2008-09 Georgia Department of Transportation www.dot.ga.gov Core Values Core values are enduring beliefs which Georgia DOT's 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.). Mission The Georgia Department of Transportation provides a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to its citizens and environment. 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. About the 2008/09 Fact Book This publication, updated biannually, serves as a comprehensive, at-a-glance guide to the Georgia Department of Transportation. It offers descriptions of various offices, programs, studies and initiatives. Additionally, it provides contact information for State Transportation Board members, Division Directors, District Engineers and other key personnel. Table Of Contents Congressional Districts..............................................................2 State Transportation Board ......................................................3 Georgia DOT Key Staff .............................................................4 Frequently Called Numbers ....................................................13 Georgia DOT District Maps & Area Offices ..........................14 Geographic Information Systems ...........................................18 Georgia DOT Web Site ............................................................20 Office of Strategic Development ............................................21 Georgia Highway Statistics ....................................................22 National Highway System.......................................................23 Local Assistance and Surface Transportation Programs......24 Governor's Road Improvement Program...............................25 State Aid Program ...................................................................26 Project Prioritization ...............................................................28 State Transportation Programs ..............................................29 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes ..................................33 Rideshare Program ..................................................................34 Oversize Permit Unit...............................................................35 Georgia 511 ..............................................................................36 NAVIGATOR ............................................................................37 HERO Unit ...............................................................................38 TIME Task Force.....................................................................39 Safe Routes to School ..............................................................40 Archaeology and Learning ......................................................42 Transportation Enhancements ...............................................45 Scenic Byways .........................................................................46 Bicycle & Pedestrian Program ...............................................48 Wildflower Auto Tag Program ................................................49 Litter Control ...........................................................................49 Public Transit...........................................................................50 Rail Program ............................................................................52 Aviation ....................................................................................56 Ports..........................................................................................58 Transportation Funding...........................................................60 Glossary ....................................................................................63 Fast Facts.................................................................................66 1 Georgia's 13 Congressional Districts NEWTON FAYETTE FAYETTE DADE CATOOSA WALKER MURRAY WHITFIELD FANNIN GILMER UNION TOWNS RABUN WHITE HABERSHAM CHATTOOGA GORDON GDOT District 6 FLOYD BARTOW PICKENS CHEROKEE LUMPKIN STEPHENS DAWSON FORSYTH BANKS GDOT HALL District 1 FRANKLIN JACKSON MADISON HART ELBERT POLK PAULDING COBB GWINNETT BARROW CLARKE HARALSON CARROLL DOUGLAS GDOT District 7 DEKALB WALTON OCONEE FULTON ROCKDALE MORGAN NEWTON OGLETHORPE WILKES GREENE TALIAFERRO LINCOLN COLUMBIA CLAYTON HEARD COWETA HENRY SPALDING BUTTS JASPER PUTNAM HANCOCK WARREN MCDUFFIE GLASCOCK RICHMOND TROUP MERIWETHER PIKE LAMAR MONROE UPSON JONES BALDWIN JEFFERSON WASHINGTON GDOT District 2 BURKE HARRIS MUSCOGEE BIBB GDOT TALBOT District 3 CRAWFORD TAYLOR PEACH WILKINSON TWIGGS JOHNSON LAURENS EMANUEL JENKINS SCREVEN MARION MACON HOUSTON BLECKLEY TREUTLEN CANDLER BULLOCH EFFINGHAM CHATTAHOOCHEE MONTGOMERY SCHLEY STEWART WEBSTER SUMTER QUITMAN TERRELL RANDOLPH LEE CLAY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY DOOLY PULASKI DODGE WHEELER TOOMBS EVANS CRISP WILCOX TELFAIR TATTNALL TURNER WORTH TIFT BEN HILL IRWIN JEFF DAVIS APPLING GDOT District 5 LONG COFFEE BACON WAYNE BRYAN LIBERTY MCINTOSH CHATHAM EARLY MILLER BAKER MITCHELL GDOT District 4 COLQUITT BERRIEN COOK ATKINSON PIERCE WARE BRANTLEY GLYNN SEMINOLE DECATUR GRADY THOMAS LANIER BROOKS LOWNDES CLINCH ECHOLS CHARLTON CAMDEN Metro Area Detail Map FLOYD BARTOW GDOT District 6 POLK PAULDING CHEROKEE COBB FORSYTH HALL GDOT District 1 GWINNETT HARALSON DOUGLAS CARROLL GDOT District 7 FULTON DEKALB WALTON ROCKDALE GDOT District 2 CLAYTON HEARD COWETA GDOT District 3 HENRY SPALDING BUTTS 2 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 13 congressional districts. Each board member serves a five-year term. ROY HERRINGTON District 1 382 East Parker Street P. O. Box 130 Baxley, Georgia 31515 (912) 367-7723 Fax (912) 367-1009 JOHNNY FLOYD District 2 Post Office Box 5260 Cordele, Georgia 31010 (229) 273-5312 Fax (229) 273-6622 SAM WELLBORN District 3 2110 Oak Avenue Columbus, GA 31906 (706) 221-8193 ROBERT L. BROWN, JR. District 4 250 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue 8th floor Decatur, Georgia 30030-0126 (404) 377-2460 Fax (404) 377-5833 Note: District 12 seat was vacant at time of publication. EMORY C. MCCLINTON District 5 132 E. Lake Drive, SE Atlanta, Georgia 30317 (404) 377-5101 Fax (404) 373-3371 BRANDON L. BEACH District 6 11605 Haynes Bridge Road Suite 100 Alpharetta, Georgia 30004 (678) 397-0564 Fax (770) 594-1059 RUDY BOWEN District 7 6650 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 200 Duluth, Georgia 30097 (678) 325-4570 Fax (678) 325-4540 LARRY WALKER 9LFH&KDLUPDQ District 8 P. O. Box 1234 Perry, Georgia 31069 (478) 987-1415 Fax (478) 987-1077 STEVE FARROW District 9 P. O. Box 2586 Dalton, Georgia 30722 (706) 259-2586 Fax (706) 278-3569 BILL KUHLKE, JR. &KDLUPDQ District 10 3704 Benchmark Drive Augusta, GA 30919 (706) 650-8722 Fax (706) 860-7363 DAVID DOSS District 11 P. O. Box 431 Rome, GA 30162 (770) 291-9191 Fax (706) 291-1205 DANA L. LEMON District 13 300 Griffin Street McDonough, GA 30253 (770) 490-9125 Fax (770) 957-6118 3 Georgia Department of Transportation Key Staff ELIZABETH OSMON *HRUJLD'27%RDUG6HFUHWDU\ (404) 631-1001 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. GERALD ROSS &RPPLVVLRQHU (404) 631-1000 gross@dot.ga.gov 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. MIKE DOVER ([HFXWLYH6WDII(QJLQHHU Suite 2200 (404) 631-1000 mdover@dot.ga.gov 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 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. STEVE HENRY &KLHI2SHUDWLQJ2IILFHU (404) 631-1000 shenry@dot.ga.gov Responsible for the overall operations of the Department and oversees the direction and activities of executive level staff which include General Counsel, Treasurer, Chief Engineer, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, and Chief Acquisition Officer. KARLENE BARRON Division of Communications 'LUHFWRU Suite 1803 (404) 631-1824 kbarron@dot.ga.gov Serves as chief communications, public affairs, and public outreach strategist for Georgia DOT. Advises and supports the Commissioner and her senior staff on all communications matters. Responsible for developing communications goals and measurable outcomes for the Division. MICHAEL COOPER Division of Equal Employment Opportunity 'LUHFWRU Suite 737 (404) 631-1972 mcooper@dot.ga.gov Ensures internal and external compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines as they relate to fair and equitable employment and business practices. Manages and operates the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs and monitors the On the Job Training (OJT) program. 4 JIM DAVIS Office of Strategic Development $GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 1133 (404) 631-1441 jadavis@dot.ga.gov Oversees employee training and development, organizational development, strategic planning and strategic management. CHRIS TOMLINSON *HQHUDO&RXQVHO Suite 2312 (404) 631-1469 ctomlinson@dot.ga.gov Advises and supports the State Transportation Board, Commissioner and senior staff on all legal matters that may impact the Department at the federal and state level as well as other legal matters. ROBIN STEVENS Division of Human Resources 'LUHFWRU Suite 2301 (404) 561-1500 rostevens@dot.ga.gov Develops, implements and administers all human resourcesrelated functions and programs for the Department. MIKE JOHNSON Office of Employment Relations and Safety 'HSXW\'LUHFWRU Suite 2339 (404) 631-1514 mikjohnson@dot.ga.gov Responsible for employee relations to include processing grievances, adverse actions, criminal background checks, family and medical leave issues, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), unemployment claims, the Work Away Program, Charitable Contributions Program, Public Employee Recognition Week and drug/alcohol testing for commercial drivers' license holders. Manages the Department's insurance coverage and claims for employee and auto liability, bonding, equipment and facilities. MONICA IVEY Office of Human Resources Operations 'HSXW\'LUHFWRU Suite 2302 (404) 631-1515 mivey@dot.ga.gov Provides statewide personnel-related services to include Recruitment, Benefits, Leave, Transaction Processing, Classification and Compensation, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Workforce Panning, Job Interview and Selection, Performance Management, Co-op/Intern Program, and Field Services HR Operations. These services support our goal to recruit and maintain a highly competent, motivated workforce. RICK SMITH Office of Training and Development 'HSXW\'LUHFWRU 276 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 651-6509 rsmith@dot.ga.gov Provides skills training, leadership development and resources for employees to turn to when issues arise. These components of training and education, which incorporate classroom-based and self-paced learning as well as other formats, are predicated on principles, values and behaviors to guide and facilitate the development and delivery of transportation. SANDRA BURGESS Division of Legal Services 'HSXW\*HQHUDO&RXQVHO Suite 2300 (404) 631-1499 sburgess@dot.ga.gov Provides legal research and other legal assistance services concerning recurring issues of interest to the Department. Provides analysis of federal and state legislation along with reviewing consultant, local government, and personal services contracts for legal accuracy and Department compliance. 5 MATTHEW CLINE 'HSXW\*HQHUDO&RXQVHO Suite 2300 (404) 631-1499 mcline@dot.ga.gov Reviews, analyzes, negotiates, mediates and directs the Department's defense against lawsuits and administative actions brought against the Department including construction claims, right-of-way issues, and other property claims. RICHARD SAWYER &KLHI$FTXLVLWLRQ2IILFHU Suite 1901 (404) 631-1975 rsawyer@dot.ga.gov Develops and directs all staff, strategic goals, and operational objectives for the divisions of Procurement and Information Technology (IT). Directs a significant portion of the supportive services for Department operations, which this year has involved a major reorganization of Procurement activities into a new division, and a renewed focus on IT efficiency. JEFFREY HILL Division of Information Technology 'LUHFWRU Suite 2001 (404) 631-1612 jhill@dot.ga.gov Manages the Department's computer applications and computer network. Oversees Georgia DOT's electronic processing budget, configuration and asset management. Also develops information technology policy, standards, and strategic planning functions. GARY BLANTON Office of Information Technology Infrastructure $GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 179 (404) 631-1209 gblanton@dot.ga.gov Oversees the operation and management of the Department's computer hardware and software. This Office consists of Database Support, Server Support, Network Support, Client Support and the Solutions Center. 6 DEBBIE POSS Office of Application Support $GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 2002 (404) 631-1055 dposs@dot.ga.gov Responsible for the assimilation and integration of the Department's enterprise data and making it available to users and constituents statewide. Provides designing, building, maintaining and customizing off-the-shelf products, as well as building many in-house written applications. The office is comprised of data-related groups, GIS specific groups, and software development groups. TONY WILLIAMS Office of Information Technology Business Practices $GPLQLVWUDWRU 276 Memorial Drive, Atlanta GA 30303 (404) 463-2860 twilliams@dot.ga.gov Manages the administrative needs of the Information Technology Division through the Operations Group, Configuration Management Group and Policy and Standards Group. The Operations Group handles the day-to-day administrative duties, including personnel issues, payroll, leave records, budget and purchasing needs. The Configuration Management Group maintains records of all IT resources and plays a major role in maintaining the Department's Asset Management for IT equipment. Division of Procurement 9DFDQW (404) 631-1144 Develops and implements process improvements to consistently provide quality, integrity-based and customer-oriented procurement services to core engineering, maintenance, and construction functions as well as to all other administrative and supportive service offices to support the Department's goal of providing and maintaining a high quality multi-modal transportation system for Georgia. This Division is a new supportive-service Division of Georgia DOT. CHIP MEEKS Office of Operational Purchasing 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ$FFRXQWV$GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 1954 (404) 631-1314 cmeeks@dot.ga.gov Serves as the administrator for the Department in the statewide purchasing of goods and services. Provides customer service for Georgia DOT divisions and offices in processing open market purchases and agency contracts for supplies, materials, equipment, services, and facility construction. Office of Transportation Services Procurement 9DFDQW Responsible for the procurement of services in direct support of Georgia DOT planning, preconstruction, construction, maintenance initiatives and selection processes for miscellaneous project support and alternative construction delivery methods, right-of-way support consultant procurement, and other procurements supporting transportation programs. DAVID E. HOGE Office of Bidding Administration 6WDWH7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ2IILFH(QJLQHHU Suite 1933 (404) 631-1147 dhoge@dot.ga.gov Responsible for directing projects in the Construction Work Program through the Contract Letting Process to ensure roadway and bridge construction and maintenance contracts are executed in accordance with applicable laws and specifications. GERALD ROSS &KLHI(QJLQHHU (404) 631-1004 gross@dot.ga.gov Supervises and directs all engineering-related activities within the Department to ensure the effective and efficient planning, design, product delivery and construction of transportation systems statewide. The divisions of Preconstruction, Transportation Planning and Data, Intermodal Development, Construction and Operations as well as the offices of Engineering Services, Environmental Compliance, and Innovative Program Delivery report directly to the Chief Engineer. Office of Innovative Program Delivery 9DFDQW Provides project management and delivery services for projects to be delivered by alternative contracting methods, including Design Build and other innovative methodologies. Provides engineering and management support services for major transportation projects, Public Private Initiatives, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Park and Ride Program projects, and special purpose feasibility studies under consideration by the Department. Office of Program Delivery 9DFDQW Coordinates project development and delivery with Department offices, MPO staff, local government, business and community stakeholders, and other state and federal agencies. Project managers focus on critical project delivery tasks that include scope, schedule, and budget development, resource management, and risk analysis. Office of Engineering Services 9DFDQW Provides oversight of federally-funded projects. Directs project review process, manages standard specifications, and provides project cost estimates. LEIGH PRIESTLEY Environmental Compliance Bureau $VVLVWDQW0DQDJHU 276 Memorial Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 463-1049 lpriestley@dot.ga.gov Provides assistance to all offices within the Department in order to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental regulation. 7 ANGELA ALEXANDER Division of Transportation Data/Planning 'LUHFWRU Suite 501 (404) 631-1800 aalexander@dot.ga.gov Manages Georgia's transportation planning program, in addition to developing the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Manages the Department's Transportation Enhancement Program, designed to improve the quality of the transportation experience. JANE H. SMITH Office of Transportation Data 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ'DWD$GPLQLVWUDWRU 5025 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341 (770) 986-1360 janesmith@dot.ga.gov Collects, processes and disseminates data to support transportation planners, designers and key decision-makers. 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 Map and county maps. Office of Planning 9DFDQW Manages the statewide transportation planning process and the collection and sharing of transportation data, including vehicle volumes and the state route network. Researches, develops and implements transit, port, freight and passenger rail opportunities. Division of Preconstruction 9DFDQW (404) 631-1928 Provides overall direction to the Offices of Road and Airport Design, Urban and Multimodal Design, Bridge and Structural Design, Environment and Location and Right-of-Way. Develops environmental studies, right-of-way plans, construction plans and bid documents through a cooperative effort that results in project design and implementation. GLENN BOWMAN Office of Environment/Location 6WDWH(QYLURQPHQWDO/RFDWLRQ(QJLQHHU 3993 Aviation Circle, Atlanta, GA 30336 (404) 699-4401 gbowman@dot.ga.gov Oversees the environmental analysis and permitting of every project let to construction by the Department. Responsible for location and feasibility studies for new projects, traffic projections, performing and processing aerial photography, and providing the surveys, mapping and cross-sections needed for construction plans and earthwork payment of contractors. BEN BUCHAN Office of Urban Design 6WDWH8UEDQ'HVLJQ(QJLQHHU Suite 2701 (404) 631-1700 bbuchan@dot.ga.gov 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. PHIL COPELAND Office of Right-of-Way $GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 1433 (404) 347-0220 hcopeland@dot.ga.gov Manages the acquisition of properties necessary for transportation projects. Tasks include plan design review and approval, appraisal, relocation assistance, condemnation, negotiation and property management. Monitors DOT acquisitions and local government acquisitions. 8 BRENT STORY Office of Road Design 6WDWH5RDGDQG$LUSRUW'HVLJQ(QJLQHHU Suite 2601 (404) 631-1600 bstory@dot.ga.gov Manages 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. PAUL LILES Office of Bridge Design 6WDWH%ULGJH(QJLQHHU Suite 2434 (404) 631-1985 pliles@dot.ga.gov Oversees structural design of highway bridges, culverts and retaining walls as well as the hydraulic design of bridge structures. GREG MAYO Division of Construction 'LUHFWRU Suite 1141 (404) 631-1970 gmayo@dot.ga.gov Oversees project advertising, letting and awards; oversight of construction projects; transportation research; testing of materials; contract payments, and contract claims. GEORGENE GEARY Office of Materials and Research 6WDWH0DWHULDOV 5HVHDUFK$GPLQLVWUDWRU 15 Kennedy Drive, Forest Park, GA 30297 (404) 363-7512 ggeary@dot.ga.gov Tests materials used in construction and maintenance activities, maintains qualified products lists and provides expertise in construction materials. Also specifies material requirements, provides geotechnical services and manages Department's research efforts. RANDALL LEE HART Office of Construction 6WDWH&RQVWUXFWLRQ(QJLQHHU Suite 1142 (404) 631-1971 rhart@dot.ga.gov Investigates citizens' concerns on projects and assists in timely problem resolution. Reviews and approves contract modifications and communicates with construction industry. ERIK STEAVENS Division of Intermodal 'LUHFWRU Suite 217 (404) 347-0573 esteavens@dot.ga.gov Oversees the planning and operations support for non-highway transportation modes such as aviation, rail, public transportation, and waterways. Responsible for setting policy, formulating, organizing and administering all major statewide non-highway programs that plan for and deliver technical, operating and capital assistance for the coordinated development of a comprehensive transportation system. Prepares the Department's budget of non-highway program needs. HARVEY KEEPLER Office of Intermodal Programs ,QWHUPRGDO3URJUDPV$GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 218 (404) 631-1242 hkeepler@dot.ga.gov Manages Georgia's planning and operations programs in support of the transit, rail, port, waterway, and aviation systems. Researches, develops and implements transit, port, freight, and passenger rail opportunities across the state. 9 BRYANT POOLE Division of Operations 'LUHFWRU Transportation Management Center 935 E. Confederate Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316 (404) 656-5214 bpoole@dot.ga.gov 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. DAVID CRIM Office of Maintenance 6WDWH0DLQWHQDQFH(QJLQHHU Suite 1028 (404) 631-1387 dcrim@dot.ga.gov 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 and the Adopt-a-Highway Program. Develops contract documents for letting maintenance projects. KEITH GOLDEN Office of Traffic Operations 6WDWH7UDIILF6DIHW\DQG'HVLJQ(QJLQHHU 935 E.Confederate Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316 404-635-8117 kgolden@dot.ga.gov Coordinates traffic engineering, traffic safety, traffic management and incident management statewide. Oversees programs that include vehicle crash analysis and reporting, traffic studies, traffic engineering, general operations, intelligent transportation systems, HERO, and access management. Provides design services for safety improvements, pavement markings and traffic signals, signing, implementation of the intelligent transportation system and the Governor's Fast Forward programs. JEFF BAKER Office of Utilities 6WDWH8WLOLWLHV(QJLQHHU Suite 1025 (404) 631-1354 jbaker@dot.ga.gov Develops and administers 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. MIKE THOMAS Division of Field Services 'LUHFWRU Suite 2208 (404) 631-1002 mthomas@dot.ga.gov Manages the operation and maintenance of the transportation system in each of Georgia DOT's seven districts. RUSSELL MCMURRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 532-5526 'LVWULFW(QJLQHHU District One - Gainesville rmcmurry@dot.ga.gov TONY COLLINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 552-4601 'LVWULFW(QJLQHHU District Two - Tennille tcollins@dot.ga.gov THOMAS B. HOWELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (706) 646-6900 'LVWULFW(QJLQHHU District Three - Thomaston thowell@dot.ga.gov JOE SHEFFIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (229) 386-3280 'LVWULFW(QJLQHHU District Four - Tifton jsheffield@dot.ga.gov 10 GLENN DURRENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (912) 427-5711 'LVWULFW(QJLQHHU District Five - Jesup gdurrence@dot.ga.gov KENT SAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 387-3600 'LVWULFW(QJLQHHU District Six - Cartersville ksager@dot.ga.gov RACHEL BROWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (770) 986-1011 'LVWULFW(QJLQHHU District Seven - Chamblee rabrown@dot.ga.gov MIKE MALCOM Office of Property and Equipment 6WDWH(TXLSPHQW0DQDJHPHQW$GPLQLVWUDWRU 7565 Honey Creek Court, Lithonia, GA 30038 (770) 484-3201 mmalcom@dot.ga.gov Manages the Department's fleet, comprised of approximately 8,600 units. Directs and administers the program for statewide purchasing of vehicles and equipment. Determines vehicle and equipment replacement requirements, considering both budget and needs. TERRY GABLE Office of State Aid 6WDWH$LG$GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 1701 (404) 347-1231 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. KATE PFIRMAN 7UHDVXUHU Suite 2203 (404) 631-1003 kpfirman@dot.ga.gov Manages all financial matters for the Georgia DOT, including the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of all funds received by the Department. Oversees the Division of Administration as well as the offices of Air Transportation and Innovative Finance. EARL L. MAHFUZ $VVLVWDQW7UHDVXUHU Suite 2201 (404) 631-1003 emahfuz@dot.ga.gov Assists Treasurer in managing financial matters and accounting for funds, assists in the development of policies and procedures. DAVE CARMICHAEL Office of Air Transportation $LU7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ$GPLQLVWUDWRU 175 South Airport Road, Atlanta, GA 30336 (404) 699-4483 dcarmichael@dot.ga.gov Operates and maintains a fleet of six aircraft, based at Charlie Brown/ 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 Innovative Finance 9DFDQW Responsible for audits and fiscal procedures, general accounting, general support services, and financial management. Division of Administration 9DFDQW (404) 631-1294 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. 11 CONNIE STEELE Office of General Accounting 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ$FFRXQWV$GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 806 (404) 347-0471 csteele@dot.ga.gov 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 employees. Other tasks include maintaining the Department's books of accounts and assuring all accounting records are accurate and prepared in a timely manner. ANGELA WHITWORTH Office of Financial Management )LQDQFLDO0DQDJHPHQW$GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 901 (404) 631-1290 Prepares and manages the Department's six-year Construction Work Program (CWP) and project information system (TPro). Requests and prepares documents for authorization and billing for federal aid, bond and state funds. Develops, submits and tracks project expenditures in the Department's project accounting system (PeopleSoft). Office of General Support 9DFDQW Provides all offices with office equipment and supplies. The Office is comprised of Asset Management/Telecommunication, Cost Accounting and Inventory Control, Procurement, Facility Management, Fuel and Purchasing Card Program Administration, Records Management, General Office Motor Pool and Warehouse and Safety/Risk Management units. JOANN CHANCE 6SHFLDO$GYLVRUWR&RPPLVVLRQHU Suite 2219 (404) 531-1025 jchance@dot.ga.gov Concentrates on budgetary and financial systems, procedures, and issues. Advises the Commissioner on financial matters pertaining to the Department. 12 CHRIS JONES Division of Financial and Policy Compliance 'LUHFWRU Suite 940 (404) 631-1332 cjones@dot.ga.gov Directs the development of the Department's annual budget request; maintains Georgia DOT's operating budget; and directs the Department's Audit Program. Oversees the Department's compliance with regulatory requirements; ensures employee's compliance with internal policies and procedures; and manages the human resources and employee relations functions. DIONNE DENSON Office of Budget Services %XGJHW$GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 902 (404) 631-1291 ddenson@dot.ga.gov Develops and manages the budget of the Department. Serves as an advisor to the Treasurer and upper management in funding matters. Also serves as liaison to the Office of Planning and Budget and the Legislative Budget Office. PAUL TURNER Office of Internal Audits 'LUHFWRURI,QWHUQDO$XGLWV Suite 846 (404) 347-0326 pturner@dot.ga.gov Provides management with sufficient information to determine whether operations are functioning effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with management's intent. Ensures that all assets are completely recorded, authorized and adequately safeguarded against loss and misappropriation. BERYL RENFROE Office of External Audits 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ$FFRXQWV$GPLQLVWUDWRU Suite 844 (404) 347-0323 brenfroe@dot.ga.gov Examines the financial matters of all architectural and engineering consultants who work for the Department. This includes accounting system reviews, pre-award reviews, overhead and final cost audits. Frequently Called Numbers INFORMATION Georgia DOT Main Information Line Accident Location Sites Adopt-A-Highway Auto Tags & Title Bicycle Paths Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Drivers License Information Driveway Permits GA 400 Cruise Cards/Violations Handicap Parking Permits Lane Closures Motor Vehicle Reports Natural Disasters Outdoor Advertising Oversize Truck Permits Real-Time Traffic Information Rest Areas State Maps Traffic Counts Traffic Incident Mgt. Enhancement Traffic Signals Transportation Enhancement Program Transportation Mgt Center Info Wildflower Program CONTACT Customer Service Desk Traffic Safety and Design Maintenance Office Georgia Department of Revenue State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Georgia Department of Driver Services www.dds.ga.gov Traffic Safety and Design State Road and Tollway Authority www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/ Office of Construction www.dds.ga.gov 1. Contact local law enforcement agency 2. Contact GEMA Maintenance Activities Unit Oversize Permit Unit Georgia 511 - www.511ga.org Office of Maintenance Map Sales Unit Traffic Count Customer Service Time Task Force General Information Office of Maintenance PHONE # (404) 631-1990 (404) 635-8131 (404) 631-1398 (404) 362-6500 (404) 631-1749 (404) 624-7211 (404) 657-9300 (404) 635-8042 (404) 893-6161 (404) 362-6500 (404) 635-6800 (678) 413-8400 (404) 635-7000 (404) 635-7200 (404) 675-1457 1-800-570-5428 Dial 511 (404) 631-1387 (404) 986-1436 (404) 986-1436 (404) 320-1776 (404) 635-8000 (404) 631-1981 (404) 635-6800 (404) 631-1387 13 Georgia DOT District Map DADE CATOOSAHITFIELDMURRAY W FANNIN TOWNS UNION RABUN WALKER 6 CHATTOOGA GORDON GILMER PICKENS WHITE 1 LUMPKIN DAWSON HABERSHAM STEPHENS FRANKLIN BANKS FLOYD BARTOW CHEROKEE FORSYTH HALL JACKSON HART MADISON ELBERT PAULDING POLK HARALSON COBB 7 DOUGLAS FULTON BARROW GWINNETT CLARKE DEKALB OCONEE WALTON OGLETHORPE WILKES LINCOLN 1 Gainesville 2 Tennille 3 Thomaston 4 Tifton 5 Jesup 6 Cartersville 7 Chamblee ROCKDALE FAYETTE CLAYTON CARROLL HEARD COWETA TROUP MERIWETHER McDUFFIE HENRY NEWTON MORGAN GREENE TALIAFERRO COLUMBIA WARREN SPALDING JASPER BUTTS PUTNAM HANCOCK GLASCOCK RICHMOND PIKE LAMAR MONROE JONES BALDWIN 2 JEFFERSON WASHINGTON BURKE UPSON HARRIS 3 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 EARLY CALHOUN DOUGHERTY BAKER WORTH 4 IRWIN TIFT MILLER MITCHELL COLQUITT BERRIEN COOK COFFEE ATKINSON BACON PIERCE WAYNE 5 McINTOSH GLYNN WARE BRANTLEY SEMINOLE LANIER DECATUR GRADY THOMAS LOWNDES BROOKS CLINCH CHARLTON CAMDEN ECHOLS 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. District Responsibilities: 5RDGZD\0DLQWHQDQFHDQG2SHUDWLRQV 5RDGZD\/RFDWLRQDQG'HVLJQ &RQVWUXFWLRQ&RQWUDFW$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ 8WLOLW\&RQIOLFWVSHUPLWV UHORFDWLRQ 5LJKWRI:D\$FTXLVLWLRQ (QYLURQPHQWDO5HYLHZ +LJKZD\%HDXWLILFDWLRQ &RRUGLQDWLRQRI7UDQVLW6\VWHPV 7UDIILF6LJQDOVDQG6LJQV 3HUPLWV 3DUN 5LGH/RWV 3XEOLF2XWUHDFK 14 Georgia DOT Districts 1 2 District One District Engineer: Russell McMurry (770) 532-5526 2505 Athens Highway, SE, P.O. Box 1057 Gainesville, GA 30503 Communications Officer: Teri Pope (770) 718-3924 Web site: www.dot.state.ga.us/aboutGeorgiadot/districts/Pages/ District1.aspx Area Offices Gainesville Clarkesville Carnesville Cleveland Lawrenceville Athens Counties Served Dawson, Forsyth, Hall Banks, Habersham, Rabun, Stephens Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison Lumpkin, Union, Towns, White Barrow, Gwinnett Clarke, Jackson, Oconee, Walton Phone (770) 535-5759 (706) 754-9559 (706) 384-7269 (706) 348-4848 (770) 339-2308 (706) 583-2644 District Two District Engineer: Tony Collins (478) 552-4600 801 Highway 15 South, P.O. Box 8 Tennille, GA 31089-0008 Communications Officer: Cissy McNure (478) 552-4656 Web site: www.dot.state.ga.us/aboutGeorgiadot/districts/Pages/District2.aspx Area Offices Sandersville Swainsboro Louisville Augusta Madison Milledgeville Dublin Counties Served Glascock, Hancock, Washington, Johnson Emanuel, Jenkins, Screven Burke, Jefferson, McDuffe, Warren Columbia, Lincoln, Richmond, Wilkes Greene, Morgan, Newton, Oglethorpe, Taliaferro Baldwin, Jasper, Putnam, Wilkinson Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Treutlen Phone (478) 552-2464 (478) 289-2614 (478) 625-3681 (706) 855-3466 (706) 343-5836 (478) 445-5130 (478) 275-6596 15 Georgia DOT Districts 3 4 District Three District Engineer: Thomas B. Howell (706) 646-6900 115 Transportation Boulevard Thomaston, GA 30286 Communications Officer: Kimberly Larson (706) 646-6938 Web site: www.dot.state.ga.us/aboutGeorgiadot/districts/Pages/ District3.aspx Area Offices Thomaston Americus Perry Macon Griffin LaGrange Columbus Counties Served Phone Crawford, Upson, Taylor, Pike, Lamar Marion, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Webster Dooley, Houston, Macon, Peach, Pulaski Bibb, Jones, Monroe, Twiggs Butts, Fayette, Henry, Spalding Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, Troup Chattahoochee, Harris, Muscogee, Talbot (706) 646-6100 (229) 931-2434 (478) 988-7151 (478) 757-2601 (770) 228-7205 (706) 845-4115 (706) 568-2165 District Four District Engineer: Joe Sheffield (229) 386-3280 710 West 2nd Street P.O. Box 7510 Tifton, GA 31793-7510 Communications Officer: Craig Solomon (229) 391-6852 Web site: www.dot.state.ga.us/aboutGeorgiadot/districts/Pages/ District4.aspx Area Offices Valdosta Douglas Fitzgerald Moultrie Albany Cuthbert Donalsonville I-75 Reconstr. Counties Served Clinch, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes Atkinson, Coffee, Berrien, Irwin Ben Hill, Crisp, Turner, Wilcox, Worth Brooks, Colquitt, Tift, Thomas, Cook Baker, Dougherty, Lee, Mitchell Calhoun, Clay, Early, Quitman, Randolph, Terrell Decatur, Grady, Miller, Seminole Crisp, Turner, Tift, Cook, Lowndes Phone (229) 333-5287 (912) 389-4201 (229) 426-5244 (229) 891-7130 (229) 430-4198 (229) 732-3066 (229) 524-5760 (229) 556-9433 16 District Five District Engineer: Glenn Durrence (912) 427-5700 5 204 North Highway 301 P.O. Box 610 Jesup, GA 31598 Communications Officer: Vacant (912) 530-4075 Web site: www.dot.state.ga.us/aboutGeorgiadot/districts/Pages/ District5.aspx District Six District Engineer: Kent Sager (770) 387-3602 6 500 Joe Frank Harris Parkway P.O. Box 10 Cartersville, GA 30120-0010 Communications Officer: Mohamed Arafa (770) 387-4081 Web site: www.dot.state.ga.us/aboutGeorgiadot/districts/Pages/ District6.aspx Area Offices Baxley Waycross Brunswick Glennville Savannah Statesboro Counties Served Phone Appling, Jeff Davis, Telfair, Wheeler, Montgomery Charlton, Brantley, Pierce, Ware, Bacon Camden, Glynn, McIntosh Long, Tattnall, Toombs, Wayne, Liberty Chatham, Bryan Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans (912) 366-1090 (912) 285-6009 (912) 264-7247 (912) 654-2940 (912) 651-2144 (912) 871-1103 Area Offices Cartersville Ellijay Dalton Rome Buchanan Counties Served Phone Bartow, Cherokee, Gordon Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens (770) 387-3680 (706) 635-5551 Catoosa, Dade, Murray, Walker, Whitfield (706) 272-2211 Chattooga, Floyd, Polk Haralson, Paulding, Carroll (706) 295-6025 (770) 646-5522 District Seven District Engineer: Rachel Brown 7 (770) 986-1011 5025 New Peachtree Road Chamblee, GA 30341 Communications Officer: Mark McKinnon (770) 986-2801 Web site: www.dot.state.ga.us/aboutGeorgiadot/districts/Pages/District7.aspx Area Offices Decatur Marietta Hapeville Atlanta Counties Served DeKalb, Rockdale Cobb, North Fulton Clayton, South Fulton, Douglas City of Atlanta Phone (404) 299-4386 (770) 528-3238 (404) 559-6699 (404) 624-2444 17 Geographic Information System T he Geographic Information System (GIS) helps answer the question of "where" the Department's activities are located. The GIS is a collection of computer software, hardware, and databases. It is used to manage, analyze, and visualize this information. Commonly, geospatial data is arranged as "layers" of information, one on top of the other. Users ask questions through the "layers" concerning a specific area of interest. This gives the Department a better understanding of 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 are typical questions the system may address. These results can then be presented as maps, graphs, and tables. GIS within Georgia DOT Through a variety of business functions, Georgia DOT collects a significant amount of data that references a location, such as a Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinate of a truck weigh station. Locations also can be collected as a street address, a zip code, or more commonly as a route number and mile marker. This data is then published within a central database repository and organized to bring together all of these different types of location referencing methods. This allows the Department to work with the same location information within software applications. The Enterprise GIS (EGIS) Group provides support, development, and quality assurance services. To improve transportation decision-making and operational efficiency, these services are part of a program of initiatives to better support the mission of the Department. Other services, such as Building the Georgia DOT GIS initiative, Mapping on Demand and Computer Aided Design (CAD) Interoperablility are under development. Within the Building the GIS initiative, GIS hardware and software is being upgraded to address performance, stability, and reliability issues. With additional database storage, users will see with improved access to more imagery and geospatial data through a true centralized data repository. Mapping on Demand functionality is also under development. As a communication tool, the GIS data will be accessible within 3-D viewers such as Google Earth and ESRI ArcGIS Explorer. This will provide new ways to visualize transportation information. Applications to generate map documents directly from the Web also are under development. This will allow the Georgia DOT to publish and distribute maps to a much larger audience. Additional efforts are expected to further carry the intelligence of GIS into map documents such as changing map projections, connecting to a GPS unit, and extracting mark-up as GIS data. The Computer Aided Design (CAD) Interoperability initiative is currently in a pilot to demonstrate the utility of CAD data within GIS. Right of Way (ROW) information is being extracted from design plans and rendered within GIS internet applications to assist in assessing land purchased by Georgia DOT. (56,$UF*,6([SORUHU'9LHZHU 18 External users comprise: 8WLOLWLHVHJ%HOO6RXWK6RXWKHUQ3RZHU )HGHUDODJHQFLHVHJ)HGHUDO+LJKZD\$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ86$UP\ Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency) /RFDOJRYHUQPHQWV 0HWURSROLWDQ3ODQQLQJ2UJDQL]DWLRQV032V 5HJLRQDO'HYHORSPHQW&RPPLVVLRQV &RQWUDFWRUVFRQVXOWDQWVGRLQJEXVLQHVVZLWKWKH*HRUJLD'27 Additional applications are underway to support the Local Assistance Roadway Program (LARP), State Aid, Transportation Enhancement (TE) projects, and Safe Routes to Schools. These applications assist local governments in obtaining funds to enhance the transportation system. 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ([SORUHU75(; GIS for Customer Service The GIS supports a variety of Web applications to serve information and business needs. For example, the Transportation Explorer (TREX) (www.trex. dot.state.ga.us) application provides the public with the locations of active and planned transportation projects in their neighborhoods. Utility companies use the Georgia Utilities Permitting System (GUPS) to request permits for constructing or moving utilities. Property developers might use the Access Management Permitting System (AMPS) to request permission to connect the traffic from a new subdivision to a state route. There are over 17,430 users of Georgia DOT GIS-based applications on a monthly basis. These applications serve internal and external customers. Over 200 internal users run and operate GIS software to perform their daily jobs. GIS Facts *HRUJLD'27V*,6LVRQHRIWKHODUJHVWLPSOHPHQWDWLRQVRI*,6 technology among state agencies. (65,$UF*,6LVWKHSULPDU\*,6VRIWZDUHRIWKH'HSDUWPHQW *HRUJLD'27DORQJZLWKRWKHUVWDWHDJHQFLHVSURYLGHVWKH*,6GDWDWR the public through the Georgia GIS Data Clearinghouse (www.gis.state.ga.us). *HRUJLD'27SDUWLFLSDWHVLQWKH*,6&RRUGLQDWLQJ&RPPLWWHH*,6&& to ensure coordination and efficient use of geospatially-related data, standards and technologies amongst state agencies. 19 Georgia DOT Web Site Over the past year, the Georgia DOT Division of Communications and Information Technology Applications incorporated a new look, feel and functionality into the Web site to make it more user-friendly for the transportation community. As a part of the redesign, a standard navigational menu was developed, containing links to the Georgia DOT's most frequently requested information such as: traffic information, road construction, maps, online bidding and transportation plans, and programs. Web users are now able to easily find information about the activities and business functions of the Department from one central location. People interested in checking out the Georgia DOT's redesigned Web site can log on towww.dot.state.ga.us What the Web site has to offer: z General Information on Georgia DOT z Local Government Services z Traveler Information and Traffic Conditions z Construction Information z Maps z Online Bidding z Permits z Training Opportunities z Transportation Data z Transportation Programs z Specifications for Doing Business with Georgia DOT 20 Strategic Development OSD Mission Statement The Office of Strategic Development (OSD) contributes to the success of the Department by conducting strategic planning activities and by promoting strategic management and organizational effectiveness. The Office includes strategic management and organizational development. The strategic management staff performs in a consultative role, providing services to develop, facilitate and support the implementation of organizational strategic planning, management, performance measurement and process improvement. Using the Agency Strategic Plan as a starting point, the strategic planning arm of OSD assists each organizational tier to align their work plans and activities to support the Agency plan. OSD provides the business process analysis and improvement tools needed for the Department's divisions, offices and districts to improve their effectiveness and for the Department to achieve its mission. The organizational development function includes talent management, succession planning, and customer service (CS) tracking CS improvement initiatives and gathering input from multiple segments of our customers, both internal and external. The Office of Strategic Development provides an array of services, including: DVVLVWLQJOHDGHUVKLSLQHVWDEOLVKLQJDQG refining the Department's goals, objectives and strategies IDFLOLWDWLQJWKHGHYHORSPHQWRISHUIRUPDQFH measures to track progress and promote accountability; working with offices and districts to refine their scorecards LGHQWLI\LQJDQGUHFRPPHQGLQJFKDQJHV needed to improve performance for accomplishing Department goals DVVLVWLQJOHDGHUVKLSZLWKWKHDQQXDO development of business measures for the Governor's Prioritized Program Budget PDQDJLQJPDMRURUJDQL]DWLRQDOFKDQJH initiatives, and LGHQWLI\LQJDQGGHYHORSLQJWKHOHDGHUVKLS talent that will enable the Georgia Department of Transportation to meet the emerging challenges of providing exceptional transportation value for Georgia's citizens, communities and businesses. 21 Georgia Highway Statistics *Roadway Miles 2007 Rural Areas Mileage Statewide Highway System* 14,061 Interstates 715 County Roads 62,441 City Streets 3,514 Small Urban Areas Statewide Highway System* 1,076 Interstates 69 County Roads 2,734 City Streets 3,428 Urban Areas Statewide Highway System* 2,958 Interstates 460 County Roads 19,384 City Streets 7,642 6WDWH+LJKZD\6\VWHPLQFOXGHV,QWHUVWDWHV Daily Vehicle Miles Traveled 76,121,775 28,234,667 34,659,833 1,991,734 13,456,954 3,634,372 3,747,315 4,253,890 103,645,833 51,488,796 50,352,024 17,098,184 The Georgia Department of Transportation provides a safe and efficient highway system designed to connect Georgia's interstates, county roads, city streets and state highway system. 0RVWUHFHQWLQIRUPDWLRQDYDLODEOH *Miles of Georgia Road 2007 100,000 80,000 84,559 60,000 40,000 20,000 18,095 14,584 0 County Roads Statewide City Streets Highway System Total Miles of Public Roads in Georgia: 117,238 22 National Highway System of Georgia T he 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. 2008 NHS FACTS Total GA NHS Mileage: 5,556 Total GA Interstate Mileage: 1,245 NHS Major Intermodal Connector Routes: 86 Other NHS Routes: 4,225 23 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 which need to be resurfaced. Georgia DOT reviews each road and street submitted and develops a needs assessment and cost estimate. LARP Funding Funding for LARP projects comes from the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax. Each year Georgia DOT reviews the lists of projects received from each local government and makes selections based on need and availability of funds once the level of funding is established. 2008 LARP Facts 7KHUHDUHFXUUHQWO\PLOHVRISDYHGURDGVRQ the county and city systems. /RFDOJRYHUQPHQWVVXEPLWWHGRYHUPLOOLRQRI paving needs for fiscal year 2008. 7KH'HSDUWPHQWUHVXUIDFHGPLOHVRIURDGV under LARP contracts in 2008. %HIRUH/$53 Surface Transportation Program $IWHU/$53 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 set-aside) 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. 24 Governor's Road Improvement Program T he Governor's Road Improvement Program (GRIP) is a system of proposed economic developmental highways in Georgia. When complete, the GRIP system will place 98 percent of Georgia's population within 20 miles of a four-lane road. It also will connect 95 percent of the cities in Georgia with populations of 2,500 or more to the interstate system. GRIP is currently made up of 19 corridors (economic development highways), three truck access routes and 3,314 miles of roadway. 2008 GRIP Facts SHUFHQWRUPLOHVRI*5,3&RUULGRUVZLWK project development activities underway are open or under construction. SHUFHQWRIWKHWRWDO*5,3V\VWHPLVRSHQRU under construction. 7KHSURMHFWVRSHQHGWRWUDIILFDGGHGPLOHVRI multi-lane roadway to the GRIP system. 7KHHVWLPDWHGFRVWWRFRPSOHWHWKH*5,3&RUULGRUV with project development activities underway is $4.074 billion. 7KHHVWLPDWHGFRVWWRFRPSOHWHWKHWRWDO*5,3V\VWHP is $5.903 billion. Open Under Construction Right of Way Preliminary Engineering No Activities US 27 US 27 US 27 US 319 East 75 20 85 APD West Highway US 441 GRIP Map Revised January 2009 400 85 US 441 72 17 US 1 20 15 Freeway Line Savannah River Parkway Fall Golden 16 US 19 US 280 Isles 32 South Georgia 75 32 Parkway US 84 US 441 US 1 US 280 Parkway US 84 95 40 US 1 US 441 25 State Aid Grant Program The State Transportation Board approved the new State Aid Grant Program at the May 2008 Board meeting. State Assistance for Local Governments In February 2008, local government leaders were asked to identify committed transportation projects within their respective jurisdictions that were no longer priorities. With this cooperation, State Aid financial commitments have been significantly reduced, and the Department will continue to move forward with previously approved local projects that are still priorities and that clearly meet the intent of this funding opportunity. General Guidelines Here are some application guidelines for the new State Aid Grant Program: &LW\DQGFRXQW\RIILFLDOVVKRXOGZRUN together to develop joint transportation priority lists. $SURMHFWMXVWLILFDWLRQQHHGDQGEHQHILW will accompany each application. $SSOLFDWLRQVZLOOEHVXEPLWWHGRQDQDQQXDO basis which is similar to the Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) program. 5HVXUIDFLQJSURMHFWVFDQEHVXEPLWWHGDV part of patching, rehabilitation or widening projects, but resurfacing-only projects will be submitted through the LARP program. 2QO\RQHURDGRUVWUHHWSHUJUDQWDSSOLFDWLRQ 3URMHFWDSSOLFDWLRQVZLOOEHJURXSHGLQWR categories of work, e.g. turn lanes, intersections, etc. The proposed State Aid allocation for fiscal year 2010, minus a 20 percent contingency fund for emergency projects, will be divided equally between the 13 Congressional Districts. Thus, local governments will compete for funds within their Congressional District. Local government grantees are restricted to a maximum allocation of $750,000 per year for either single or multiple project applications. Local governments will be responsible for all preliminary engineering, environmental, and right-of-way activities. %HIRUH6WDWH$LG $IWHU6WDWH$LG Landscaping, parking lots, driveways, beautification and streetscapes, walking trails and tracks, and Utility Projects are not eligible. The State Aid Office accepted grant applications between October 1 and December 31, 2008 in preparation for selections in Spring 2009. 26 As part of the grant program application process, For Georgia DOT's grant expenditure planning local governments accept responsibility for purposes, Georgia's 13 Congressional Districts Categories of Eligible Projects the following: were grouped into three regions: North Georgia 'LUW5RDGV %LGGLQJSURFHVVIRUWKHSURMHFW &HUWLI\LQJSURMHFWZLOOEHEXLOWWR*HRUJLD DOT specifications. (Districts 3, 9, 10 and 11), South Georgia (1, 2, 8 and 12) and Atlanta Region (4, 5, 6, 7, and 13). This information was based on historical data gathered from State Aid showing the percentage of project (FRQRPLF'HYHORSPHQW %ULGJHDQG'UDLQDJH Intersections &RQVWUXFWLRQSODQVZKHQDSSOLFDEOHVKDOOEH reviewed and stamped by a licensed engineer. funds that had been spent in certain categories of work. 0LQRU:LGHQLQJZLWK Resurfacing Rehabilitation/ Patching with Resurfacing $SURMHFWVFKHGXOHGHWDLOLQJWKHYDULRXV 7XUQ/DQHV phases of the project (preliminary engineering, right of way and construction) is required. $SSOLFDQWVWKDWIDOOEHKLQGRQWKHLU Georgia's Congressional District Map 6LGHZDONLQ8UEDQ$UHDV 6DIHW\ schedule are subject to restriction from future applications. *HRUJLD'27'LVWULFW2IILFH6WDWH$LG staff can provide technical advice to local governments during the application period, if needed. 3URMHFWVHOHFWLRQZLOOEHEDVHGRQ For Additional Information Please visit Georgia DOT's State Aid Web page at www.dot.ga.gov/ StateAid. benefit/cost, engineering principles and available funds. $SSOLFDQWVFDQUHTXHVWXSWRSHUFHQW of project construction costs with a maximum of $750,000 granted per year per local government. *UDQWHHVZLOOVXEPLWLQYRLFHVIRUSD\PHQW as construction progresses on the project. $SSOLFDQWVKDYHDPD[LPXPRI\HDUV or thirty months, to expend 100 percent of funds granted. North Georgia (CD 3,9,10 and 11) Atlanta Region (CD 4,5,6,7 and 13) South Georgia (CD 1,2,8 and 12) 27 Project Prioritization Beginning in early 2008, the Department worked with transportation partners, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Regional Development Centers to facilitate a process that focuses on statewide transportation needs and delivers the best transportation projects for Georgia. Designed to deliver projects on time and on budget, the objectives of the Project Prioritization process are to: 3URYLGHDTXDQWLWDWLYHPHDQVWRHYDOXDWHH[LVWLQJ transportation projects; 3URYLGHDTXDQWLWDWLYHPHWKRGDQGSURFHVVWRHYDOXDWH new projects; (VWDEOLVKDSURWRFROWKDWJRYHUQVKRZWKH'HSDUWPHQW shifts projects from long-range to short-range programs; and ,QLWLDWHDQDXWRPDWHGF\FOHIRUWKHSULRULWL]DWLRQSURFHVV In an effort to get stakeholders engaged in the Project Prioritization development process, several listening sessions were held around the state beginning in the fall of 2007. The State Transportation Board will evaluate and make a final decision on business rules guiding how the prioritization process will be used. Following their final review and approval, the process is intended to be used in the development of the 2010-2013 STIP, scheduled to begin in early 2009. 7KHDERYHLOOXVWUDWLRQVKRZVWKHWK6WUHHW%ULGJHDIWHUFRPSOHWLRQ 28 State Transportation Improvement Program The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is a four-year multimodal program that contains federally-funded projects identified through the planning process. Every year, projects proposed for inclusion in the STIP are coordinated with local elected officials in non-metropolitan areas of the state to hear their questions and comments as per Georgia DOT's "Consultation Process With Local Officials in Non-Metropolitan Areas of the State" policy. However, the Department elected to not develop a STIP for the fiscal years 2009-2012, thus the fiscal years 2008-2011 STIP remains in effect. The Department anticipates developing the STIP for fiscal years 2010-2013. Within metropolitan areas, the planning process and public involvement for federally-funded transportation projects are handled by the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), which are partners with Georgia DOT in these areas of the state. The STIP is also presented for public review and comment at meetings throughout the state and is available at public libraries throughout the state. The STIP covering fiscal year 2008-2011 is available on Georgia DOT's Web site at www.dot.ga.gov/information center/programs/transportation/Pages/stip.aspx. The types of projects in the STIP include roads and bridges, intermodal programs and transportation enhancements. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Map Metropolitan Planning Organizations 29 Statewide Transportation Plan The 2035 Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) was approved by the State Transportation Board on January 19, 2006 and updated in February 2007 to reflect SAFETEA-LU requirements. The SWTP assesses the current and future performance of all major transportation modes in the state -- highways, transit, air, water, bicycle and pedestrian. It also examines the linkages between modes. The SWTP includes statewide economic and transportation demand forecasts for the year 2035. Incorporating all existing regional and modal plans, the SWTP defines financially-constrained and unconstrained statewide transportation programs, estimates the cost of these programs, and forecasts available and potential funding. Updating the SWTP provides Georgia DOT with the technical and programmatic guidance needed to meet the transportation demands of the 21st century. The SWTP identified $160 billion in transportation needs (in 2005 dollars); however, the SWTP forecasts Georgia receiving only $86 billion (in 2005 dollars) in transportation revenues, leaving a funding gap of $74 billion (in 2005 dollars). Development of the SWTP involved extensive outreach activities consisting of meetings for the general public, stakeholder advisory groups and rural local governments in accordance with Department policy on consulting with nonmetropolitan elected officials. The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) developed Long-Range Transportation Plans that were incorporated directly into the 2035 SWTP. Total Available Transportation Revenue by Source %LOOLRQ 2005 Dollars (in Billions) State/$16.7 19% FHWA +/$32.5 38% Local Highway/$13.0 15% Local Transit/$1.2 1% MARTA Revenue/$3.0 3% FTA+/$6.2 7% Passenger Rail Revenue */$3.5 4% MARTA Sales Tax/$10.2 12% *Assumes complete system is built. 30 Investing in Tommorrow's Transportation Today In June 2008, Governor Sonny Perdue announced a new statewide transportation partnership called Investing in Tomorrow's Transportation Today, or IT3. IT3 is the development of transportation strategies to improve access and mobility for Georgians. Georgia DOT is working with McKinsey and Company, a global management consulting firm, as well as other key stakeholders and experts around the state, to develop a medium and longterm transportation and mobility strategy for Georgia. This strategy considers goals, transportation investments, and how to potentially measure, support and resource those investments over time. Georgia DOT Commissioner Gena Evans, GRTA Executive Director Dick Anderson and members of the Georgia DOT leadership team travelled to various tour locations throughout Georgia to listen to the public's vision of what Georgia's transportation system should look like for the future. Seven sites around the state were selected for listening tours: Macon, Savannah, Dalton, Atlanta, Valdosta, Columbus and Augusta. This partnership with Georgia Department of Transportation, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, state legislators and local partners, represented a major step in bringing together the leadership of Georgia's transportation agencies, elected officials and other stakeholders who are committed to developing a 21st century transportation network that moves our state forward at such a critical time in its history. State-level transportation goals along with ways to measure current and future performance against targeted outcomes will be developed. Broad strategies will be explored and evaluated for their ability to meet the goals and performance targets. Projects that match strategic outcomes will be identified and prioritized, and general cost figures will be calculated. In order to execute these strategies, existing and new resources will be examined. Criteria for assessing resourcing options will include sustainability, equity, and diversity of possible sources. Solutions and opportunities will be developed to fit the unique transportation profile of Georgia's travelers. The public has been encouraged to get involved in the process by submitting comments through the online feedback form and attending the September listening tour meetings. For more information on IT3, visit www.it3.ga.gov. 31 Air Quality Improvement T he Department participates in the effort for clean air in Georgia and maintains a strong commitment to improve air quality major sources of PM 2.5 are coal burning power plants, outdoor burning and diesel engines. Georgia has areas in nonattainment for both PM 2.5 in the state through the Congestion Mitigation and and ozone. Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program. Of the six pollutants monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), two are of particular interest in Georgia ozone and particulate matter. Counties designated in nonattainment of PM 2.5 and/or ozone include the 20-county metro Atlanta area, as well as parts of Putnam and Heard counties. Counties outside the metro Atlanta area Ozone and PM 2.5 include: Floyd (PM 2.5 only), Walker (PM 2.5 only), Catoosa, Bibb and a portion of Monroe. The EPA Ozone is created in the air by nitrogen oxides and has revised the PM 2.5 standard and Ozone stan- volatile organic compounds. It is a primary compo- dard. Over the next few years, additional counties nent of smog, which is primarily an issue during the could be designated as nonattainment under the summer months. Particulate Matter (PM), on the revised standards. other hand, is a complex mixture of extremely small particles and liquid matter. Increased exposure to CMAQ Call for Projects PM has been linked to a range of respiratory and The Department recently completed a CMAQ Call cardiovascular health problems. Unlike ozone, PM for Project Applications. SAFETEA-LU placed a 2.5 is a problem throughout the year. Georgia's renewed focus on advancing cost-effective projects ENNESSEE that improve air qual- Georgia's Nonattainment Areas ity. The Bill highlighted DADE WHITFIELD MURRAY WHITE CATOOSA and TOWNS Corresponding MPOs Map FANNIN RABUN UNION WALKER GILMER CHATTOOGA FLOYD POLK HARALSON GORDON PICKENS BARTOW CHEROKEE PAULDING COBB DOUGLAS DEKALB LUMPKIN DAWSON FORSYTH GWINNETT HALL STEPHENS BANKS FRANKLIN HART JACKSON MADISON ELBERT BARROW WALTON CLARKE OCONEE OGLETHORPE WILKES Atlanta Nonattainment Area ARC - Atlanta MPO Gainesville/Hall MPO Chattanooga Nonattainment Area (GA portion) Chattanooga MPO LINCOLN Macon Nonattainment Area Macon MPO Rome Nonattainment Area FULTON MCDUFFIE CLAYTON CARROLL NEWTON MORGAN GREENE COLURMBoIAme MPO HEARD COWETA FAYETTE HENRY SPALDING BUTTS JASPER PUTNAM WARREN HANCOCK GLASCOCK Murray Nonattainment Area (Independent Rural) RICHMOND JEFFERSON MERIWETHER LAMAR TROUP PIKE MONROE JONES BALDWIN WASHINGTON BURKE HARRIS UPSON TALBOT CRAWFORD BIBB WILKINSON JOHNSON JENKINS SCREVEN TWIGGS MUSCOGEE TAYLOR PEACH TON LEY EMANUEL E diesel engine retrofits as a priority for CMAQ funding, due to the cost-effective emissions reduction benefits that can be achieved through retrofit technologies. The 2008-2013 CMAQ Call followed the funding priority set forth in SAFETEA-LU by giving precedence to projects that demon- strate significant PM2.5 reductions. A total of 21 projects have been selected from this Call and 14 of those are diesel engine retrofit projects, including a Statewide Project that will retrofit the majority of the school buses in nonattainment areas. In addition, a Memorandum issued by FHWA gave discretion to the State to fund CMAQ projects up to 100 percent of the total cost for funds obligated in fiscal year 2008 and/or 2009. The air quality partners and MPOs collectively decided to fund the diesel retrofit projects at the 100 percent level in fiscal year 2009 due to their cost effectiveness and emission reductions. Georgia TDM/Commute Options Program Georgia DOT is the state TDM/Commute Options Program manager and leader through coordinated efforts with commuter program partners such as the Clean Air Campaign (CAC) and Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). Under the Georgia DOT contract, CAC and Employer Service Organizations (ESOs) have successfully developed partnerships with the business community to develop customized employer services. TDM/Commute Options Program efforts in Georgia are recognized nationally as being on the cutting edge. Alternative transportation in the Atlanta region eliminates 225 million miles of travel each year. Research and measurement efforts managed by Georgia DOT have determined that 64 percent of program participants continue to use alternative modes of transportation for up to one year after incentives have ended. 32 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) HOV Lane Map HOV lanes FORSYTH BARTOW CHEROKEE 575 Woodstock 4 1 Kennesaw Roswell 400 Alpharetta FULTON Buford HALL 985 85 23 Marietta 75 COBB Sandy Norcross Springs Duluth GWINNETT 316 85 Lawrenceville 278 PAULDING Powder Springs Lithia Springs Douglasville 7 8 20 Villa Rica DOUGLAS Chapel Hill Smyrna 285 Mableton Austell ATLANTA East Point Chamblee 285 Decatur 29 Lilburn Tucker 78 Stone Mountain DEKALB 278 Lithonia 20 675 Forest Park WALTON Conyers FULTON 29 Palmetto Union City Riverdale Morrow CLAYTON Jonesboro Stockbridge 23 ROCKDALE NEWTON 27A Newnan 85 COWETA FAYETTE Fayetteville Peachtree City 19,41 HENRY McDonough 75 JACKSON 85 BARROW SPALDING BUTTS H igh Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes were introduced to metro Atlanta in December 1994, along a 9-mile section of Interstate-20, east of Interstate-75/85. An additional 60 lane-miles opened on I-75/85 inside Interstate-285 in 1996. Today, Georgia has approximately 110 HOV total lane miles. The completed I-85/State Route 316 Interchange project added approximately 13 new HOV lane-miles on I-85 from near Steve Reynolds Boulevard to the north of Old Peachtree Road in 2008. On State Route 316, the project added approximately 2.5 lane-miles. HOV lanes decrease driving times, reduce stress and improve the region's air quality. Additionally, they are designed to help improve traffic congestion and ensure a substantial time savings for commuters who rideshare (two or more occupants per vehicle). The lanes are identified by diamond-shaped pavement markings and overhead signs located on interstates. They are designated only for vehicles carrying two or more occupants, certified alternative fuel vehicles, motorcycles and emergency vehicles. Hours of Operation HOV lanes on I-75, I-85, I-20, and SR 316 are all operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 33 Rideshare Program DADE CATOOSA FANNIN TOWNS RABUN T he Georgia Rideshare Program offers residents a safe and convenient way to commute through the operation of carpools, YDQSRROVDQG3DUN 5LGHORWV WALKER MURRAY WHITFIELD GILMER CHATTOOGA GORDON PICKENS FLOYD BARTOW CHEROKEE UNION HABERSHAM LUMPKIN WHITE STEPHENS DAWSON FORSYTH HALL BANKS FRANKLIN HART 3DUN JACKSON MADISON ELBERT POLK Georgia Park & Ride Facts HARALSON PAULDING COBB BARROW GWINNETT CLARKE OGLETHORPE FULTON DEKALB WALTON OCONEE WILKES LINCOLN CLAYTON ROCKDALE Active Park & Ride Lots (excluding GRTA*): 94 Available Spaces: 7,470 Percent Statewide Usuage (excluding GRTA*): 28.3 % CARROLL HEARD DOUGLAS COWETA FAYETTE HENRY NEWTON MORGAN GREENE TALIAFERRO WARREN SPALDING BUTTS JASPER PUTNAM HANCOCK GLASCOCK McDUFFIE COLUMBIA RICHMOND The average utilization is 28 %. TROUP PIKE MERIWETHER LAMAR MONROE JONES BALDWIN JEFFERSON WASHINGTON BURKE 5LGH/RWV *HRUJLD5HJLRQDO7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ$XWKRULW\ 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 RideSmart, formerly 1-87-RIDEFIND, is a service that matches commuters with potential carpool partners and/ or to vanpools that have open seats. RideSmart represents a cooperative effort between the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Georgia DOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). 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 34 Oversize Permit Unit T he Oversize Permit Unit issues permits of oversize and overweight loads for travel on all public roadways throughout the state. This Unit is part of the Office of Maintenance and is based at the Transportation Management Center in Atlanta. Depending on the size of the oversize or overweight load, the Oversize Permit Unit must obtain information about the load, which may include: &RPSOHWHSHUPLWDSSOLFDWLRQ 9HULILFDWLRQRIQRQGLYLVLEOHORDG 9HULILFDWLRQRILQVXUDQFHUHTXLUHPHQWV 3D\PHWKRGDQGRUFROOHFWLRQRIIHHV &DUULHUVWDWXVGHOLQTXHQWUHYHQXHRURYHUZHLJKWFLWDWLRQV (VFRUW5HTXLUHPHQWV 5RXWHYHULILFDWLRQDSSURYDO 'LVWULFWDSSURYDO 1DWLRQDO-RLQW8WLOLWLHV1RWLILFDWLRQ6\VWHP1-816 ticket number $GUDZLQJZLWKGHWDLOHGFRQILJXUDWLRQRIWKHWUDQVSRUWHTXLSPHQW that shall include but is not limited to the following: axle spacing; axle weight; tire size; gauge distances; description on how the load will be distributed on each axle; description on the size and dimensions of the hydraulic system (if used), including the total stroke for each cylinder; model and make of each piece of equipment used in the configuration. If the load is greater than 150,000 pounds, the Bridge Maintenance Office must also approve the permit. In 2008, the Oversize Permit Unit launched a Web-based permit application. Customers complete an application to arrange an online account, and then can apply for permits 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Online customers can also verify their escrow balance or check their application status at any time. More information is available at www.gaoversize permits.dot.ga.gov. Customers needing further assistance may call the Oversize Permit Unit at one of the following numbers: (toll-free) 1-888-262-8306 or 1-800-570-5428 (in Atlanta) 404-635-8176 35 Georgia 511 511 Connects to: A National Initiative In 1999, the United States Department of Transportation petitioned the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) for a three-digit dialing code to make it easier for those traveling across states to $FFLGHQWUHSRUWLQJ +HUR5HTXHVWV 0$57$DQG7UDQVLWRSWLRQV access travel information. The FCC assigned "511" to the transportation community in 2000, designating 5LGHVKDUH&DUSRRORU9DQSRRO this dialing code as the single nationwide travel information telephone number. Georgia DOT launched its $WODQWD+DUWVILHOG-DFNVRQ,QWHUQDWLRQDODQG 511 service in August 2007, providing traffic and travel information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Savanah/Hilton Head International airports Before 511, Georgia was 7RXULVPLQIRUPDWLRQ one of the pioneers in pro- viding up-to-the-minute 1HLJKERULQJVWDWHV\VWHPV)ORULGD1RUWK travel information when it Carolina, Tennessee) created NaviGAtor. Georgia 511 incorporates and expands upon NaviGAtor's technology to offer phone access for Georgia 511 Features Include: (VWLPDWHGWULSWLPHV 6WDWHZLGHWUDIILFFRQGLWLRQV travel and transportation information across the state. Georgia 511 is a free realtime phone service. Since 5RXWHVSHFLILFLQIRUPDWLRQ &XUUHQWDQGSODQQHGURDGDQGODQHFORVXUHV &RQVWUXFWLRQ &ULWLFDOLQFLGHQWV its launch date, 511 has $PEHUDOHUWV effectively managed inqui- ries from throughout the state. Travelers increasingly turn to 511, especially around peak travel holidays, and for information related to major construction projects. Georgia 511 reached a major milestone one million calls well within its first year of operation. The call was received on June 24, 2008. The service has received over 1.6 million calls as of February 2009. Dial 511 from any phone in Georgia for realtime travel information (statewide) or to request HERO assistance (in Metro Atlanta). Dial "1" or "9" to reach a live 511 Operator 24 hours a day. Learn more at www.511ga.org. 36 NaviGAtor Web Site The NaviGAtor Web site, www.georgia-navigator.com, features live traffic cameras, ramp meters, trip times, weather, news and travel alerts, and colorcoded 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. Over 8 million MyNaviGAtor alerts have been sent out to subscribers since its inception in 2004. 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. Ramp Meters Throughout 2008, several ramp meters were placed on entrance ramps to help control the flow of traffic from the surface streets onto the freeway. The entire deployment should be complete by mid-2009. Ramp meters have been used for over 20 years in more than 20 cities across the country. They first appeared in Atlanta during the 1996 Summer Olympics. In 2005, four more began operating on I-75/85 southbound. The ramp meters reduced average rush-hour commute times in these corridors by 10 to 22 percents. Other benefits include reductions in fuel consumption, merging accidents, and vehicle emissions. Get Real-time traffic information .QRZ%HIRUH