Fact book 2005 [2005]

FACT BOOK 2005
www.dot.state.ga.us

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 people and goods arrive at their destination in a timely and efficient manner.
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 Laurie Scott

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 State Transportation Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Congressional Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Organization & Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20 Primary Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-23 Frequently Called Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Georgia DOT Districts & Area Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-28 Geographic Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Georgia DOT's Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Strategic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Georgia Highway Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Major Highway Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-37 Transportation Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-42 Office of Environment & Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-44 Transportation Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Scenic Byways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46 Wildflower Auto Tag Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-51 HERO Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 TIME Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Bicycles & Pedestrian Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-56 Georgia Rideshare Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Public Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Railroads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-64 Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-66 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-69 Transportation Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-72 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-79 Fast Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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Deputy Commissioner Larry E. Dent

Governor
Secretary to Board Elizabeth Osmon
Executive Assistant Peter Hortman

Division of Construction David Graham

Division of Legal Services Sandra Burgess

Division of EEO
Michael Cooper

Division of Field Districts
Vacant

Office of Communications
Vicki Gavalas
Office of State Aid Terry Gable
Office of Equipment Management Mike Malcom

Office of Construction
Vacant

Office of Legal Services Kenneth Thompson, Jr.

Office of Contracts Administration Greg Mayo, P.E.

Office of Materials & Research
Georgene Geary, P.E.

Office of Construction Claims
Matthew Cline

Office of EEO
Charles French

Effective January 1, 2005

District 1 Russell McMurray
District 2 Mike Thomas
District 3 Thomas Howell
District 4 Joe Sheffield
District 5 Glenn Durrence
District 6 Kent Sager
District 7 Bryant Poole

People
State Transportation Board
Commissioner Harold Linnenkohl

General Assembly

Chief Engineer David Studstill, Jr., P.E.

Executive Assistant Angela Alexander

Office of Engineering Services
Brian Summers

Treasurer Earl L. Mahfuz

Division of Preconstruction Buddy Gratton

Division of Operations Steve Henry

Division of Transportation Planning, Data, &
Intermodal Development Gerald Ross

Division of Information Technology David Spinney

Office of Environment/Location
Harvey Keepler

Office of Maintenance David Crim

Office of Right of Way Donald E. Brown

Office of Traffic Operations
Carla Holmes

Office of Road Design Brent Story

Office of Utilities Jeff Baker

Office of Urban Design Ben Buchan

Office of Traffic Safety & Design
Keith Golden

Office of Program Delivery/ Consultant Design Babs Abubakari

Office of Bridge Design
Paul Liles

Office of Intermodal Programs
Hal Wilson
Office of Planning Joe Palladi
Office of Transportation Data
Jane H. Smith

Office of IT Infrastructure
Jeffrey Hill
Office of Application Support
Doug Chambers
Office of IT Business Practices
Tony Williams

Division of Administration
Todd Long

Office of Air Transportation Dave Carmichael

Office of Budget Services Angela Robinson
Office of General Accounting
Dawn Maddox
Office of Financial Mgmt. Jamie Simpson

Office of Audits
Connie Steele
Office of General Support Wayne Mitchell
Office of Personnel Mike Johnson
Office of Strategic Development Jim Davis

The Georgia DOT is governed by a 13-member State Transportation Board which exercises general control and supervision of the Department. The Board is entrusted with powers which include: naming the Commissioner; designating
which public roads are encompassed within the state Highway System; approving long-range transportation plans; overseeing the administration of construction contracts, and authorizing lease agreements. Board members
are selected by a majority vote of state senators and representatives from districts embraced within each U.S. Congressional District.
District 1 Roy Herrington
382 East Parker St., P.O. Box 130 Baxley, GA 31515 (912) 367-7723 Fax (912) 367-1009 Term Expires 4-15-10
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 3 Ward Edwards
Post Office Box 2160 Butler, GA 31006 (478) 862-5535 Fax (404) 657-0193 Term Expires 4-15-08
District 4 Robert L. Brown, Jr.
250 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., 8th floor Decatur, GA 30030-0126 (404) 377-2460 Fax (404) 377-5833 Term Expires 4-15-06
District 5 Emory McClinton
132 E. Lake Dr., SE Atlanta, GA 30317 (404) 377-5101 Fax (404) 373-3371 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 4-15-10
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District 7 Garland Pinholster
1770 Flat Bottom Rd. Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 735-3928 Fax (770) 735-3928 Term Expires 4-15-10
District 8 Sam Wellborn
2110 Oak Ave. Columbus, GA 31906 (706) 649-2233 Fax (706) 657-0193 Term Expires 4-15-07
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, Vice Chairman
765 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1 Cumming, GA 30041 (770) 889-5284 Fax (770) 889-5282 Term Expires 4-15-08
District 11 David Doss, Chairman
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
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Metro Area Detail Map
Georgia's Congressional Districts
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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 to 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, the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Field Districts, Legal Services and Construction Divisions.
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SPECIAL STAFF Office of Communications
Vicki Gavalas 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.
Office of 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.
Office of Equipment Management
Mike Malcom 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.
DIVISION OF CONSTRUCTION
David Graham 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.
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Office of Construction
Vacant 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.
Office of Contracts Administration
Greg Mayo, P.E. 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.
Office of Materials and Research
Georgene Geary, P.E. 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.
Office of Construction Claims
Matthew Cline 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.
DIVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES
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.
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Office of Legal Services

Kenneth Thompson 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.

DIVISION OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Michael Cooper Director Suite 142 (404) 656-5323

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.

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, P.E. District Engineer (770) 532-5526

District Two-Tennille

Mike Thomas, P.E. District Engineer

(478) 552-4601

District Three-Thomaston

Thomas B. Howell, P.E. District Engineer (706) 646-6500

District Four-Tifton

Joe Sheffield, P.E. District Engineer

(229) 386-3280

District Five-Jesup

Glenn Durrence, District Engineer

(912) 427-5711

District Six-Cartersville

Kent Sager, District Engineer

(770) 387-3600

District Seven-Chamblee

Bryant Poole, District Engineer

(770) 986-1001

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DIVISION OF FIELD DISTRICTS
VACANT 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.
CHIEF ENGINEER
David E. Studstill, Jr., P.E. 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 Division of Reconstruction, Division of Operations, Division of Transportation Planning, Data and Intermodal Development as well as the Office of Engineering Services report directly to the Chief Engineer.
Office of Engineering Services
Brian Summers 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.
DIVISION OF PRECONSTRUCTION
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.
Office of 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
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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.
Office of Right-of-Way
Donald E. 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 they include state or federal funds) are monitored by this office.
Office of Road Design
Brent Story 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-ofway plans and final construction plans. Develops and designs roadways outside of the urban area boundaries, including the Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP) and the rural interstate system.
Office of 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.
Office of Program Delivery/Consultant Design
Babs Abubakari 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.
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Office of 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.
DIVISION OF OPERATIONS
Steve Henry Director Transportation Management Center Wayne Shackelford Building 935 E. Confederate Ave., 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.
Office of 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 Unit
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.
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Office of Traffic Operations
Carla Holmes State Traffic Operations Engineer Transportation Management Center (404) 635-8038
Responsible for traffic signal repair, timing and emergency installation program of the Department. Warehouse electrical/signal materials, the timing of signal systems and the centralized repair support for approximately 1,650 signals statewide. Manages the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including operation of the Transportation Management Center (TMC) and the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HEROs) providing service to the traveling public 24-hours a day, 365 days-a-year.
Office of 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. Provides expert technical assistance and functional guidance on utility and railroad encroachments, adjustments, relocations, agreements and billings to meet diverse needs of stakeholders.
Office of Traffic Safety and Design
Keith Golden 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 and access as well as commercial driveways and freeway signage.
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DIVISION OF PLANNING, DATA & INTERMODAL DEVELOPMENT
Gerald Ross 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. The Division researches, develops and implements transit, port, freight and passenger rail opportunities.
Office of 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 Office manages the statewide transportation planning process and the collection and sharing of transportation data, including vehicle volumes and the state route network. In addition, this Office researches, develops and implements transit, port, freight and passenger rail opportunities across the state.
Office of 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.
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Office of Transportation Data
Jane H. 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 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 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. The Office also oversees the administration of highway system and roadway classifications changes, and for updates and distributes the official state of Georgia Roadway Map, County and City Maps and the Traffic Flow Map.
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.
DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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.
Office of Information Technology Infrastructure
Jeffrey Hill Administrator Suite 179 (404) 656-6034
Responsible for the operation and management of the Department's
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computer hardware and software and consists of Database Support, Server Support, Network Support, Client Support and the Solutions Center.
Office of 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.
Office of Information Technology Business Practices
Tony Williams Administrator Suite 183 (404) 656-6034
This office handles much of the administrative needs of the Information Technology 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. The Configuration Management Group maintains records of all IT resources and also plays major role in maintaining the Department's Asset Management for IT equipment. The Policy and Standards Group maintains and updates IT related policies and standards in the Department.
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
Todd Long, P.E. 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.
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Office of Budget Services
Angela Robinson 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.
Office of 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.
Office of 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 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).
Office of Air Transportation
Dave Carmichael Air Transportation Administrator 175 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.
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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.
Office of General Support
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.
Office of 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.
Office of 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.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS

Commissioner/Special Staff Email Address/Phone #

Harold Linnenkohl

Harold.Linnenkohl@dot.state.ga.us

Commissioner

(404) 656-5206

Larry Dent

Larry.Dent@dot.state.ga.us

Deputy Commissioner

(404) 656-5212

David E. Studstill, Jr., P.E.

David.Studstill@dot.state.ga.us

Chief Engineer

(404) 656-5277

Peter Hortman

Peter.Hortman@dot.state.ga.us

Executive Assistant to Commissioner (404) 656-5206

Angela Alexander

Angela.Alexander@dot.state.ga.us

Chief Executive Assistant to Engineer (404) 656-5277

Vicki Gavalas Director of Communication

Vicki.Gavalas@dot.state.ga.us ((404) 463-6464

Brian Summers

Brian.Summers@dot.state.ga.us

Project Review Engineer

(404) 656-6843

Terry Gable

Terry.Gable@dot.state.ga.us

State Aid Administrator

(404) 656-5185

Mike Malcom

Mike.Malcom@dot.state.ga.us

Statewide Equiptment Mgt. Adm. (770) 785-6947

Elizabeth Osmon

Elizabeth.Osmon@dot.state.ga.us

DOT Board Secretary

(404) 656-5211

Division of Construction

Email Address/Phone #

David Graham Director of Construction

David.Graham@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5207

Greg Mayo

Greg.Mayo@dot.state.ga.us

State Trans. Office Eng.-Contract Adm. (404) 656-5325

Matthew Cline

Matthew.Cline@dot.state.ga.us

Trans. Eng. Admin.-Const. Claims (404) 656-4130

Georgene Geary

Georgene.Geary@dot.state.ga.us

State Materials & Research Adm. (404) 363-7512

Vacant

David.Graham@dot.state.ga.us

State Construction Engineer

(404) 656-5306

Division of Equal Employment Opportunity

Email Address/Phone #

Michael Cooper Director

Michael.Cooper@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5323

Charles French

Charles.French@dot.state.ga.us

Equal Employment Opportunity Adm. (404) 656-1710

Division of Field Districts Email Address/Phone #

Vacant Director of Field Districts
Russell McMurry District One- Gainsville
Mike Thomas District Two- Tennille
Thomas Howell District Three- Thomaston
Joe Sheffield District Four- Tifton

(404) 656-5214
Russell.McMurry@dot.state.ga.us (770) 532-5526
Mike.Thomas@dot.state.ga.us (478) 552-4601
Thomas.Howell@dot.state.ga.us (706) 646-6500
Joe.Sheffield@dot.state.ga.us (229) 386-3280

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Division of Field Districts
Glenn Durrence District Five- Jesup
Kent Sager District Six- Cartersville
Bryant Poole District Seven- Metro Atlanta
Division of Legal Services
Sandra Burgess Director of Legal Services
Kenneth Thompson Legal Services Administrator
Division of Operations
Steve Henry Director of Operations
David Crim State Maintenance Engineer
Jeff Baker State Utilities Engineer
Carla Holmes Transp. Engineer Admin.-Traffic Ops
Mark Demidovich Asst. State Traffic Operations Engineer
Kathleen Gibson Oversize Permit Unit Admin.
Division of Preconstruction
Buddy Gratton Director of Preconstruction
Meg Pirkle Assistant Dir. of Preconstruction
Brent Story State Road & Airport Design Engineer
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
Babs Abubakari State Consultant Design Engineer

Email Address/Phone #
Glenn.Durrence@dot.state.ga.us (912) 427-5711
Kent.Sager@dot.state.ga.us (770) 387-3602
Bryant.Poole@dot.state.ga.us (770) 986-1011
Email Address/Phone #
Sandra.Burgess@dot.state.ga.us (404) 657-5808
Ken.Thompson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 657-5806
Email Address/Phone #
Steve.Henry@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8034
David.Crim@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8734
Jeff.Baker@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8045
Carla.Holmes@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8038
Mark.Demidovich@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8014
Kathleen.Gibson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8176
Email Address/Phone #
Buddy.Gratton@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5187
Meg.Pirkle@dot.state.ga.us (404) 651-7455
Brent.Story@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5386
Ben.Buchan@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5436 Paul.Liles@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5280 Harvey.Keepler@dot.state.ga.us (404) 699-4400
Don.Brown@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5372
Babs.Abubakari@dot.state.ga.us (404) 463-6133

22

Division of Planning, Data Email Address/Phone # & Intermodal Development

Gerald Ross

Gerald.Ross@dot.state.ga.us

Dir. of Planning, Data, & Intermodal (404) 656-0610

Hal Wilson Intermodal Programs Admin.

Hal.Wilson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 651-9200

Joe Palladi State Trans. Planning Admin.

Joe.Palladi@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5411

Jane H. Smith State Trans. Data Admin.
Office of the Treasurer/ Administration
Earl Mahfuz Treasurer

Jane.H.Smith@dot.state.ga.us (770) 986-1360
Email Address/Phone #
Earl.Mahfuz@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5224

Mike Johnson Personnel Director

Mike.Johnson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5260

Todd Long Administration Director

Todd.Long@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5239

Connie Steele Trans. Accts. Admin.-Gen Acct.

Connie.Steele@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5598

Angela Robinson Budget Administrator

Angela.Robinson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5237

Wayne Mitchell

Wayne.Mitchell@dot.state.ga.us

General Support Trans Accounts Admin.(404) 463-6029

Dawn Maddox Trans. Accts. Admin.-Gen. Acct.

Dawn.Maddox@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5193

Jamie Simpson Financial Management Admin.

Jamie.Simpson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 463-2799

Dave Carmichael Air Trans. Administrator
Jim Davis Strategic Development Admin.
Division of Information Technology
David Spinney Director of Information Technology
Jeffrey Hill Office of Infrastructure Admin.

Dave.Carmichael@dot.state.ga.us (404) 699-4483
Jim.Davis@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5181
Email Address/Phone #
David.Spinney@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-6034 Jeffrey.Hill@dot.state.ga.us (404) 651-7136

Doug Chambers

Doug.Chambers@dot.state.ga.us

Office of I.T. Applications Admin (404) 463-2860 Ext. 103

Tony Williams Office of I.T. Business Practices

Tony.Williams@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-6034

23

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

INFORMATION
Accident Location Sites Adopt-A-Highway Bicycle Paths
Auto Tags & Title Commercial Drivers License Drivers License
Handicap Parking Permits Driveway Permits GA 400 Cruise Cards/Violations Natural Disasters
Outdoor Advertising Overweight Truck Permits Rest Areas
Road Work State Maps Traffic Counts Traffic/HERO Traffic Incident Mgt Enhancement (TIME) Traffic Signals Transp. Enhancement Program (TE) Transp. Statistical Data Up-to-date Traffic Information
Wildflower Program

CONTACT
Traffic Safety & Design

PHONE NUMBER
404-635-8131

Maintenance Office
State Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
Georgia Dept of Revenue
Georgia Department of Driver Services
www.dds.ga.gov

404-635-8194 404-657-6692
404-362-6500 678-413-8825
404-657-9300 678-413-8400 404-657-9300

Traffic Safety & Design

404-635-8042

State Road & Tollway Authority 404-365-7780

1. Contact local law enforcement agency
2. Contact GEMA
Maintenance Activities Unit
Oversize Permit Unit

404-635-7000 24 Hour Line404-635-7200
404-363-7625
1-800-570-5428

Office of Maintenance or your 404-635-8174 local District Engineer

Office of Construction

404-656-3606

Map Sales Unit

770-986-1436

Traffic Count Customer Srv. 770-986-1436

The NAVIGATOR

404-635-8000

TIME Task Force General Info

404-635-8463

Traffic Safety & Design

404-635-8115

Statewide Planning Bureau 404-656-5411

Office of Transportation Data 770-986-1364 770-986-1360

Transportation Mgt. Center

404-635-6800 AT&T Cingular, Verizon and Sprint *DOT (*368) 1-888-635-8287

Office of Maintenance

404-635-8174

24

Georgia DOT Districts
District One
District Engineer: Russell McMurry (770) 532-5526 2505 Athens Highway, SE P.O. Box 1057 Gainesville, GA 30503

1

DADE

CATOOSAHITFIELDMURRAY W

FANNIN

WALKER

GILMER

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

HABERSHAM

CHATTOOGA
FLOYD POLK
HARALSON

GORDON BARTOW

PICKENS CHEROKEE

WHITE LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

DAWSON FORSYTH

HALL

FRANKLIN BANKS

JACKSON MADISON

HART ELBERT

PAULDING

COBB
DOUGLAS FULTON

BARROW

GWINNETT

CLARKE

DEKALB

OCONEE WALTON

OGLETHORPE WILKES

LINCOLN

ROCKDALE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

CARROLL

HEARD

COWETA

TROUP

MERIW ETHER

McDUFFIE

HENRY

NEWTON

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO WARREN

COLUMBIA

SPALDING

JASPER BUTTS

PUTNAM

HANCOCK

PIKE LAMAR

BALDWIN

GLASCOCK

RICHMOND

JEFFERSON

BURKE

UPSON

MONROE

JONES

WASHINGTON

HARRIS

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

DOOLY

PULASKI DODGE

WHEELER

CRISP

WILCOX

TELFAIR

TURNER

BEN HILL

JEFF DAVIS

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN

CHATHAM

APPLING

LIBERTY LONG

CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY

EARLY

BAKER

MILLER

MITCHELL

WORTH

IRWIN TIFT

COFFEE

COLQUITT

ATKINSON BERRIEN
COOK

BACON

WAYNE

PIERCE

WARE

BRANTLEY

McINTOSH GLYNN

SEMINOLE LANIER

DECATUR

GRADY

THOMAS

LOWNDES BROOKS

CLINCH

CHARLTON CAMDEN

ECHOLS

Communications Officer: Teri Pope, (770) 718-3924 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d1/Index.shtml

Area Offices
Gainesville Clarkesville Carnesville Cleveland Lawrenceville Athens

Counties Served

Phone

Dawson, Forsyth, Hall

(770) 535-5759

Banks, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens (706) 754-9559

Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison

(706) 384-7269

Lumpkin, Union, Towns, White

(706) 348-4848

Barrow, Gwinnett

(770) 339-2308

Clarke, Jackson, Oconee, Walton (706) 369-5627

District Two
District Engineer: Mike Thomas (478) 552-4601 801 Highway 15 South P.O. Box 8 Tennille, GA 31089-0008

2

DADE

CATOOSAHITFIELDMURRAY W

FANNIN

WALKER

GILMER

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

HABERSHAM

CHATTOOGA
FLOYD POLK
HARALSON

GORDON BARTOW

PICKENS CHEROKEE

WHITE LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

DAWSON FORSYTH

HALL

FRANKLIN BANKS

JACKSON MADISON

HART ELBERT

PAULDING

COBB
DOUGLAS FULTON

BARROW

GWINNETT

CLARKE

DEKALB

OCONEE WALTON

OGLETHORPE WILKES

LINCOLN

ROCKDALE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

CARROLL

HEARD

COWETA

TROUP

MERIWETHER

McDUFFIE

HENRY

NEWTON

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO WARREN

COLUMBIA

SPALDING

JASPER BUTTS

PUTNAM HANCOCK

PIKE LAMAR

BALDWIN

GLASCOCK

RICHMOND

JEFFERSON

BURKE

UPSON

MONROE

JONES

WASHINGTON

HARRIS

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

DOOLY

PULASKI DODGE

WHEELER

CRISP

WILCOX

TELFAIR

TURNER

BEN HILL

JEFF DAVIS

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN

CHATHAM

APPLING

LIBERTY LONG

CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY

EARLY

BAKER

MILLER

MITCHELL

WORTH

IRWIN TIFT

COFFEE

COLQUITT

ATKINSON BERRIEN
COOK

BACON

WAYNE

PIERCE

WARE

BRANTLEY

McINTOSH GLYNN

SEMINOLE LANIER

DECATUR

GRADY

THOMAS

LOWNDES BROOKS

CLINCH

CHARLTON CAMDEN

ECHOLS

Communications Officer: Vonda Everett, (478) 552-4656 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d2/Index.shtml

Area Offices
Sandersville
Swainsboro Louisville Augusta Madison
Milledgeville Dublin

Counties Served

Phone

Glascock, Hancock, Washington, (478) 552-2464

Johnson

Emanuel, Jenkins, Screven

(478) 289-2614

Burke, Jefferson, McDuffe, Warren (478) 625-3681

Columbia, Lincoln, Richmond, Wilkes (706) 855-3466

Greene, Morgan, Newton,

(706) 343-5836

Oglethorpe, Taliaferro

Baldwin, Jasper, Putnam, Wilkinson (478) 445-5130

Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Treutlen (478) 275-6596

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District Three
District Engineer: Thomas B. Howell (706) 646-6500 715 Andrews Drive Thomaston, GA 30286-4524

3

DADE

CATOOSAHITFIELDMURRAY W

FANNIN

WALKER

GILMER

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

HABERSHAM

CHATTOOGA
FLOYD POLK
HARALSON

GORDON BARTOW

PICKENS CHEROKEE

WHITE LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

DAWSON FORSYTH

HALL

FRANKLIN BANKS

JACKSON MADISON

HART ELBERT

PAULDING

COBB
DOUGLAS FULTON

BARROW

GWINNETT

CLARKE

DEKALB

OCONEE WALTON

OGLETHORPE WILKES

LINCOLN

ROCKDALE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

CARROLL

HEARD

COWETA

TROUP

MERIWETHER

McDUFFIE

HENRY

NEWTON

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO

COLUMBIA

WARREN

SPALDING

JASPER BUTTS

PUTNAM HANCOCK

PIKE LAMAR

BALDWIN

GLASCOCK

RICHMOND

JEFFERSON

BURKE

UPSON

MONROE

JONES

WASHINGTON

HARRIS

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

DOOLY

PULASKI DODGE

WHEELER

CRISP

WILCOX

TELFAIR

TURNER

BEN HILL

JEFF DAVIS

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN

CHATHAM

APPLING

LIBERTY LONG

CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY

EARLY

BAKER

MILLER

MITCHELL

WORTH

IRWIN TIFT

COFFEE

COLQUITT

ATKINSON BERRIEN
COOK

BACON

WAYNE

PIERCE

WARE

BRANTLEY

McINTOSH GLYNN

SEMINOLE LANIER

DECATUR

GRADY

THOMAS

LOWNDES BROOKS

CLINCH

CHARLTON CAMDEN

ECHOLS

Communications Officer: Barry Hancock, (706) 646-6257 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d3/Index.shtml

Area Offices Thomaston Americus Perry Macon Griffin LaGrange Columbus

Counties Served

Phone

Crawford, Upson, Taylor, Pike, Lamar (706) 646-6630

Marion, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Webster (229) 931-2434

Dooley, Houston, Macon, Peach, Pulaski (478) 988-7151

Bibb, Jones, Monroe, Twiggs

(478) 757-2601

Butts, Fayette, Henry, Spalding

(770) 228-7205

Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, Troup (706) 845-4115

Chattahoochee, Harris, Muscogee, Talbot (706) 568-2165

District Four

District Engineer: Joe Sheffield

(229) 386-3280

710 West 2nd Street

P.O. Box 7510

4

Tifton, GA 31793-7510

DADE

CATOOSAHITFIELDMURRAY W

FANNIN

WALKER

GILMER

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

HABERSHAM

CHATTOOGA
FLOYD POLK
HARALSON

GORDON BARTOW

PICKENS CHEROKEE

WHITE LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

DAWSON FORSYTH

HALL

FRANKLIN BANKS

JACKSON MADISON

HART ELBERT

PAULDING

COBB
DOUGLAS FULTON

BARROW

GWINNETT

CLARKE

DEKALB

OCONEE WALTON

OGLETHORPE WILKES

LINCOLN

ROCKDALE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

CARROLL

HEARD

COWETA

TROUP

MERIW ETHER

McDUFFIE

HENRY

NEWTON

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO

COLUMBIA

WARREN

SPALDING

JASPER BUTTS

PUTNAM

HANCOCK

PIKE LAMAR

BALDWIN

GLASCOCK

RICHMOND

JEFFERSON

BURKE

UPSON

MONROE

JONES

WASHINGTON

HARRIS

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

DOOLY

PULASKI DODGE

WHEELER

CRISP

WILCOX

TELFAIR

TURNER

BEN HILL

JEFF DAVIS

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN

CHATHAM

APPLING

LIBERTY LONG

CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY

EARLY

BAKER

MILLER

MITCHELL

WORTH

IRWIN TIFT

COFFEE

COLQUITT

ATKINSON BERRIEN
COOK

BACON

WAYNE

PIERCE

WARE

BRANTLEY

McINTOSH GLYNN

SEMINOLE LANIER

DECATUR

GRADY

THOMAS

LOWNDES BROOKS

CLINCH

CHARLTON CAMDEN

ECHOLS

Communications Officer: Danny Griner, (229) 391-6852 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d4/Index.shtml

Area Offices Valdosta Douglas Fitzgerald Moultrie Albany Cuthbert
Donalsonville I-75 Reconstr.

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

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

26

District Five
District Engineer: Glenn Durrence (912) 427-5711 204 North Highway 301 P.O. Box 610 Jesup, GA 31598

5

DADE

CATOOSAHITFIELDMURRAY W

FANNIN

WALKER

GILMER

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

HABERSHAM

CHATTOOGA
FLOYD POLK
HARALSON

GORDON BARTOW

PICKENS CHEROKEE

WHITE LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

DAWSON FORSYTH

HALL

FRANKLIN BANKS

JACKSON MADISON

HART ELBERT

PAULDING

COBB
DOUGLAS FULTON

BARROW

GWINNETT

CLARKE

DEKALB

OCONEE WALTON

OGLETHORPE WILKES

LINCOLN

ROCKDALE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

CARROLL

HEARD

COWETA

TROUP

MERIWETHER

McDUFFIE

HENRY

NEWTON

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO

COLUMBIA

WARREN

SPALDING

JASPER BUTTS

PUTNAM HANCOCK

PIKE LAMAR

BALDWIN

GLASCOCK

RICHMOND

JEFFERSON

BURKE

UPSON

MONROE

JONES

WASHINGTON

HARRIS

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

DOOLY

PULASKI DODGE

WHEELER

CRISP

WILCOX

TELFAIR

TURNER

BEN HILL

JEFF DAVIS

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN

CHATHAM

APPLING

LIBERTY LONG

CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY

EARLY

BAKER

MILLER

MITCHELL

WORTH

IRWIN TIFT

COFFEE

COLQUITT

ATKINSON BERRIEN
COOK

BACON

WAYNE

PIERCE

WARE

BRANTLEY

McINTOSH GLYNN

SEMINOLE LANIER

DECATUR

GRADY

THOMAS

LOWNDES BROOKS

CLINCH

CHARLTON CAMDEN

ECHOLS

Communications Officer: Sherry Beal, (912) 530-4075 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d5/Index.shtml

Area Offices Counties Served

Phone

Baxley

Appling, Jeff Davis, Telfair, Wheeler, (912) 366-1090

Montgomery

Waycross Charlton, Brantley, Pierce, Ware, Bacon (912) 285-6009

Brunswick Camden, Glynn, McIntosh

(912) 264-7247

Glennville Long, Tattnall, Toombs, Wayne, Liberty (912) 654-2940

Savannah Chatham, Bryan

(912) 651-2144

Statesboro Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans (912) 871-1103

District Six
District Engineer: Kent Sager (770) 387-3602 500 Joe Frank Harris Parkway P.O. Box 10 Cartersville, GA 30120-0010
Communications Officer:

6

DADE

CATOOSAHITFIELDMURRAY W

FANNIN

WALKER

GILMER

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

HABERSHAM

CHATTOOGA
FLOYD POLK
HARALSON

GORDON BARTOW

PICKENS CHEROKEE

WHITE LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

DAWSON FORSYTH

HALL

FRANKLIN BANKS

JACKSON MADISON

HART ELBERT

PAULDING

COBB
DOUGLAS FULTON

BARROW

GWINNETT

CLARKE

DEKALB

OCONEE WALTON

OGLETHORPE WILKES

LINCOLN

ROCKDALE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

CARROLL

HEARD

COWETA

TROUP

MERIWETHER

McDUFFIE

HENRY

NEWTON

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO

COLUMBIA

WARREN

SPALDING

JASPER BUTTS

PUTNAM HANCOCK

PIKE LAMAR

BALDWIN

GLASCOCK

RICHMOND

JEFFERSON

BURKE

UPSON

MONROE

JONES

WASHINGTON

HARRIS

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

DOOLY

PULASKI DODGE

WHEELER

CRISP

WILCOX

TELFAIR

TURNER

BEN HILL

JEFF DAVIS

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN

CHATHAM

APPLING

LIBERTY LONG

CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY

EARLY

BAKER

MILLER

MITCHELL

WORTH

IRWIN TIFT

COFFEE

COLQUITT

ATKINSON BERRIEN
COOK

BACON

WAYNE

PIERCE

WARE

BRANTLEY

McINTOSH GLYNN

SEMINOLE LANIER

DECATUR

GRADY

THOMAS

LOWNDES BROOKS

CLINCH

CHARLTON CAMDEN

ECHOLS

Mohamed Arafa, (770) 387-4081

Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d6/Index.shtml

Area 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

Phone (770) 387-3680 (706) 635-5551 (706) 272-2211
(706) 295-6025 (770) 646-5522

27

District Seven
District Engineer: Bryant Poole (770) 986-1011 5025 New Peachtree Road Chamblee, GA 30341

7

DADE

CATOOSAHITFIELDMURRAY W

FANNIN

WALKER

GILMER

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

HABERSHAM

CHATTOOGA
FLOYD POLK
HARALSON

GORDON BARTOW

PICKENS CHEROKEE

WHITE LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

DAWSON FORSYTH

HALL

FRANKLIN BANKS

JACKSON MADISON

HART ELBERT

PAULDING

COBB
DOUGLAS FULTON

BARROW

GWINNETT

CLARKE

DEKALB

OCONEE WALTON

OGLETHORPE WILKES

LINCOLN

ROCKDALE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

CARROLL

HEARD

COWETA

TROUP

MERIWETHER

McDUFFIE

HENRY

NEWTON

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO

COLUMBIA

WARREN

SPALDING

JASPER BUTTS

PUTNAM HANCOCK

PIKE LAMAR

BALDWIN

GLASCOCK

RICHMOND

JEFFERSON

BURKE

UPSON

MONROE

JONES

WASHINGTON

HARRIS

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

DOOLY

PULASKI DODGE

WHEELER

CRISP

WILCOX

TELFAIR

TURNER

BEN HILL

JEFF DAVIS

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN

CHATHAM

APPLING

LIBERTY LONG

CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY

EARLY

BAKER

MILLER

MITCHELL

WORTH

IRWIN TIFT

COFFEE

COLQUITT

ATKINSON BERRIEN
COOK

BACON

WAYNE

PIERCE

WARE

BRANTLEY

McINTOSH GLYNN

SEMINOLE LANIER

DECATUR

GRADY

THOMAS

LOWNDES BROOKS

CLINCH

CHARLTON CAMDEN

ECHOLS

Communications Officer: Mark McKinnon, (770) 986-2801 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d7/Index.shtml

Area Offices Decatur Marietta Hapeville Atlanta

Counties Served DeKalb, Rockdale Cobb, North Fulton Clayton, South Fulton, Douglas City of Atlanta

Phone (404) 299-4386 (770) 528-3238 (404) 559-6699 (404) 624-2444

DADE

CATOOSAHITFIELDMURRAY

FANNIN

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

Duties of the Districts:

HABERSHAM

6W
WALKER

GILMER

WHITE

CHATTOOGA

LUMPKIN

Cartersville GORDON

PICKENS

DAWSON

1STEPHENS FRANKLIN BANKS

Roadway Maintenance and Operations

Gainesville Roadway Location and Design FLOYD

BARTOW

CHEROKEE

FORSYTH

HALL JACKSON

HART

MADISON ELBERT

PAULDING

POLK HARALSON

COBB
7 DOUGLAS
Chamblee FULTON

BARROW

GWINNETT

CLARKE

DEKALB

OCONEE WALTON

OGLETHORPE WILKES

LINCOLN

Construction Contract Administration

ROCKDALE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

McDUFFIE

CARROLL

HENRY

NEWTON

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO

COLUMBIA Right-of-Way Acquisition

WARREN

HEARD

COWETA

TROUP

MERIW ETHER

SPALDING

JASPER BUTTS

PUTNAM

HANCOCK

PIKE LAMAR

BALDWIN

RICHMOND

2GLASCOCK JEFFERSON

BURKE

UPSON

MONROE

JONES

Tennille WASHINGTON

Utility Conflicts (permits & relocation)

HARRIS MUSCOGEE

BIBB

WILKINSON

3 TALBOT

CRAWFORD

TWIGGS

TAYLOR

PEACH

JOHNSON

JENKINS

EMANUEL

SCREVEN

Thomaston CHATTA- MARION

MACON

HOUSTON

BLECKLEY

LAURENS

TREUTLEN

HOOCHEE

CANDLER BULLOCH

EFFINGHAM

SCHLEY

Environmental Review Highway Beautification

MONTGOMERY

STEWART AN QUITM

EBSTER W

SUMTER

TERRELL

DOOLY

PULASKI DODGE

WHEELER

CRISP

WILCOX

TELFAIR

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN

CHATHAM

LIBERTY

Traffic Signals and Signs

RANDOLPH

LEE

CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY

EARLY

BAKER

MILLER

MITCHELL

JEFF

TURNER WORTH
4TIFT

5 BEN HILL

DAVIS

APPLING

IRWIN

COFFEE

BACON

LONG WAYNE

Jesup

ATKINSON

PIERCE

McINTOSH

BERRIEN

GLYNN

Tifton COLQUITT

COOK

WARE

BRANTLEY

Permits Coordination of Transit

SEMINOLE LANIER

DECATUR

GRADY

THOMAS

LOWNDES BROOKS

CLINCH

CHARLTON CAMDEN

Systems

ECHOLS

Park & Ride Lots

Public Outreach and
Duties of the Area Offices: Communication

Highway Construction Supervision Right-of-Way Mowing Litter Removal Rest Areas Utility and Driveway Permits

Sign Maintenance Drainage Maintenance Storm Damage Repair Roadway Maintenance

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Geographic Information System (GIS)
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.
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:
z Provide the spatial integration of disparate Departmental databases.
z Route oversized truck loads. z Analyze spatially related information - Accidents, Traffic Volume, etc. z Provide models for roadway and construction planning. z Produce Maps - Georgia DOT's official state map, city and
county road maps, Traffic Flow map, and Georgia Rail map.

Georgia DOT's Transportation Explorer (TREX) is an internal application to spatially display disparate data sets. Construction projects, bridges, county/city roads, and DOT county maps could be displayed.

TREX WINS 2005 BEST OF GEORGIA
AWARD

Georgia DOT GIS Data for the Public
The NaviGAtor Real-time Traffic Map (http://mynav.georgianavigator.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).

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Georgia DOT Website
www.dot.state.ga.us

What the website has to offer:
z Georgia DOT general information z Frequently asked questions z List of primary contacts z Responsibilities and breakdown of
Georgia DOT divisions and offices z Traveler information

z MY NaviGAtor information z Up-to-date traffic conditions z Current construction projects z Transportation maps z HOV system and facts z General permit information

Links to other important websites
z Georgia DOT NaviGAtor www.georgia-navigator.com
z U.S. Department of Transportation www.dot.gov
z Bureau of Transportation Statistics www.bts.gov
z Federal Highway Administration www.fhwa.gov
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Strategic Development
Creation of the Office of Strategic Development (OSD) was announced by Commissioner Harold Linnenkohl on May 1, 2004. The business purpose of OSD is the utilization of strategic management in developing high-performance teams. One of OSD's key principles is to integrate concepts of Principle Centered Leadership with strategic management. This infuses the values of integrity and service in the Department's execution of daily business actions and decision-making processes. OSD is comprised of three units that effectively collaborate and form the OSD core.
Training & Development
Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
LTAP is a technical training, information and assistance program designed to bridge the gap between federal, state and local transportation professionals.
Strategic Management Group
The business purpose of the Strategic Management Group is to develop, facilitate and support the implementation of strategic planning, management and measurement throughout Georgia DOT. A recent initiative by Georgia DOT's Leadership Team was to develop a "Scorecard in every Office/District." This Scorecard approach is based on the Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives, and will be used to measure and report performance at the Department and Division plan levels. As performance is tracked and improvements are achieved, the feedback will be incorporated into subsequent iterations of planning, and a continuous improvement cycle is in place. OSD provides the resources to train, assist, manage and develop high-performance teams through Training & Development, LTAP and Strategic Management.
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Georgia Highway Systems
Roadway Miles 2004

Rural Areas
Statewide Highway Interstates County Roads City Streets
Small Urban Areas
Statewide Highway System Interstates County Roads City Streets
Urban Areas
Statewide Highway System Interstates County Roads City Streets

Mileage
14,089 720
62,027 3,423
1,070 65
2,698 3,375
2,914 459
18,291 7,297

Daily Vehicle Miles Traveled
76,273,701 27,900,377 41,092,104
1,430,410
12,657,912 3,277,410 3,326,487 3,368,406
105,261,832 52,557,679 48,353,401 14,931,701

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.

Miles of Georgia Road 2004
72%

16%

12%

Total Miles of Public Roads in Georgia:
115,184
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Georgia's transportation system consists of the following major highway

programs:

1) National Highway System (NHS)

4) Local Assistance Road Program (LARP)

2) Fast Forward

5) Surface Transportation Program

3) Governor's Road Improvement Program

National Highway System (NHS)

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.

NHS FACTS

Total GA NHS Mileage 4,624
Total GA Interstate Mileage 1,245
NHS Major Intermodal Connector Routes 86 Other NHS Routes 3,293

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Fast Forward Transportation Program
This is a comprehensive, six-year, $15.5 billion transportation program that will relieve congestion and spur economic growth by accelerating existing projects.
Fast Forward Program will work to provide: Short Term Congestion Relief: Intelligent Transportation System, Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) Expansion, Ramp Metering Expansion, Signal Timing and Synchronization Upgrades
Long Term Congestion Relief: High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Expansion and New Transit Corridors Implementation
The Fast Forward Program will be funded using a blend of Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds, Guaranteed Revenue Bonds (GRB) and General Obligation (GO) bonds as well as Federal funds in the Department's regular program.

FY 2005 Congestion/GARVEE and GO Program Summary

CConogngeesstitoionn//GGAARRVVEEEE PProroggrraamm TToottaalls $$334466.7.7MMilliilolionn

PPr3oro9gg8rGra.aG6mOmOMTTilooliottaanlls $398.6 Million

TOTAL PROGRAMMED PROJECTS $745.37 Million
TOTAL AUTHORIZED PROJECTS $659.47 Million

Highlights for Fiscal Year 2005 include:
Over $1.14 billion in contract awards, marking the largest award amount for one year in Georgia DOT's history.
Over $1.1 billion in contractor and consultant payments, "cash out the door".
Over $187.4 million in the month of June marked the largest monthly payments in Georgia DOT's history.

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Governor's Road Improvement Program
Initiated in 1989 by a resolution of the state legislature and the Governor, the Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP) will connect 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.
2005 GRIP FACTS
z 72% or 1,901 miles of GRIP Corridors with project development activities underway are open or under construction.
z 58% of the total GRIP system are open or under construction.
z 15 projects were opened to traffic in calendar year 2004. z The projects opened to traffic added 106 miles of
multi-lane roadway to the GRIP system. z The projects opened to traffic were constructed at a cost of
$225.7 million. z The estimated cost to complete the GRIP Cooridors with
project development activities underway is $2.490 billion. z The estimated cost to complete the total GRIP system is
$3.819 billion.
GRIP is currently made up of eighteen corridors (economic development highways), three truck access routes and 3,314 miles of roadway. Project development activities are underway for 2,651 miles of GRIP. For up-to-date GRIP fact sheets, visit http://www.dot.state.ga.us/DOT/ plan-prog/planning/programs/grip/Index.shtml
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US 27 US 441

East 75
20 85

APD

West

Connector

85

75

Governor's Road Improvement Program
(GRIP) JULY 2005

Open

Under Construction

Right of Way

SR 72

Preliminary Engineering

No Activities

US 1/SR 17 SR 15

20 Freeway

US 27 US 19

Savannah River Parkway

US 1/SR 17 SR 15
US 441

Fall

Line

Golden 75
US 280

16 Isles

US 280

SR 32 South

US 441

Georgia

Parkway

Parkway

US 280

SR 32

95

133 SR

US 84

SR 40

US 27 US 19 US 319
SR 125

US 1/SR 17 US 441

GRIP Corridors
Appalachian Developmental Highway South Georgia Parkway US 319 Golden Isles Parkway Fall Line Freeway SR 72 Savannah River Parkway US 19 US 1/SR 17 US 27
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US 441 US 84 Sunbelt Parkway Power Alley/US 280 SR 32 SR 40 East-West Highway SR 15 SR 125

The Local Assistance Road Program (LARP)

Initiated in 1978, LARP is a resurfacing program designed 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.

Before LARP

LARP Funding

Funding for LARP projects comes from the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax. Each year Georgia After LARP 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
z There are currently 67,489 miles of paved roads on the county and city systems.
z The Department submitted over $104 million of paving needs for fiscal year 2005.
z The Department resurfaced 1,164 miles of roads under LARP contracts in 2005.

Surface Transportation Program (STP)

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

STP funds are distributed according to federal guidelines and in compliance with state legislation. Fifty percent of the STP funds are for urban and rural areas of the state based on population. Thirty percent may be used in any area of the state at the direction of the state Transportation Board. Ten percent is used for both highway safety projects and transportation enhancement projects. Safety projects include hazard elimination, railroad crossings and railroad protective devices.

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TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
To meet its responsibilities in the most-responsive and costefficient manner, the Georgia DOT has participated in the following transportation-related programs and initiatives:
Air Quality Improvement
Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP)
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Public Private Initiatives (PPI)
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 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) in addition to the ozone standard.
EPA recently added a new pollutant to Georgia's nonattainment area classifications. Particulate matter (PM) is a complex mixture of extremely small particles and liquid matter. Increased exposure to PM has been linked to a range of respiratory and cardiovascular health problems. Two types of PM are currently regulated by EPA:
PM 10 and PM 2.5. Georgia has areas in nonattainment for PM 2.5. Unlike ozone, PM 2.5 is a problem throughout the year.
Counties designated in nonattainment of PM 2.5 include the 20 county metro Atlanta area as well as parts of Putnam and Heard counties. Counties outside the Metro Atlanta Area include: Floyd, Walker, Catoosa, Bibb and a portion of Monroe. These counties must demonstrate conformity for PM 2.5 by April 2006.
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.
The Department is directing a new 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
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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.

Georgia's Nonattainment Areas
Pollutant

The Department is assisting areas across the state that are now 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 effetive projects and programs to reduce congestion and improve air quality.

For more information, please visit the Air Quality Branch's website: http://www.dot.state.ga.us/DOT/plan-prog/planning/aq/.

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 SWTP 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 SWTP. This allowed us to incorporate planning experience, state-of-the-art information management and analytical tools to develop alternative program scenarios, evaluate impacts and produce the plan update.

The updated SWTP will extend the horizon year to 2035. The 2035 plan was 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

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State Transportation Improvement Program

This is a three-year multimodal program that contains federally funded projects identified through the planning process. Every year, proposed projects for the STIP are presented to local officials in nonmetropolitan areas of the state for their comment and review as per Georgia DOT's "Consultation Process With Local Officials in NonMetropolitan Areas of the State" policy. Within metropolitan areas, public involvement for federally funded transportation projects are handled by the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).

Metropolitan Planning Organization Areas

The STIP is presented for public review and comment at meetings throughout the state and is available at libraries throughout the state. The STIP is also available on GDOT's website at: http://www.dot.state.ga.us/DOT/plan-prog/planning/programs/ index.shtml.

Types of projects in the STIP include:

Roads and Bridges

To operate, maintain and improve the safety of the existing
18,073-mile state highway system

Intermodal Programs

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

Transportation Enhancements

To enrich the traveling experience of the highway user through enhancements to the transportation system

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How Georgia Plans Transportation Improvements

Urban Process
(50,000-plus population)

Anyone can propose a transportation improvement. Improvement requests can be
sent to county and city governments, Georgia DOT,
GRTA, MARTA or MPOs.

Rural Process
(less than 50,000 population)

These improvements are included in the regional priority list prepared by MPOs
to begin the regional planning process and create
the long-range Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP).

Public involvement influences regional
goals and strategies to determine how the regional transportation network will look in the future. Projects are further prioritized based on what the public says.

The first three years of the highest priority projects are further
ranked and evaluated for inclusion in the Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP).

The RTP is approved and adopted by the MPO.

Once the RTP is drafted, the plan
is reviewed against financial
requirements and applicable
federal air quality
standards.
The Draft RTP is released
for the official public comment
period.

Improvement request is formally studied. Sponsors prioritize
improvements according to the goals of their
areas of responsibility.
If a study identifies a need, then Georgia DOT may add it to its
Construction Work Program
(CWP).

The Draft TIP is released for official public comment.

The TIP is approved and
adopted by the MPO.

The TIP goes to the Governor for
approval.

These improvements are included in the State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) - a list of statewide priority projects over three years.

Transportation planners and engineers review the requests to determine how the improvement would benefit transportation
mobility.
Georgia DOT meets annually with county and city officials, local transportation operators and organizations, and special interest groups
to review local transportation needs
and projects.
Georgia DOT prioritizes
improvements and projects according to regional and
statewide goals.

The Draft STIP is released for official public
comment.

The STIP is approved and adopted by the State Transportation Board and federal
government.

Public meetings are held for review and discussion of
specific projects during concept development.

Funds flow, engineering and right-of-way acquisition begins.

Construction begins.

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Public - Private Transportation Initiatives (PPI)
The Public-Private Initiative (PPI) is a faster, more streamlined process for meeting Georgia's transportation needs. PPI allows the Department to partner with private/corporate businesses to help finance, design, construct, operate and/or maintain transportation projects.
PPI was introduced in the Georgia legislature in 2003 and implemented under Senate Bill 257. This law created the process that allows the Georgia DOT to consider unsolicited proposals from private companies to build transportation improvement projects. In 2005, the Georgia General Assembly passed Senate Bill 270, amending many provisions of the original PPI law. SB 270 gave Georgia DOT the ability to solicit
proposals for much-needed transportation projects, extends the time for receiving competing proposals from 90 to 135 days, and most importantly, provides more opportunities for public review and input.
What are the benefits of PPI?
Georgia is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation; PPI gives us a faster and more efficient way to solve our transportation problems without compromising quality.
The private partners bring innovation, new technology, finance and private resources to a project, which frees up state resources and dollars for other transportation needs.
How is a PPI Proposal Selected?
PPI allows the Georgia DOT to accept and evaluate solicited and unsolicited proposals from private/corporate businesses for transportation projects.
These proposals are evaluated on:
1. Unique and innovative methods and technical merits
2. Potential contribution to the Department's mission
3. The proposing entity's qualifications and experience
4. Whether proposal is consistent with Board's Network Vision including free existing general purpose lanes.
Questions?
Please refer to the Georgia DOT website, www.dot.state.ga.us/PPI, for details on the PPI guidelines.
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Environment and Location

The Office of Environment/Location (OEL) is committed to incorporating

environmental stewardship principles into the transportation planning

process. Environmental stewardship is one component of the broader

Georgia DOT mission that strives to improve the quality of life for

its customers by developing projects that exhibit design, engineering,

construction and environmental excellence. In its many forms,

environmental stewardship can include public

outreach initiatives designed to promote cultural

awareness to adults and school children in

Georgia. One such example included an

"Archaeology Day" developed in partnership with

the Georgia DOT, the Jimmy Carter National

Historic Site (JCNHS) Education Program, the

Federal Highway Administration Georgia

Division, and the National Park Service. The

event provided Georgia DOT archaeologists in

conjunction with the National Park Service and

Native Americans from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians an opportunity to teach

Georgia DOT Archeologist Jim Pomfret demonstrates

students about their cultural heritage through Native American

work stations designed to promote historical

Flintknapping

awareness.

Held in May 2005 at former

President Jimmy Carter's boyhood

farm located in Plains, Georgia,

"Archaeology Day" provided more

than 400 second and eighth graders

from schools throughout Georgia

with a unique opportunity to interact

with Native Americans by

listening to traditional music and

story telling as well as participate in

Georgia DOT Archaeologist Shawn Patch fastening an arrowhead to the end of a spear for throwing.

Native American dance work-

shops.

The students also received education in the histo-

ry of the Plains area, the early childhood of

Jimmy Carter, recent Department archaeological

excavations and the techniques used in collecting

data. Demonstrations and hands-on experience

with Georgia DOT's Ground Penetrating Radar

(GPR) equipment were also provided. A special

part of the event for students was an answer and

Former President Jimmy Carter speaks

to students

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question session held with former resident Jimmy Carter.

Developing unique

partnerships and

proactive measures

such as "Archaeology

Day" events reinforces

Georgia DOT's mission

to improve the quality

of life for its customers

Students in attendance at Archeology Day

while educating younger generations of

Georgians about respect and knowledge of our state's shared cultural

heritage.

South River Mitigation Bank

In 2004, the Georgia DOT Office of Environment and Location began work on the South River Mitigation Bank (SRMB). The SRMB represents one of the Department's many partnering efforts with local governments, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. Located within the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area, the SRMB is comprised of three properties in close proximity to one another: the Southerness Tract, the Lyons Tract, and the Jack Phillips Tract.

Collectively, these properties border approximately 14,000 linear feet of the South River, which forms the border between DeKalb and Rockdale counties. Additionally, 2,160 linear feet of stream and an associated 12-acre lake exist within the property boundaries. Together, restoration of these streams and riparian buffers will provide over 82,000 mitigation credits to be used as compensation for Department project impacts within the Upper Ocmulgee River Basin.

Not only will the SRMB provide

much needed stream mitigation

credits for Department projects,

but once mitigation obligations

have been fulfilled the

Georgia Department of

Natural Resources will

incorporate the property into

South River Mitigation Bank

the Panola Mountain State Park

and manage the land in perpetuity. Hiking trails and a State Park

Education and Demonstration Facility will be incorporated into the miti-

gation plan, adding to the value this mitigation bank will provide to

connectivity of greenspace in the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area.

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Transportation Enhancement Program
Georgia DOT is responsible for more than just building roads and highways. Our Transportation Enhancement (TE) program focuses on the cultural, natural and scenic elements of the statewide transportation network. TE projects may fit into one or more of the following categories:
multi-use facilities, such as biking trails
historic resources, such as railroad depots
transportation aesthetic, such as streetscape and landscaping projects
Scenic Beautification
The TE program implemented its first ever web-based application process for the fiscal year '06 - '07 TE call for projects. Through the innovative partnership of Georgia DOT's IT Department and the
Office of Planning, Georgians in the thirteen Congressional districts were able to electronically submit their applications for consideration of TE funding. The call for TE projects extended from July to September 23, 2005 and 275 applications were received statewide.
Georgia Scenic Byways Program
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. Scenic, historical, natural, archeological, cultural or recreational qualities give each byway its charater and appeal. There are currently eight scenic byways in Georgia that give travelers beautiful, breath-taking view of their surroundings.
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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 DOT. 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.
Eighth Scenic Byway

Georgia's Scenic Byways
Georgia Scenic Byway National Scenic Byway

The State Transportation Board designated the Meriwether-Pike Scenic Byway as the eighth Georgia Scenic Byway at its March `05 board meeting. The Meriwether-Pike Scenic Byway celebrates the unique legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He built a home in Warm Springs, known as the Little White House, which is now operated as a state historic site. The Meriwether-Pike Scenic Byway features several other attractions such as the Red Oak Covered Bridge and the Oakland Baptist Church. In May and October, the Cotton Pickin' Fair and the Great Gay Marketplace bring thousands from around the Southeast.

Ramp of Red Oak Covered Bridge

Georgia's newest scenic byway, Meriwether-Pike: 55 mile route

For more information about Scenic Byways, visit the website: http://www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/plan-prog/ planning/projects/ scenic_ byways/index.shtml

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Wildflower Auto Tag Program
It is a well-known fact that at the Georgia DOT, we build roads, but our responsibilities also include interstate maintenance, landscaping and enhancement. Georgia DOT maintenance crews have planted and maintained 280 acres of wildflowers statewide, up from 140 acres in fall 2004. The Wildflower Program has grown to include the planting of native species and efforts to raise awareness of native flowers. This program is funded through Wildflower Auto Tag sales, its only guaranteed revenue source.
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.
How Can I Buy A 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. For more information regarding Georgia DOT's Wildflower Tag and Program visit www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/operations/maintenance/ wildflower/index.shtml
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.
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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 awardwinning 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-todate 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, Macon, 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:
z 319 pan, zoom and tilt, full-color TV cameras
z 1361 black-and-white video detection cameras, to gather information on average speed, traffic volume and vehicle classification
z 163 cameras operated by area Traffic Control Centers (TCCs)
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Changeable Message Signs (CMS)
Changeable Message Signs (CMS) display three types of messages: travel time messages, child abduction messages and incident messages.
z Congestion messages relate to the volume and speed of traffic over a section of highway
z Incident messages apply to accidents, stalls and construction z Child Abduction (Levi's Call) messages are displayed when a
child has been abducted in or near Georgia z There are approximately 100 CMS units located along
I-20, I-75, I-85, I-95, I-285, I-475, I-985, Georgia 400, SR 141, SR 166 and SR 316
Remote Traffic Microwave Sensors
Remote Traffic Microwave Sensors (RTMS), also known as Radar Vehicle Detectors, use real-time video to detect and verify road congestion and traffic incidents. RTMS detection devices' areas of choice include SR 141 and SR 166.
TICKERAlert: Community Alert Networks
TICKERAlert is a community alert network of LCD billboards that supports the national emergency response initiatives as an early warning alert network. Its innovative news and marketing system provides timely, custom broadcasts to the public. While offering effective news services, TICKERAlert gives immediate notification in the event of a child abduction, homeland security alert or similar emergency.
NaviGAtor's TICKERAlert network is located throughout the state in the rest areas and welcome centers in Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Augusta,
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Columbus, Valdosta, WestPoint, Tallapoosa, Ringgold, Lavonia and Kingsland. For more information about TICKERAlert, go to www.tickeralert.com.

EMnet

EMnet is a secure, satellite-based messaging system designed for the emergency management community. Messages are transmitted to our EMnet server via an Internet connection, and then are delivered to the intended stations by satellite broadcast. User-friendly EMnet provides a platform for composing, sending, receiving and broadcasting Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages in order to:
z Issue and monitor Amber Alerts and weather alerts.
z Monitor EAS messages issued by the National Weather Service and others.
z Provide a single, efficient interface for inbound hazard notices and outbound warning systems.

The TMC currently utilizes EMnet computer software, designed to give information about major emergency events throughout the state of Georgia. For more information about EMnet, go to http://www.comlabs.com/ emnet.html.

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: z *DOT (368) z My NaviGAtor z Accident Investigation Sites (AIS) z Coastal Evacuation System z Weather Monitoring and Reporting System z Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO)

*DOT (368)
*DOT (368) is a free cellular phone service sponsored by

*DOT

the Georgia DOT. 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 TMC Customer Service Operator.

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MyNaviGAtor: Customized Traffic Information
If you would like more information on Georgia's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), NaviGAtor, please visit our website at www.georgianavigator.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 the website and clicking on "My NaviGAtor". If you would like to schedule a tour of the state-of-the-art TMC please contact the TMC Media Relations Office at 404-6241300.
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.
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 I-20, I-75, I-85 and I-285.
Weather Monitoring and Reporting System
A comprehensive network of 48 weather stations is located throughout Georgia along the interstate system, providing information to the TMC 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.
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Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO)
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:
z The HEROs run three shifts from 5am on Monday until 5:30am on Saturday
z One shift of HEROs patrol routes Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30am to 9:30pm
z Shift Supervisors and Management are on call 24-7
z Initiate measures to reduce traffic congestion and delays
z 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 but not limited to: changing flat tires and jump-starting weak batteries; providing fuel or coolant; transporting motorists to safe areas away from traffic; providing road and travel information and use of a cellular phone; and providing first aid and minor mechanical assistance.

HERO Unit Facts (2004)

Total HERO Unit Personnel: 57

Total Vehicles in Fleet:

54

One-Ton Vehicles

45

Crew Cabs

7

Blazer (SUVs)

2

Total Assists/ Accidents Worked:
50,371 for 2004
Average Response Time: Under 8 Minutes

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TIME Task Force

The Traffic Incident Management Enhancement Task Force (TIME) was formed to address the critical issues related to incident management in the region. It is made up of concerned incident responders from transportation agencies, fire, rescue, police, towing, and emergency medical services.

TIME Task Force has four committees:

1. Program and Institutional Issues- Develops multiagency, multi-year strategic plans and 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 increased use of the Transportation Management Center (TMC) and local Traffic Control Centers (TCCs) to coordinate incident notification and response.

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.

5. After-Incident Review (AIR) Committee--a "lessons learned"

committee that helps incident responders continuously improve response

performance. After a

TIME TASK FORCE PRELIMINARY GOALS

major incident, the AIR Committee assembles the agencies involved

z Increase public awareness of regional

for discussions on how

incident management.

to improve overall

z Develop/deliver common training for incident incident management,

responders. z Coordinate, communicate, cooperate between
different agencies in the region.

clear roads more quickly and ensure the safety of responders

PURPOSE

and the traveling

The purpose of the TIME Task Force is three-fold: public.

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'

CONTACT INFORMATION For more information on the TIME Task Force, please contact: (404)635-time(8463)

roles and responsibilities.

or time@dot.state.ga.us

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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 that address

safety, education and design

issues. For more information, visit

90

http://www.dot.state.ga.us/

dot/plan-prog/planning/

Rome

55 70

projects/bicycle/ index.shtml

Atlanta
5 45
Columbus

60 Athens 35

85 50

Augusta

Macon Warner Robins
40

15

Savannah

20
Albany Bainbridge

10
Valdosta

Waycross

95
Brunswick

LEGEND
East-West Routes 10 Southern Crossing* 20 Wiregrass 40 TransGeorgia 50 Augusta Link* 60 Athens Link 70 Northern Crescent 90 Mountain Crossing
* This route has been signed

North-South Routes 5 Chattahoochee Trace 15 Central 35 March to the Sea 45 Little White House 55 Appalachian Gateway 85 Savannah River Run* 95 Coastal*

Statewide Bicycle Route Facts:
14 bicycle routes across Georgia
Routes range in length from 39 miles to 427 miles
Total length of system is 2,943 miles
70% of the network is located on the state highway system

Routes 10,95,85 and 50 are signed
Georgia Bike Sense: A Guide for Cyclists and Motorists was published in 2005

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High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)
When commuters use the metro Atlanta region's high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, they decrease driving times, reduce stress and improve the region's air quality. How? The system is designated for carpools, vanpools, and transit buses -- all ways of travel that reduce single-occupant vehicles on our busy roads.
Vehicles with at least two occupants (a driver and at least one passenger) qualify to use the lanes. Single-occupied alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) and motorcyclists can also take advantage of HOV lanes.
Our region's 78-mile HOV system was built to improve traffic flow during the 1996 Summer Olympics and to improve air quality in the metro Atlanta area. Since then, the metro Atlanta area population has grown by 24.6 percent! In response, the HOV lane system is also expanding to serve a growing number of commuters who live outside Interstate 285. The comprehensive HOV system will continue to improve with renovations and construction.
HOV Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the solid and dashed lines?
HOV lanes are separated from general use lanes by either solid or broken lines. Motorists are only able to merge into or exit HOV lanes when the striping is "broken"; this decreases accidents caused from continuous merging in and out of the HOV system, and promotes a smoother traffic flow. It is illegal to enter or exit the HOV lane over a
solid double line.
Can a vehicle with a single occupant use the HOV lane for passing traffic?
No. The HOV lane is not a passing lane, nor are single-occupied vehicles allowed in the HOV lane, unless they are certified as alternate fuel vehicles. Violators are subject to fines.
How can I benefit from using the HOV lanes?
The farther you drive -- and the longer you can stay in the HOV lane -- the faster your trip. Commuters who live north of Atlanta and work downtown estimate that the HOV lanes trim as much as 15 to 20 minutes from a trip to or from work. If you're leaving your car home during the day, instead of using it to commute, you could save thousands of dollars in gas, parking and wear and tear on your car each year.
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HOV Occupancy Requirements

Two or more occupants per vehicle Certified Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV), such as electrically
powered cars and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles Motorcycles Emergency vehicles Buses

HOV Lane Map

Legend:

HOV Lanes

CHEROKEE
575
Woodstock

4 1 Kennesaw

Roswell

Priority HOV Lanes

400

985

Buford

Alpharetta

FULTON

23

Marietta
75
COBB

Sandy Norcross Springs

Duluth GWINNETT
Lawrence
85

G Powder Springs Lithia Springs 78 20
Chapel Hill

Smyrna
285
Mableton Austell

Chamblee
285

Decatur
ATLANTA

East Point

29
Lilburn Tucker
78
Stone Mountain
DEKALB
278 Lithonia

675
Forest Park

20

Conyers

FULTON
29
Palmetto

Union City

Riverdale

Morrow Jonesboro

Stockbridge
23

ROCKDALE NEWTON

Hours of Operation
HOV lanes on I-75, I-85 and I-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

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Rideshare Program
The Georgia Rideshare Program offers residents a safe and convenient way to commute through the operation of carpools, vanpools and Park & Ride lots.
1-87-RIDEFIND is a confidential regional rideshare database that matches commuters in the Atlanta region with potential carpool partners.

W HITFIELD
HABERSHAM

DADE

CATOOSA

WALKER

MURRAY

FANNIN

GILMER

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

2004 Park & Ride Updates

CHATTOOGA FLOYD

GORDON BARTOW

PICKENS

WHITE LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

DAWSON

CHEROKEE

FORSYTH

HALL

BANKS FRANKLIN HART

JACKSON MADISON ELBERT

Park & Ride Lots:

104

Available Spaces: 10,260

% Usage Statewide: 27%

Total number of used

POLK PAULDING
HARALSON

COBB

BARROW

GWINNETT

CLARKE OGLETHORPE

FULTON DEKALB

WALTON OCONEE

WILKES

DOUGLAS

spaces (average): 2,770
LINCOLN

ROCKDALE

McDUFFIE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

CARROLL

NEWTON HENRY

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO

COLUMBIA

COWETA HEARD
TROUP

MERIWETHER

JASPER PUTNAM SPALDING BUTTS

WARREN

HANCOCK

GLASCOCK

RICHMOND

PIKE LAMAR MONROE

BALDWIN JONES

JEFFERSON

BURKE

WASHINGTON

UPSON

HARRIS

TALBOT

BIBB CRAWFORD

WILKINSON TWIGGS

JOHNSON

JENKINS SCREVEN

MUSCOGEE

TAYLOR

PEACH

EMANUEL

CHATTAHOOCHEE

MARION

MACON

HOUSTON BLECKLEY

LAURENS TREUTLEN

CANDLER BULLOCH EFFINGHAM

MONTGOMERY

QUITM AN W EBSTER

STEWART

SCHLEY 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

Legend:
Park & Ride Lots

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Public Transit

2004 Rural Transit Updates
Rural transit systems (statewide): Total revenue vehicles: Revenue vehicle miles: Number of passenger trips:

100 489 10,752,537 1,923,115

W HITFIELD
HABERSHAM

DADE

CATOOSA

MURRAY

FANNIN

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

WALKER

GILMER

WHITE

CHATTOOGA

GORDON

LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

PICKENS

6

DAWSON

HALL

BANKS FRANKLIN HART

12 FLOYD

BARTOW

CHEROKEE

FORSYTH

13

JACKSON MADISON ELBERT

POLK
1 6 9 2 PAULDING
HARALSON

COBB

11 2 DOUGLAS FULTON

GWINNETT DEKALB

BARROW CLARKE
WALTON OCONEE

OGLETHORPE

WILKES

ROCKDALE

CARROLL

NEWTON HENRY

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO

Rural Transit Systems

LINCOLN COLUMBIA

1. Cedartown 2. Social Circle 3. Unadilla 4. Vienna 5. Americus 6. Canton

McDUFFIE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

COWETA HEARD
TROUP

WARREN

JASPER PUTNAM

SPALDING

BUTTS
5

HANCOCK

GLASCOCK

PIKE LAMAR MONROE

JONES

BALDWIN

JEFFERSON

MERIWETHER

WASHINGTON

UPSON

10

HARRIS

TALBOT

CRAWFORD

BIBB

WILKINSON

TWIGGS

JOHNSON

RICHMOND
3
BURKE
JENKINS

SCREVEN

7MUSCOGEE

TAYLOR

PEACH

CHATTA- MARION HOOCHEE

MACON

HOUSTON

BLECKLEY

EMANUEL

LAURENS TREUTLEN

CANDLER BULLOCH EFFINGHAM

MONTGOMERY

SCHLEY

STEWART AN QUITM

5 EBSTER
W

SUMTER

TERRELL

RANDOLPH

LEE

3 DOOLY

PULASKI

4

CRISP

WILCOX

DODGE

WHEELER

TELFAIR

TURNER

BEN HILL

JEFF DAVIS

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN CHATHAM
4

APPLING

LIBERTY LONG

CLAY

CALHOUN

DOUGHERTY
1

EARLY

BAKER

MILLER

MITCHELL

WORTH

TIFT

IRWIN

COLQUITT

BERRIEN COOK

COFFEE ATKINSON

SEMINOLE LANIER

DECATUR GRADY THOMAS

BROOKS

LOWNDES

CLINCH

BACON

WAYNE

PIERCE

McINTOSH
LEGEND:

GLYNN

WARE

BRANTLEY

County Programs

CHARLTON

#
CAMDEN
#

Urban Transit System Rural Transit System

ECHOLS

2004 Urban Transit Updates

Urban transit systems (statewide):

13

Total revenue vehicles:

1150 buses & 238 rail cars

Revenue vehicle miles:

80,529,466

Number of passenger trips:

192,204,824

Urban Transit Systems

1. Albany Transit System

8. Douglas County Rideshare*

2. Athens Transit System

9. Gwinnett County Transit

3. Augusta Public Transit

10. Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority

4. Chatham Area Transit Authority 11. MARTA

5. Clayton County Transit

12. Rome Transit Department

6. Cobb Community Transit

13. Hall Area Transit

7. Columbus Transit System

* Vanpool services provided

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Georgia Rail System
The Georgia Railroad System consists of over 5,000 route miles.
Freight Rail
The leading rail freight commodities originating and terminating in Georgia are: Coal, Wood products, and Non-metallic minerals.
Two major freight railroad companies, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Company, own and operate 71% of the total state system.
CSX operates 1,626 miles of railroad in Georgia. Norfolk Southern operates 1,930 miles of railroad in Georgia.
Railroad Facts
Light Density lines
z 29% (1,455 miles) of the state's railroad system is operated by 23 independent or short line operators.
z Norfolk Southern has approximately 851 miles of light density lines and CSX has another 242 miles.
z Georgia's light density lines carry less than five million gross tons of freight per year and function as local-service operators, primarily in rural agricultural areas.
Corridor Preservation
z 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.
z Georgia DOT owns nearly 540 miles of light density line. This track, in turn, is leased to shortline operators.
Mainlines
z 2,436 miles of the rail system are classified as "mainline track." z Some Georgia main-lines transport more than 80 million gross
tons per year, ranking them among the most heavily used in the country.
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Georgia Rail Map

LEGEND

Shortline Railroad Name
ABR The Athens Branch CGR Chattahoochee & Gulf CIRR Chattahoochee Industrial CCKY Chattooga & Chickamauga FCRD First Coast Railroad FCR Fulton County Railway GCR Georgia Central GDOT Georgia Dept. of Transportation GFRR Georgia & Florida Railnet GMR Georgia Midlands GNRR Georgia Northeastern

GSWR GWRC GRWR GITM HOG HRT LW RSOR SAN SAPT SMWR VR

Georgia Southwestern Georgia Woodlands Great Walton Railroad Golden Isles Terminal Heart of Georgia Hartwell Louisville & Wadley Riceboro Southern Sandersville Saint Mary's Saint Mary's West Railway Valdosta Railway

For more information about Georgia's Rail Programs, visit www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/plan-prog/intermodal/rail/

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Commuter Rail
The state's seven commuter lines serve 55 communities. Once the 425mile system is complete, commuter trains will transport over 40,000 people to and from work every day. Intercity trains will run on on over a thousand miles of Georgia's railroads, connecting communties all over the state.
Commuter Rail Service Map
The Georgia Commuter Rail Plan's recommendations are as follows:
z Use existing rail lines for passenger service. z Provide service at 40 stations in 50 counties
(staged over a 20-year plan).
z Implement Phase I with one line from Atlanta to Lovejoy, one line
from Atlanta to Athens, one from Atlanta to Bremen and one line from Atlanta to Senoia.
z Include Phase II lines from Atlanta to Canton, Atlanta to
Gainesville and Atlanta to Madison.
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Rail Passenger Program
This program involves two distinct kinds of rail transportation: Commuter trains, which will get people to work in the mornngs and then home in the evenings, and Intercity trains, which will connect communities throughout Georgia and the Southeast.
Intercity Rail Passenger Service in Georgia is provided by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, known commonly as "AMTRAK."

AMTRAK operates the following routes in Georgia:

z The Crescent operates daily between New York and New Orleans with stops in Atlanta, Gainesville, and Toccoa. This train offers coach and sleeping car accommodations, as well as full dining car and lounge car service.

z The Silver Meteor and the Silver Star operate daily between New

York and points in Florida with stops in Savannah and Jesup. These

trains offer coach and sleeping car accommodations, as well as full

dining car and lounge

car service.

2004 Georgia Rail Passenger Ridership

z The Palmetto operates daily between New York and Savannah via Charleston, S.C. The train offers coach and business class accommodations along with lounge car service.

Station Atlanta Gainesville Toccoa Savannah Jesup Totals

Passengers 89,916 4,425 2,783 42,603 6,283 143,010

Proposed High-Speed Passenger Rail Service

Studies are continuing on developing High-Speed Passenger Rail Service on two corridors:
z Macon to Atlanta to Greenville, SC to Charlotte, NC z Atlanta to Chattanooga

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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 z Atlanta to Macon via Griffin z Savannah to Jacksonville via
Jesup
z Macon or Savannah via either
Vidalia or Eastman and Jesup
z Macon to Albany via Americus

Second Priority Corridors z Atlanta to Augusta via Madison z Atlanta to Columbus via Griffin z Atlanta to Greenville via
Gainesville and Toccoa

Inter-City Rail Passenger Routes Map

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Estimated Track Route Mileage
Railroad Company
Class 1 Railroads Norfolk Southern CSX Transportation
Shortline Railroads The Athens Branch (ABR) Chattahoochee & Gulf (CGR) Chattahoochee Industrial (CIRR) Chattooga & Chickamauga (CCKY) First Coast Railroad (FCRD) Fulton County Railway (FCR) Georgia Central (GCR) Georgia & Florida Railnet (GFRR) Georgia Midlands (GMR) Georgia Northeastern (GNRR) Georgia Southwestern (GSWR) Georgia Woodlands (GWRC) Golden Isles Terminal (GITM) Great Walton (GRWR) 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 Railroad Mileage
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Miles
1,930 1,626
19 2
16 70
8 25 173 232 78 100 270 17 16 36 58 232 10 19 18 23 13 10 10
5,011

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

W HITFIELD
HABERSHAM

DADE

CATOOSA

MURRAY

FANNIN

TOWNS

UNION

RABUN

promote and encourage the use of aviation facilities and to foster

WALKER CHATTOOGA

GORDON

GILMER PICKENS

LUMPKIN WHITE

safer operating conditions at

STEPHENS

these facilities.

FLOYD

DAWSON

BARTOW

CHEROKEE

FORSYTH

HALL

FRANKLIN

BANKS

HART

JACKSON MADISON ELBERT

POLK
PAULDING HARALSON

COBB

DOUGLAS FULTON

BARROW

GWINNETT

CLARKE OGLETHORPE

DEKALB

WALTON OCONEE

WILKES

Georgia Publicly Owned Airports
LINCOLN

ROCKDALE

FAYETTE CLAYTON

CARROLL COWETA
HEARD TROUP

McDUFFIE

NEWTON HENRY

MORGAN

GREENE

TALIAFERRO

COLUMBIA

JASPER SPALDING BUTTS

PUTNAM

WARREN

HANCOCK

GLASCOCK

RICHMOND

PIKE LAMAR MONROE

JONES

BALDWIN

JEFFERSON WASHINGTON

BURKE

MERIWETHER

UPSON

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

WORTH

IRWIN TIFT
BERRIEN

MILLER

MITCHELL

COLQUITT

COOK

COFFEE ATKINSON

BACON

WAYNE

McINTOSH

PIERCE

WARE

BRANTLEY

GLYNN

DECATUR

GRADY

THOMAS

BROOKS

LOWNDES

CLINCH

CHARLTON

CAMDEN

SEMINOLE LANIER

ECHOLS

AIRPORTS 2004

Total number of airports (public or private use)

462

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

238

Heliports

115

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Airports Providing Scheduled Air Carrier Service

W HITFIELD
HABERSHAM

DADE

CATOOSA

FANNIN

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

WALKER

MURRAY GILMER

WHITE

CHATTOOGA

GORDON

LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

PICKENS

FLOYD

DAWSON

BARTOW CHEROKEE

FORSYTH

HALL

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JACKSON MADISON

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GRADY THOMAS

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Golden CHARLTON Isles)
CAMDEN

Valdosta ECHOLS (Valdosta Regional)

AIR CARRIER FACTS 2004

Number of Passengers

86.3 million

International Airports (Atlanta and Savannah)

2

Number of Employees

63,000

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Georgia Ports Authority
Georgia's productive ports promote international trade and enrich the state's economy for the benefit of all Georgians. Beyond the sheer volume of international trade handled, the ports' positive impact on Georgia's economy is astonishing; generating the greatest economic benefit at the lowest imaginable cost. The Port of Savannah posted impressive gains in FY '05 surpassing the one million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEU) milestone for the third consecutive year, with a 12% increase over the previous year's record performance and an amazing 188,511 more TEUs than last year. More than 1.7 million TEUs were shipped through Georgia Ports Authority in fiscal year 2005. The Port of Brunswick again surpassed the 300,000 mark for the shipment of auto and machinery units in a single year; 326,051 auto and machinery units were shipped through the Port of Brunswick during fiscal year 2005. The Authority is extremely proud of its work, its people and its facilities. The deepwater ports in Savannah and Brunswick, together with inland ports in Bainbridge and Columbus, serve as Georgia's gateway to the world.
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and Private Terminals
The continued growth of Georgia's ports plays an important role in ensuring Georgia's economic well-being.
Port of Savannah photo provided courtesy of Georgia Ports Authority
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More than 275,968 Georgians work in jobs generated by port sector

activity, which every year contributes $10.8 billion in income, $35.4

billion in revenue and some $1.4 billion in state and local tax receipts

to benefit Georgia's bustling economy.
Growth

$1.4 Billion in State & Local Taxes

The Port of Savannah was the one of

the fastest-growing major container

ports in the U.S.

275,968

Jobs

Bolstered by substantial gains in the

$10.8 Billion in Income

container and automobile sectors, the

Georgia Ports Authority facilities handled

record levels of cargo for the 18th consecutive

year during fiscal year 2005.

$35.4 Billion

in Revenue

The Port of Savannah is now recognized worldwide as a major regional

cargo hub and is the fifth largest container port in the country.

The Port of Savannah serves as a major distribution point to and from a 26-state hinterland in the eastern United States. Today, 11 major distribution centers call Savannah home, moving more than 350,000 containers annually through more than nine million square feet of warehousing.

Future Plans
Port of Brunswick
Work is continuing on the deepening of the channel from 30 feet to 36 feet in the inner harbor west of the Sidney Lanier Bridge, and expansion of auto processing/storage capabilities and other infrastructure improvements continue.
Port of Savannah
Containerberth 8 (CB-8) will increase the capacity of the Port of Savannah by 20 percent. The new berth will include 2,100 feet in linear berthing space and 100 additional acres of container handling and storage area. When complete, the Port of Savannah will make up over 9,800 feet in linear berthing space, increasing what is already the largest single container facility on the entire east and Gulf coasts.
According to an economic impact model created by Georgia's University System, GPA anticipates 11,000 new direct and indirect jobs will be created as a result of this expansion. Currently, 275,968 direct and indirect jobs statewide result from port activity, with more than $10.8 billion in income generated each year.
Millions of dollars of new investments will be made in the Savannah area as a result of CB-8 in distribution, warehousing and other portrelated businesses.

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Port of Brunswick photo provided courtesy of Georgia Ports Authority During FY05, the Port of Savannah welcomed new ocean carrier services to an already extensive list of liner services, giving shippers more choices, better frequency and assurance of competitive rates. In addition to landside improvements, plans call for the deepening of the Savannah Federal Navigation Channel from its current depth of 42 feet up to 48 feet at mean low water. The following is a list of some of the major shipping cargo handled at Georgia's four main ports.
Major Exports
Soybeans, Wood Pulp, Machinery, Animal Feed
Major Imports
Iron & Steel, autos, anhydro ammonia, gypsum, machinery and lumber
For updated informaton about Georgia's ports, visit www.gaports.com
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SAFETEA-LU
Federal funding is a key component in financing state and local transportation improvement programs. The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, referred to as SAFETEA-LU, was enacted by Congress in 2005, and provides guaranteed funding of $286.5 billion for highways, highway safety and transit programs for federal fiscal years 2005-2009. Average annual federal highway funding to Georgia is projected to be 29% higher, or about $285 million per year, over average annual funding during the previous reauthorization bill. However, Georgia highway users contribute a 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 worked with other donor states to increase the minimum rate-of-return for formula highway funds relative to a state's share of contributions. This contributed to the increased federal highway funding to the state under SAFETEA-LU. The state's overall rate of return for highway funds is projected to increase from 85% under the previous bill to 89% under SAFETEA-LU. Transit formula funding to Georgia will increase for the next four years by over 40%, or $40 million per year, compared to the last four years. Funding for highway safety programs such as encouraging the use of safety belts and child car seats, inspecting heavy trucks for safety and combating drunk and drugged driving will increase as well.

Funding from Selected Federal Highway Categories

Major Programs

FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005

Interstate Maintenance

$191 Million $260 Million $258 Million

National Highway System $185 Million $253 Million $240 Million

Surface Transportation

$253 Million $347 Million $344 Million

Bridges
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality

$68 Million $92 Million $76 Million $36 Million $49 Million $52 Million

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Transportation Funding in Georgia

Actual Expenditures

Fiscal Year 2005
$2,307,376,111

$1,400,000,000

$1,230,356,690

$1,200,000,000

$696,630,728
$700,000,000 $400,000,000

$364,175,820 $16,212,873

$0 Motor Fuel Federal State General Other

Funds

Funds

Funds

Funds

Georgia has several major sources for funding public-sector transportation programs.

1. Motor Fuel Tax Funds

Georgia collects a motor fuel tax of 7.5 cents per gallon on gasoline, diesel fuel, gasohol, liquid propane and any other substance sold as motor fuel. It also levies a retail motor fuel sales tax for transportation at a rate of 3 percent.
2. Federal Funds

The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) authorizes funding for highway, highway safety, transit and other surface transportation programs for the next three years.

The Federal Transit Authority provides mass-transit grants that

are used for actions such as buying buses and covering operating

expenses for urban and rural public transportation.

Projected Budget for Fiscal Year 2006

Motor Fuel Tax

$696,630,728

Federal Funds

$1,230,356,690

State General Funds

$16,212,873

Other Funds

$364,175,820

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3. Georgia General Assembly
The Georgia General Assembly funds transportation programs from motor fuel tax and general funds or through the issuance of general obligation bonds. Projects funded by the Georgia General Assembly can include local roads, the Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP) and intermodal projects such as public transportation, rail, ports and aviation.
4. State Road and Tollway Authority
The State Road & Tollway Authority provides guaranteed revenue bond funding. These funds will be used to accelerate transportation needs in Georgia.

STIP* Funds by Category for 2005-2007

Maintenance
$614,824
Enhancement
$400,721

Safety $755,482 Reconstruction/Rehab
$2,590,212

New Construction
$520,959
Transit
$819,138

Other
$854,522

Bridges
$1,412,651

* Statewide Transportation Improvement Program * Costs are in the thousands

Total STIP Program Estimate $7.9 Billion

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GLOSSARY
Accident Investigation Sites (AIS)
Interstate shoulder extensions that provide safe areas for motorists involved in accidents to exchange information
Alternative Mode
Transportation modes other than one person in a motorized private vehicle, such as transit, walking, bicycling or carpooling
Arterial
A major highway that is primarily for through traffic and usually on a continuous route; it serves major traffic movements while providing access to abutting land
Bicycle Lane or Bike Lane
A portion of a roadway that has been designated by striping, signing and pavement markings for preferential or exclusive use of bicycles
Categorical Exclusion
Examples of categorical exclusions are actions which, based on past experience with similar actions, do not do any of the following: induce significant impacts to planned growth or land use for the area; require the relocation of significant numbers of people; have a significant impact on any natural, cultural, recreational, historic or other resource; involve significant air, noise or water quality impacts; have significant impacts on travel patterns; or otherwise--either individually or cumulatively--have any significant environmental impacts
Changeable Message Sign (CMS)
Used to advise drivers of traffic or roadway conditions ahead on I-20, I-75, I-85 and Georgia 400 and, in some cases, recommend alternate routes; the CMS also reduces driver frustration by providing advanced warning. A CMS is also referred to as a Variable Message Sign (VMS); also utilized for Amber Alerts and Levi Calls which aide in locating lost, missing or kidnapped individuals
The Clean Air Campaign
The Clean Air Campaign is a non-profit organization that works to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality through a variety of voluntary programs and services. It serves as a clearinghouse for a multitude of organizations that have programs in place to address
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traffic congestion and air pollution. Collectively they work with more than 600 employers in the region to mitigate traffic congestion and improve air quality.

Commuter Rail

Conventional rail passenger service within a metropolitan area, usually operating over existing, inter-city railroad tracks; a diesel locomotive pulling three (or more) passenger coaches normally provides service primarily in the morning and afternoon home-to-work travel periods

Conformity

The requirement that state or metropolitan transportation plans, programs and projects be consistent with the State Implementation Plan and attaining federal and state air quality standards. A conformity finding by the U.S. EPA is required as part of the federal review of Transportation Plans and Transportation Improvement Programs.

Congestion Management System (CMS)

A systematic process which provides information on transportation system performance and alternative strategies to alleviate congestion and enhance the mobility of persons and goods. A CMS includes methods and evaluates performance, identifies alternative actions, accesses and implements cost-effective actions.

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)

A special provision of the ISTEA that directs funds towards projects in Clean Air Act Non-Attainment areas for ozone and carbon monoxide

Construction Work Program

A listing of all projects to be funded by/through the Department in a six-year time frame. The project may include Preliminary Engineering (PE), Right of Way (R/W), and/or Construction (CST) phases; most projects are roadway and bridge construction projects. However, the CWP includes other non-roadway projects as well (e.g., transit, bike and pedestrian, railroad crossings, etc.)

*DOT (*368)

Free cellular phone service for motorists who see or are involved in an accident or traffic congestion. This phone number connects to the Traffic Management Center's operators, who can provide information on roadway incidents.

*DOT

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Daily Vehicle Miles Traveled (DVMT)
A daily average of the amount of miles a vehicle travels on Georgia's public roads
Development of Regional Impact
Any development that, because of its character, magnitude or location, would have substantial effect on the health, safety or welfare of more than one county, city, town or other political subdivision
District
A management region defined by the Georgia DOT; the Department's seven district offices throughout the state provide localized services
Environmental Assessment (EA)
A document that assesses an action that is not a categorical exclusion and does not clearly require the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS); or where the Federal Highway Administration believes an environmental assessment would assist in determining the needs for an EIS
Environmental Documents
Environmental impact reports and statements, negative declarations, initial studies and environmental assessments under CEQA and NEPA
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
A detailed statement prepared under NEPA presenting studies and information needed to identify and assess the significant effects a project may have on the quality of the human environment
Environmental Justice (EJ)
According to the EPA, it is the fair treatment of people of all races, income and culture with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. Fair treatment implies that no person or group of people should shoulder a disproportionate share of negative environmental impacts resulting from the execution of this country's domestic and foreign policy programs.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
A federal agency charged with protecting the natural resources of the nation
Environmental Protection Division (EPD)
A federal agency charged with protecting the natural environment
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Feasibility Study
A study about a project's feasibility that is summarized in a document; the study addresses issues including the project's cost, effectiveness, alternatives considered, analysis of alternative selection, environmental effects, public options and other factors. The Major Investment Study replaced the Feasibility Study for major projects involving federal funds under the ISTEA.
Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
An environmental document is prepared following the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which includes the results of the public involvement process and agency input of the DEIS; this document summarizes the substantive comments on social, economic, environmental and engineering issues made as a result of the public involvement process, and documents compliance with requirements of all applicable environmental laws, executive orders and other related requirements.
Flexible Funding
Authority given to the recipients of federal funds to carry out transportation projects and provide transportation services with minimal governmental restrictions; this can be applied to state and local funds
Geographic Information System (GIS)
An organized collection of data that utilizes computer software and a hardware system to assemble, store, analyze and display geographically referenced information
Georgia Rideshare Program
Transportation program that provides a safe and convenient way to commute to and from destinations through the operation of carpools, vanpools and Park & Ride lots
Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP)
A system of proposed economic developmental highways in Georgia; the current length of the GRIP system has grown to 3,314 miles. The total length will continue to vary as alignments, including bypasses and shifts, are determined through the engineering process.
High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane
Travel lanes designated only for vehicles carrying two or more occupants, motorcycles, alternative fuel vehicles and emergency vehicles travelling on I-20, I-75 and I-85 within the metro Atlanta area
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Highway Emergency Response Operators (HEROs)
Georgia DOT employees who are skilled at offering assistance to motorists with vehicle problems or individuals involved in accidents on Atlanta interstates.
Infrastructure
In transportation planning, all the relevant elements of the environment in which a transportation system operates; in transit systems, all the fixed components of the system such as rights-of-way, tracts, signal equipment, stations, park-and-ride lots, bus stops and maintenance facilities.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Initiatives by government and industry to improve safety, mobility, efficiency, productivity and environmental quality of transportation systems through the use of modern electronics and communications technologies
Intermodal Management Systems (IMS)
A systematic process of identifying key linkages between one or more modes of transportation, where the performance or use of one mode will affect another, defining strategies for improving the effectiveness of these modal interactions, and evaluation and implementation of these strategies to enhance the overall performance of the transportation system
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA)
Surface transportation legislation created by Congress in 1991 to guide and fund the nation's transportation system through fiscal year 1997
Interstate
A freeway that is part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (the Interstate System); a divided highway which can be accessed only by on and off ramps
Local Assistance Road Program (LARP)
The Georgia resurfacing program designed to assist local governments in preserving their paved road systems
Major Investment Study (MIS)
A study and resulting document that replaces Feasibility Studies under ISTEA for major improvement projects involving significant Federal funds. A MIS includes the study of factors that may justify a proposed project such as its cost effectiveness and overall effectiveness and
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incorporation or intermodal transportation. Measures of Effectiveness are defined and calculated as part of the MIS. The MIS also requires consideration of other transportation modes as well as broader public and agency input.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
The national environmental law that establishes procedures for conduction of a environmental analysis for a project involving federal action
National Highway System (NHS)
A network consisting of the Interstates and other specifically designated routes which provide access to major intermodal facilities and to key military bases
NaviGAtor
Georgia's integrated Intelligent Transportation System designated to minimize congestion of highways and improve traveler safety within the metro Atlanta area
Non-attainment Areas
These are geographical areas, defined by the Environmental Protection Agency, whose air quality does not meet Federal air quality standards designed to protect public health
Park & Ride
Transit access mode in which passengers drive or bicycle to a transit station, park in a specified area and ride the transit system from there to their destination
Right of Way (ROW)
The land acquired for or devoted to transportation purposes; for example, highway ROW and railroad ROW
SAFETEA-LU
The Safe, Accountable, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act- A Legacy for Users or SAFETEA-LU, is a bill that authorizes spending for a sixyear reauthorization of the nation's surface transportation program.
Scenic Byway
Any designated highway, street, road or route which features certain intrinsic qualities that should be protected or enhanced
Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP)
A list of federally funded, priority transportation projects proposed to be carried out in the first three years of adoption. The Office of
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Planning oversees the STIP public involvement process for the six rural Georgia DOT Districts.
Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP)
An outline for meeting Transportation 2000 objectives over a 20-year period
Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (STAA)
A highway program that designates national routes for oversized trucks to move freight throughout the state
Surface Transportation Program (STP)
A block grant program that can be used for any roads that are not functionally classified as local or rural minor collector roads
Transportation Control Centers (TCC)
Satellite transportation management facilities that are linked directly to the TMC, establishing a regional transportation management system
Transportation Enhancements (TE)
A transportation enhancement project that uses funding from TEA-21 to enhance the public's transportation experience by concentrating on cultural, natural and scenic areas
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21)
Legislation that provided $198 billion in federal funding for highways, highway safety, transit and other transportation programs (1998-2003)
Transportation Management Center (TMC)
The state-of-the-art facility -- located in the Wayne Shackelford Building -- that houses Georgia's NAVIGATOR system
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Document required by the ISTEA that contains a description of all proposed transportation-related planning activities and air quality planning activities undertaken in a metropolitan region in a given year
Urban Transit Service
Public transportation service located within an urban area that operates on a fixed schedule along designated routes; service is available to anyone who pays a prescribed fare
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
The total number of miles traveled on all roadways by all vehicles; reducing VMT can help ease traffic congestion and improve air quality
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GEORGIA DOT's FAST FACTS:
z The Department currently owns nearly 15,000 acres of wet land mitigation stream banks.
z Georgia consists of more than 18,000 state highway system miles, 1,245 interstate miles, 83,000 county road miles and 14,000 city street miles
z 15,000 bridges in the state highway system z More than 200 Transportation Enhancement (TE) projects z 306 miles of Scenic Byways z 3,000 miles of bicycle and pedestrian routes z Nearly 100 Changeable Message Signs on interstates 20, 75, 85,
285 and GA 400 alert motorists of traffic incidents and Levi's Calls z 51 HERO Units assisted in more than 54,000 roadway incidents
in 2004 z 90 miles of HOV lanes on interstates 20, 75 and 85 operate
24 hours a day, 7 days a week z 13 urban transit systems statewide made nearly 157 million
passenger trips in 2004 z 96 rural transit systems statewide made nearly 1.7 million
passenger trips in 2004 z 103 Park & Ride Lots statewide provide about 10,000 spaces
to commuters z 3,100 mainline rail track miles transport more than 80 million
gross tons of freight per year z 4 ports Savannah, Brunswick, Bainbridge and Columbus
generate $35.4 billion in revenue z 20,800 acres of dredged material containment areas provided
by Georgia DOT for harbor/waterway maintenance z 1.4 million square yards of pavement surround Georgia's 103 publicly owned, public-use airports and their 3.25 million takeoffs and landings each year z Georgia collects a 7.5 cents-per-gallon Motor Fuel Tax and a 3% sales tax
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