Fact book 2006 [2006]

Georgia Department of Transportation
Fact Book 2006
www.dot.state.ga.us

Core Values
Core Values are enduring beliefs which Georgia DOT Leadership and employees hold in common and put into action. Core values answer the question, "How do we act as we move toward achieving our mission and vision?" Georgia DOT's Leadership team identified the Department's core values to be: Committed, Accountable, Responsible and Ethical (C.A.R.E.).
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.
Executive Editors:
Administrator Karlene Barron Assistant Administrator External Communications Vacant Assistant Administrator Internal Communications Lillian Jackson Publications Coordinator Carla Murphy Editor/Design & Layout Laurie Scott

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Congressional Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 State Transportation Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Organization & Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18 Primary Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-21 Frequently Called Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Georgia DOT Districts & Area Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-26 Geographic Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28 Georgia DOT's Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Georgia Highway Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Major Highway Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-36 Transportation Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-41 Office of Environment and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43 Transportation Enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Scenic Byways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46 Wildflower Auto Tag Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47 NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-50 HERO Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 TIME Task Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54 Safe Routes to School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Rideshare Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Public Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59 Railroads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-65 Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-69 Transportation Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-72 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-79 Fast Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Organizational Chart
Deputy Commissioner Buddy Gratton

Governor
Secretary to Board Elizabeth Osmon
Executive Assistant Mike Dover

P e o p le
State Transportation Board

General Assembly

Commissioner Harold Linnenkohl

Chief Engineer David Studstill

Executive Assistant
Glenn Bowman

Office of Engineering Services
Brian Summers

Treasurer Earl L. Mahfuz

Executive Assistant Chris Jones

Division of Construction David L. Graham

Division of Legal Services Sandra Burgess

Division of EEO
Michael Cooper

Division of Field Districts
Vacant

Office of Communications Karlene Barron
Office of State Aid Terry Gable
Office of Equipment Management Mike Malcom

Office of Construction Greg Mayo
Office of Contracts Administration David Hoge
Office of Materials & Research
Georgene Geary
Office of Construction
Claims Matthew Cline

Effective January 1, 2007

Office of Legal Services Kenneth Thompson, Jr.

Office of EEO
John Kirkpatrick

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

Division of Preconstruction
Todd Long

Division of Operations
Steve Henry

Office of Environment/Location
Harvey Keepler
Office of Right of Way Phil Copeland
Office of Road Design Brent Story
Office of Urban Design Ben Buchan

Office of Maintenance David Crim
Office of Traffic Operations
Carla Holmes
Office of Utilities Jeff Baker
Office of Traffic Safety & Design Keith Golden

Office of Program Delivery/ Consultant Design Babs Abubakari
Office of Bridge Design
Paul Liles

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

Division of Information Technology Jeffrey Hill

Office of Intermodal Programs Hal Wilson
Office of Planning Angela Alexander
Office of Transportation Data
Jane H. Smith

Office of IT Infrastructure Gary Blanton
Office of Application Support Doug Chambers
Office of IT Business Practices Tony Williams

Division of Administration
Meg Pirkle
Office of Budget Services Angela Robinson
Office of General Accounting Dawn Maddox
Office of Financial Mgmt. Jamie Simpson

Office of Audits Beryl Renfroe
Office of General Support
Chip Meeks
Office of Personnel Mike Johnson
Office of Strategic Development Jim Davis
Office of Air Transportation Dave Carmichael

Georgia's Congressional Districts
Effective 2007 Election
Metro Area Detail Map
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State Transportation Board
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 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.
District 1 Roy Herrington
382 East Parker Street, P. O. Box 130 Baxley, GA 31515 (912) 367-7723 Fax (912) 367-1009
District 2 W.P. Billy Langdale
P. O. Box 1088 Valdosta, GA 31603 (229) 242-7450 Fax (229) 333-2534
District 3 Sam Wellborn
2110 Oak Avenue Columbus, GA 31906 (706) 649-2233
District 4 Robert L. Brown, Jr.
250 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, 8th floor Decatur, GA 30030-0126 (404) 377-2460 Fax (404) 377-5833
District 5 Emory McClinton
132 E. Lake Drive, SE Atlanta, GA 30317 (404) 377-5101 Fax (404) 373-3371
District 6 Garland Pinholster, Vice Chairman
1770 Flat Bottom Road Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 735-3928 Fax (770) 735-3928
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District 7 Rudy Bowen
6650 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 200 Duluth, GA 30097 (678) 325-4570 Fax (678) 325-4540
District 8 Larry Walker
P. O. Box 1234 Perry, GA 31069 (478) 987-1415 Fax (478) 987-1077
District 9 Mike Evans, Chairman
212 Dahlonega Street Cumming, GA 30040 (678) 771-1000 Fax (678) 771-1329
District 10 Bill Kuhlke, Jr.
3704 Benchmark Drive, P. O. Box 14549 Augusta, GA 30919 (706) 650-8722 Fax (706) 860-7363
District 11 David Doss
P. O. Box 431 Rome, GA 30162 (770) 291-9191 Fax (706) 291-1205
District 12 Raybon Anderson
P. O. Box 1447 Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 764-9084 Fax (912) 489-2783
District 13 Dana L. Lemon
7943 Thrailkill Road Jonesboro, GA 30236 (770) 490-9125 Fax (770) 957-6118
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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.
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner
Mike Dover 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 and project updates that may need addressing.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
Buddy Gratton 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 Karlene Barron Administrator 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, 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 L. 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
Greg Mayo 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
David Hoge 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 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, Jr. 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

John Kirkpatrick E.E.O. Assistant Administrator Suite 142 (404) 656-5323

Patricia Flowers D.B.E. Assistant Administrator Suite 142 (404) 656-1710

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
District One-Gainesville Russell McMurry, District Engineer
District Two-Tennille Mike Thomas, District Engineer
District Three-Thomasville Thomas B. Howell, District Engineer
District Four-Tifton Joe Sheffield, District Engineer
District Five-Jesup Glenn Durrence, District Engineer
District Six-Cartersville Kent Sager, District Engineer
District Seven-Chamblee Bryant Poole, District Engineer

(770) 532-5526 (478) 552-4601 (706) 646-6500 (229) 386-3280 (912) 427-5711 (770) 387-3600 (770) 986-1001

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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. 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 Preconstruction, 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
Todd Long 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 project let to construction by the Department. This office also is responsible for
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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
Phil Copeland 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-of-way 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 oversees the hydraulic design of bridge structures.
DIVISION OF OPERATIONS
Steve Henry Director Transportation Management Center 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.
Office of Traffic Operations
Vacant State Traffic Operations Engineer Transportation Management Center (404) 635-8038
Responsible for traffic signal repair, timing and emergency installation program of the Department. Also responsible for the warehousing of 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
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Response Operators (HEROs) providing service to the traveling public 24hours 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 also is responsible for the Department's programs for railroad crossing safety and access as well as commercial driveways and freeway signage.
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.
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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
Angela Alexander 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.
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 public road mileage; average annual daily traffic; volume and classification; truck weight information; vehicle miles traveled; road characteristics data; and visual road imagery (video log). The Office also oversees the administration of highway system and roadway functional classifications changes, and updates and distributes the official state of Georgia Highway and Transportation Regular and Large Print Maps and County Maps.
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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
Jeffrey Hill 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
Gary Blanton Administrator Suite 179 (404) 656-6034
Responsible for the operation and management of the Department's computer hardware and software and consists of Database Support, Server Support, Network Support, Client Support and the Solutions Center.
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 to 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-theshelf) and enterprise-wide shared resources.
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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 a 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 Meg Pirkle Director Suite 143 (404) 656-5239
Manages and oversees statewide administrative activities for the Georgia DOT. Handles the payroll for all employees and provides payment to contractors, consultants and all vendors doing business with the Department. Maintains all accounting records, tracks project expenditures and prepares financial statements for the Department. Develops and manages the budget of the Department of Transportation.
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.
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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.
Office of Audits
Beryl Renfroe Transportation Accounts Administrator Suite 301 (404) 656-5598
Audits Division offices as well as contractors and consultants who do work for the Department.
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Office of General Support Chip Meeks 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 personnelrelated 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
Harold Linnenkohl Commissioner
Buddy Gratton Deputy Commissioner
David E. Studstill, Jr. Chief Engineer
Mike Dover Executive Assistant to Commissioner
Glenn Bowman Executive Assistant to Chief Engineer
Karlene Barron Communications Administrator
Brian Summers Project Review Engineer
Terry Gable State Aid Administrator
Mike Malcom Statewide Equipment Mgt. Adm.
Elizabeth Osmon DOT Board Secretary
Division of Construction
David Graham Director of Construction
David Hoge State Trans. Office Eng.-Contract Adm.
Matthew Cline Trans. Eng. Admin.-Const. Claims
Georgene Geary State Materials & Research Adm.
Greg Mayo State Construction Engineer
Division of Equal Employment Opportunity
Michael Cooper Director
Division of Field Districts
Vacant Director of Field Districts
Russell McMurry District One - Gainesville
Mike Thomas District Two - Tennille
Thomas Howell District Three - Thomaston
Joe Sheffield District Four - Tifton

Email Address/Phone #
Harold.Linnenkohl@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5206 Buddy.Gratton@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5212
David.Studstill@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5277
Mike.Dover@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5206 Glenn.Bowman@dot.state.ga.us (404) 651-8355
Karlene.Barron@dot.state.ga.us (404) 463-6464 Brian.Summers@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-6843 Terry.Gable@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5185 Mike.Malcom@dot.state.ga.us (770) 785-6947 Elizabeth.Osmon@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5211
Email Address/Phone #
David.Graham@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5207 David.Hoge@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5325 Matthew.Cline@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-2106 Georgene.Geary@dot.state.ga.us (404) 363-7512 Greg.Mayo@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5306
Email Address/Phone #
Michael.Cooper@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5323
Email Address/Phone #
(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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PRIMARY CONTACTS

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
Vacant Transp. Engineer Admin.-Traffic Ops
Mark Demidovich Asst. State Traffic Operations Engineer
Keith Golden Safety Traffic & Design Engineer
Kathleen Gibson Oversize Permit Unit Admin.
Division of Preconstruction
Todd Long Director of Preconstruction
Genetha Singleton 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
Phil Copeland 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) 656-5214
David.Crim@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8734 Jeff.Baker@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8045
(404) 635-8038
Mark.Demidovich@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8014
Keith.Golden@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8115
Kathleen.Gibson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 635-8176
Email Address/Phone #
Todd.Long@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5187
Genetha.Singleton@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) 699-4401
Phil.Copeland@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5372
Babs.Abubakari@dot.state.ga.us (404) 463-6133

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PRIMARY CONTACTS

Division of Planning, Data & Intermodal Development
Gerald Ross Dir. of Planning, Data, & Intermodal
Hal Wilson Intermodal Programs Admin.
Angela Alexander State Trans. Planning Admin.
Jane H. Smith State Trans. Data Admin.
Office of the Treasurer/ Division of Administration
Earl Mahfuz Treasurer
Mike Johnson Personnel Director
Meg Pirkle Administration Director
Beryl Renfroe Trans. Accts. Admin.-Gen Acct.
Angela Robinson Budget Administrator
Chip Meeks General Support Trans Accounts Admin.
Dawn Maddox Trans. Accts. Admin.-Gen. Acct.
Jamie Simpson Financial Management Admin.
Dave Carmichael Air Trans. Administrator
Jim Davis Strategic Development Admin.
Division of Information Technology
Jeffrey Hill Director of Information Technology
Gary Blanton Office of Infrastructure Admin.
Doug Chambers Office of I.T. Applications Admin
Tony Williams Office of I.T. Business Practices

Email Address/Phone #
Gerald.Ross@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-0610
Hal.Wilson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 651-9200
Angela.Alexander@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5411
Jane.H.Smith@dot.state.ga.us (770) 986-1360
Email Address/Phone #
Earl.Mahfuz@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5224
Mike.Johnson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5260
Meg.Pirkle@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5239
Beryl.Renfroe@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5247
Angela.Robinson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5237
Chip.Meeks@dot.state.ga.us (404) 463-6029
Dawn.Maddox@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5193
Jamie.Simpson@dot.state.ga.us (404) 463-2799
Dave.Carmichael@dot.state.ga.us (404) 699-4483
Jim.Davis@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-5181
Email Address/Phone #
Jeffrey.Hill@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-6034
Gary.Blanton@dot.state.ga.us (404) 651-7136
Doug.Chambers@dot.state.ga.us (404) 463-2860 Ext. 103
Tony.Williams@dot.state.ga.us (404) 656-6034

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

INFORMATION CONTACT

PHONE #

Accident Location Traffic Safety & Design Sites

Adopt-A-Highway Maintenance Office

Bicycle Paths

State Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator

Auto Tags & Title

Commercial

Georgia Department of

Vehicle Enforcement Driver Services

Drivers License Information

www.dds.ga.gov

Handicap Parking Permits

Motor Vehicle Reports

Driveway Permits Traffic Safety & Design

(404) 635-8131
(404) 635-8194
(404) 657-6692
(404) 362-6500 (678) 413-8825
(404) 657-9300 (678) 413-8400 (404) 657-9300
(678) 413-8400
(404) 635-8042

GA 400 Cruise State Road &

Cards/Violations Tollway Authority

(404) 365-7780

Natural Disasters 1. Contact local law

(404) 635-7000

enforcement agency24-Hour Line

2. Contact GEMA

(404) 635-7200

Outdoor Advertising Maintenance Activities Unit 404) 363-7625

Overweight Truck Oversize Permit Unit Permits

1-800-570-5428 Cust. Service1-888-262-8306

Rest Areas

Office of Maintenance (404) 635-8174

Road Work

Office of Construction

(404) 656-3606

State Maps

Map Sales Unit

(770) 986-1436

Traffic Counts

Traffic Count Customer Srv. (770) 986-1436

Traffic Incident TIME Task Force Mgt. Enhancement General Info

(404) 635-8463

Traffic Signals Traffic Safety & Design (404) 635-8115

Transp. Enhancement Statewide Planning Bureau (404) 656-5411 Program

Transp. Mgt Center Info

(404) 624-1300

Transp. Statistical Office of Transportation Data (770) 986-1364

Data

(770) 986-1360

Up-to-date Traffic Transportation Mgt. Center (404) 635-6800

Information

AT&T Cingular, Verizon and 1-888-635-8287

Sprint *DOT (*368)

Wildflower Program Office of Maintenance (404) 635-8174

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Georgia DOT Districts
The Georgia Department of Transportation is divided into seven districts which are responsible for operating and maintaining the transportation system at the local level. Each district has a District Engineer, who is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities of the district. The districts are subdivided by area offices which are overseen by Area Engineers.

6

Cartersville

1

Gainesville

District Responsibilities:
Roadway Maintenance and Operations

Cha7mblee

Roadway Location and Design

2
Tennille

Construction Contract Administration Utility Conflicts (permits & relocation)

3
Thomaston

Right-of-Way Acquisition Environmental Review

Highway Beautification

5

Coordination of Transit Systems

4

Jesup

Traffic Signals and Signs

Tifton

Permits

Park & Ride Lots

Public Outreach

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

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

QUITMAN

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 Counties Served

Phone

Gainesville Dawson, Forsyth, Hall

(770) 535-5759

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

Carnesville Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison

(706) 384-7269

Cleveland Lumpkin, Union, Towns, White

(706) 348-4848

Lawrenceville Barrow, Gwinnett

(770) 339-2308

Athens

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

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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

QUITMAN

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: Cissy McNure (478) 552-4656 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d2/Index.shtml

Area Offices Counties Served

Sandersville Glascock, Hancock, Washington,

Johnson

Swainsboro Emanuel, Jenkins, Screven

Louisville Burke, Jefferson, McDuffe, Warren

Augusta

Columbia, Lincoln, Richmond, Wilkes

Madison Greene, Morgan, Newton,

Oglethorpe, Taliaferro

Milledgeville Baldwin, Jasper, Putnam, Wilkinson

Dublin

Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Treutlen

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

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

QUITMAN

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 Counties Served

Thomaston Crawford, Upson, Taylor, Pike, Lamar

Americus Marion, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Webster

Perry

Dooley, Houston, Macon, Peach, Pulaski

Macon

Bibb, Jones, Monroe, Twiggs

Griffin

Butts, Fayette, Henry, Spalding

LaGrange Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, Troup

Columbus Chattahoochee, Harris, Muscogee, Talbot

Phone (706) 646-6630 (229) 931-2434 (478) 988-7151 (478) 757-2601 (770) 228-7205
(706) 845-4115
(706) 568-2165

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District Four
District Engineer: Joe Sheffield (229) 386-3280 710 West 2nd Street P.O. Box 7510 Tifton, GA 31793-7510

4

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

QUITMAN

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: Craig Solomon (229) 391-6852 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d4/Index.shtml

Area Offices Counties Served

Valdosta Clinch, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes

Douglas

Atkinson, Coffee, Berrien, Irwin

Fitzgerald Ben Hill, Crisp, Turner, Wilcox, Worth

Moultrie

Brooks, Colquitt, Tift, Thomas, Cook

Albany

Baker, Dougherty, Lee, Mitchell

Cuthbert Calhoun, Clay, Early, Quitman,

Randolph, Terrell

Donalsonville Decatur, Grady, Miller, Seminole

I-75 Reconstr. 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

District Five
District Engineer: Glenn Durrence (912) 427-5700 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

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

Area Offices Counties Served

Baxley

Appling, Jeff Davis, Telfair,

Wheeler, Montgomery

Waycross Charlton, Brantley, Pierce, Ware, Bacon

Brunswick Camden, Glynn, McIntosh

Glennville Long, Tattnall, Toombs, Wayne, Liberty

Savannah Chatham, Bryan

Statesboro Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans

Phone (912) 366-1090
(912) 285-6009 (912) 264-7247 (912) 654-2940 (912) 651-2144 (912) 871-1103

25

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

6
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

QUITMAN

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: Mohamed Arafa (770) 387-4081 Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d6/Index.shtml

Area Offices Counties Served

Cartersville Bartow, Cherokee, Gordon

Ellijay

Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens

Dalton

Catoosa, Dade, Murray, Walker,

Whitfield

Rome

Chattooga, Floyd, Polk

Buchanan Haralson, Paulding, Carroll

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

District Seven

District Engineer: Bryant Poole

(770) 986-1011 5025 New Peachtree Road

7

Chamblee, GA 30341

Communications Officer: Mark McKinnon

ADE

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

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FAYETTE CLAYTON

CARROLL

HEARD

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TROUP

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McDUFFIE

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NEWTON

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DECATUR

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THOMAS

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CLINCH

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ECHOLS

770) 986-2801

Website: www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/fielddistricts/d7/Index.shtml

Area Offices Counties Served

Decatur Marietta Hapeville Atlanta

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

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Geographic Information System (GIS)
The Geographic Information System (GIS) links data that contains a place or a location to mapping or geospatial data. It is composed of a collection of computer hardware, software, data, and people who use the system. Software applications are used or developed to facilitate geospatial data collection, analysis, or visualization. Commonly, geospatial data is arranged as `layers' of information, one on top of the other. Users ask questions through the "layers" of data concerning a specific location or area of interest. This allows the Department to better understand spatial relationships or where things are in relation to each other. For example, what bridges would be affected by a new road widening project or what is the traffic volume within a mile of the interstate? These results can then be presented as maps, graphs and tables.
GIS within Georgia DOT
Through a variety of business functions, the Georgia DOT collects a significant amount of data that references a location, such as a GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinate of a truck weigh station. Locations can also be collected as a street address, a zip code, or more commonly in the Georgia DOT as a route number and mile marker. This data is then loaded or published to a centralized database repository that contains additional geospatial data. The database is organized to bring together all of these different types of location referencing methods. This allows multiple software applications across the Department to all work with the same mapping information.
The Georgia DOT is implementing an Enterprise GIS (EGIS) Program to better leverage this technology to support the mission of the Department. Seven key service initiatives will be developed under this program:
Mapping on Demand - Provide non-GIS users with the ability to create, modify, and print multiple types of maps in multiple formats online.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Integration - Provide interoperability between CAD and GIS environments to facilitate access to CAD data sets within GIS and vice versa.
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Asset Location - Provide centralized GIS data to allow identification and location of Georgia DOT transportation structures, facilities and equipment.
Data Analysis - Provide applications to support analysis of environmental, safety, traffic, inter-modal connectivity, project planning/location and economic data.
Work Activity Tracking - Provide real-time tracking applications to monitor the status and retain the history of work being performed by mobile field workers.
Open Data Exchange - Provide data transformation, metadata and data delivery services to facilitate free and open exchange of spatial data within Georgia DOT and with its federal and local government partners in transportation.
Building the GDOT GIS - Provide a framework to support the collection, maintenance, security, accessibility, performance, replication, and versioning of the Georgia DOT GIS. This framework includes the development of enterprise GIS architecture, infrastructure and services.
Overall, the Georgia DOT GIS is used and developed to improve transportation decision-making and operational efficiency.
Georgia DOT GIS Data for the Public
The Georgia DOT GIS is also being used in a variety of Web applications on the Internet to serve the information and business needs of the general public. For example, the Transportation Explorer (http://trex.dot.state.ga.us) application provides the public with the locations of active and planned
transportation projects in their neighborhoods. Utility companies use the Georgia Utilities Permitting System (GUPS) to request permits for constructing or moving utilities. Property developers might use the Access Management Permitting System (AMPS) to request permission to connect the traffic from a new subdivision to a state route.
The Georgia DOT, along with other state agencies, also provides the GIS data to the public through the Georgia GIS Data Clearinghouse (http://gis.state.ga.us).
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Georgia DOT Web Site

What the Web site 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
Strategic Development

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

Creation of the Office of Strategic Development (OSD) was announced by Commissioner Harold Linnenkohl on May 1, 2004. OSD's mission is to contribute to the success of the Department by promoting strategic management, professional development and organizational effectiveness. OSD supports the integration of organizational performance through its programs and processes using performance standards, performance measures and quality improvements to maintain and improve the organization's health. One of OSD's key principles is to incorporate the 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.
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Georgia Highway Systems Roadway Miles 2005

Rural Areas

Mileage

Statewide Highway System*

14,066

Interstates

715

County Roads

62,131

City Streets

3,453

Small Urban Areas

Statewide Highway System*

1,084

Interstates

69

County Roads

2,695

City Streets

3,360

Urban Areas

Statewide Highway System*

2,934

Interstates

460

County Roads

18,723

City Streets

7,556

* State Highway System includes Interstates

Daily Vehicle Miles Traveled
73,801,309 27,577,932 35,435,302
2,050,025
13,150,652 3,556,086 3,838,745 4,130,360
103,394,503 52,255,173 50,169,272 17,328,527

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.

100,000 80,000 60,000

Miles of Georgia Road 2005
83,549
72%

40,000 20,000
0 County Roads

18,084 16% Statewide Highway System

14,369
12%
City Streets

Total Miles of Public Roads in Georgia:
116,002
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Georgia's transportation system consists of the following major highway programs:

National Highway System (NHS) Fast Forward Local Assistance Road Program (LARP)

Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP) Surface Transportation Program (STP)

National Highway System
Map
Revised May 2005

Federal Highway Administration U.S. Department of Transportation
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National Highway System
The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 established the National Highway System (NHS) to serve as a network of highways linking together different modes of transportation such as: public transportation, airports, intermodal facilities and major shipping ports. Economic vitality nationwide is increased by the linking of these transportation systems.

NHS FACTS
Total GA NHS Mileage 5,385
Total GA Interstate Mileage 1,245
NHS Major Intermodal Connector Routes 54
Other NHS Routes 4,086

Fast Forward Transportation Program

In Spring 2004, Governor Perdue approved the sale of $4.5 billion worth of bonds over six years to accelerate much-needed transportation projects. These projects were in addition to the Georgia DOT's regular program of projects of $11 billion.
Fast Forward Program is working 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, Arterial Roadway Improvements and New Transit Corridors Implementation
The Fast Forward Program has been funded using a blend of Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds, Guaranteed Revenue Bonds (GRB) and General Obligation (GO) bonds.
Fast Forward FY 05 - FY 06 Congestion/GARVEE and GO Program Summary

Congestion/GARVEE Program Total
$625 Million

GO Program Total
8$08808MMilliilolinon

TOTAL PROGRAMMED PROJECTS FY 05 - FY 06 $1.43 Billion
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TOTAL AUTHORIZED PROJECTS FY 05 - FY 06 $1.77 Billion

Total Program Highlights since Fast Forward Began: Over $2.25 billion in contract awards in FY 06, marking the largest award amount for one year in Georgia DOT's history. Over $1.27 billion in contractor payments, `cash out the door' between December 2005 and November 2006, the largest 12- payout in Georgia DOT history. Over $241 million in the month of June 2006 marked the largest monthly payment in Georgia DOT's history.
The Local Assistance Road Program

Initiated in 1978, the Local Assistance Road Program (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 asked 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 DOT reviews the lists of projects received from each local government and makes selections based on need and availability of funds once the level of funding is established.

LARP Facts
There are currently 69,088 miles of paved roads on the county and city systems.

After LARP

The Local Governments submitted over $188 million of paving needs for FY 06.

The Department resurfaced 1,107 miles of roads under LARP contracts in 2006.

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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 percent 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 percent of all areas of Georgia will be within 20 miles of a four-lane road. GRIP is currently made up of nineteen 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/planprog/planning/programs/grip/Index.shtml
2006 GRIP FACTS
z 72 percent or 1,914 miles of GRIP Corridors with project development activities underway are open or under construction.
z 58 percent of the total GRIP system is open or under construction.
z 8 projects were opened to traffic in calendar year 2005. z The projects opened to traffic added 40 miles of multi-lane
roadway to the GRIP system. z The projects opened to traffic were constructed at a cost of
$109.3 million. z The estimated cost to complete the GRIP Corridors with
project development activities underway is $2.618 billion. z The estimated cost to complete the total GRIP system is
$3.967 billion.
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Governor's Road Improvement
Program (GRIP) October 2006 Map

Open Under Construction Right of Way Preliminary Engineering No Activities
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 US 441 US 84 Sunbelt Parkway Power Alley/US 280 SR 32 SR 40 East-West Highway SR 15 SR 125
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Surface Transportation Program
The Surface Transportation Program (STP) provides flexible funding that may be used by the Department for projects on any Federal-aid highway, including the National Highway System (NHS), Interstate system, bridge projects on any public road, transit capital projects, and public bus terminals and facilities. Funds are distributed to states based on lane miles of federal-aid highways; total vehicle miles traveled on federal-aid highways and estimated
contributions to the Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund. Each state must set aside a portion of their STP funds (10 percent or the amount set aside in 2005, whichever is greater) for transportation enhancement activities. 62.5 percent of the remaining STP funding (after the 10 percent transportation enhancement setaside) must be divided among the state's urbanized areas; the remaining 37.5 percent of the STP funding may be distributed at the discretion of the State.
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
To meet its responsibilities in the most-responsive and cost-efficient manner, the Georgia DOT has participated in the following transportation-related programs and initiatives:
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP)
Air Quality Improvement
Public Private Initiatives (PPI)
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
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 non-metropolitan areas of the state for their comment and review as per Georgia DOT's "Consultation Process With Local Officials in Non-Metropolitan Areas of the State" policy. Within metropolitan areas, public involvement for federally-funded transportation projects are handled by the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs).
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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 Georgia DOT's Web site at: http://www.dot.state.ga.us/DOT/ plan-prog/planning/programs/index.shtml.
Types of projects in the STIP include:

Roads and Bridges
Intermodal Programs
Transportation Enhancements

To operate, maintain and improve the safety of the existing state highway system
To meet transportation needs of citizens and businesses in Georgia
by providing various modes of travel, including public
transportation, rail, airports and deep-water ports
To enrich the traveling experience of the highway user through enhancements to the transportation system

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Areas

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Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP)
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 2005 and it developed a plan for transportation improvements extending to the 2035 horizon year. The 2005 to 2035 SWTP was completed in the fall of 2005, when the State Transportation Board adopted the plan in January 2006.
The Department worked with nationally-recognized experts in the development of the SWTP. This allowed us to incorporate planning experience, stateof-the-art information management and analytical tools to develop alternative program scenarios, investigate future funding levels (revenue and project costs), evaluate impacts and produce the plan update.
The current 2005 to 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan can be found online at: http://www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/plan-prog/planning/swtp/index.shtml
Total Available Transportation Revenue by Source ($86.1 Billion) 2006-2035

FHWA+/$32.5 38%

2005 Dollars (in Billions)

State/$16.7 19%

Local Transit/$1.2 1%
MARTA Revenue/$3.0 3% MARTA Sales Tax/$10.2 12%
* Assumes complete system is built. + Assumes SAFETEA-LU authorization levels.

Local Highway/$13.0 15%
FTA+/$6.2 7%
Passenger Rail Revenue*/$3.5 4%

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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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in addition to the 8-hour 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. Georgia's major source of PM 2.5 are coal burning power plants, outdoor burning and diesel engines.

Georgia's Nonattainment Areas
Pollutant

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.

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.

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The Department is directing a new broad-based regional program expected to have a significant effect on congestion and air quality. The program includes a project of signal synchronization across city limits and county lines within the metro Atlanta region. The program includes retiming of about 2,500 traffic signals to form interconnected systems. This program involves coordina-
tion among many state and local agencies, local governments and others; the improvement will be felt both locally and regionally.
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 address air quality in partnership with the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. A goal of these state partners is to use available resources to implement the most effective projects and programs to reduce congestion and to improve air quality.
For more information, please visit the Air Quality Branch's Web site http://www.dot.state.ga.us/DOT/plan-prog/planning/aq/.
Public-Private Transportation Initiatives (PPI)
Georgia is challenged by a fast-growing population and expanding commerce, which impact our transportation infrastructure needs. Traffic congestion is the number one transportation issue in Georgia's metropolitan areas, whereas in other parts of the state, improving access to education and jobs drive transportation priorities. With current funding and delivery methods, there are not enough resources to meet all of our state's transportation needs in a timely manner. PPI allows the Department to partner with private/corporate businesses to help finance, design, construct, operate and/or maintain transportation projects.
In 2003, the Georgia legislature lawfully 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
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Assembly amended the PPI law to give Georgia DOT the ability to solicit proposals for much-needed transportation projects, to extend the time for receiving competing proposals from 90 to 135 days, and most importantly, provide more opportunities for public review and input.

PPI gives us a faster and more efficient way to solve our transportation

challenges without compromising quality. Private partners bring innovation,

new technology, finance and private resources to a project, which frees up state

.
PPI Proposal Criteria

resources and dollars for other transportation needs.

Proposals are evaluated on:

Whether or not the PPI proposal develops into a final contract for construction, Georgia DOT may continue to use the design and engi-

1. Unique and innovative methods and technical merits
2. Potential contribution to the Department's mission

neering documents produced by the private partner to continue working on the

3. The proposing entity's qualifications and experience

project.

4. Whether proposal is consistent

with Board's Network Vision,

What are the benefits of PPI?

including free existing general purpose lanes

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.

PPI allows the Georgia DOT to accept and evaluate solicited and unsolicited proposals from private/corporate businesses for transportation projects.

For the latest news and information about PPI and current proposals visit: www.dot.state.ga.us/ppi

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Environment and Location

Georgia DOT Receives GPTQ Award for Public Involvement and Context-Sensitive Design

The Georgia Department of Transportation partnered with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Georgia Division and Fulton County to streamline the environmental process of two proposed projects in Fulton County: the widening of Johnson Ferry and Abernathy roads and the Abernathy Road Greenspace Project sponsored by Fulton County. The goal of including both the road-widening project and greenspace project in the same environmental document was to streamline the environmental process since both projects would be capturing federal funds for their implementation and both were located along Abernathy Road. The Johnson Ferry Road project consisted of widening the road approximately 1.24 miles, including widening the bridge spanning the Chattahoochee River. The Abernathy Road project consisted of widening the existing two-lane facility to four-lanes from Johnson Ferry Road to Roswell Road. This project was also discussed in the environmental document and proposal to construct a greenspace linear park utilizing approximately 40 residential properties.

Neighborhood Playground

Neighborhood Park With Trail Access

Community Center

Multi-Use Trail

Brandon Mill Road

Johnson Ferry Road

Johnson Ferry Road
Existing Arts Center

Abernathy Parkway

Neighborhood Playground
Multi-Use Trail

Creek 8` Wide Sidewalk

Wright Road

Abernathy Parkway

Gazebo

Pond

Shopping Center
Overlook

Illustration of Abernathy Parkway in Sandy Springs, Georgia
The environmental process began for both projects in September of 2003. The public involvement process was begun at a very early stage of project planning in order for interested residents, neighborhood groups, businesses, government officials, and the general public to become involved in the environmental decision-making process. A Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of approximately 25 representatives of local neighborhoods, businesses, civic associations, and government agencies, has been meeting since the spring of 2002. The CAC acted as a steering committee to give information and opinions to Georgia DOT, FHWA and Fulton County and to evaluate and recommend design features and design alternatives for both the proposed widening and greenspace projects. Through a series of four meetings and two workshops, the CAC provided the project team with a wealth of information about the public's needs and desires concerning both transportation and greenspace

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projects. The CAC has been very adamant throughout the planning process that both the road widening project and greenspace project remain and progress together through the planning and environmental phase. Their support of the road- widening project was contingent upon the successful design and progress of the greenspace plan.
Coordination with other federal and state agencies was needed to progress the projects through the NEPA process. Coordination with the National Park Service (NPS) was required to coordinate the purchase of land from the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area along Johnson Ferry Road, resulting in a Section 4(f) impact.
Because of the extensive public involvement activities and coordination of both projects with state and federal agencies at the onset of project planning, the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) with Section 4(f) was approved within 18 months from the initiation of the environmental process. An Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact (EA/FONSI) with Section 4(f) was approved June 13, 2005.
Public Outreach Project
Georgia DOT has proposed a project to construct pedestrian safety improvements along the Buford Highway corridor from the DeKalb/ Fulton County line to Shallowford Terrace, a distance of approximately 4.8 miles. This would include the construction of a raised median from the county line north to Clairmont Road; the construction of pedestrian refuge islands in nine locations throughout the project corridors; the construction of sidewalks; and the installation of new traffic signals at five locations. These improvements were designed as a result of a 10-month long public involvement process which engaged both residents and business owners located in the corridor.
Public outreach within the community consisted of several events. The first was a face-to-face survey of five Hispanic-owned businesses. The purpose of the survey was to conduct a needs assessment based on input from those who lived and worked in the corridor.
Outreach to the Asian business community was addressed in a different manner. The Center for Pan Asian Community Services was retained to identify four Vietnamese, four Chinese, and four Korean business owners and to conduct interviews with these business owners to determine their perceptions of the impact of a raised median. Before-and-after visualizations were used to show possible design scenarios for Buford Highway.
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Transportation Enhancement Program

Georgia DOT is responsible for more than just building roads and highways. Created by ISTEA legislation in 1991and extended by SAFETEA-LU, the Transportation Enhancement (TE) program focuses on the cultural, natural and scenic elements of the statewide transportation network. Through the TE program, governmental agencies (state and local), public universities, and authorities created via the General Assembly may apply for federal funds to implement projects that fall within the eligible criteria.

TE projects may fit into one or more of the following categories:

z multi-use facilities, such as biking/pedestrian trails or paths z safety and educational activities for pedestrians and cyclists z historic preservation, such as railroad depots
and abandoned rail corridors

z transportation aesthetics, such as streetscape, landscaping and scenic beautification projects

z acquiring scenic easements z control and removal of outdoor advertising z archaeological planning and research
z environmental mitigation z transportation museums

Douglas Streetscape

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 all 13 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. Of these, 152 were selected for funding.

Brunswick TE Projects: the images above show the Waterfront Farmers Market, Waterfront longview and Waterfront sidewalk
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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, natural, recreational, historical, cultural, or archeological qualities give each byway its character and appeal. There are currently nine scenic byways in Georgia that give travelers extraordinary views of their surroundings.
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 applica-
tion 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 future steps to be taken to achieve the goals of promotion, preservation and Red Oak Creek Bridge in Meriwether County enhancement.
Ninth Scenic Byway
The State Transportation Board designated the Ocmulgee-Piedmont Scenic Byway in Jones County as Georgia's ninth Scenic Byway at its December 2006 Board meeting. Visitors to this byway will observe vestiges of 200 years of Jones County history as well as pre-historic and historic sites of the Creek Indians who lived there in the 17th and 18th centuries. Civil War battle sites, the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, and the setting for the 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes are some of the many attractions featured on this corridor.
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For more information about Scenic Byways, please visit the Web site: http://www.dot.state.ga.us/DOT/plan-prog/planning/projects/scenic_byways/ index.shtml

Scenic Byways
Altamaha: 17 miles Cohutta-Chattahoochee: 54 miles Historic Piedmont: 82 miles Meriwether-Pike: 55 miles Monticello Crossroads: 29 miles Ocmulgee-Piedmont: 21 miles Ridge and Valley: 51 miles Russell-Brasstown: 41 South Fulton: 29 The total mileage for the 9 scenic byways is 379
Wildflower Program

Georgia Scenic Byway National Scenic Byway

This year, Georgia DOT's Office of Maintenance planted approximately 400 acres of wildflowers. Of total wildflowers planted, 350 acres were planted
using funds from the Wildflower Auto Tag, which is the only guaranteed source of revenue for the Wildflower Program.

Purple Coneflower

The Maintenance office performs ongoing research of Georgia native species and updates conservation techniques to keep our wildflowers blooming on the roadsides each year.

The wildflower mixture includes:

z Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) z Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) z Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) z Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis) z Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) z Golden-Wave (Coreopsis basalis)

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Program Maintenance
The Wildflower Program experienced phenomenal growth as public awareness efforts had a direct influence on increased Wildflower tag sales.
Helpful information about the Wild-flower Program is included on the Georgia Department of Transportation Website. The site even provides Lanceleaf Coreopsis planted along I-285 in District 7 growing tips that encourage Georgians to cultivate their own wildflower gardens!

Program Promotion

Georgia DOT employees also expanded the Program's reach as a proud

participant in the 2005 Southeastern Flower Show. The

Department's participation in the Flower Show provided

a platform to share information about cultivating wild-

flowers and to further increase the public's education

of the Wildflower Program. The Flower Show also

featured a "roadside garden" developed by

Department employees for patrons to view in the

Black-eyed Susan

event's Discovery Zone.

Ongoing Stewardship
For a one-time fee of $25, Georgians may purchase the Wildflower Auto Tag and provide critical funding to sustain the Program. The auto tag can be purchased any time at local county tag offices. For more information, visit www.dot.state.ga.us or http://www.etax.dor.ga.gov

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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.

Launched in 1996 in time for the Summer

Olympic Games, NaviGAtor integrates state-of-

the-art technology, information processing and

communication to make Georgia's roadways

safer and easier to travel. Housed at the

Transportation Management Center (TMC) in

Atlanta, NaviGAtor's operators monitor traffic

cameras, answer calls from 911 Centers for

assistance, and dispatch emergency responders.

Customer Service Representatives respond to

calls from the general public, who report inci-

Transportation Management Center

dents and road hazards. Together, the team works

to confirm incidents, verify construction projects,

and communicate this information to the public in real time.

NaviGAtor Technology

z 367 full-color, pan-tilt-zoom, closed-circuit (CCTV) cameras confirm and monitor traffic incidents on state routes and interstates. They are spaced every one mile.
z 207 arterial CCTV cameras are operated by area Traffic Control Centers (TCCs).
z 1,361 Video Detection System (VDS), fixed-position, black and white, cameras, provide continuous speed an volume data to the TMC and generate travel times for Changeable Message Signs (CMS). They are spaced every one-third mile.
z 101 Changeable Message Signs (CMS) CCTV and VDS Cameras display trip times, incident information, air quality, child abduction and highway safety messages.

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z 48 Weather Stations statewide provide current weather conditions to the TMC and the public. They are used to aid in dispatch of emergency crews during severe weather.

z Ramp Meters are placed at key access points on metro-area interstates. Similar to a traffic signal, they allow one motorist at a time to merge onto an interstate. Ramp Meters reduce interstate congestion by 22 percent.

Weather Monitoring Station

z 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 are found on SR 141and SR 166.

Web Site
The NaviGAtor Web site, www.georgia-navigator.com, features live traffic cameras, trip times, weather, news and travel alerts, and color-coded metro, regional, and statewide maps displaying congestion levels, traffic incidents, and active construction. It also features MyNaviGAtor, a free service that provides subscribers with customized traffic information for their own routes. Users can log onto www.myganav.com, create personalized travel profiles, and get real-time information sent directly to their cell phones, computers, or PDAs.

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, Columbus, Valdosta, West Point, Tallapoosa, Ringgold, Lavonia and Kingsland. For more information, go to www.tickeralert.com.

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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 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/products.php
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 and surveillance cameras.
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.
Get real-time traffic information or report a road hazard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
*DOT (368) is available for Cingular, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon wireless customers who see or are involved in an accident or traffic congestion.
404-635-6800 - landline and other wireless carriers
1-888-635-8287 - toll-free
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Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO)

z Assist in reducing traffic congestion and delays z Provide support to law
enforcement, first responders, and other emergency management agencies
z Patrol 21 routes on 220 miles of metro Atlanta interstates 7 days a week
z Operate on three shifts from 5 a.m. Monday until 5:30 a.m. Saturday
z One shift of HEROs patrol routes Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m.
z Shift supervisors and managers are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
z Trained as first responders - 360 hours in class and 200 hours on the road
When not responding to traffic incidents, HEROs assist stranded motorists by providing such services as: changing flat tires, jump-starting weak batteries, providing fuel or coolant, transporting motorists to safe areas away from traffic, providing road and travel information, offering use of a courtesy cellular phone, administering first aid, and performing minor mechanical repairs.
HERO Unit Facts (2005)

Total HERO Unit Personnel: 78

Total Vehicles in Fleet:

62

59 Ford F-450 Incident Response vehicles 1 supply truck 2 Blazers (Management vehicles)

Total Assists/Accidents Worked: 63,457 for 2005

Average Response Time: 8 minutes

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TIME Task Force

The Traffic Incident Management Enhancement (TIME) Task Force was formed in 2002 to address the critical issues related to incident management in the Metro Atlanta region. Its members represent incident response teams from transportation agencies, fire and rescue, police, towing and recovery, emergency medical services and medical examiners/coroners.

Mission: Develop and sustain a region-wide incident management program to facilitate the safest and fastest roadway clearance, lessening the impact on emergency responders and the motoring public.

TIME holds general meetings on a quarterly basis to distribute

information on training and workshops, present updates on

incident management initiatives and provide its members

opportunities to network and share resources. Each autumn,

TIME facilitates an annual two-day conference for first responder

organizations to exchange ideas on inci-

dent management and discuss opportuni- The TIME Purpose

ties for improvement. Nationally-recognized experts share their "best practices" from jurisdictions all over the country.

1. To continue the dialogue on ways to improve interagency coordination and

cooperation.

The TIME Task Force is led by a Board of 2. To create an opportunity

Directors and four committees:

for multi-agency training

Operations Committee: focus is on how to

which promotes teamwork.

address the standardization of response 3. To serve as a platform for

and clearance as well as the institutional and jurisdictional barriers that reduce the

participants to develop common operational strategies.

efficiency of incident management.

Communications Committee: focus is to coordinate timely and open communication, internally between transportation and public safety agencies and externally with the public and media.

Program and Institutional Issues: focus is on issues that can be addressed by policy changes and institutional coordination.

After-Incident-Review (AIR) Subcommittee: AIR is responsible for debriefing incidents in the Metro Atlanta region by meeting with primary responders to obtain incident overviews, determine expectations, note strengths and weaknesses, and share information.

Annual Conference Planning: responsible for the planning and oversight of the annual TIME Conference.

For more information about the TIME Task Force, see our Web site at www.timetaskforce.com or call 404-635-8035.
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
The Department of Transportation is committed to improving bicycle and pedestrian access and safety. Through its Bicycle and Pedestrian Program, Georgia DOT is implementing the recommendations from the 1997 Georgia Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and will be updating this plan in the coming year. The Department also sponsored and facilitated the development of 15 regional bicycle and pedestrian plans in conjunction with the Regional Development Centers. For more information, visit www.dot.state.ga.us/bikeped/.
Examples of Georgia DOT's bicycle and pedestrian initiatives:
Georgia Guidebook for Pedestrian Planning
Completed in June 2006, the Guide assists local governments, regional agencies, and other public and private entities in developing and implementing pedestrian plans. The book details strategies for evaluating, prioritizing, and funding pedestrian facilities.
Georgia Bike Sense: A Guide for Cyclists and Motorists
Published in March 2005, the Guide teaches cyclists and motorists how to safely and legally share the road. It provides tips on safety and techniques, rules of the road and also contains a listing of local, state and national bicycle resources. So far, 200,000 copies of this popular Guide have been distributed to schools and colleges, welcome centers, Department of Driver Services locations and many more sites throughout Georgia.
Pedestrian and Streetscape Guide
This manual provides direction to design professionals, planners, developers, municipalities and others on the design, construction, and maintenance of pedestrian facilities. The Guide is also used by Georgia DOT's design engineers when designing pedestrian facilities on state highways.
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Georgia Bicycle & Pedestrian Conference
Georgia DOT hosted its first statewide bicycle and pedestrian conference in October 2006 in Decatur, Georgia. The conference provided a valuable opportunity to bring together professionals from diverse disciplines working toward a common goal: improving bicycle and pedestrian access and safety throughout the state and making Georgia a healthier, more sustainable place to live. The conference was attended by 160 planning, engineering and public health professionals, law enforcement officers, local government officials, students and non-profit organizations from all over the state, including a few from neighboring states.
Metro Atlanta Safe Routes to School Demonstration Project
The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign, under contract with Georgia DOT, is conducting a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program in four metro-Atlanta schools. This
four-year pilot program (currently in its last year) will produce a final report on the effectiveness of SRTS programs, as well as a statewide "how to" manual on developing SRTS programs. The "how to" guide will be instrumental in preparing schools for the new federally-funded Georgia Safe Routes to School program.
Safe Routes to School Program
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a new program created by the federal transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU. The Program's goal is to increase the number of children in grades K-8 who bicycle and walk to school. The Program's enabling legislation guides how this will be implemented: 1) by increasing awareness; 2) developing locally-driven and supported programs; 3) improving bicycling and walking conditions near the qualifying schools; and 4) evaluating at the project and Program levels. Benefits of the Program include: reduced congestion and increased safety near participating schools; reduced air pollution in route to and near participating schools; and increased physical activity of children.
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Safe Routes to School is a comprehensive program that includes the 5 E's:
The 5 E's include: 1) Evaluation - Monitoring and researching outcomes and trends through the collection of data, including the collection of mode share before and after the program intervention(s). 2) Encouragement - Using events and activities to promote walking and bicycling. 3) Education - Teaching the school community about the broad range of transportation choices, instructing them in important life-long safety skills and offering school-bound and school area driver safety campaigns. 4) Engineering - Creating operational and physical improvements to the infrastructure surrounding schools that reduce speeds and establishing safer crosswalks, walkways, trails and bikeways. 5) Enforcement - Partnering with local law enforcement to ensure rivers obey traffic laws, initiating community enforcement such as crossing guard programs and ensuring that policies are enforced.
Summary of Georgia SRTS Program:
z Georgia $1.00 Million (FY05), $2.7Million (FY06), $3.0 Million (FY07), $4.5 Million (FY08), $5.6 Million (FY09)
z SRTS projects will be federally-funded at 100 percent, based on the approved application
z Eligible applicants: state, local, and regional agencies, including nonprofits and public schools
z Primary beneficiaries must be K-8 grade students z Infrastructure projects must be within two miles of a school and
on public property or private land with legal public-access z Competitive application process administered by Georgia DOT. z Award recipient must comply with stringent federal and state funding
requirements
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High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)
HOV lanes 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.

HOV Lane Map

LeFgOeRnSYdT:H

HOV Lanes

Priority HOV Lanes

BARTOW

CHEROKEE
575
Woodstock

4 1 Kennesaw

Roswell

400
Alpharetta
FULTON

985 Buford
23

278
PAULDING Powder Springs
Lithia Springs Douglasville 7 8
20
Villa Rica
DOUGLAS Chapel Hill

Marietta 75
COBB
Smyrna
285 Mableton Austell
ATLANTA
East Point

Duluth GWINNETT

Sandy Norcross Springs Chamblee

85 29
Lilburn

Tucker

78

285 Decatur

Stone Mountain
DEKALB
278 Lithonia

Lawrenceville
WALTO

675 Forest Park

20

Conyers

FULTON
29 Palmetto

Union City

Riverdale

Morrow Jonesboro

Stockbridge 23

ROCKDALE NEWTON

FAYETTE Fayetteville

HENRY
McDonough

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

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 Web site 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.

2005 Park & Ride Facts

Active Park & Ride Lots Available Spaces Percent Statewide Usage Avg. Daily Number of Spaces Used

96 8,454 28 percent 2,326

DADE

CATOOSA

WALKER

MURRAY WHITFIELD

FANNIN GILMER

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

WHITE

1-87-RIDEFIND is a confidential regional rideshare database that matches commuters in the

HABERSHAM

GORDON

LUMPKIN

STEPHENS

Atlanta region with potential

CHATTOOGA

PICKENS

DAWSON

carpool partners.

HALL

BANKS FRANKLIN

HART

FLOYD

BARTOW

CHEROKEE

FORSYTH

Park & Ride Lots

POLK

PAULDING COBB

JACKSON

MADISON

ELBERT

BARROW GWINNETT

CLARKE OGLETHORPE

HARALSON

DOUGLAS

FULTON DEKALB

WALTON

OCONEE

WILKES

LINCOLN

CLAYTON ROCKDALE

CARROLL HEARD

COWETA

FAYETTE

HENRY

NEWTON

MORGAN

GREENE TALIAFERRO WARREN

SPALDING

BUTTS

JASPER

PUTNAM

HANCOCK

GLASCOCK

McDUFFIE

COLUMBIA RICHMOND

TROUP

PIKE MERIWETHER

LAMAR MONROE

JONES

BALDWIN

JEFFERSON WASHINGTON

BURKE

HARRIS MUSCOGEE

UPSON

TALBOT

CRAWFORD

BIBB

TAYLOR

PEACH

MARION

MACON

HOUSTON

WILKINSON TWIGGS

JOHNSON

EMANUEL

JENKINS

SCREVEN

BLECKLEY

LAURENS

TREUTLEN

CANDLER

BULLOCH EFFINGHAM

CHATTAHOOCHEE MONTGOMERY

SCHLEY

STEWART

WEBSTER

SUMTER

QUITMAN

TERRELL

LEE

RANDOLPH

DOOLY CRISP

PULASKI

DODGE

WHEELER

WILCOX

TELFAIR

TURNER

BEN HILL

JEFF DAVIS

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN

APPLING

LONG

LIBERTY

CHATHAM

CLAY

CALHOUN

DOUGHERTY

WORTH

TIFT

IRWIN

COFFEE

BACON

WAYNE

McINTOSH

EARLY

BAKER

MILLER SEMINOLE
DECATUR

BERRIEN

ATKINSON

MITCHELL

COLQUITT

COOK

GRADY

THOMAS

BROOKS

LANIER LOWNDES

CLINCH

PIERCE

WARE

BRANTLEY

GLYNN

CHARLTON

CAMDEN

ECHOLS

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Public Transit
2005 Rural Transit Facts
Number of Rural Transit Programs: Total Revenue Vehicles:
ADA Compliant Revenue Vehicle Miles: Number of Passenger Trips:

99 355 181 9,526,913 1,612,520

2005 Urban Transit Facts

Urban Transit Systems (statewide):

14

Total Revenue Vehicles:

1037 buses & 338 rail cars

Revenue Vehicle Miles:

62,354,992

Number of Passenger Trips:

158,638,939

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Urban and Rural Transit Map

DADE

CATOOSA

WALKER WHITFIELD MURRAY

FANNIN GILMER

TOWNS UNION

RABUN

WHITE

HABERSHAM

CHATTOOGA
FLOYD POLK
City of Cedartown HARALSON

GORDON BARTOW

LUMPKIN

PICKENS

DAWSON

City of Canton FORSYTH

HALL

STEPHENS BANKS FRANKLIN

CHEROKEE

JACKSON

MADISON

HART ELBERT

PAULDING

COBB

DOUGLAS

FULTON

GWINNETT DEKALB

BARROW
WALTON City of Social Circle

CLARKE OGLETHORPE
OCONEE

WILKES

Regional Urban Transit System Urban Transit System Rural County Transit System Rural City Transit System
LINCOLN

CLAYTON ROCKDALE

CARROLL HEARD

COWETA

FAYETTE

HENRY

NEWTON

MORGAN

GREENE TALIAFERRO WARREN

SPALDING

BUTTS

JASPER

PUTNAM

HANCOCK

GLASCOCK

McDUFFIE

COLUMBIA RICHMOND

TROUP

MERIWETHER PIKE

LAMAR MONROE

UPSON

JONES

BALDWIN

JEFFERSON WASHINGTON

BURKE

HARRIS

TALBOT

CRAWFORD

BIBB

WILKINSON TWIGGS

JOHNSON

JENKINS

MUSCOGEE

TAYLOR

PEACH

MARION

MACON

HOUSTON

BLECKLEY

LAURENS

EMANUEL

TREUTLEN

CANDLER

SCREVEN

BULLOCH

EFFINGHAM

CHATTAHOOCHEE MONTGOMERY

SCHLEY

STEWART

WEBSTER

City of Americus SUMTER

QUITMAN RANDOLPH

TERRELL
City of Dawson

LEE

City of Unidilla DOOLY
City of Vienna CRISP

PULASKI WILCOX

TURNER

DODGE

WHEELER

TELFAIR

BEN HILL

JEFF DAVIS

TOOMBS

EVANS

TATTNALL

BRYAN

APPLING

LONG

LIBERTY

CHATHAM

CLAY EARLY

CALHOUN City of Arlington

DOUGHERTY

BAKER

MILLER

MITCHELL

WORTH

IRWIN

City of Sylvester

TIFT

BERRIEN

COLQUITT

COOK

COFFEE ATKINSON

SEMINOLE DECATUR

GRADY

THOMAS

BROOKS

LANIER LOWNDES

CLINCH

BACON

WAYNE

PIERCE

WARE

BRANTLEY

McINTOSH GLYNN

CHARLTON

CAMDEN

ECHOLS

Urban Transit Systems
1. Albany Transit System (ATS) 2. Athens Transit System (ATS) 3. Augusta Public Transit (APT) 4. Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) 5. Clayton County Transit (C-TRAN) 6. Cobb Community Transit (CCT) 7. Columbus Transit System (METRA) 8. County Rideshare* 9. Gwinnett County Transit (GCT)

10. Georgia Regional 11. Transportation Authority (GRTA)** 12. Hall Area Transit 13. Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MBTA) 14. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
(MARTA) 15. Rome Transit Department (RTD)
* Vanpool services provided ** Express Bus Service Only

Rural City Transit Systems

1. Cedartown

4. Vienna

2. Social Circle

5. Americus

3. Unadilla

6. Canton

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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 Corp., own and operate 71 percent 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 percent (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. Approximately 90 percent of this mileage is leased to a short-line operator. The remaining 10 percent is either leased to the Department of Natural Resources and used as a bicycle and pedestrian trail or is not leased and the rail line is inactive.
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 CBR CIRR CCKY FCRD FCR GCR GDOT GFRR GMR GNRR

The Athens Branch Chattahoochee Bay Chattahoochee Industrial Chattooga & Chickamauga First Coast Railroad Fulton County Railway Georgia Central Georgia Dept. of Transportation Georgia & Florida Railway Georgia Midlands 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 Savannah Port Terminal Saint Mary's West Railroad Valdosta Railway
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Commuter Rail
The Georgia Rail Passenger Program (GRPP) contains seven commuter rail lines, seven lines of intercity rail service as well as the Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal (MMPT). The state's seven commuter lines serve 55 communities. The intercity lines link nine of Georgia's largest cities and towns with the metro Atlanta/Macon area, as well as link two of the largest travel markets in adjoining states. Once the 425-mile 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 communities all over the state.
Commuter Rail Service Map
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Rail Passenger Program

This program involves two distinct kinds of

rail transportation: Commuter trains, which

will serve inbound commuters to work in the

Atlanta area in the mornings and then

home in the evenings, and Intercity trains,

which will connect communities throughout

Georgia and the Southeast.

AMTRAK at Buford, Georgia

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.

Silver Star in Folkston, Georgia

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.

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

2005 Georgia Rail Passenger Ridership

Station

Passengers

Atlanta

87,811

Gainesville

4,721

Toccoa

3,994

Savannah

39,332

Jesup

6,190

Totals

142,048

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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 follow:

First Priority Corridors
Atlanta to Macon via Griffin Savannah to Jacksonville via
Jesup Macon or Savannah via either
Vidalia or Eastman and Jesup Macon to Albany via Americus

Second Priority Corridors

Atlanta to Augusta via Madison Atlanta to Columbus via Griffin Atlanta to Greenville via
Gainesville and Toccoa

Silver Meteor departs in Savannah

Georgia Rail Lines 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 Bay (CBR) Chattahoochee Industrial (CIRR) Chattooga & Chickamauga (CCKY) First Coast Railroad (FCRD) Fulton County Railway (FCR) Georgia Central (GCR) Georgia & Florida Railway (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 West Railroad (SMWR) Sandersville (SAN) Savannah Port Terminal (SAPT) Valdosta Railway (VR)
TOTAL Railroad Mileage
For more information about Georgia's Rail Programs, visit www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/plan-prog/intermodal/rail/

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
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Georgia Airport System

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.

LEGEND

RUNWAY LENGTH NUMBER

5500 and Longer 39

5000 to 5499

22

4000 to 4999

20

Less than 4000

24

Air Carrier Airports 9

INSTRUMENT LANDING CAPABILITY

Precision Approach-ILS

27

Non-Precision Approach 58

GEORGIA AIRPORTS

Total number of Landing Areas (Public and Private) 468

PUBLIC USE AIRPORTS

General Aviation and Air Carrier Airports

105

Publicly Owned and Open to the Public

103

Privately Owned and Open to the Public

2

PRIVATE USE AIRPORTS/HELIPORTS

General Aviation Airports

243

Heliports

116

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Airports Providing Scheduled Air Carrier Service

LEGEND
Air Carrier Airports 9
5500' and Longer Runway Precision Approach-ILS

AIR CARRIER FACTS 2005

Number of Passengers International Airports (Atlanta and Savannah) Number of Airport Employees

88.7 Million 2 63,000+

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Georgia Ports Authority (GPA)

The Port of Savannah and Port of Brunswick reported record gains in FY 06. For the first time in history, the Port of Savannah surpassed two million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in FY06, an increase of 15.9 percent from the previous year. Total GPA intermodal rail lifts also rose 23.1 percent for the year, further increasing Georgia's reach into expanding markets.

Georgia's deepwater ports and inland barge terminals support more than 275,968 jobs throughout the state annually and contribute $10.8 billion in income, $35.4 billion in revenue and $1.4 billion in state and local taxes to Georgia's bustling economy.

In FY06, business grew at a rate above 11 percent in Brunswick, to almost 2.6

million tons. More

than 368,000 auto

and machinery units

were handled at

Colonel's Island

Terminal, a 13

percent increase

over FY05. In a

year when new car

sales in this country

grew at only .5

percent, Brunswick

recorded its best

year ever, expand-

ing market share

and improving

Savannah shipping photo credit courtesy of the Georgia

service to valued

Department of Economic Development

customers.

Other GPA Highlights include:
For the first time in history, GPA surpassed 20 million tons of cargo. Savannah alone handled 17.6 million tons of cargo, a 10.1 percent increase over the previous year.
GPA experienced a 23.1percent growth in intermodal traffic.
Savannah currently has more direct services to and from Asia than any other port on the East Coast. Today, 36 shipping services call on the Port of Savannah.
The completion of phase one of Container Berth 8 (CB-8), part of the largest single container facility in the USA.
The Port of Brunswick rose in its status as a major auto port from the position of 8th largest to 6th largest in the nation.
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An ambitious rail expansion program was approved that will increase rail capacity at the Port of Brunswick by 100%.
Both Target and IKEA announced a total of four million additional square feet of distribution space at the Savannah International Trade Park, four miles from the Garden City Terminal at the Port of Savannah.
The number one priority for the Georgia Ports Authority, and one that is critical to the economic growth of Savannah, the State of Georgia and the entire nation, is the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, or the SHEP. This harbor deepening project from 42 to 48 feet is not only critical to every industry along the river, but to the future vitality and staying power of our economy. After more than $32 million and ten years of study, GPA is nearing completion of the study phase of this project.

Future Plans

In the coming fiscal year, the GPA will invest more than $70 million in four new

The Authority's Board of Directors has approved partial funding of $2.5 million for a major expansion of Anguilla Junction that, when complete, will increase rail capacity at the Port of Brunswick by up to 100 percent.

Super Post

Panamax cranes, 15 new Rubber-Tired Gantry Cranes (RTGs), and other

infrastructure upgrades on-terminal, such as the completion of an additional

30 acres of container storage behind Container Berth 8, terminal paving and

overlay.

Examples of major capital projects for the Port of Brunswick in 2007 include a Grain Storage Tank, Southside Colonel's Island Development and Completion of North/South Colonel's Island Connector Road.

For updated information 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 FYs 2005-2009. Average annual federal highway funding to Georgia is projected to be 29 percent higher, or about $285 million per year, compared to 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 highway users "donated" about $1 billion to fund highway projects in other states during FYs 1998-2003. 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. As a result, the state's overall rate of return for highway funds is projected to increase from 85 percent under the previous bill to 88 percent under SAFETEA-LU. This contributed to the increased federal highway funding to the state under SAFETEA-LU. Average annual transit formula funding to Georgia for FYs 2006-2009 is projected to be 40 percent higher, or about $42 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
Interstate Maintenance National Highway System Surface Transportation
Bridges Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Summary

FY 2003
$281 Million
$185 Million
$253 Million
$68 Million
$36 Million
$733 Million

FY 2004
$260 Million
$253 Million
$347 Million
$92 Million
$49 Million
$1,001 Million

FY 2005
$252 Million
$235 Million
$336 Million
$74 Million
$51 Million
$948 Million

FY 2006
$240 Million
$217 Million
$281 Million
$70 Million
$48 Million
$900 Million

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FY 2006 Actual Expenditures
$2,979,715,856.98
$1,820,009,335.56

$923,250,662.28

$222,162,763.44 $14,293,095.70

Federal Funds

Motor Fuel Funds

Other State General

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.

Annual Operating Budget for FY2007

Motor Fuel Tax

$696,759,400

Federal Funds

$1,176,511,379

State General Funds

$17,272,062

Other Funds

$9,457,265

Totals

$1,850,000,106

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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

* Statewide Transportation Improvement Program * Costs are in the thousands

Bridges $1,412,651

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.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
AASHTO serves member state departments of transportation, the U.S. DOT, and Congress by providing leadership, technical services, information and advice as well as by contributing to national policy on transportation issues.
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.
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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 traffic congestion and air pollution.
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 costeffective actions.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)
A special provision of the ISTEA that directs funds toward 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.
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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 four-lane highways that enhance economic development throughout the state. It was initiated in 1989 by a resolution of the state legislature and the Governor to connect 95 percent of our state's cities (with a population of 2,500 or more) to the Interstate System.
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-andride 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. The law expired in 1997, but much of the program was carried forward by TEA-21.
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 incorporation or intermodal transportation. The MIS also requires consideration of other transportation modes as well as broader public and agency input.
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
The national environmental law that establishes procedures for conducting an 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 six-year 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 Planning oversees the STIP public involvement process for the six rural Georgia DOT Districts.
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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 Control Centers (TCC)
Satellite transportation management facilities that are linked directly to the TMC, establishing a regional transportation management system.
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.
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 wetland 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 There are 15,000 bridges in the state highway system. z Georgia has 382 miles of Scenic Byways. z Georgia boasts 3,000 miles of bicycle and pedestrian routes. z 101 Changeable Message Signs on interstates 20, 75, 85,
285 and GA 400 alert motorists of traffic incidents and Levi's Calls. z HERO Units assisted in more than 63,400 roadway incidents in 2005. z 90 miles of HOV lanes on interstates 20, 75 and 85 operate
24 hours a day, 7 days a week z 14 urban transit systems statewide made over 158.6 million passenger
trips in 2005. z 99 rural transit systems statewide made over 1.6 million passenger
trips in 2005. z 96 Park & Ride Lots statewide provide about 8,454 available 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 percent sales tax.
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