Drive, Forest Park, GA 30297 (404) 363-7625 Oversees pavement marking operations, state sign shop activities and statewide crane and snooper operations. 9 Organization & Responsibilities Traffic Operations Carla Holmes State Traffic Operations Engineer Transportation Management Center (404) 635-8038 This office is responsible for traffic signal repair, timing and emergency installation program of the Department, including warehousing of approximately $2 million in electrical/ signal materials, the timing of signal systems and the centralized repair support for approximately 1,650 signals statewide. Also manages the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including operation of the Transportation Management Center (TMC) and the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HEROs) with approximately 90 employees providing 24-hour, 365 days-a-year service to the traveling public. This program is one of the nation's largest and most advanced freeway management systems. Traffic Safety and Design Phillip Allen State Traffic Safety and Design Engineer Transportation Management Center (404) 635-8115 The Office of Traffic Safety and Design is responsible for traffic engineering and the traffic safety program statewide. The program includes vehicle crash analysis, traffic studies and projects for safety improvements to the state highway system. This Office designs the signs, pavement markings and traffic signals for Georgia DOT projects. It is also responsible for the Department's programs for railroad crossing safety, access and commercial driveways and freeway signage. Utilities Jeff Baker State Utilities Engineer Transportation Management Center (404) 635-8045 The State Utilities Office ensures the public's interest is served through our commitment to develop and administer reasonable utility and railroad policies, procedures, standards and regulations for the safe and efficient use of highway right of way. We provide expert technical assistance and functional guidance on utility and railroad encroachments, adjustments, relocations, agreements and billings to meet diverse needs of our stakeholders. PLANNING, DATA & INTERMODAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION David Studstill, Director Suite 127 (404) 656-0610 This division manages the statewide transportation planning process and the collection and sharing of transportation data, including vehicle volumes and the state route network. In addition, we research, develop and implement transit, port, freight and passenger rail opportunities across the state. Intermodal Programs Hal Wilson Intermodal Programs Administrator West Annex 2nd Floor 276 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 651-9201 Manages Georgia's planning and operations programs in support of the transit, rail, port, waterway and aviation systems. This division manages the statewide transportation planning process and the collection and sharing of transportation data, including vehicle volumes and the state route network. In addition, we research, develop and implement transit, port, freight and passenger rail opportunities across the state. Planning Joe Palladi State Transportation Planning Administrator Suite 372 (404) 656-5411 Manages Georgia's transportation planning program, in addition to developing the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Also manages the Department's Transportation Enhancement Program, designed to improve the quality of the transportation experience. Has responsibility for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, the Congestion and Mitigation/ Air Quality (CMAQ) coordination and the Scenic Byways Program. Transportation Data Jane Smith Transportation Data Administrator 5025 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 (770) 986-1360 The Office of Transportation Data is responsible for collecting, processing and disseminating necessary transportation data to support transportation planners, designers and key decision makers. The types of data provided include: official state road mileage; average annual daily traffic; traffic speed, volume and classification; truck weight information (weigh-in-motion); road characteristics data; and visual road imagery (video log). The office provides monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Federal Highway Administration, such as the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) Report, Truck Weight Reports, Traffic Data Reports, and Vehicle Classification Reports. In addition, we oversee the administration of highway system revisions and roadway classifications changes. Finally, we update and distribute the Official State of Georgia Roadway Map, County and City Maps and the Traffic Flow Map. 10 Organization & Responsibilities TREASURER Earl Mahfuz Suite 148 (404) 656-5224 Manages all financial matters for the Georgia DOT. Responsible for acquiring and accounting all funds the Department is entitled to receive. Develops policies for administering funds for the Department. Oversees the Division of Administration, Division of Information Technology, Office of Audits, Budget Services and the Office of Personnel. Office of Audits Connie Steele Transportation Accounts Administrator Suite 301 (404) 656-5598 Audits division offices as well as contractors and consultants who do work for the Department. Air Transportation Dave Carmichael Air Transportation Administrator 4175 South Airport Road, Atlanta, GA 30336 (404) 699-4483 Operates and maintains a fleet of six aircraft, based at Fulton County Airport. Also provides air transportation for state officials and conducts aerial photography flights to acquire precision mapping for the complete design and construction of highways. Personnel Mike Johnson, Director Suite 270 (404) 656-5260 Responsible for developing, implementing and administering all personnel-related functions and programs for the Department. These include benefits, recruiting, training, job evaluation and compensation, employee relations, employee assistance, performance management and personnel transaction processing and drug/alcohol testing program for commercial driver's license holders. Strategic Development Jim Davis, Director 276 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 656-5181 Responsible for employee training and development, organizational development, strategic planning and strategic management General Support Services Wayne Mitchell Transportation Accounts Administrator Suite 170 (404) 656-5239 Provides all offices with office equipment and supplies. The office is comprised of Asset Management/ Telecommunication, Cost Accounting and Inventory Control, Procurement, Facility Management, Fuel and Purchasing Card Program Administration, Records Management, General Office Motor Pool and Warehouse and Safety/Risk Management. ADMINISTRATION DIVISION Todd Long, Director Suite 143 (404) 656-5239 Manages and oversees statewide administrative activities for the Georgia DOT. These activities include financial management, payroll, cash receipts and disbursements, procurement, safety, and facility management. Also oversees the operation of Georgia DOT's aircraft. Budget Services Angela Bowen Budget Administrator Suite 150 (404) 656-5237 Develops and manages the nearly $2 billion budget of the Department. Serves as an advisor to the Treasurer and upper management in funding matters. Also serves as liaison to the Office of Planning & Budget and the Legislative Budget Office. General Accounting Dawn Maddox Transportation Accounts Administrator Suite 169 (404) 656-5193 Manages the payout and receipt of the Department's funds, which includes issuing checks to vendors, contractors, cities/counties, consultants, and commodity/service vendors. Also handles payroll and travel reimbursement for nearly 6,000 employees. Other tasks include keeping the Department's books of accounts and assuring all accounting records are accurate and are prepared in a timely manner. The units housed within the General Accounting Office include Administration, Payroll, Cash Disbursement, Accounts Payable, Contracts Payable, Central Cashier and Revenue. 11 Organization & Responsibilities Financial Management Jamie Simpson Financial Management Administrator Suite 170 (404) 463-2799 Prepares and manages the Department's six-year Construction Work Program (CWP) and the project information system (Tpro). Requests and prepares documents for authorization and billing for federal aid, bond and state funds. Develops, submits and tracks project expenditures in the Department's project accounting system (PeopleSoft). INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION David Spinney Director Suite 180 (404) 656-6034 Manages Department's new and existing computer applications and computer network. Oversees Department's electronic processing budget, configuration and asset management. Also develops information technology policy, standards and strategic planning functions. Application Support Doug Chambers Administrator West Annex (404) 463-2860 Ext. 103 This office is composed of an Applications Development Section and an Applications Support Section. The Development Section manages the development of new applications for the Department. It is also home of the Geographic Information System (GIS) coordination for the Department. The Support Section supports and maintains the Department's computer applications including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), web, COTS (off-the-shelf) and enterprise-wide shared resources. Information Technology Infrastructure Jeffrey Hill Administrator Suite 179 (404) 656-6034 Responsible for the operation and management of the Department's computer hardware and software and consists of Database Support, Server Support, Network Support, Client Support and the Solutions Center. Information Technology Business Practices Bobby Adams Administrator Suite 183 (404) 656-6034 This office handles much of the administrative needs of the I.T. Division. It is composed of three working groups: the Operations Group, the Configuration Management Group, and the Policy and Standards Group. The Operations Group handles the day-to-day administrative duties including personnel issues, payroll, leave records, budget and purchasing needs. Also oversees the Department's EDP Budget and manages the entire Department's EDP purchases. The Configuration Management Group maintains records of all IT resources and also plays major role in maintaining the Department's Asset Management for I.T. equipment. The Policy and Standards Group maintains and updates I.T. related policies and standards in the Department. 12 Frequently Asked Questions INFORMATION CONTACT PHONE NUMBER Accident Location Sites Adopt-A-Highway Auto Tags & Title Bicycle Paths Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Driver's License Information Driveway Permits GA 400 Cruise Cards/Violations Handicap Parking Permits Motor Vehicle Reports Natural Disasters Outdoor Advertising Overweight Truck Permits Office CLOSED on weekends and holidays Rest Areas Road Work Traffic Safety & Design 404-635-8131 Maintenance Office 404-635-8194 Georgia DMVS State Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator 404-362-6500 404-657-6692 Georgia DMVS 678-413-8825 Georgia DMVS 404-657-9300 Schedule Appointment- 678-143-8500 www.dmvs.ga.gov Traffic Safety & Design 404-635-8042 State Road & Tollway Authority Georgia DMVS 404-365-7790 404-657-9300 Georgia DMVS 404-624-7885 1. Contact local law enforcement agency 2. Contact GEMA 404-635-7000 24-Hour Line 404-635-7200 Office of Right of Way Oversize Permit Unit 404-651-6217 1-800- 570-5428 Customer Service 1-888-262-8306 Mon- Thur 7am - 6pm Fri 7am-4:45 pm Office of Maintenance or your local District Engineer 404-635-8174 See pages 17-18 for Dist. Engineer info Office of Construction 404-656-3606 State Maps Map Sales Unit 770-986-1436 OTDCustomerSrv@dot.state.ga.us Traffic Counts Traffic Count Customer Service 770-986-1436 OTDCustomerSrv@dot.state.ga.us Traffic Incident Management Enhancement Traffic Signals Transportation Enhancement Projects Transportation Statistical Data TIME Task Force Office of Traffic Safety & Design Statewide Planning Bureau Office of Transportation Data General Info 404-635-TIME (8463) 404-635-8115 404-656-5411 770-986-1364 770-986-1360 Up-to-date Traffic Information Transportation Management Center 404-635-6800 AT&T Cingular, Verizon and Sprint Users- *DOT (*368) Toll Free 1-888-635-8287 Wildflower Program Office of Maintenance 13 404-635-8174 For more information: www.dot.state.ga.us Primary Contacts Commissioner/Special Staff E-mail Address Harold Linnenkohl, Commissioner Larry Dent, Deputy Commissioner Paul V. Mullins, Chief Engineer Harold.Linnenkohl@dot.state.ga.us Larry.Dent@dot.state.ga.us Paul.Mullins@dot.state.ga.us Peter Hortman, Executive Assistant to Commissioner Peter.Hortman@dot.state.ga.us Angela Alexander, Executive Assistant to Chief Engineer Angela.Alexander@dot.state.ga.us Vicki Gavalas, Director of Communications David Mulling, Project Review Engineer Terry Gable, State Aid Administrator Vicki.Gavalas@dot.state.ga.us David.Mulling@dot.state.ga.us Terry.Gable@dot.state.ga.us Elizabeth Osmon, DOT Board Secretary Construction Glenn Durrence, Director of Construction Greg Mayo, State Trans. Office Engineer- Contract Admin. Larry Matthews, Trans. Eng. Admin.- Const. Claims Georgene Geary, State Materials & Research Admin. David Graham, State Construction Engineer Equal Opportunity Division Michael Cooper, Director of Equal Opportunity Charles French, Equal Opportunity Admin. Field Districts Steve Henry, Director of Field Districts Russell McMurry, District One- Gainesville Mike Thomas, District Two- Tennille Thomas Howell, District Three- Thomaston Joe Sheffield, District Four- Tifton Gary Priester, District Five- Jesup Kent Sager, District Six- Cartersville Bryant Poole, District Seven- Metro Atlanta Mike Malcom, Office of Equipment Management Legal Services Division Elizabeth.Osmon@dot.state.ga.us E-mail Address Glenn.Durrence@dot.state.ga.us Greg.Mayo@dot.state.ga.us Larry.Matthews@dot.state.ga.us Georgene.Geary@dot.state.ga.us David.Graham@dot.state.ga.us E-mail Address Michael.Cooper@dot.state.ga.us Charles.French@dot.state.ga.us E-mail Address Stephen.Henry@dot.state.ga.us Russell.McMurray@dot.state.ga.us Mike.Thomas@dot.state.ga.us Thomas.Howell@dot.state.ga.us Joe.Sheffield@dot.state.ga.us Gary.Priester@dot.state.ga.us Kent.Sager@dot.state.ga.us Bryant.Poole@dot.state.ga.us Mike.Malcom@dot.state.ga.us E-mail Address Sandra Burgess, Director of Legal Services Legal Services Administrator, Vacant Operations Division Charles Law, Director of Operations David Crim, State Maintenance Engineer Jeff Baker, State Utilities Engineer Sandra.Burgess@dot.state.ga.us E-mail Address Charles.Law@dot.state.ga.us David.Crim@dot.state.ga.us Jeff.Baker@dot.state.ga.us 14 Phone # (404) 656-5206 (404) 656-5212 (404) 656-5277 (404) 656-5206 (404) 656-5277 (404) 463-6464 (404) 656-6843 (404) 656-5185 (404) 656-5211 Phone # (404) 656-5207 (404) 656-5325 (404) 656-2106 (404) 363-7512 (404) 656-5306 Phone # (404) 656-5323 (404) 656-1710 Phone # (404) 656-5214 (770) 532-5526 (478) 552-4601 (706) 646-6500 (229) 386-3280 (912) 427-5711 (770) 387-3602 (770) 986-1011 (770) 785-6947 Phone # (404) 657-5808 (404) 657-5807 Phone # (404) 635-8034 (404) 635-8734 (404) 635-8045 Primary Contacts Operations Division E-mail Address Carla Holmes, Transportation Engineer Admin.- Traffic Ops Carla.Holmes@dot.state.ga.us Transportation Management Center Info. Phillip Allen, State Traffic Safety & Design Admin. Phillip.Allen@dot.state.ga.us Kathleen Gibson, Oversize Permit Unit Admin. Kathleen.Gibson@dot.state.ga.us Preconstruction Division E-mail Address Buddy Gratton, Director of Preconstruction Meg Pirkle, Assistant Dir. of Preconstruction Buddy.Gratton@dot.state.ga.us Meg.Pirkle@dot.state.ga.us Gerald Ross, State Road/Airport Design Engineer Gerald.Ross@dot.state.ga.us Ben Buchan, State Urban Design Engineer Paul Liles, State Bridge/Structural Design Engineer Harvey Keepler, State Environmental/Location Engineer Don Brown, State Right of Way Administrator Brent Story, State Consultant Design Engineer Ben.Buchan@dot.state.ga.us Paul.Liles@dot.state.ga.us Harvey.Keepler@dot.state.ga.us Terry.McCollister@dot.state.ga.us Brent.Story@dot.state.ga.us Planning, Data & Intermodal Dev. Division E-mail Address David Studstill, Dir. of Planning, Data & Intermodal Hal Wilson, Intermodal Programs Admin. Joe Palladi, State Trans. Planning Admin. Jane Smith, State Trans. Data Admin. Treasurer/Administration Division David.Studstill@dot.state.ga.us Hal.Wilson@dot.state.ga.us Joe.Palladi@dot.state.ga.us Jane.Smith@dot.state.ga.us E-mail Address Earl Mahfuz, Treasurer Mike Johnson, Personnel Director Todd Long, Administrator Director Connie Steele, Trans. Accts. Admin.- Audits Angela Bowen, Budget Administrator Earl.Mahfuz@dot.state.ga.us Mike.Johnson@dot.state.ga.us Todd.Long@dot.state.ga.us Connie.Steele@dot.state.ga.us Angela.Bowen@dot.state.ga.us Wayne Mitchell, General Support Admin. Dawn Maddox, Trans. Accts. Admin.- Gen. Acct. Jamie Simpson, Financial Management Admin. Dave Carmichael, Air Trans. Administrator Wayne.Mitchell@dot.state.ga.us Dawn.Maddox@dot.state.ga.us Jamie.Simpson@dot.state.ga.us Dave.Carmichael@dot.state.ga.us Information Technology Division David Spinney, Director of Information Technology Jeffrey Hill, Office of Infrastructure Admin. Doug Chambers, Office of I.T. Applications Admin. Bobby Adams, Office of I.T. Business Practices E-mail Address David.Spinney@dot.state.ga.us Jeffrey.Hill@dot.state.ga.us Doug.Chambers@dot.state.ga.us Bobby.Adams@dot.state.ga.us Phone # (404) 635-8038 (404) 624-1300 (404) 635-8115 (404) 635-8176 Phone # (404) 656-5187 (404) 651-7455 (404) 656-5386 (404) 656-5436 (404) 656-5280 (404) 699-4401 (404) 656-5372 (404) 463-6133 Phone # (404) 656-0610 (404) 651-9200 (404) 656-5411 (770) 986-1360 Phone # (404) 656-5224 (404) 656-5260 (404) 656-5239 (404) 656-5598 (404) 656-5237 (404) 463-6029 (404) 656-5566 (404) 463-2799 (404) 699-4483 Phone # (404) 656-6034 (404) 656-6034 (404) 463-2860 Ext. 103 (404) 656-6034 15 The Department of Transportation is divided into seven districts across the state which are responsible for operating and maintaining the transportation system at the local level. Each district has 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. DUTIES OF THE DISTRICTS: Roadway Maintenance and Operations Roadway Location and Design Construction Contract Administration Right-of-Way Acquisition Utility Conflicts (permits & relocation) Environmental Review Highway Beautification Traffic Signals and Signs Permits Coordination of Transit Systems Public Outreach and Communication Park & Ride Lots DUTIES OF THE AREA OFFICES: Highway Construction Supervision Right-of-Way Mowing Litter Removal Rest Areas Utility and Driveway Permits Sign Maintenance Drainage Maintenance Storm Damage Repair Roadway Maintenance Georgia DOT Districts DADE CATOOSAHITFIELDMURRAY W FANNIN WALKER GILMER TOWNS UNION RABUN HABERSHAM CHATTOOGA 6 FLOYD POLK HARALSON GORDON BARTOW PICKENS CHEROKEE WHITE LUMPKIN STEPHENS DAWSON FORSYTH FRANKLIN 1 HALL BANKS JACKSON MADISON HART ELBERT PAULDING COBB 7 DOUGLAS FULTON BARROW GWINNETT CLARKE DEKALB OCONEE WALTON OGLETHORPE WILKES LINCOLN DISTRICTS: District One: Gainesville District Two: Tennille District Three: Thomaston District Four: Tifton District Five: Jesup District Six: Cartersville District Seven: Chamblee FAYETTE CLAYTON ROCKDALE McDUFFIE CARROLL HENRY NEWTON MORGAN GREENE TALIAFERRO COLUMBIA HEARD COWETA TROUP SPALDING JASPER BUTTS PIKE LAMAR WARREN PUTNAM HANCOCK GLASCOCK RICHMOND BALDWIN JEFFERSON BURKE MERIWETHER HARRIS 3 UPSON MONROE JONES WASHINGTON 2 TALBOT CRAWFORD BIBB WILKINSON TWIGGS JOHNSON JENKINS SCREVEN MUSCOGEE TAYLOR PEACH EMANUEL CHATTA- MARION HOOCHEE MACON HOUSTON BLECKLEY LAURENS TREUTLEN CANDLER BULLOCH EFFINGHAM MONTGOMERY SCHLEY STEWART EBSTER W SUMTER AN QUITM TERRELL RANDOLPH LEE CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY EARLY BAKER 4 MILLER MITCHELL DOOLY PULASKI DODGE WHEELER CRISP WILCOX TELFAIR TOOMBS EVANS TATTNALL BRYAN CHATHAM TURNER BEN HILL JEFF DAVIS APPLING WORTH IRWIN TIFT COFFEE BACON LIBERTY 5 LONG WAYNE McINTOSH COLQUITT ATKINSON BERRIEN COOK PIERCE WARE BRANTLEY GLYNN SEMINOLE LANIER DECATUR GRADY THOMAS LOWNDES BROOKS CLINCH CHARLTON CAMDEN ECHOLS DISTRICT ONE District Engineer: Russell McMurry (770) 532-5526 2505 Athens Highway, SE P.O. Box 1057 1 Gainesville, GA 30503 Communications Officer: Teri Pope (770) 718-3924 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d1/Index.shtml Area Engineer Offices Gainesville Clarkesville Carnesville Cleveland Lawrenceville Athens Counties Served Dawson, Forsyth, Hall Banks, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison Lumpkin, Union, Towns, White Barrow, Gwinnett Clarke, Jackson, Oconee, Walton DISTRICT TWO District Engineer: Mike Thomas (478) 552-4601 2 801 Fourth Street/Highway 15 South P.O. Box 8 Tennille, GA 31089-0008 Communications Officer: Vonda Everett (478) 552-4656 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d2/Index.shtml Area Engineer Offices Sandersville Swainsboro Louisville Augusta Madison Milledgeville Dublin Counties Served Glascock, Hancock, Washington, Johnson Emanuel, Jenkins, Screven Burke, Jefferson, McDuffe, Warren Columbia, Lincoln, Richmond, Wilkes Greene, Morgan, Newton, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro Baldwin, Jasper, Putnam, Wilkinson Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Treutlen DISTRICT THREE 3 District Engineer: Thomas B. Howell (706) 646-6500 715 Andrews Drive Thomaston, GA 30286-4524 Communications Officer: Dorothy Daniel (706) 646-6257 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d3/Index.shtml Area Engineer Offices Thomaston Americus Perry Macon Griffin LaGrange Columbus Counties Served Crawford, Upson, Taylor, Pike, Lamar Marion, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Webster Dooley, Houston, Macon, Peach, Pulaski Bibb, Jones, Monroe, Twiggs Butts, Fayette, Henry, Spalding Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, Troup Chattahoochee, Harris, Muscogee, Talbot DISTRICT FOUR District Engineer: Joe Sheffield (229) 386-3280 710 West 2nd Street 4 P.O. Box 7510 Tifton, GA 31793-7510 Communications Officer: Danny Griner (229) 391-6852 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d4/Index.shtml 17 Phone (770) 535-5759 (706) 754-9559 (706) 384-7269 (706) 348-4848 (770) 339-2308 (706) 369-5627 Phone (478) 240-3061 (478) 289-2614 (478) 625-3681 (706) 855-3466 (706) 343-5836 (478) 445-5130 (478) 275-6596 Phone (706) 646-6630 (229) 931-2434 (478) 988-7151 (478) 757-2601 (770) 228-7205 (706) 845-4115 (706) 568-2165 Districts & Area Offices Districts & Area Offices DISTRICT FOUR (continued) Area Engineer Offices Valdosta Douglas Fitzgerald Moultrie Albany Cuthbert Donalsonville I-75 Reconstruction Counties Served Clinch, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes Atkinson, Coffee, Berrien, Irwin Ben Hill, Crisp, Turner, Wilcox, Worth Brooks, Colquitt, Tift, Thomas, Cook Baker, Dougherty, Lee, Mitchell Calhoun, Clay, Early, Quitman, Randolph, Terrell Decatur, Grady, Miller, Seminole Crisp, Turner, Tift, Cook, Lowndes DISTRICT FIVE District Engineer: Gary Priester (912) 427-5700 204 North Highway 301 P.O. Box 610 5 Jesup, GA 31598 Communications Officer: Sherry Beal (912) 530-4075 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d5/Index.shtml Area Engineer Offices Baxley Waycross Brunswick Glennville Savannah Statesboro Counties Served Appling, Jeff Davis, Telfair, Wheeler, Montgomery Charlton, Brantley, Pierce, Ware, Bacon Camden, Glynn, McIntosh Long, Tattnall, Toombs, Wayne, Liberty Chatham, Bryan Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans DISTRICT SIX District Engineer: Kent Sager (770) 387-3602 6 500 Joe Frank Harris Parkway P.O. Box 10 Cartersville, GA 30120-0010 Communications Officer: Mohamed Arafa (770) 387-4081 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d6/Index.shtml Area Engineer Offices Cartersville Ellijay Dalton Rome Buchanan Counties Served Bartow, Cherokee, Gordon Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens Catoosa, Dade, Murray, Walker, Whitfield Chattooga, Floyd, Polk Haralson, Paulding, Carroll DISTRICT SEVEN District Engineer: Bryant Poole (770) 986-1011 5025 New Peachtree Road 7 Chamblee, GA 30341 Communications Officer: Mark McKinnon (770) 986-2801 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d7/Index.shtml Area Engineer Offices Decatur Marietta Hapeville Atlanta Counties Served DeKalb, Rockdale Cobb, North Fulton Clayton, South Fulton, Douglas City of Atlanta Phone (229) 333-5287 (912) 389-4201 (229) 426-5244 (229) 891-7130 (229) 430-4198 (229) 732-3066 (229) 524-5760 (229) 556-9433 Phone (912) 366-1090 (912) 285-6009 (912) 264-7247 (912) 654-2940 (912) 651-2144 (912) 871-1103 Phone (770) 387-3680 (706) 635-5551 (706) 272-2211 (706) 295-6025 (770) 646-5522 Phone (404) 299-4386 (770) 528-3238 (404) 559-6655 (404) 624-2436 18 Georgia Highway Systems Rura l A re a s Statewide Highway System The Georgia Department of Transportation provides a safe and efficient highway system designed to network Georgia's interstates, county roads, city streets and state highway system together to provide mobility and efficiently connect travelers to their destinations. Interstates County Roads City Streets Sma ll Urba n Are a s Statewide Highway System Interstates County Roads City Streets Urba n Are a s Statewide Highway System Interstates County Roads City Streets 100,000 82,887 miles 72% 80,000 60,000 Mi leag e 14,205 809 67,756 4,178 1,025 81 2,716 4,072 1,570 354 12,415 5,681 D aily Ve h icle M i le s Trave l e d 57,527,650 33,165,275 43,474,910 3,152,116 12,277,461 4,456,377 4,745,782 5,491,646 37,997,733 44,079,654 37,303,846 13,129,544 Miles of Georgia Road 2003 40,000 20,000 18,044 miles 16% 13,931 miles 12% 0 County Roads Statewide Highway System City Streets Source: DPP445, Office of Transportation Data, Customer Service and Data Reporting Branch Total Miles of Public Roads in Georgia: 114,862 19 Major Highway Programs Georgia's transportation system consists of the following major highway programs, which contribute to maintaining and improving mobility to travelers: National Highway System (NHS) Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP) Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) Surface Transportation Program (STP) Tennesee CHATTANOOGA North Carolina 59 27 ROME 20 27 Dalton 76 411 76 5 5 5 75 411 41 176 280 575 9 19 19 19 129 23 Gainesville 985 864 316 20 Carrollton 124 ATLANTA 85 138 23 365 123 441 85 441 ATHENS 20 129 17 78 17 74 LaGrange Griffin 75 441 Milledgeville 88 85 3 185 MACON COLUMBUS 19 15 441 24 Alabama 80 96 96 934 96 280 280 Americus 41 16 80 Dublin WARNER ROBINS 319 129 280 55 19 75 27 82 ALBANY 319 23 441 62 84 62 27 Tifton 319 19 Moultrie 75 221 82 84 956 Thomasville 97 319 19 Valdosta National Highway System The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 established the National Highway System (NHS) to serve as a network of highways linking together different modes of transportation such as: public transportation, airports, intermodal facilities and major shipping ports. Economic vitality nationwide is increased by the linking of these transportation systems. South Carolina AUGUSTA 56 25 301 Statesboro 16 25 280 119 144 Fort Stewart 84 341 84 25 95 25 84 SAVANNAH 204 Atlantic Ocean Waycross BRUNSWICK 1 95 Florida LEGEND Eisenhower Interstate Other NHS Route Waterway Military Base Airport Amtrak Station Bus/Rail Transit Service Port Terminal Highway/Rail Transfer Facility Pipeline Terminal Urbanized Area National Highway System (NHS) Facts Total US NHS Mileage** 163,992 Total Georgia NHS Mileage 4,633 Source: 2003 Highway Performance Monitoring System Report, Office of Transportation Data, Customer Service and Data Reporting Branch Total Georgia Interstate Mileage 1,245 ** 2003 Total US NHS mileage is not available, 2002 data provided NHS Major Intermodal Connector Routes 84 20 Other NHS Routes 3,304 Major Highway Programs Fast Forward Transportation Program This is a comprehensive 6-year, $15.5 billion transportation program that will relieve congestion and spur economic growth by accelerating existing projects. GARVEE PROGRAM $7,652 $7,922 TOTAL PROPOSED PROGRAM 2005-2010 $15.57 Billion Total Atlanta Region (18 Counties) $3,004 TOTAL PROPOSED PROGRAM 2005-2010 $15.57 Billion $1,516 (Congestion Mitigation) GO/GRB PROGRAM (GRIP/Arterials) Rest of the State $11,054 GDOT REGULAR PROGRAM Costs shown in millions Fast Forward will work to: Accelerate the most cost-effective congestion relieving projects -Funds both short- and long-term congestion relief Short: Intelligent Transportation System, HERO, ramp metering and signalization Long: HOV lanes and transit corridors Implement in 6 years what would take 18 years with conventional funding Complete all proposed included in the 2005-2010 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Construction Work Program (CWP) Relieve congestion and spur economic growth GRIP and arterials Statewide Interstate Improvement Program New Interstate lanes and Interchanges statewide Current/Future HERO and NaviGAtor Coverage Legend: Current Peak HERO and NaviGAtor Coverage Current Peak HERO Routes w/ future NaviGAtor Coverage Future HERO and NaviGAtor Coverage Future NaviGAtor 21 Legend: Interstates Interstate Widening Interchange Upgrades Major Highway Programs Initiated in 1989 by a resolution of the state legislature and the Governor, the Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP) connects 95% of the cities in Georgia with a population of 2,500 or more to the interstate system. The GRIP system will also ensure that 98% of all areas of Georgia will be within 20 miles of a four-lane road. GRIP is currently made up of seventeen corridors (economic development highways), three truck access routes and 3,150 miles of roadway. Project development activities are underway for 2,583 miles of GRIP. GRIP Facts 71% or 1,827 miles of GRIP Corridors with project development activities underway are open or under construction. 58% of the total GRIP system is open or under construction. 7 projects were opened to traffic in calendar year 2003. The projects opened to traffic added 46 miles of multi-lane roadway to the GRIP system. The projects opened to traffic were constructed at a cost of $99.2 million. The estimated cost to complete the GRIP Corridors with project development activities underway is $2.547 billion. The estimated cost to complete the total GRIP system is $3.667 billion. GRIP Corridors Appalachian Development Highway South Georgia Parkway East-West Highway Fall Line Freeway Golden Isles Parkway Savannah River Parkway SR 72 SR 32 SR 125 US1/SR17 US 19 US 27 US 319 US 441 US 84 South Georgia Pkwy/US 82 Power Alley/US 280 Truck Access Routes 1. Sunbelt Parkway/SR 133 2. SR 40 3. SR 125 22 For current and up-to-date GRIP fact sheets check out: www.dot.state.ga.us/DOT/plan-prog/ planning/programs/grip/Index.shtml Major Highway Programs The Local Assistance Road Program is a resurfacing program initiated in 1978 to help local governments preserve the integrity of their paved road systems. How it works Each year during late summer or early fall every city and county in the State of Georgia is allowed to submit a LARP priority list to the Georgia DOT. The LARP priority list identifies roads or streets in each city or county jurisdiction which need to be resurfaced. Georgia DOT reviews each road and street submitted and develops a needs assessment and cost estimate. LARP Funding Funding for LARP projects comes from the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax. Each year Georgia DOT reviews the lists of projects received from each local government and makes selections based on need and availability of funds, once the level of funding is established. LARP Facts There are currently 66,377 miles on the county and city paved road systems. After Based on the LARP priority list, the paving needs for fiscal year 2004 exceeded $96 million. The Department resurfaced 1,176 miles of roads under LARP contracts in 2004. Before Webster Road (CR 39) located in Washington County was recently resurfaced under 2004 LARP. Surface Transportation Program (STP) The Surface Transportation Program (STP) is a FHWA formula-apportioned program that may be used for any roads including the National Highway System (NHS) that are not functionally classified as local or rural minor collector roads. The STP formula for each state is based on 25 percent lane miles, 40 percent vehicle miles traveled and 25 percent estimated tax payments attributable to highway users. Transit capital projects, carpool projects, safety, enhancement and wetland mitigation efforts are some of the many activities eligible under the program. STP Funding According to the multi-year transportation bill passed by Congress, FHWA sets aside ten percent of the STP funds for each state for safety construction activities such as hazard elimination and rail-highway crossings, and another ten percent is set aside by FHWA for transportation enhancement activities. FHWA provides 62.5 percent of the remaining 80 percent to urbanized areas with populations over 200,000. For other areas of the state, 37.5 percent of the remaining 80 percent is apportioned by FHWA. 23 The Georgia Department of Transportation is authorized by Georgia Code to organize, administer and operate an efficient, modern system of public roads and other modes of transportation including public transit, rail, aviation, ports and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Transportation 2000 Former Commissioner Wayne Shackelford and the State Transportation Board initiated the Georgia Transportation 2000 Commission in June 1993, to create a "vision mission." The Transportation 2000 Vision was adopted by the Georgia State Transportation Board in May 1994. The primary objective of this vision is to guide the state's transportation program into the 21st century. "Georgia's transportation system will always be a vital component of the state's future success and ability to compete in a global economy. Our team of motivated professionals and quality driven management will maintain and improve mobility by providing a safe, seamless, intermodal, environmentally sensitive transportation system. Through transportation leadership and wise use of human and financial resources, innovative technology, public/private partnerships and citizen input, we will ensure a balance of transportation options so that people and goods arrive at their destination in a timely and efficient manner." Transportation Programs Transportation Programs To meet its responsibilities in the most responsive and cost-efficient manner, the Georgia DOT has participated in the following transportation-related programs and initiatives: Air Quality Improvement Air Quality Improvement The Department participates in the effort for clean air in Georgia and maintains a strong commitment to improve air quality in the state through the Congestion Mitigation and Strategic Planning Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program. Although the effects of transportation on air pollution are continuing to diminish, a new standard for air quality has been set by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA). As a result, nonattainment areas in Georgia have increased. In addition to a larger nonattainment area surrounding Atlanta, Bibb County, Catoosa County and parts of Monroe and Murray counties have also been designated as nonattainment for ozone - having higher levels of ground-level ozone than air quality standards permit. CMAQ funds are used to implement a variety of projects aimed at reducing emissions by relieving traffic congestion. One effective initiative is a regional transportation demand management (TDM) program across metro Atlanta. Since the development of the program in 1999, changes in transportation behavior have been accomplished in the Atlanta region through programs to educate, encourage and facilitate the use of alternatives to driving alone. An advertising campaign resulted in high levels of public awareness of the region's air quality and congestion problems. Support services such as a rideshare database and a guaranteed ride home program make joining a carpool much easier. As individuals who drive alone change to other less polluting transportation modes, congestion is reduced and the quality of the air improves. Now on the horizon is another broad-based regional program expected to have a very significant affect on congestion and air quality. The program includes a project of signal synchronization across city limits and county lines within the metro Atlanta region. It also includes retiming of about 2,500 traffic signals in interconnected systems in metro Atlanta. This program involves coordination among many state and local agencies, local governments and others; the improvement will be felt both locally and regionally. Plans are in place to assist areas across the state that are or will soon be confronting air quality problems. The Department facilitates a collaborative approach at the state level to addressing air quality in partnership with the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. A goal of these State Partners is to use available resources to implement the most effective projects and programs to reduce congestion and improve air quality. Transportation Programs Our Vision Georgia's transportation system will always be a vital component of the State's future success and ability to compete in a global economy. Our team of motivated professionals and quality-driven management will maintain and improve mobility by providing a safe, seamless, intermodal, environmentally sensitive transportation system. Through transportation leadership and wise use of human and financial resources, innovative technology, public/private partnerships and citizen input, we will ensure a balance of transportation options so that people and goods arrive at their destination in a timely and efficient manner. Strategic Planning The Georgia DOT's first cycle of a formal strategic planning process began in 1994 and resulted in the development of the mission statement, vision statement, identification of strategic directions and implementation projects. Since that time, strategic planning has been increasingly institutionalized within the Department. As a management tool, it is used to set the Department's direction, identify specific initiatives and facilitate employee teamwork to implement the projects necessary to achieve continuous organizational improvements. The Department's strategic planning process is guided by senior management: the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner, Chief Engineer, Treasurer and the Division Directors. Georgia DOT Strategic Planning Goals Provide and maintain a high-quality, statewide multi-modal transportation system. Provide superior customer service for users of the transportation system. Optimize financial resources. Maintain a high-quality, motivated workforce. Provide leadership that instills professionalism, innovation and creativity. Promote effective relationships with suppliers, business partners and stakeholders that enable Georgia DOT to achieve transportation goals. Vision of Strategic Planning within Georgia DOT A renewed focus is being placed on strategic management as a tool for conducting and managing the business of the Department. Strategic Management is the practice of establishing the strategic direction of an organization, translating the direction to operational terms and then measuring performance against this direction. Performance results are used to determine if mid-course corrections are necessary or if further focus is required in specific areas to improve performance. The results are also used to highlight the success of the organization and benchmark for further improvements. Employees understand how their actions align and contribute to the strategic direction. Strategy becomes a part of everyone's job every day. Statewide Transportation Plan Federal and state laws require that the State's transportation program align with a long-range strategy in the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP). This plan is updated every five years and maintains a minimum 20-year horizon. The current update of the Plan was initiated in 1999 and developed a Plan for transportation improvements extending to the 2025 horizon year. The Plan was adopted and approved by the State Transportation Board in January of 2002. The Department worked with nationally recognized experts in the development of the Statewide Transportation Plan. This allowed us to incorporate planning experience and state-of-the-art information management and analytical tools in developing alternative program scenarios, evaluating impacts and producing the Plan update. The update of the plan studied the existing transportation systems, analyzed future economic conditions and projected travel demand for each transportation mode. Measures were used to quantify the sufficiency of system performance. The Plan considered anticipated growth patterns for the State and the impact of growth on transportation needs. This analysis was used to forecast travel demand and to identify the kinds of improvements necessary to maintain a high level of service for the State's transportation network over the next 25 years. 25 Transportation Programs In August 2004, the Office of Planning began the update of the Statewide Transportation Plan. The updated Statewide Transportation Plan will extend the horizon year to 2035. The 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan will be completed in the fall of 2005, with the State Transportation Board adopting the Plan in December 2005. The current 2025 Statewide Transportation Plan can be found online at: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/strategic/swtp/index.shtml State Transportation Improvement Program The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is a three-year multimodal program that contains federally funded projects identified through the planning process. Projects include: Roads and Bridges Intermodal Programs Transportation Enhancements To operate, maintain and improve the safety of the existing 18,055-mile state highway system To meet transportation needs of citizens and businesses in Georgia by providing various modes of travel, including public transportation, rail, airports and deep-water ports To enrich the traveling experience of the highway user through enhancements to the transportation system Federal Funding Support for Surface Transportation Federal funding is a key component in financing state and local transportation improvement programs. The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, referred to as TEA-21, was enacted by Congress in 1998, and provided guaranteed funding of $198 billion for highways, highway safety and transit programs for federal fiscal years 1998-2003. Congress did not enact a needed multi-year reauthorization of those surface transportation programs by the end of FY 2003, but it did enact a short-term extension providing funding through September 30, 2004, to give additional time to enact a long-term bill. Georgia highway users contribute a much larger share of federal fuel tax revenue to finance the federal highway program than the share of funding the state receives from the federal highway programs thus, it is referred to as a "donor" state. Georgia is working with other donor states to increase the minimum rate-of-return on a state's share of contributions, which would substantially increase federal highway funding to the state. Georgia Funding from Selected Federal Aid Categories Major Programs Interstate Maintenance National Highway System Surface Transportation Program Bridge Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality FY 2002 $277 Million $221 Million $303 Million $88 Million $42 Million FY 2003 $194 Million $189 Million $258 Million $69 Million $37 Million FY 2004 $98 Million $323 Million $348 Million $69 Million $39 Million 26 Environment and Location The Office of Environment/Location consists of two bureaus, Location and Environmental Analysis. The Location Bureau develops concepts for roadways on new or existing location and the analysis of existing traffic and estimation of future traffic to aid in the development of roadway concepts and design. This bureau also coordinates all activities (such as geodetic control surveys) required to create design databases and the overall photographic needs of the Department. Finally, it is responsible for the production of planimetric and digital terrain model (DTM) mapping that is used as a database in the production of bridge and road plans. The Location Bureau consists of three sections. Conceptual Design & Traffic Analysis Section Statewide Survey & Aerial Photography Section Photogrammetric Operations Section The Environmental Analysis Bureau ensures that all Department projects comply with a myriad of federal and state environmental laws, regulations and Executive Orders. Compliance includes ensuring that all projects are permitted appropriately in accordance with these laws. As part of the Department's Preconstruction Division, the EAB staff works with design engineers and right-of-way specialists to ensure that environmental issues are considered during project development. The environmental laws require that environmental resources be identified on each project and that the Department work to avoid impacts. When avoidance is not possible, the Department must work to minimize harm to these resources and to mitigate or compensate for unavoidable losses. The Environmental Analysis Bureau consists of five sections that allow for a multi-disciplinary approach to environmental analysis. These five sections include the following: NEPA/GEPA Section Ecology/Permitting Section Cultural Resources Section Mr. Garfield Long and Omega Media Group Scheduling and Community Involvement Section filming the New Echota TCP video. Contracting Section As part of the development of transportation projects, the Department has adopted environmental stewardship as a standard way to do business, moving from a reactive and regulatory-driven role to a proactive role that demonstrates our environmental commitment. Our environmental stewardship efforts encourage agencies and stakeholders to assist us with incorporating environmental features into project planning and development. The Department is committed to the development of high-quality transportation projects that fit into their physical and human environment, while preserving aesthetic, historic, community and natural environmental values. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is demonstrated by the two award-winning efforts highlighted below. New Echota Traditional Cultural Property The Department in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration Georgia Division initiated the Traditional Cultural Property (TCP) study of New Echota as part of proactive, long-term transportation planning for proposed projects on SR 225 adjacent to New Echota State Historic Site in Gordon County. The TCP study and tribal consultation process developed archaeological and historical contexts of the resource, interviewed representatives of the Cherokee tribal governments, assessed the current landscape, and determined TCP boundary recommendations. The study process was documented for dissemination and use nationwide, and educational materials were developed for the public, as well as the Cherokee tribal governments. New Echota, the first capitol of the Cherokee Nation, 1825-1838, located in Gordon County, Georgia is a National Historic Landmark (NHL) listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Established as the capitol by the Cherokee National Council, it was the seat of Cherokee government and the location of the signing of the Treaty of New Echota, which resulted in the Cherokee's forced removal from the Southeast, and the start of the "Trail of Tears." To the Cherokee, New Echota was regarded as a birth- place of their modern political structure as well as the former home of the Cherokee fire (the word "Echota" means "your fire"). All of the Cherokee Mr. Jerry Wolfe, of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, being interviewed during the New Echota TCP study. regarded New Echota as an important and significant site and one that is part of their identity. "New Echota is an important part of my history and the history of the Cherokees." said Chief Dallas Proctor of the United Keetoowah Band. New Echota is important to the citizens and heritage of Georgia, and as a National Historic Landmark, it is important to the Nation as well. 27 The New Echota TCP study has been recognized with a National Environmental Excellence Award from the National Association of Environmental Professionals and an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History. The study also received the National Partnership for Highway Quality Making A Difference Bronze Award. The video for the New Echota TCP study is available to the public for a fee ($4.00 for VHS and $8.00 for DVD) and can be obtained by contacting the GDOT's Map Sales office by phone (770-986-1436) or by writing to Georgia DOT, Map Sales, #2 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334. Environment and Location Flint River Ravines Tract Progressive advances in sustainable transportation planning in recent years by the Department and the Federal Highway Administration Georgia Division have led the two agencies to become major contributors to the acquisition and protection of greenspace and natural habitats in the state. As a result of an analysis of future compensatory mitigation needs under the Clean Water Act, the Department blazed new trails of communication with land trust organizations, state envi- ronmental protection agencies, Federal agencies, and private landowners to achieve a new and higher standard of integrating future transportation needs with the preservation of rare habi- tats. Through this new network of communication, technical expertise, and local "knowledge-of-place," the Department has already begun to realize positive results, where sites that have high stream and/or wetland restoration value coupled with unique habitats for federally-protected and other rare plants and ani- mals have been identified and purchased. In addition to protect- ing high-priority areas, increased participation of local, State, and Federal entities in the identification and acquisition of public lands fosters a culture of respect and trust between different interest groups and promotes a holistic approach to transporta- Federally endangered Fringed Campion tion enhancement activities in Georgia. An exemplary case study of a collaborative effort is the Flint River Ravines Tract, one of the Department's newest stream mitigation bank models. Nestled in the rolling hills and ridges where Georgia's Piedmont makes its sharp descent into the broad, flat lands of the Coastal Plain, the Flint River Ravines Tract is a mosaic of unique bottomland hardwood-forested wetland, streams, ravines, bluffs, slope forests, and geologic features that provide habitat for a variety of uncommon plant and animal species such as: the federally endangered plants fringed campion and relict trillium; a host of native mussel and snail species, including the federally threatened mussel purple bankclimber; and a variety of rare fishes. This 1300-acre property, bordered on the west by the picturesque Flint River and on the east by the cool forested slopes of Potato Creek, was in danger of being subdivided into a riverfront residential area. A private developer placed a bid on the site and planned to divide this large tract into an assemblage of five-acre home sites. The Department, through conversations with the Conservation Fund, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) made a preemptive move to save this large tract from being developed. The Conservation Fund signed a real estate purchase option on the site, acting as an intermediary between a large timberlands company and the Department, allowing the Department the necessary time to process scheduling of funds through our right-of-way office. The Flint River Ravines Tract lies adjacent to Big Lazer Creek State Wildlife Management Area. The Department is discussing with GDNR the opportunity to annex the completed stream mitigation bank to the Wildlife Management Area, providing hunting and recreational opportunities to all Georgia citizens and necessary site management to ensure that the quality of natural habitats for rare plants on the tract is not diminished. The Flint River Ravines Tract is a premier example of a wetland and stream mitigation bank that incorporates transportation needs with public benefits and ecosystem function. In 2004 the Department received an FHWA Environmental Excellence Award for the Flint River Ravines Tract for this collaborative effort in environmental stewardship. 28 Flint River shoals Transportation Enhancement Transportation Enhancements The Transportation Enhancement Program was established by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) and continued with the enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) in 1998. The primary goal of this program is to enrich the traveling experience of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians through enhancements to Georgia's transportation system. Transportation Enhancements (TE) are projects that use funding from TEA-21 to enhance the public's transportation experience with a focus on historical, natural and scenic areas. Georgia's most popular TE projects are: Streetscapes Bicycle/pedestrian facilities Historic preservation and restoration of transportation-related facilities Scenic Beautification How it works THEtehppaerradoe2vhgjsl0ieioaltsi0coocttte4okrna.fsrKuaiRtciiennsoeedhdnsciponsttueouhgrwrrser'apeeesdtr,rniHoioehtnvloneyicniuadoogusdemfnegdhdt,paahrewltleeeler.htshceTiltcooeodhhcanreskadscusbttgoim,ruoanutinmtslhcdeieteosiinotrfsgnt.hoef Potential projects are submitted by state agencies and local governments that seek funding for the projects, design and construction. All projects submitted are ranked by the Transportation Enhancement Advisory Panel, a volunteer group with interests in transportation and environmental enhancements. The TE Advisory Panel's recommendations assist the State Transportation Board in selecting projects for funding. TE Funding Funding is provided by FHWA through the Surface Transportation Program (STP). Projects may be funded with up to 80% of STP funds and 20% of local match funds. Funding is divided equally among the 13 Congressional Districts. General Information Over 600 TE projects have been selected by the Transportation Board since the inception of the program. 127 of those were selected in the latest round of applications for FY 04 & 05. The next TE application round will begin summer 2005 for FY 06 & 07 funding. Over 200 TE projects have been completed statewide. Information can be found on the Department's website at www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/plan-prog/planning/projects/te. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the TE Program Coordinator at 404-657-6914. Georgia's TE Program Successful in National Comparison The latest comparison of Transportation Enhancement (TE) funding obligation rates by state has been released by the National Transportation Enhancement Clearinghouse. Basically, Obligation is a term describing when Federal Highway approves the expenditures of federal funds for any project. In Georgia, this is done through contracts with local county or city sponsors to initiate construction of a TE project. Implementation of the TE program varies by state and as a result, obligations rates vary. Among the 50 states plus District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, Georgia was rated 13th in the nation in obligation rates. Georgia's obligation rate was 84.3% incorporating funds apportioned from FY92 - 2003. Georgia has been apportioned $236,556,630.00 since the program began in 1992. Of the eight states that have been apportioned over $200 million, Georgia was second only to New York. In Other TE News: The Odum Depot and the Richland Depot received awards for Excellence in Rehabilitation from The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation at its annual meeting April 17 in Savannah. Excellence in Rehabilitation awards recognizes projects that make compatible use of a building through repair, alterations or additions while preserving features of the property that convey its historic value. TE funding provided to the City of Summerville, which is located in Northwest Georgia, helped pay for a 100 year old turntable to be installed and used for a scenic excursion train from Chattanooga. The project was completed spring 2003. 29 The Georgia Scenic Byways Program is a grassroots effort to preserve, promote, protect and interpret treasured corridors throughout the state. A Georgia Scenic Byway is defined as any designated highway, street, road or route which features certain intrinsic qualities that should be protected or enhanced. It is these qualities--be they scenic, historic, natural, archeological, cultural or recreational--which give the Byway its character and appeal. History The National Scenic Byways Program was established by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) in an effort to recognize a distinctive collection of American roads, their stories and treasured places. ISTEA also allowed for the creation of State Scenic Byway Programs. In 1995, the Georgia Scenic Byway Project, a privately funded collaboration of GDOT, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, and Scenic America, laid the groundwork for our state program. In 1998, GDOT took over responsibility for the Program and continued the project's efforts of designation, promotion, preservation and enhancement. Designation To obtain designation, a local sponsor must complete a multi-stage process of identifying a route, submitting an application, developing a Corridor Management Plan, and receiving approval by the Georgia Department of Transportation. The application defines the route, acknowledges local support of the byway, and assesses the intrinsic qualities and potential issues of the route. The Corridor Management Plan (CMP), with significant public involvement, documents the vision for the byway and what steps will be taken to achieve the goals of promotion, preservation and development. Georgia Scenic Byways Cohutta Chattahoochee Ridge and Valley Russell Brasstown Cohutta-Chattahoochee South Fulton Historic Piedmont Monticello Crossroads Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byways For more information regarding the Georgia Scenic Byways Program, contact Dana Wright, Office of Planning at (404) 651-7603. Historic Piedmont 306 total miles of Altamaha scenic byways in Georgia Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway: Jasper County, 28.79 miles Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway: Chattooga, Walker and Floyd counties, 50.71 miles Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway: Towns, Union and White counties, 40.61 miles South Fulton Scenic Byway: Fulton county, 29.47 miles Altamaha Historic Scenic Byway: Glynn and McIntosh counties, 17 miles Historic Piedmont Scenic Byway: Hancock and Putnam counties, 85 miles Cohutta-Chattahoochee Byway: Murray and Whitfield counties, 54 miles http://www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/plan-prog/planning/projects/scenic_byways/index.shtml Wildflowers It is a well-known fact that at the Georgia DOT, we build roads, but our responsibilities also include interstate maintenance, landscaping and enhancement. One of Georgia DOT's maintenance functions is overseeing the Wildflower Program--the planting and protection of colorful wildflowers on state routes. And to keep our wildflowers blooming on the roadsides each year, the Maintanence office researches Georgia native species and uses conservation techniques. This program is funded through Wildflower Auto Tag sales, its only guaranteed revenue source. History The Wildflower Program began in 1974 when Mrs. Virginia Hand Callaway, then chair of the Birds and Wildflowers Committee of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc., spearheaded the movement to plant and protect wildflowers on the roadsides. Later, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and several Garden Club of Georgia members met with Lady Bird Johnson to discuss the highlysuccessful Texas Wildflower Program. Following a trip to Texas, the women presented their ideas to Georgia DOT Commissioner Downing Musgrove, who enthusiastically endorsed the program for implementation here. How We Did It In November 1998, Georgia residents voted to amend the Constitution in order to create a roadside enhancement and beautification fund supplemented by the sale of special wildflower motor vehicle tags. Senate Bill 97, proposed in the 2001 legislative session, designated the Wildflower tag a specialty tag. Because it is designated a specialty tag, you can add a Black-eyed Susan to your car for a one-time $25 fee and support future wildflower plantings on Georgia's interstates. And We Got A Little Help From Friends The Georgia DOT partnered with The Garden Club of Georgia Inc. to design and manufacture the Wildflower Auto Tag. The auto tag created by Georgia DOT Artist Stan Smith features the Black-eyed Susan, and the tag line, "Wildflowers in my heart!" The popular Black-eyed Susan was chosen based on its extensive familiarity among Georgians. Why We Did It Senate Bill 97 was important to the Georgia DOT because it provided an outstanding opportunity to increase sales and create awareness of the Wildflower Auto Tag. Increased sales result in more beautiful blooms on Georgia state routes. The bill was sponsored by Senators Rooney Bowen (13th) and Michael Meyer von Bremen (12th), who were vital to Georgia DOT's efforts in securing funding. How Can I Buy A Tag? Few people enjoy long hours spent driving on the road or being in traffic congestion; however, you make these experiences more enjoyable by adding a burst of color and a wave of brightness to state roadways through purchasing a Wildflower Auto Tag. For a one-time fee of $25.00, Georgians can enjoy the unique Wildflower Auto Tag and provide critical funding for program research and maintenance. The auto tag is available at local county tag offices. For more information and county tag office locations, visit the Department of Motor Vehicles Service website, www.dmvs.ga.gov. By purchasing the auto tag, you help secure the future of Georgia's roadside wildflowers. Where Do My Dollars Go? Proceeds from the Wildflower Auto Tag are used to fund Georgia DOT beautification projects. The proceeds also support other enhancement projects including research on the uses and value of planting native flora and native seed sources; planting of trees, shrubs and ground covers; and contract services to establish and preserve the enhancement projects. 31 NaviGAtor NAVIGATORGeorgia's Statewide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) NaviGAtor, Georgia's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), is a joint venture between the Georgia Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and Atlanta Regional Commission. NaviGAtor is an awarding winning traveler information system designed to minimize congestion of freeway and arterial infrastructure and improve traveler safety within the Atlanta metro area. It uses the latest telecommunications, video monitoring and detection system, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data management technologies to provide the public with up-to-date information about transportation options. NaviGAtor is housed in the state-of-the-art Transportation Management Center (TMC) located in the Wayne Shackelford Building. It provides a regional transportation management system by combining the efforts of the Georgia DOT with the counties of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett, the cities of Athens, Atlanta and Savannah, and MARTA. The Transportation Control Centers (TCCs) in these areas link directly to the TMC, creating an inter-jurisdictional transportation management network extending more than 234 highway miles and 150 arterial miles. Video Monitoring and Detection The Video Monitoring and Detection System uses real-time video to detect and verify surface and arterial street congestion, road incidents and road conditions. This system uses: 319 pan, zoom and tilt full-color TV cameras. 1361 black and white video detection cameras, to gather information on average speed, traffic volume and vehicle classification. 163 cameras operated by area Traffic Control Centers (TCCs). Changeable Message Signs (CMS) Changeable Message Signs (CMS) display three types of messages; travel time messages and incident messages. Congestion messages relate to the volume and speed of traffic over a section of highway. Incident messages apply to accidents, stalls and construction. Child Abduction (Levi's Call) messages are displayed when a child has been abducted in or near Georgia. There are 97 CMS units located along Interstates 20, 75, 85, 285 and Georgia 400. 32 Navigator Incident Management Program The Incident Management Program is a part of Georgia's NAVIGATOR System. Its primary goal is to inform the public of congested roadways due to incidents and crashes, safely and quickly remove them from travel lanes, and restore traffic to a smooth and normal flow. The Incident Management Program is made up of the following: Accident Investigation Sites (AIS). *DOT and #DOT (368). Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO). Accident Investigation Sites (AIS) Accident Investigation Sites (AIS) are 100-foot long shoulder extensions that provide a safe area for motorists involved in accidents to exchange information away from the danger of on-coming traffic. Approximately 51 AISs have been constructed along Interstates 20, 75, 85 and 285. *DOT (368) *DOT (368) is a free cellular phone service sponsored by the Georgia Department of Transportation. AT&T, Sprint PCS, Cingular, T-Mobile and Verizon customers who see or are involved in an accident or traffic congestion can call *DOT and report these incidents from a cellular phone 24 hours a day. These phone numbers connect directly to a Traffic Management Center Customer Service Operator. Coastal Evacuation System This is a traffic management, data collection and traveler information system, installed on evacuation routes along Georgia's Coastal Region for the purpose of improving traffic flow and providing real-time information during an evacuation due to such events as a hurricane. The Coastal Evacuation System consists of data collection devices, changeable message signs, surveillance cameras and highway advisory radio. Weather Monitoring and Reporting System A comprehensive network of weather stations are located throughout Georgia along the interstate system, providing information to the Transportation Management Center on precipitation (snow, ice) wind/speed, visibility and air and pavement temperatures. This information is used to give accurate information to travelers affected by these weather conditions. More Information on NAVIGATOR If you would like more information on Georgia's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), NaviGAtor, please visit our website at www.georgia-navigator.com. A new feature on the NaviGAtor website includes "My NaviGAtor". "My NaviGAtor" allows you to customize the website for your travel to and from work and/or home. It is easy and fast to use. Just sign up by logging onto www.georgia-navigator.com and clicking on "My NaviGAtor". If you would like to schedule a tour of the state of the art Transportation Management Center (TMC) please contact the TMC Media Relations Office at 404-624-1300. 33 NaviGAtor Highway Emergency Response Operators (HEROs) The main objectives for Highway Emergency Response Operators (HEROs) are to minimize major disruption of freeway traffic flow at incident locations, eliminate factors that can cause traffic tie-ups and reduce response time to incidents on the road. HERO Unit duties include the following: The HEROs run two shifts Monday through Friday from 5am until 9:30pm HEROs are on-call from TMC and HERO Headquarters, Monday through Friday from 9:30pm to 5:30am One shift of HEROs patrol routes Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30am to 9:30pm Initiate measures to reduce traffic congestion and delays. Provide support to law enforcement, first-response and other emergency agencies. When HEROs are not attending to traffic incidents they are able to assist stranded motorists with minor mechanical problems including: Changing flat tires. Jump starting weak batteries. Providing fuel or coolant. Providing road and travel information and use of a cellular phone. Transporting motorists to safe areas away from traffic. Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) Unit Facts (2004) Total HERO Unit Personnel: 51 1 Incident Management Manager 1 Assistant Incident Management Manager 40 Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) 7 HERO Supervisors 2 Administrator Assistant Total Vehicles in Fleet: 49 One-Ton Vehicles 40 Crew Cabs 7 Blazer (SUVs) 2 Total Assists/Accidents Worked 54,411 Average Response Time: Under 10 Minutes 34 HOV High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are an integral part of the NAVIGATOR system, designed to help reduce air pollution, improve traffic congestion and ensure a substantial time savings for commuters who rideshare (two or more occupants per vehicle). They were introduced to the metro Atlanta area on December 14, 1994, along an 18-mile section of Interstate 20 east of Interstates 75/85. Additional lanes opened in 1996 along I-75 and I-85 inside of I-285. In 2001, HOV lanes were constructed on I-85 extending the lanes nearly 12 miles outside I-285 to State Route 316. The proposed I-75/I-575 HOV project in metro Atlanta's northwestern quadrant is the Department's next HOV priority. It is a key element in meeting the Department's goals of providing transportation choices, improving mobility and reducing congestion in this heavily-traveled corridor. This project is in the Governor's Fast Forward Program and is currently in the preliminary engineering/environmental analysis stage. As part of this HOV project, Georgia DOT is partnering with the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) to develop plans and environmental studies to implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Express Coach Commuter services and facilities along the I-75 corridor. HOV Occupancy Requirements Solid Double Lines mean traffic cannot change lanes. Two or more occupants per vehicle Motorcycles Dashed Lines allow traffic to move between lanes. Emergency vehicles The solid lines will limit vehicular movement between Certified Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV), such as electrically powered cars and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Hybrid vehicles are not currently allowed. the HOV lane and general purpose lanes. This is primarily a safety measure to limit accidents caused from continuous merging into and out of the HOV lanes. Motorists may only enter and exit the HOV lane when the lines are dashed. The Georgia DOT hopes that this will encourage the legal use of HOV lanes and discourage use of the HOV lane as a passing lane for single occupancy vehicles. HOV Lane Map Is this law? Yes, entering or exiting the HOV lane over a solid double line is illegal and violators will be ticketed. What about old HOV lanes, will they be changed to utilize solid double lines? Yes, this will happen soon, other HOV lanes will be restriped with the double lines. This will allow the lanes to flow smoothly and ensure safety and less congestion when motorists exit and enter the lanes. Legend: Existing HOV Lanes Full interchange Ramp Northbound OnRamp/Southbound Off-Ramp Northbound OffRamp/Southbound On-Ramp Proposed HOV Lanes Hours of Operation HOV lanes on Interstates 75, 85 and 20 are all operated 24-hours a day, seven days a week. For more information on HOV lanes, visit the Georgia DOT website at www.dot.state.ga.us/specialsubjects/hov/index.shtml. 35 The Traffic Incident Management Enhance Task Force (TIME) was formed to address the critical issues related to incident management in the region. This task force is made up of concerned incident responders from transportation agencies, fire, rescue, police, towing, emergency medical services, etc. TIME Task Force has 4 committees: 1. Program and Institutional Issues- Develops multi-agency, multi-year strategic plans detailing specific programmatic activities to be accomplished with appropriate budget and personnel needs identified. Develop formal inter-agency agreements on operational and administrative procedures and policies. 2. Operational Issues- Develop procedures for major incidents, responders and motorist safety, response and clearance policies and procedures. 3. Communication and Technology- Encourage data and video information transfer between agencies and applications, encourage increase use of the Transportation management Center (TMC) and local Traffic Control Centers (TCCs) to coordinate incident notification and response, develop specific policies and procedures for traffic management during incident response and encourage the ability to merge/integrate and interpret information from multiple sources. TIME TASK FORCE PRELIMINARY GOALS Increase public awareness of regional incident management. Develop/deliver common training for incident responders. Coordinate, communicate, cooperate between different agencies in the region. MISSION Develop and sustain a region-wide incident management program to facilitate the safest and fastest roadway clearance, lessening the impact on emergency responders and the motoring public. PURPOSE The purpose of the TIME Task Force is three-fold: 1. To continue the dialogue on ways to improve inter-agency coordination and cooperation. 2. To create an opportunity for multi-agency training which promotes teamwork. 3. To serve as a platform for participants to develop common operational strategies and a better understanding of other agencies' roles and responsibilities. Time Task Force 4. Public Education and Awareness- Ensure the public is educated on incident management, the role of emergency responders and the importance of their cooperation in the quick clearance of incidents. Task Force Members Alpharetta Police Department Atlanta Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Police Department Atlanta Regional Commission City of Alpharetta Cherokee County Board of Commissioners City of Atlanta City of Marietta Fire Department City of Roswell Clayton County Department of Transportation Clayton County Fire Department Clean Air Campaign Cobb County Fire Department Cobb County Police Department Cobb County Department of Transportation Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office DeKalb Fire & Rescue Services DeKalb County Police Department DeKalb County Planning Department DeKalb County Road and Drainage Federal Highway Administration Fulton County Fulton County Police Department Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety Georgia Department of Transportation Georgia Motor Trucking Association Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Georgia State Patrol Georgians for Better Transportation Governor's Office Governor's Office of Highway Safety Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Gwinnett County Department of Transportation Gwinnett County Fire Department Gwinnett Police Department Gwinnett Police Academy Alumni Association Henry County Board of Commissioners Henry County Fire Department HEPACO ITS Georgia Marietta Police Department Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce National Engineering Technology PB Farradyne, (A Parsons Brinckerhoff Company) Remtech Roswell Department of Transportation Roswell Police Department Street Smarts Towing & Recovery Association of Georgia Transcore URS Corporation DID YOU KNOW? Over 50% of the congestion in the Atlanta region is caused by non-recurring incidents. Incident management increases the operating efficiency, safety and mobility of the highway by systematically reducing the time to detect and verify an incident occurence; implementing the appropriate response; safely clearing the incident while managing the affected flow until full capacity is restored; and providing motorists with enough information about the incident to make knowledgeable decisions. CONTACT INFORMATION For more information on the TIME Task Force, please contact: (404)635-TIME(8463) or time@dot.state.ga.us Public Transit Public transportation may be the only available means of mobility for nearly four million urban and rural residents in Georgia. Public transportation is broken down into two sections: Urban Transit Service and Rural Transit Service. Urban Transit Service This is a fixed route/fixed schedule service that uses standard public transportation equipment to provide a means of transportation for residents living in urban areas across the state. 2003 Updates Number of urban transit systems (statewide): 13 Total revenue vehicles: 1288 buses & 238 rail cars Revenue vehicle miles: 64,070,058 Number of passenger trips: 156,976,334 WHITFIELD HABERSHAM DADE CATOOSA MURRAY FANNIN TOWNS UNION RABUN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Urban Transit Systems: Albany Transit System Athens Transit System Augusta Public Transit Chatham Area Transit Authority Clayton County Transit Cobb Community Transit Columbus Transit System WALKER GILMER CHATTOOGA GORDON PICKENS WHITE LUMPKIN STEPHENS DAWSON 12 FLOYD BARTOW CHEROKEE FORSYTH 13HALL BANKS FRANKLIN HART JACKSON MADISON ELBERT POLK 8*6 11 9 2 HARALSON COBB PAULDING DOUGLAS FULTON BARROW GWINNETT CLARKE DEKALB WALTON OCONEE OGLETHORPE WILKES ROCKDALE CARROLL NEWTON HENRY MORGAN GREENE TALIAFERRO LINCOLN COLUMBIA McDUFFIE FAYETTE CLAYTON MERIWETHER COWETA HEARD TROUP WARREN SPALDING JASPER BUTTS 5 PUTNAM HANCOCK GLASCOCK PIKE LAMAR MONROE JONES BALDWIN JEFFERSON WASHINGTON 3 RICHMOND BURKE UPSON Douglas County Rideshare* Gwinnett County Transit Macon-Bibb County HARRIS TALBOT 10BIBB WILKINSON CRAWFORD TWIGGS JOHNSON JENKINS SCREVEN 7MUSCOGEE TAYLOR PEACH CHATTAHOOCHEE MARION MACON HOUSTON BLECKLEY EMANUEL LAURENS TREUTLEN CANDLER BULLOCH EFFINGHAM MONTGOMERY Transit Authority MARTA Rome Transit Department Hall Area Transit SCHLEY STEWART QUITMAN EBSTER W SUMTER TERRELL RANDOLPH LEE DOOLY PULASKI DODGE WHEELER CRISP WILCOX TELFAIR TURNER BEN HILL JEFF DAVIS TOOMBS EVANS TATTNALL BRYAN APPLING LIBERTY LONG 4 CHATHAM * Douglas County provides vanpool services to county residents in both the urbanized and non-urbanized portions of the region. No fixed CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY 1 EARLY BAKER MILLER MITCHELL WORTH TIFT IRWIN COLQUITT BERRIEN COOK COFFEE ATKINSON BACON WAYNE McINTOSH PIERCE WARE BRANTLEY GLYNN SEMINOLE LANIER route service is provided. DECATUR GRADY THOMAS BROOKS LOWNDES CLINCH CHARLTON CAMDEN Advantages: ECHOLS Eases traffic congestion Improves air quality Provides access to commercial, medical and business locations 37 Public Transit This is a demand/responsive service that uses small buses or vans to provide public transportation to Georgia residents living in rural areas. One of the long-range goals of the Georgia Statewide Transportation Plan is to expand rural, public transit programs across the state. Advantages: Addresses the needs of rural, low-density development. Provides access to commercial, medical and business locations. Offers a combination of services to meet local needs. 2003 Updates Number of rural transit systems (statewide): 96 Total revenue vehicles: 342 Revenue vehicle miles: 8,793,919 Number of passenger trips: 1,670,642 Legend: County Programs # City Programs WHITFIELD HABERSHAM DADE CATOOSA MURRAY FANNIN TOWNS UNION RABUN WALKER GILMER CHATTOOGA GORDON PICKENS 6 WHITE LUMPKIN STEPHENS DAWSON HALL BANKS FRANKLIN HART FLOYD 1POLK BARTOW CHEROKEE FORSYTH JACKSON MADISON ELBERT PAULDING HARALSON COBB DOUGLAS FULTON BARROW GWINNETT CLARKE DEKALB 2 WALTON OCONEE OGLETHORPE WILKES LINCOLN Rural Transit Systems: 1 Cedartown 2 Social Circle 3 Unadilla 4 Vienna 5 Americus 6 Canton ROCKDALE FAYETTE CLAYTON CARROLL HEARD COWETA TROUP MERIWETHER McDUFFIE NEWTON HENRY MORGAN GREENE TALIAFERRO COLUMBIA JASPER SPALDING BUTTS PUTNAM WARREN HANCOCK GLASCOCK RICHMOND PIKE LAMAR MONROE JONES BALDWIN JEFFERSON WASHINGTON BURKE UPSON HARRIS TALBOT BIBB CRAWFORD WILKINSON TWIGGS MUSCOGEE TAYLOR PEACH JOHNSON JENKINS SCREVEN EMANUEL CHATTA- MARION HOOCHEE MACON HOUSTON BLECKLEY LAURENS TREUTLEN CANDLER BULLOCH EFFINGHAM MONTGOMERY SCHLEY STEWART QUITMAN EBSTER W 5SUMTER TERRELL RANDOLPH LEE 3 4 DOOLY PULASKI DODGE WHEELER CRISP WILCOX TELFAIR TURNER BEN HILL JEFF DAVIS TOOMBS EVANS TATTNALL BRYAN APPLING LIBERTY LONG CHATHAM CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY EARLY BAKER MILLER MITCHELL WORTH TIFT IRWIN COLQUITT BERRIEN COOK COFFEE ATKINSON BACON WAYNE McINTOSH PIERCE WARE BRANTLEY GLYNN SEMINOLE LANIER DECATUR GRADY THOMAS BROOKS LOWNDES CLINCH ECHOLS CHARLTON CAMDEN 38 Rideshare With 103 Park & Ride lots currently in use, the Georgia Rideshare Program offers Georgia residents a safe and convenient way to commute through the operation of carpools, vanpools and Park & Ride lots. 2003 Updates Number of Park & Ride Lots: Number of Available Spaces: Total number of used spaces (average): Percent Usage Statewide: 103 9,706 1,832 19% W HITFIELD HABERSHAM DADE CATOOSA MURRAY FANNIN TOWNS UNION RABUN WALKER GILMER CHATTOOGA GORDON PICKENS WHITE LUMPKIN Georgia Park & Ride Lots STEPHENS FLOYD DAWSON BARTOW CHEROKEE FORSYTH HALL BANKS FRANKLIN HART JACKSON MADISON ELBERT POLK BARROW COBB PAULDING GWINNETT HARALSON DOUGLAS FULTON DEKALB WALTON CLARKE OGLETHORPE OCONEE WILKES LINCOLN Legend: Park & Ride Lots ROCKDALE FAYETTE CLAYTON CARROLL COWETA HEARD TROUP MERIWETHER NEWTON HENRY MORGAN GREENE TALIAFERRO COLUMBIA JASPER SPALDING BUTTS PUTNAM WARREN HANCOCK GLASCOCK RICHMOND PIKE LAMAR MONROE BALDWIN JONES JEFFERSON WASHINGTON BURKE UPSON McDUFFIE HARRIS TALBOT BIBB CRAWFORD WILKINSON TWIGGS JOHNSON JENKINS SCREVEN MUSCOGEE TAYLOR PEACH EMANUEL CHATTAHOOCHEE MARION MACON HOUSTON BLECKLEY LAURENS TREUTLEN CANDLER BULLOCH EFFINGHAM MONTGOMERY SCHLEY STEWART AN QUITM EBSTER W SUMTER TERRELL RANDOLPH LEE DOOLY PULASKI DODGE WHEELER CRISP WILCOX TELFAIR TURNER BEN HILL JEFF DAVIS TOOMBS EVANS TATTNALL BRYAN APPLING LIBERTY LONG CHATHAM CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY EARLY BAKER MILLER MITCHELL WORTH TIFT IRWIN BERRIEN COLQUITT COOK COFFEE ATKINSON BACON WAYNE McINTOSH PIERCE WARE BRANTLEY GLYNN SEMINOLE LANIER DECATUR GRADY THOMAS BROOKS LOWNDES CLINCH ECHOLS CHARLTON CAMDEN 39 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan The Department of Transportation is committed to improving bicycle and pedestrian access and safety. Through its Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, Georgia DOT is developing a State Pedestrian Plan, a State Bicycle Plan and 15 regional bicycle and pedestrian plans. These plans will enable Georgia DOT to identify needs for bicycle and pedestrian facilities, as well as address safety, education and design issues. The Program also produced the Georgia Pedestrian and Streetscape Guide to assist Georgia DOT and local governments in pedestrian design and is developing a bicycle safety and rules-of-the-road manual and a Safe Routes to School Demonstration Project. Statewide Bicycle Route Facts: A state bicycle map became available in 2002 14 bicycle routes across Georgia Routes range in length from 39 miles to 427 miles Total length of system is 2,943 miles 90 70% of the network is located on the state highway system Rome 55 70 Signing began in 2001 Routes 10, 95, 85 and 50 are signed Atlanta 5 45 Columbus 60 Athens 35 85 50 Augusta Macon Warner Robins 40 15 Savannah 20 Albany Bainbridge 10 Valdosta Waycross 95 Brunswick The Pedestrian & Streetscape Guide received a Golden Shoe award for 2004 Each route has been given a unique name and route number. State bicycle-route maps are available free-of-charge through the Georgia DOT. A turn-by-turn route description is also available online. For more information, see the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program website: www.dot.state.ga.us, then click on Bicycle and Pedestrian. 40 Geographic Information System Geographic Information System (GIS) The Georgia Department of Transportation's Geographic Information System (GIS) is an organized collection of data, identified according to their spatial location. GIS can depict many data sets, or "layers" of information, one on top of the other, to visualize and analyze relationships. GIS technology works by linking information stored in databases to a place or location. Users can question the data and present the answers in maps, graphs and tables. Since 80% of all information has a geographic component, the power of GIS can be widely used to support decision-making and problem-solving. GIS within Georgia DOT GIS is rapidly becoming a necessary technology tool for planning, analyzing, modeling and managing information. GIS at the Georgia Department of Transportation is being used to: Provide the spatial integration of disparate Departmental databases. Route oversized truck loads. Analyze spatially related information - Accidents, Traffic Volume, etc. Provide models for roadway and construction planning. Produce Maps - Georgia DOT's official state map, city and county road maps, Traffic Flow map, and Georgia Rail map. GDOT's Transportation Explorer (TREX) is an internal application to spatially display disparate data sets. The example to the right displays the intersection of I-20 and Lee Road in Douglas County. Displayed are Construction Projects, GDOT Facilities, Bridges, County/City Roads, and AADTs. Additional information, DOT County Maps and Aerial Photography could be displayed. The left hand pane displays that Projects have been selected and the user is provided access PreConstruction and/or Construction information, and Design Plans with a simple click of a mouse. GDOT GIS data for the Public The NaviGAtor Real-time Traffic Map (http://mynav.georgia-navigator.com/www/home) displays active incidents, recently cleared incidents, and active lane closures as a result of construction. This "real-time" information is provided to the traveling public to ensure a safe and trouble-free commute. Additional GIS data is available to the public at the Georgia GIS Data Clearinghouse (http://gis.state.ga.us/Clearinghouse/ clearinghouse.html). 41 Railroads Georgia Rail System The Georgia Railroad System consists of nearly 5,000 route miles. The leading rail freight commodities originating and terminating in Georgia are the following: Coal Wood Products Non-metallic minerals Two major freight railroad companies, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Company, own and operate 73% of the total state system. CSX operates 1,777 miles of railroad in Georgia. Norfolk Southern operates 1,777 miles of railroad in Georgia. Railroad Facts Light Density lines 28% (1,326 miles) of the state's railroad system is operated by 21 independent or short line operators. Norfolk Southern has approximately 377 miles of light density lines and CSX has another 33 miles. Georgia's light density lines carry less than three million gross tons of freight per year and function as local service operators, primarily in rural agricultural areas. Corridor Preservation Georgia DOT seeks to preserve and enhance rail freight access for the state's shippers through the strategic acquisition and rehabilitation of shortline trackage in danger of abandonment. Currently, Georgia DOT owns nearly 500 miles of light density line. This track, in turn, is leased to shortline operators. Estimated Track Route Mileage Railroad Company CSX Transportation Norfolk Southern The Athens Branch (ABR) Chattahoochee & Gulf (CGR) Chattahoochee Industrial (CIRR) Chattooga & Chickamauga (CCKY) Georgia Central (GCR) Georgia & Florida Railnet (GFRR) Georgia Midlands (GMR) Georgia Northeastern (GNRR) Georgia Southwestern (GSWR) Great Walton (GRWR) Georgia Woodlands (GWRC) Golden Isle Terminal (GITM) Hartwell (HRT) Heart of Georgia (HOG) Louisville & Wadley (LW) Riceboro Southern (RSOR) Saint Mary's (SM) Saint Mary's Railway West (SMWR) Sandersville (SAN) Savannah Port Terminal (SAPT) Valdosta Railway (VR) TOTAL Miles 1,733 1,777 19 2 15 68 152 232 78 92 221 36 17 19 58 225 10 19 11 23 9 10 10 4,836 Georgia boasts approximately 4,836 miles of rail track. Mainlines 3,100 miles of the rail system are classified as "mainline track." Some Georgia mainlines transport more than 80 million gross tons per year, ranking them among the most heavily used in the country. 42 Railroads 43 Rail Passenger Service in Georgia is provided by AMTRAK (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation). AMTRAK operated the following routes: The CRESCENT operates between New York and New Orleans with stops in Atlanta, Gainesville and Tocca. The PALMETTO, SILVER METEOR and SILVER STAR operate daily between New York and points in Florida with stops in Savannah and Jesup. Georgia Passenger Service Map Toccoa To Greenville Gainesville Atlanta Railroads To Birmingham Proposed Commuter Rail Service Map Canton Gainesville Holly Springs Oakwood Sugar Hill Rockmart Sandy Plains Rd. Dallas Mariea Duluth Norcross Suwanee Winder Dacula Cumberland Lawrenceville Powder Springs Austel MabletonLenox Emory Reagan Pkwy Lilburn Tucker Bogart Temple Atlanta Bremen Villa RicaDouglasville East Point Red Oak Stone Mountain Avondale Lithonia Conyers Social Circle Athens Fairburn Morrow Covington Madison Tyrone Lovejoy Peachtree City Hampton Senoia Griffin Forsyth Barnesville Savannah To Columbia & Charleston Jesup Legend: Passenger Service Passenger Station To Jacksonville Proposed Route Georgia DOT - Owned R.O.W. Proposed Commuter Rail Service The Georgia Commuter Rail Plan's recommendations are as follows: Use existing rail lines for passenger service. Provide service at 40 stations in 50 counties (staged over a 20-year plan). Implement Phase I with one line from Atlanta to Bremen, one line from Atlanta to Athens and one line from Atlanta to Senoia. Include Phase II lines from Atlanta to Canton, Gainesville and Madison. Macon 2003 Georgia Rail Passenger Ridership Station Miles Atlanta (CRESCENT) 91,891 Gainesville (CRESCENT) 4,717 Tocca (CRESCENT) 2,434 Savannah (SILVER SERVICE) 41,248 Jesup (SILVER SERVICE) Total 6,160 146,450 44 Railroads CAROLINA SOUTH Proposed Intercity Passenger Rail Service A two-tiered intercity passenger rail network has been proposed for the State of Georgia. Recommendations for implementation are as follows: First Priority Corridors Atlanta to Macon via Griffin Savannah to Jacksonville via Jesup Macon or Savannah via either Vidalia or Eastman and Jesup Macon to Albany via Americus Second Priority Corridors Atlanta to Augusta via Madison Atlanta to Columbus via Griffin Atlanta to Greenville via Gainesville and Toccoa Recommended Inter-City Rail Routes Map TENNESSEE NORTH CAROLINA Passenger To Greenville, SC Legend: First Priority: Second Priority: Atlanta Augusta Columbus Macon Albany Alternate Savannah Routings Jesup ALABAMA Atlantic Ocean FLORIDA 45 To Jacksonville, FL Aviation Aviation Programs Aviation Programs guides and directs the development of the state's system of airports in support of economic development and Georgia's participation in the global marketplace. Aviation Programs is tasked to assure a safe, adequate and well-maintained system of airports, to promote and encourage the use of aviation facilities and to foster safer operating conditions at these facilities. W HITFIELD HABERSHAM DADE CATOOSA MURRAY FANNIN TOWNS UNION RABUN WALKER GILMER CHATTOOGA GORDON PICKENS WHITE LUMPKIN STEPHENS FLOYD DAWSON BARTOW CHEROKEE FORSYTH HALL BANKS FRANKLIN HART JACKSON MADISON ELBERT POLK PAULDING HARALSON COBB BARROW GWINNETT CLARKE OGLETHORPE DEKALB WALTON OCONEE WILKES DOUGLAS FULTON Georgia Publicly Owned Airports LINCOLN ROCKDALE FAYETTE CLAYTON CARROLL COWETA HEARD TROUP MERIWETHER NEWTON HENRY MORGAN GREENE TALIAFERRO COLUMBIA JASPER SPALDING BUTTS PUTNAM WARREN HANCOCK GLASCOCK RICHMOND PIKE LAMAR MONROE BALDWIN JONES JEFFERSON WASHINGTON BURKE UPSON McDUFFIE HARRIS TALBOT BIBB CRAWFORD WILKINSON TWIGGS JOHNSON JENKINS SCREVEN MUSCOGEE TAYLOR PEACH EMANUEL CHATTAHOOCHEE MARION MACON HOUSTON BLECKLEY LAURENS TREUTLEN CANDLER BULLOCH EFFINGHAM MONTGOMERY SCHLEY STEWART AN QUITM EBSTER W SUMTER TERRELL RANDOLPH LEE DOOLY PULASKI DODGE WHEELER CRISP WILCOX TELFAIR TURNER BEN HILL JEFF DAVIS TOOMBS EVANS TATTNALL BRYAN APPLING LIBERTY LONG CHATHAM CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY EARLY BAKER MILLER MITCHELL WORTH TIFT IRWIN BERRIEN COLQUITT COOK COFFEE ATKINSON BACON WAYNE McINTOSH PIERCE WARE BRANTLEY GLYNN SEMINOLE LANIER DECATUR GRADY THOMAS BROOKS LOWNDES CLINCH ECHOLS CHARLTON CAMDEN Airports 2003 Total number of airports (public or private use) 451 Public Use Airports/General Aviation & Air Carrier 106 Publicly owned and open to the public 103 Privately owned and open to the public 3 Private Use Airports/General Aviation 232 Heliports 110 46 Aviation Airports Providing Scheduled Air Carrier Service :+,7),(/' +$%(56+$0 '$'( &$7226$ )$11,1 72:16 81,21 5$%81 :$/.(5 0855$< *,/0(5 :+,7( &+$7722*$ *25'21 /803.,1 67(3+(16 3,&.(16 '$:621 )/2