Annual Public Involvement Report GDOT Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) FY 2013-2016 Annual Public Involvement Report Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Public Involvement Process .................................................................................................................. 4 3. Public Meeting Summary: FY 2013-2016 .............................................................................................. 6 3.1 Meeting Materials......................................................................................................................... 7 3.2 Meeting Notification ..................................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Summary of Meeting Attendance, Comments, and Responses ................................................... 9 4. Lessons Learned.................................................................................................................................. 11 Figures Figure 1. GDOT District Map ......................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 2. FY 2013-2016 STIP Public Meeting Locations ................................................................................ 7 Tables Table 1. FY 2013-2016 STIP Public Meeting Schedule .................................................................................. 6 Table 2. STIP Meeting Maps.......................................................................................................................... 8 Table 3. Hits to GDOT Facebook Page........................................................................................................... 9 Table 4. Meeting Attendance ..................................................................................................................... 10 Table 5. Public Outreach Issues and Proposed Solutions ........................................................................... 11 Appendices Appendix A: Meeting Materials Appendix B: Meeting Notifications Appendix C: Media Coverage Appendix D: Translated Documents GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 2 Annual Public Involvement Report 1. Introduction The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, known as the STIP, is Georgia's four-year transportation and capital improvements program. The STIP is a listing of federally-funded transportation projects within the state that are anticipated to be funded during fiscal years 2013 through 2016 (July 2012 through June 2016). Projects include highway, bridge, public transit, bike, pedestrian, railroad, maintenance, and other improvements. The STIP is developed in coordination with the citizens of Georgia, interested stakeholders, and in direct cooperation with local governments. Projects listed in the STIP are identified through GDOT's ongoing planning processes in keeping with the Governor's strategic goals for Georgia to provide a lean and responsive state government that allows communities, individuals, and businesses to prosper. These projects are vital to supporting GDOT's mission in providing a safe, seamless, and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to its citizens and the environment. During STIP development, interested citizens and stakeholders are given the opportunity to review and comment on the state's transportation priorities for the next four years, as set forth in the STIP. The public is given this opportunity through public meetings held throughout the state, and through the Department's website. They are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions on specific projects and on the transportation needs for Georgia. The purpose of this report is to detail the STIP public involvement process undertaken for the FY 2013- 2016 STIP. This report includes documentation of meetings, the comments received from the public, and notification methods undertaken through this process. GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 3 Annual Public Involvement Report 2. Public Involvement Process The primary component of the public outreach effort for the STIP is public meetings. Meetings are held throughout the state, in each of GDOT's six rural districts, which includes all areas that are not part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). A district map is shown in Figure 1 on the following page that also includes MPO boundaries. In MPO areas, transportation projects are not included in the STIP, but are rather a part of each MPO's transportation plan. The purpose of each of these meetings is to present GDOT's proposed STIP and provide an opportunity for the public to provide input and comment on the stated transportation goals and projects. Meeting locations are selected in coordination with each GDOT district. There are several key elements considered in this selection process: Meeting location accessibility throughout each District and to Environmental Justice (EJ) communities; Facility compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines for ease of access; Public transportation availability; and Level of success of meeting location, if used in previous years. At public meetings, participants were provided with large scale maps that depicted proposed projects included in the proposed STIP, and copies of the proposed STIP were available for review. Citizens were asked to provide comments and suggestions using a provided comment form that could be submitted to a present staff member or mailed to the District office. GDOT staff were on hand to answer questions from attendees, and they provided responses to comments and suggestions that were given on comment forms. GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 4 Annual Public Involvement Report Figure 1. GDOT District Map GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 5 Annual Public Involvement Report 3. Public Meeting Summary: FY 20132016 For the development of the FY 2013-2016 STIP, a total of 11 public meetings were held to obtain input on the proposed document. These meetings were held in each of GDOT's six rural districts, with two meetings per district. The exception to this was District Four, which held one meeting within District Four and participated in a joint meeting that was held in District Five. A summary of meeting dates and locations is shown in Table 1, and Figure 2 displays the meeting locations on a map. Table 1. FY 2013-2016 STIP Public Meeting Schedule District Date Time 1 Thursday, October 25 5 to 7 pm 1 Thursday, November 1 5 to 7 pm 2 Monday, November 5 5 to 7 pm 2 Wednesday, November 7 5 to 7 pm 3 Tuesday, October 30 5 to 7 pm 3 Thursday, November 8 5 to 7 pm 4 Monday, October 29 5 to 7 pm 4/5 Monday, October 22 5 to 7 pm 5 Monday, October 29 5 to 7 pm 6 Tuesday, October 23 5 to 7 pm 6 Thursday, November 1 5 to 7 pm Venue Name City Hall Meeting Room Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department Pat Bell Conference Center Milledgeville Mall Dublin Mall LaGrange Mall South Georgia Technical College Pope Center Room 122 Tifton Mall Mall at Waycross Statesboro Mall GDOT District 6 Conference Room Carroll County Chamber of Commerce City Helen Maysville Milledgeville Dublin LaGrange Americus Tifton Waycross Statesboro Cartersville Carrollton All meetings were an open house format and held at community venues, such as GDOT district offices, shopping malls, and other community facilities. Attendees were invited to examine maps depicting proposed STIP projects in their area. Copies of the draft STIP were on hand to provide more in-depth information about each project. GDOT staff assisted attendees in identifying projects and answering questions. Staff at public meetings included: Representative(s) from GDOT Planning Office District Planning and Programming Engineers District Communication Officers Additional District staff, such as District Engineers and District Preconstruction Engineers (not at all meetings) Consultant Staff GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 6 Annual Public Involvement Report Figure 2. FY 2013-2016 STIP Public Meeting Locations 3.1 Meeting Materials At each meeting, several materials were available for public comment and for general STIP information. These materials included maps of proposed projects, a comment form, a STIP informational handout, and the entire draft STIP document. In districts where significant Spanish-speaking communities were identified through the Environmental Justice component of the STIP, materials were also available in Spanish. Table 2 lists the maps that were provided on display at each meeting. GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 7 Annual Public Involvement Report District 1 2 3 4 5 6 Table 2. STIP Meeting Maps Map Extents District-wide Athens & Lawrenceville Areas Carnesville Area Clarksville Area Cleveland Area Gainesville Area District-wide Laurens, Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Treutlen, Wilkinson Counties Baldwin, Hancock, Putnam, Washington, Wilkinson Counties District-wide Americus Area LaGrange Area District-wide District-wide District-wide Bartow County Carroll County Number Provided 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 Samples of all meeting materials can be found in Appendix A. 3.2 Meeting Notification Several methods were utilized to notify the public of upcoming STIP public meetings: A direct mail postcard, Press releases, Postings on GDOT's website, and Social media websites (Facebook and Twitter). The direct mail postcard (provided in Appendix B) was sent to each person listed in GDOT's "Family of Partners Database", which includes more than 5,000 individuals, organizations, and elected officials in federal, state and local government, as well as representatives from EJ communities. STIP information was also available on GDOT's website, which contains a specific page dedicated to the STIP, www.dot.ga.gov/STIP. This site includes a variety of informational materials pertinent to the STIP, including the FY 2013 to 2016 draft STIP, the current active STIP document in both English and Spanish (FY 2012 to 2015), past STIP documents, information about the development of the STIP and associated public involvement activities, MPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) materials, and contact information for the STIP. During the STIP public involvement period, the GDOT STIP webpage received GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 8 Annual Public Involvement Report more than three times the regular number of page views. More than 1,200 page views were recorded between October 15 and November 9. Social media was also utilized for meeting notifications. GDOT's Facebook and Twitter pages announced meeting dates and locations and provided links to STIP information on GDOT's website, at www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT and www.twitter.com/GADeptofTrans. A total of 1,663 hits were recorded to GDOT's Facebook page during the STIP public involvement period between October 16, 2012 and November 8, 2012. The table below displays the breakdown of these hits by date. Table 3. Hits to GDOT Facebook Page Number of Hits Date 256 October 16, 2012 208 October 22, 2012 268 October 25, 2012 240 October 29, 2012 256 October 30, 2012 242 November 7, 2012 193 November 8, 2012 TOTAL: 1,663 Press releases were prepared and distributed by district communications staff. Copies of each District's press release can be found in Appendix C, with the exception of District 4, which did not distribute a separate release. Distribution included area newspapers, television stations, radio stations, and other district media contacts. Appendix C provides documentation of press releases and media coverage. 3.3 Summary of Meeting Attendance, Comments, and Responses At each of the 11 public meetings, all attendees were requested to sign in so that an accurate attendance record could be obtained. A total of 82 attendees signed in. The meeting with the highest attendance was in LaGrange on October 30, 2012, with a total of 13 attendees. The meetings with the second highest attendance were in Statesboro on October 29, 2012, and Americus on November 8, 2012, with a total of 10 attendees each. The number of attendees at each meeting is shown in Table 4. Of the attendees at each of the 11 public meetings, a total of 12 provided written comment forms. The commenting period remained open for two weeks following the final public meeting that was held on November 8, so that additional comments could be submitted via email or mail until November 22, 2012. Comments that were received ranged from specific projects included in the STIP to general transportation issues. Comments collected during the Public Involvement Process will be used to enhance the decision making process during the STIP updates. A summary of meeting attendance and the number of comments received is provided in Table 4. GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 9 Annual Public Involvement Report Table 4. Meeting Attendance District Date Location Number of Attendees Comment Forms Received 1 10/25/12 Helen 11/1/12 Maysville 8 4 1 0 2 11/5/12 Milledgeville 8 3 11/7/12 Dublin 7 1 3 10/30/12 LaGrange 11/8/12 Americus 13 10 1 2 4 10/29/12 Tifton 5 2 4 & 5 10/22/12 Waycross 7 0 5 10/29/12 Statesboro 10 0 6 10/23/12 Cartersville 11/1/12 Carrollton 9 1 2 0 TOTALS 82 12 * One respondent answered both yes and no. GDOT Flyer 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 Meeting Notification Email Newspaper Radio Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1. Saw setup at mall 2. GDOT Website 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 2 Found Meeting Informative? YES NO 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 1* 1* 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 11 2 GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 10 Annual Public Involvement Report 4. Lessons Learned A component of the annual STIP Public Involvement process is identifying ways to improve the process and increase public participation in future years. Several issues were identified through the 2012 public outreach process by staff or by attendees. These issues are listed below along with proposed solutions for greater engagement. Table 5. Public Outreach Issues and Proposed Solutions Issue District 1/Maysville meeting location not adequate; attracted very few people District 6/Carrollton meeting location not adequate; attracted very few people General Low Turnout Online commenting not available: Many attendees requested viewing project maps and/or filling out comment forms online More detailed project information was requested at multiple meetings but was not always available Proposed Solution Identify new meeting location for 2013 Identify new meeting location for 2013 Potential strategies for increased participation: Utilize GDOT's directional yard signs to indicate meeting locations on day of meeting Utilize communication officers' email databases to send additional meeting notifications (as was done by District 3 in 2012) Provide comment form and/or online survey capability on STIP website Provide STIP meeting maps on STIP website Provide greater information on how to view STIP project information using GeoTRAQS on GDOT's website Make public aware of STIP coordinator's email address on comment forms and STIP website as an additional option for submitting questions and comments Encourage District staff to bring individual project printouts/preconstruction status reports to public meetings for reference beyond that which is provided in Draft STIP. GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 11 Contents: Comment Form Informational Handout Sample Meeting Maps Annual Public Involvement Report Appendix A Meeting Materials GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program FY 2013-2016 Comment Form How did you hear about this meeting? GDOT Flyer Email Other (Please explain) Newspaper Radio Facebook ____ Did you find this meeting informational? Yes No If not, what can be done to improve it? ____ ____ ____ Do you have any questions or comments about a particular project? If so, please provide a project number(s) or project description and County. ____ ____ ____ ____ Do you have any thoughts or comments you would like to share about other transportation issues? ____ ____ ____ Please provide the following information so that we may respond to you in writing. Name: Phone Number: Address: City, State, Zip: Email: ____ ____ ____ ____ You may also view the draft STIP and submit your comments online at: www.dot.ga.gov/STIP Please return this form to a staff member at the meeting, email to stipcoordinator@dot.ga.gov, or mail to your District Office listed on the back of this form. Mail Comments to: District 1 P.O. Box 1057 Gainesville, GA 30503 District 4 P.O. Box 7510 Tifton, GA 31793 District 2 P.O. Box 8 Tennille, GA 31089 District 5 P.O. Box 610 Jesup, GA 31598 District 3 115 Transportation Boulevard Thomaston, GA 30286 District 6 P.O. Box 10 Cartersville, GA 30120 = Meeting Locations Statewide Transportation Improvement Program What is the STIP? The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, known as the STIP, is Georgia's four-year transportation and capital improvements program. The STIP is a listing of federally-funded transportation projects within the state that are anticipated to be funded during fiscal years 2013 through 2016. Projects include highway, bridge, public transit, bike, pedestrian, railroad, and other improvements. How is the STIP Developed? The STIP is developed in coordination with the citizens of Georgia, interested stakeholders, and in direct cooperation with local governments. Projects listed in the STIP are identified through GDOT's ongoing planning processes in keeping with the Governor's strategic Goals for Georgia to provide a lean and responsive state government that allows communities, individuals, and businesses to prosper. These projects are vital to supporting GDOT's mission in providing a safe, seamless, and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to its citizens and the environment. Why Should I Become Involved? The STIP Public Involvement Process gives all citizens and interested stakeholders the opportunity to review and comment on the State's transportation priorities for the next four fiscal years. The public is encouraged to become involved and provide GDOT with thoughts, suggestions, and information about transportation needs for Georgia. The current and previous STIPs may be viewed at: www.dot.ga.gov/STIP Statewide Transportation Improvement Program FY 2013-2016 District 2 Baldwin Emanuel *0000346 New Construction 0004527 Safety 0010711 Enhancement SR 540/FALL LINE FWY ON NEW LOC FM US 441/WILKINSON TO SR 24 SR 243/US 441 @ CR 466/SWINT & CS 670/CARAKER/MILLEDGEVILLE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MILLEDGEVILLE STREETSCAPE @ 5 LOCS - PH IV 0006516 0006517 0009917 Safety Safety Safety CS 893/GREENE STREET @ G&F #732671V CS 814/PINE STREET @ NS/OGE #732680U SR 4/US 1 @ SR 57 OGLETHORPE 231450 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 49 FM JUST W. OF FELTON RD TO EAST OF MILLEDGEVILLE BYP 270900 Replacement CS 685/BARROW'S FERRY RD & TOBLER CREEK NE MILLEDGEVILLE Bleckley 0010718 *0010784 222630 Enhancement Safety SWAINSBORO DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS @ 5 LOCS OFF-SYSTEM SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS @ SEV LOCS IN EMANUEL COUNTY Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 4BU/US 1BU FM SWAINSBORO BYPASS N TO CR 382/INJUNCTION RD M0043 31 0007363 231920 0007358 UV2 Bostwick Winterville UV22 Arnoldsville 132660 0010690 Crawford UV77 Lexington 222222446600 222460 WILKES 222460 Tignall UV44 Maxeys UV22 Rayle 0007363 UV79 Lincolnton 378 00007050910698 0010413 UV 231360220 LINCOLN 0003625 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 87/COCHRAN BYPASS FM US 23 BUS TO EXISTING 4 LN SECTION M004189 Maintenance I-16 @ 12 LOCS BETWEEN BLECKLEY COUNTY & EMANUEL COUNTY Burke 0008079 Enhancement M004328 Maintenance Columbia SARDIS HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION RESTORATION AND EDUCATION SR 24 FM SCREVEN CO LINE TO 0.43 MI N OF CR 196/NEELY CIRCLE 0004732 Safety 0007168 Replacement *0010720 Safety *0011733 Enhancement 232310 Replacement M003510 Maintenance M003517 Maintenance Dodge SR 47 @ SR 223 SR 47/US 221 @ GREENBRIER CREEK 2.5 MI NE OF APPLING CITY OFF-SYSTEM SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS @ SEV LOCS IN COLUMBIA COUNTY SR 47 FROM SR 10 TO CS 513/SOUTH HICKS STREET IN HARLEM SR 47 @ LITTLE RIVER 10.5 MI SE OF LINCOLNTON I-20 @ WB TRUCK WEIGH STATION IN COLUMBIA - PHASE I I-20 @ EB TRUCK WEIGH STATION IN COLUMBIA - PHASE II M003880 M004189 M004318 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance M004319 M004334 Maintenance Maintenance M004336 Maintenance Glascock 270710 Replacement M004326 M004332 Greene Maintenance Maintenance 270683 Replacement M004329 Maintenance Hancock I-16 @ 1 LOC; I-285 @ 4 LOCS - STEEL BEAM REPAIR I-16 @ 12 LOCS BETWEEN BLECKLEY COUNTY & EMANUEL COUNTY SR 26 FM W OF SR 57 TO CS 811/COLEMAN ST IN SWAINSBORO SR 4BU FROM CR 382/INJUNCTION ROAD TO SR 4 SR 192 FROM SR 57 TO SR 26 SR 23 FROM CANDLER COUNTY LINE TO JENKINS COUNTY LINE CR 50 SW OF GIBSON @ JOES CREEK SR 80 FROM SR 296 TO WARREN COUNTY LINE SR 296 FROM SR 88/JEFFERSON TO SR 17/WARREN CR 25/COPELAND ROAD @ GREENBRIER CREEK SW OF PENFIELD SR 44 FROM SR 77 TO TALIAFERRO COUNTY LINE Map Area Legend Interstates U.S./State Routes M004280 335 222255 UV UV UV UV UV UV Oxford 0006022 0007217 242230 GREENE Covington UV TALIAFERRO UV UV UV 81 M004564 231630 0009928 UV UV UV COLUMBUVIA 162 Porterdale Mansfield Rutledge 83 129 00000917035568 15 270683 Madison 0009435 0009832 Buckhead 278 20 333172 0 9 0004444 222570 NEWTON MORGAN UV UV UV UV 36 UV UV 212 UV UVUVUVJUVASUVPERUV UVPUTNAMUV UV HANCOUVCUVK UV UV WARRGUVELNAUVSUVCOMCCKUVDUFUVFIEUV UVUV RICHMOND 0007049 Newborn 0006432 11 Shady Dale 212 0010670 23173000 1 93 16 0000423 16 Monticello 83 11 231730 212 Eatonton 44 0009896 16 00000171473002 129 441 M004332 77 Woodville M004329 Union Point Washington 44 47 M004 0007040 222250 43 47 232310 150 104 0007168 Greensboro 77 Siloam 0008301 Sharon 80 Crawfordville White Plains 22 278 Norwood Camak 0007363 0010714 Warrenton 223 78 00106090411722 223 0007358 Thomson Dearing 17 20 0004732 232 M003510 M003517 221 Grovetown 78 Harlem 0010411 77 16 16 00010017017319 M 004326 0007041 1 Sparta 15 102 Mitchell Stapleton Gibson M004330 80 M004327 Wrens Keysville 88 22 231170 270710 171 Avera 80 0006476 Safety SR 117 FM EASTMAN CITY TO SR 29/US 441 S OF DUBLIN @ 8 LOCS 0007359 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 17; SR 21; SR 21BU; SR 30; & SR 73 @ 8 LOCS 0007584 Enhancement MAIN &WEST MAIN ST FM 2ND AVE TO 3RD AVE IN DOWNTOWN EASTMAN 0008953 Safety 221975 New Construction *Project not shown in map CR 228/CARRISON ROAD @ NS #729365A IN CHAUNCEY SR 841/NW EASTMAN BYP FM SR 27/US 341 NE TO SR 87/US 23 28 520 232 520 25 222170 BALDWIN 270900 Edge Hill UV88 BURKE UV80 0010411 0010713 0010719 Jasper Replacement Enhancement Enhancement SR 16 @ LITTLE SHOULDERBONE CREEK 8.6 MI NW OF SPARTA HANCOCK COUNTY DEPOT WELCOME CENTER SR 15 FROM CR 79/COURT STREET TO SR 16 0000423 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 16 WIDENING @ WEST CITY LIMITS OF MONTICELLO 0001939 New Construction MONTICELLO NE BYPASS FM SR 16 TO SR 83 0004444 Safety SR 212 @ LAKE JACKSON GUARDRAIL @ APPROACHES *0007593 Enhancement SIDEWALKS; LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING IN MONTICELLO 0010670 Enhancement SEVEN ISLANDS ROAD INTERPRETATIVE MUSEUM & VISITORS CENTER 231730 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 83 FM N OF CR 73 TO S OF CR 77 & CR 144 TO S OF CR 133 Jefferson 0007041 222150 222160 222170 232265 M004326 M004327 M004330 M004332 Jenkins Replacement SR 47 @ BIG BRIER CREEK Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 4/US 1/LOUISVILLE BYP FM SR 4 BU/US 1BU TO CR 325 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 4/US 1 FM LOUISVILLE BYP @ CR 325 TO CR 138/MENNONITE CH Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 4/US 1 FM CR 138 NORTH TO SR 88/FALL LINE FREEWAY Replacement SR 4/US 1 @ BIG CREEK 9 MI N OF LOUISVILLE Maintenance SR 80 FROM SR 296 TO WARREN COUNTY LINE Maintenance SR 80 FROM SR 4 TO SR 17 IN WRENS Maintenance SR 102 FROM GLASCOCK COUNTY LINE TO SR 17 Maintenance SR 296 FROM SR 88 TO GLASCOCK COUNTY LINE 0006319 Replacement CR 200/OLD SAVANNAH ROAD @ SCULLS CREEK 5.3 MI S OF MILLEN 0007359 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 17; SR 21; SR 21BU; SR 30; & SR 73 @ 8 LOCS 0010716 Enhancement MILLEN DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE/GREENSPACE PRESERVATION @ 6 LOCS 0010758 Safety SR 17 @ NS #620263A IN MILLEN 231150 Replacement CR 191 @ OGEECHEE RIVER OVERFLOW N OF EMANUEL COUNTY LINE 231152 Replacement CR 191 @ OGEECHEE RIVER NORTH OF EMANUEL COUNTY LINE Johnson 0007178 Replacement SR 171 @ HOLTON CREEK 0.6 MI S OF KITE 0007180 Replacement SR 171 @ LITTLE OHOOPEE RIVER 2.7 MI NORTH KITE 222190 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 15 @ 2 LOCS BTWN WRIGHTSVILLE & TENNILLE *Project not shown in map 232265 County Boundary Cities GDOT District Non-STIP Counties STIP Projects: Enhancement Maintenance New Construction Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Replacement Safety For more information, contact STIP Coordinator (404) 631-1987 UV22 231450 0010711 0004527 Milledgeville UV49 UV243 UV88 Gordon Ivey 221875 UV112 WASHINGTON JEFFERSON1 222160 Deepstep UV24 UV24 UV272 Oconee UV88 Davisboro UV Sandersville 68 0010715 UV24 222190 Tennille Riddleville UV15 UV242 222150 UV171 Louisville UV24 Bartow 319 UV78 Vidette UV305 UV80 UV873 Waynesboro UV23 Girard UV24 M004328 0008079 Sardis UV56 25 UV23 301 Hiltonia JENKINS McIntyre UV231 Wadley UV 231152 17 Millen 0007359 SCREVEN Irwinton UV Toomsboro 57 UV68 WILKINSON 441 222190 Harrison 319 221 JOHNSON Wrightsville 319 0007180 UV57 0007178 Kite Midville UV56 1 Summertown EMANUEL UV192 UV57 231150 0010758 0010716 0006319 UV23 UV17 25 UV121 UV21 M0000043992218Sylvania M0000074335291 UV24 301 UV21 M004 36 M00403010965010606512722630 232000 UV Allentown 270746 UV M004189 270724 MontroseM00418D9udley UV UVUV UV UV 278 M004189 0000833 338 Dublin 0007413 East Dublin 80 M 0 04333 0005831 86 M00418M9 004189 16 M004189 M004189 29 15 Adrian 0009917 0010718 221 M004318 Swainsboro 80 56 0010718 297 Nunez 80 57 M004334 3 Garfield Twin City 0003625 262027 BLECKLEY UV UV 26 UV UV UV UV TREUTLEN UV UV Cochran Dexter Rentz Chester 338 257 Cadwell 433 8 19 199 M004189 M004189 M00 Soperton M004189 M003880 16 M004189 46 46 Stillmore LAURENS Oak Park Rocky Ford 231680 231670 M 004323 M004321 0007359 Newington Oliver 221975 UV257 0006476 270725 319 UV26 stipcoordinator@dot.ga.gov Laurens M organ Screven 0007584 46 UV UV 841 UV165 Eastman 0000833 0005831 0006476 0007413 232000 New Construction NEW OCONEE RVR X'ING FM COUNTRY CLUB TO BLACKSHEAR & FERRY Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 199 RELOCATION ALONG OAKWOOD DRIVE AND SR 29 Safety SR 117 FM EASTMAN CITY TO SR 29/US 441 S OF DUBLIN @ 8 LOCS Reconstruction/Rehabilitation HILLCREST PKWY FM CR 493/INDUSTRIAL BLVD TO SR 29/SR 441 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 31/US 319 NB MP 32.89-34.14; SB 35.54-36.87 N. OF DUBLIN 0006432 0009435 0009735 0009832 0010568 Replacement Safety Safety Safety Safety CR 251/SEVEN ISLANDS RD @ BIG INDIAN CREEK & OVERFLOW CS 603/LIONS CLUB ROAD @ SQS #733144E IN MADISON CS 510/JEFFERSON STREET @ CSX #279605K SR 24 BYPASS @ CR 252/BETHANY ROAD CS 510/JEFFERSON STREET @ SCS #733136M IN MADISON CITY 0007359 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 17; SR 21; SR 21BU; SR 30; & SR 73 @ 8 LOCS 0009918 Safety SR 73 LOOP @ CR 248/BUTTERMILK ROAD/SINGLETON ROAD 231670 Replacement SR 73/US 301 @ OGEECHEE RIVER OVERFLOW 11 MI NW OF OLIVER 231680 Replacement SR 73/US 301 @ NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR (620143J) SOUTH OF SR 17 M004321 Maintenance SR 21/SR 73 LOOP FROM SR 73 TO SR 73 Comments can be mailed to District Two Office P.O. Box 8 Tennille, GA 31089 / UV87 UV87 DODGE UV117 Chauncey UV165 0008953 0007359 Rhine Milan Miles 0 10 20 262027 270724 270725 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 31/US 441 FM CR 272 NORTH TO JUST SOUTH OF I-16 Replacement CR 421 North of Montrose @ Turkey Creek Replacement CR 264 SE OF CADWELL @ LIME SINK CRK 270746 Replacement M004189 Maintenance M004333 Maintenance Lincoln CR 423 NW OF DUBLIN @ SANDY CREEK I-16 @ 12 LOCS BETWEEN BLECKLEY COUNTY & EMANUEL COUNTY SR 26 FROM SR 29 TO JOHNSON COUNTY LINE 0000759 0007040 0007358 0010413 0010698 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 79 RELOCATION USING CR 278 FM SR 43 TO SR 79 Replacement SR 43 @ LITTLE RIVER Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 10 @ 1 LOC; SR 17 @ 4 LOCS & SR 43 @ 1 LOC Replacement SR 43 @ SOAP CREEK 4 MI NE OF LINCOLNTON Enhancement LINCOLNTON DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPES @ 5 LOCS - PHASE III 231360 231920 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 47 FM SR 43 CONN TO .5 NW OF CR 80 - TWO PASSING LANES Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 43/47 TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS IN LINCOLNTON 232310 Replacement M cDuffie SR 47 @ LITTLE RIVER 10.5 MI SE OF LINCOLNTON 0007040 Replacement 0007041 Replacement SR 43 @ LITTLE RIVER SR 47 @ BIG BRIER CREEK 0007358 0010694 0011722 222250 222255 M004280 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 10 @ 1 LOC; SR 17 @ 4 LOCS & SR 43 @ 1 LOC Enhancement CENTRAL AVE; JOURNAL STREET & TRADE STREET IN THOMSON Safety CS 654/GREENWAY STREET @ CSX #279506M IN THOMSON Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 10/SR 17/US 78 FROM SR 43 TO CR 6/SMITH MILL ROAD Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 10/SR 17 FM CR 6/SMITH MILL RD TO WASHINGTON BYP/WILKES Maintenance SR 10/SR 17 FM N OF OLD WRIGHTSBORO RD TO WILKES COUNTY LINE 222570 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 24/US 441 FM THE PUTNAM CL TO INDUSTRIAL PARK RD/CR 225 Newton 0004444 Safety SR 212 @ LAKE JACKSON GUARDRAIL @ APPROACHES 0006022 New Construction 0007049 Replacement 0007217 New Construction SR 11/I-20 RELOCATE CLOSE FRONTAGE RD - RIVER RD EXTENSION SR 36 @ YELLOW RIVER 10 MI S OF COVINGTON SOCIAL CIRCLE BYPASS FROM EAST HIGHTOWER TRAIL TO SR 11 *0007592 Enhancement YELLOW RIVER MULTI-USE TRAIL IN NEWTON COUNTY 0009928 Safety SR 11 @ SR 142 231630 242230 333172 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 12/US 278 FM JUST E OF MILL ST E TO SR 142/S-774 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 142 FM I-20 TO ALCOVY RD IN COVINGTON Replacement SR 36 @ SOUTH RIVER @ BUTTS-NEWTON COUNTY LINE M004564 Maintenance Oglethorpe I-20 WB @ ALCOVY RIVER - BRIDGE REHAB & PAINTING 0010690 Enhancement CRAWFORD DEPOT REHABILITATION 132660 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 10/US 78 FM WHIT DAVIS RD/CR 166 TO SMOKEY/CR 26/& OGLETH 222460 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 10: OGLETHORPE MP13.7-15;15.3-16.2& WILKES: 0-1.5;5.5-7.0 Putnam 0007430 Safety CS 500/MAPLE STREET @ NS #733066A 0009896 Safety 0011702 Enhancement *Project not shown in map SR 16 @ NS #733043T SR 24 FROM SR 16 TO N OF EAST HARRIS ST/WILLIE BAILEY ST M004322 Maintenance M004323 Maintenance Taliaferro SR 73 FROM CR 232/WATER STATION RD TO CR 233/SOUTH ACCESS RD SR 24 FROM BULLOCH COUNTY LINE TO SR 17 0008301 Replacement M004329 Maintenance Treutlen CR 82/BETHANY CHURCH ROAD @ NORFOLK OGEECHEE RIVER SR 44 FROM SR 77 TO TALIAFERRO COUNTY LINE M004189 Maintenance I-16 @ 12 LOCS BETWEEN BLECKLEY COUNTY & EMANUEL COUNTY M004338 Maintenance SR 56 FROM CS 506/RAILROAD AVE TO EMANUEL COUNTY LINE Warren 0007363 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 10 @ SR 47; SR 10BU @2 LOC; SR 12 @ SR 80 & SR 17 @ SR 44 0010714 Enhancement CS 614/NORWOOD ST FM CS 615/ACADEMY ST TO CS 616/COURT SQ M004332 Maintenance Washington 0010715 Enhancement SR 296 FROM SR 88/JEFFERSON TO SR 17/WARREN TENNILLE FREIGHT DEPOT REHAB & STREETSCAPE @ 4 LOCS - PH II 222190 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 15 @ 2 LOCS BTWN WRIGHTSVILLE & TENNILLE 231170 Replacement CR 376/HAMBURG RD N JCT W/SR 102 @ COWPEN CRK Wilkes 0007363 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 10 @ SR 47; SR 10BU @2 LOC; SR 12 @ SR 80 & SR 17 @ SR 44 222255 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 10/SR 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OF DUBLIN SR 31/US 441 FM CR 272 NORTH TO JUST SOUTH OF I-16 CR 421 North of Montrose @ Turkey Creek CR 264 SE OF CADWELL @ LIME SINK CRK CR 423 NW OF DUBLIN @ SANDY CREEK I-16 @ 12 LOCS BETWEEN BLECKLEY COUNTY & EMANUEL COUNTY SR 26 FROM SR 29 TO JOHNSON COUNTY LINE I-16 @ 12 LOCS BETWEEN BLECKLEY COUNTY & EMANUEL COUNTY SR 56 FROM CS 506/RAILROAD AVE TO EMANUEL COUNTY LINE SR 540/FALL LINE FWY ON NEW LOC FM US 441/WILKINSON TO SR 24 SR 57 @ SR 18 B US Highway 280 280 Old Milan Rd 280 Comments can be mailed to 0007359Rhine District Two Office Copelan UV117 d RdDowdy Rd 9t h Ave Chauncer Milan Rd P.O. Box 8 Tennille, GA 31089 J Annual Public Involvement Report Appendix B Meeting Notification Contents: Direct Mail Postcard STIP Informational Flyer GDOT STIP Website Screenshot: www.dot.ga.gov/STIP GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 Get Informed Visit www.dot.ga.gov/STIP to learn more about this year's STIP Get Involved Attend a public meeting in your area Call or email your District representative listed to the right with questions or comments District 1 Kim Coley (770) 532-5530 kcoley@dot.ga.gov District 2 Vonda Everett (478) 552-4631 veverett@dot.ga.gov District 3 Jack Reed (706) 646-6982 jreed@dot.ga.gov District 4 Shane Pridgen (229) 386-3045 spridgen@dot.ga.gov District 5 Brad Saxon (912) 427-5715 bsaxon@dot.ga.gov District 6 Greg Hood (770) 387-3654 ghood@dot.ga.gov 2012 Meeting Schedule District 1 October 25, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Helen City Hall 25 Alpenrosen Strasse Helen, GA November 1, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Jackson County Parks & Recreation Department Pat Bell Conference Center 7020 Hwy 82 Spur Maysville, GA District 2 November 5, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Milledgeville Mall 2400 North Columbia Street Milledgeville, GA November 7, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Dublin Mall 2005 Veterans Boulevard Dublin, GA District 3 October 30, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm LaGrange Mall 1501 Lafayette Parkway LaGrange, GA November 8, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm S. GA Technical College Pope Center Room 122 900 S. GA Tech Pkwy Americus, GA District 4 October 22, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Mall at Waycross 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA October 29, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Tifton Mall 458 Virginia Avenue Tifton, GA District 5 October 22, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Mall at Waycross 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA October 29, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Statesboro Mall 718 Northside Drive East Statesboro, GA All meeting locations are ADA accessible. If you need a hearing interpreter, please contact your GDOT District representative prior to the meeting you plan to attend. District 6 October 23, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm GDOT District 6 Office 500 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE Cartersville, GA November 1, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Carroll Co. Chamber of Commerce 200 Northside Drive Carrollton, GA Georgia Department of Transportation STIP Coordinator Office of Planning One Georgia Center 600 West Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta , Georgia 30308 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program FY 2013-2016 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program identifies federally funded transportation projects such as highway, maintenance, bicycle, and pedestrian projects. The STIP also coincides with the Governor's Strategic Goals for Georgia. Come out and see what's planned for your area. The STIP is a GDOT four-year work program that is updated annually, exclusively for Georgia's non-urbanized areas. Included in the Draft FY 13-16 STIP are: Federally funded highway and bridge projects, Maintenance projects, Transportation enhancement activities projects, and Public transit projects. If you live in a Metropolitan Planning Organization area, please contact your local MPO for projects in your area. PLEASE PLACE STAMP HERE Statewide Transportation Improvement Program What is the STIP? The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, known as the STIP, is Georgia's four-year transportation and capital improvements program. The STIP is a listing of federally-funded transportation projects within the state that are anticipated to be funded during fiscal years 2013 through 2016. Projects include highway, bridge, public transit, bike, pedestrian, railroad, and other improvements. How is the STIP Developed? The STIP is developed in coordination with the citizens of Georgia, interested stakeholders, and in direct cooperation with local governments. Projects listed in the STIP are identified through GDOT's ongoing planning processes in keeping with the Governor's strategic Goals for Georgia to provide a lean and responsive state government that allows communities, individuals, and businesses to prosper. These projects are vital to supporting GDOT's mission in providing a safe, seamless, and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to its citizens and the environment. Why Should I Become Involved? The STIP Public Involvement Process gives all citizens and interested stakeholders the opportunity to review and comment on the State's transportation priorities for the next four fiscal years. The public is encouraged to become involved and provide GDOT with thoughts, suggestions, and information about transportation needs for Georgia. The current and previous STIPs may be viewed at: www.dot.ga.gov/STIP District 1 October 25, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Helen City Hall 25 Alpenrosen Strasse Helen, GA 2012 Meeting Schedule District 2 November 5, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Milledgeville Mall 2400 North Columbia Street Milledgeville, GA District 3 October 30, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm LaGrange Mall 1501 Lafayette Parkway LaGrange, GA November 1, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Jackson County Parks & Recreation Department Pat Bell Conference Center 7020 Highway 82 Spur Maysville, GA November 7, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Dublin Mall 2005 Veterans Boulevard Dublin, GA November 8, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm South Georgia Technical College Pope Center Room 122 900 S. GA Tech Parkway Americus, GA District 4 October 22, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Mall at Waycross 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA October 29, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Tifton Mall 458 Virginia Avenue Tifton, GA District 5 October 22, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Mall at Waycross 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA October 29, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Statesboro Mall 718 Northside Drive East Statesboro, GA District 6 October 23, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm GDOT District 6 Office 500 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE Cartersville, GA November 1, 2012 5:00--7:00 pm Carroll Co. Chamber of Commerce 200 Northside Drive Carrollton, GA STIP Page 1 of 2 GDOT Search Home About GDOT Employment Contact Us Traveling in Georgia Local Government Doing Business Maps Statistics Information Center Information Center Active Projects Georgia Stimulus Press Room TransPi Programs & Studies Congestion Reduction Demonstration Environment Programs Georgia Freight Road Improvement Safety Programs Studies Transportation Programs STIP Previous STIPs Statewide Transportation Plan Previous Public Involvement SWTP Meetings & Information Value Engineering Public Information Public Private Partnerships STIP The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), is Georgia's four-year transportation and capital improvements program. The STIP lists federally-funded transportation projects that are located outside Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) boundaries. Each MPO develops its own Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIPs are included in the STIP by reference without modification once approved by the MPO and the Governor, or his designee. Projects include highway, bridge, public transit, bike, pedestrian, railroad, and other improvements. We Want to Hear From You Please share your feedback about the STIP at STIPCoordinator@dot.ga.gov. Draft STIP Active STIP Quick Links Consultants Contact Directory Contractors Event Calendar Express Lanes Georgia Navigator/511 Georgia Stimulus Package GeoTRAQS Online Mapping Offices/Divisions Permits State Transportation Board 2013-2016 Draft STIP (.pdf, 8.5MB) Previous STIPs -Select STIP- STIP FY 2012-2015 (.pdf, 11.2MB) | Spanish (.pdf, 10.8MB) Amendments: 1 (.pdf, 76K) | 2 (.pdf, 759K) | 3 (.pdf, 34K) | 4 (.pdf, 507K) | 5 (.pdf, 812K) | 6 (.pdf, 686K) | 7 (.pdf, 157K) | 8 (.pdf, 381K) | 9 (.pdf, 59K) | 10 (.pdf, 64K) How is the STIP Developed? The STIP is developed in coordination with the citizens of Georgia, interested stakeholders, and in direct cooperation with local governments. Projects listed in the STIP are identified through the Department's ongoing planning processes in keeping with the Governor's strategic Goals for Georgia to provide a lean and responsive state government that allows communities, individuals, and businesses to prosper. These projects are vital to supporting Georgia DOT's mission in providing a safe, seamless, and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to its citizens and the environment. View Understanding STIP Entries (.pdf, 142K) Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) Georgia Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) MPO Transportation Improvement Programs are included via reference in the STIP. For information about MPO projects in Georgia, please select an MPO from the list: -Select MPO- http://dot.ga.gov/informationcenter/programs/transportation/Pages/stip.aspx 11/30/2012 STIP Lump Sum Reports for MPO Areas Project Lump Sum Report: Programmed | Authorization Public Involvement The STIP Public Involvement Process gives all citizens and interested stakeholders the opportunity to review and comment on the State's transportation priorities for the next four fiscal years. The public is encouraged to become involved and provide GDOT with thoughts, suggestions, and information about transportation needs for Georgia. STIP Annual Public Involvement Report (.pdf, 2.7MB) FY 2012-2015 Previous Reports: FY 11-14 (.pdf, 9.8MB) | FY 10-13 (.pdf, 6.6MB) Consultation Process with Local Officials (.pdf, 48K) Non-Metropolitan Areas Environmental Justice: Outreach Report (.pdf, 23.4MB) | Poster (.pdf, 34.7MB) Contact Information Please send your questions and comments regarding STIP to our Planning Office at STIPCoordinator@dot.ga.gov. Home | Privacy Notice | Employment | Contact Us 2010 Georgia Department of Transportation. All Rights Reserved Best Viewed with Internet Explorer 7 Page 2 of 2 http://dot.ga.gov/informationcenter/programs/transportation/Pages/stip.aspx 11/30/2012 Annual Public Involvement Report Appendix C Media Coverage Contents: Press Releases and Distribution Lists by District Newspaper Articles GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 29, 2012 Contact: Teri N. Pope 404.274.6436 SEE FEDERAL PROJECTS PLANNED IN YOUR AREA OPEN HOUSE MEETINGS ON WORK PLAN Helen/Maysville, Ga. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announces open house meetings to solicit input on the Draft FY 2013 - 2016 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, known as the STIP, is Georgia's four-year transportation and capital improvements program. The STIP is a listing of federally-funded transportation projects within the state that are anticipated to be funded during fiscal years 2013 through 2016. Projects include highway, bridge, public transit, bike, pedestrian, railroad, and other improvements. Projects listed in the STIP are identified through GDOT's ongoing planning processes in keeping with the Governor's strategic Goals for Georgia to provide a lean and responsive state government that allows communities, individuals, and businesses to prosper. The STIP is developed in coordination with the citizens of Georgia, interested stakeholders, and in direct cooperation with local governments. The Draft FY 13-16 STIP IS available on the internet at www.dot.ga.gov/stip. The Gainesville District Office will sponsor two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 13-16 STIP, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss project with GDOT staff, and formally offer comments. The meetings are designed for the public and all constituents are encouraged to attend. An open house is scheduled for Thursday, October 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Helen City Hall located at 25 Alpenrosen Street. A second open house is scheduled Thursday, November 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jackson County Parks and Recreation Departments "Pat Bell Conference Center" located at 7020 Highway 82 Spur in Maysville. The STIP and the open house information only includes projects planned in counties that are not designated as "metropolitan." These Northeast Georgia counties are included in the STIP: Banks, Dawson, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White. Counties that are designated "metropolitan areas" review all of their projects through their Metropolitan Planning Organization and will have their public review times then. The counties in Northeast Georgia included in Metropolitan Planning Organizations and not a part of the STIP are Clarke, Forsyth, Gwinnett and Hall. These counties are partially in "metropolitan areas" and partially in rural areas: Barrow, Madison, Oconee and Walton. The STIP includes projects only in the rural areas of these counties. The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. For more information on Georgia DOT, please visit www.dot.ga.gov or subscribe to our Press Release RSS feed. You also may follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans). District 1 News Release - Media Members: ABC- Dave Williams davewilliams@bizjournals.com Access North GA - BJ bj.williams@jacobsmedia.net Access North GA Traffic - Rebecca rebecca.cameron@jacobsmedia.net AJC - Ariel ariel.hart@ajc.com AJC - David Wickert David.Wickert@ajc.com AJC - Forsyth Nancy nbadertscher@ajc.com AJC - Joel Anderson janderson@ajc.com AJC - Mike mmorris@ajc.com All News 106.7 newsroom@allnews1067.com Anderson Ind online@andersonsc.com Associated Press - News tips atge@ap.org Athens Banner Newsroom news@onlineathens.com Barrow Co Journal snorman@barrowjournal.com Barrow Co Journal - Katie katie@barrowjournal.com Barrow Co News news@barrowcountynews.com Barrow Patch - Deanna deanna.allen@patch.com Battle, Ron rbattle@dot.ga.gov Berry, Kristina kberry@dot.ga.gov CBS 46 news@cbsatlanta.com CBS 46 - news room cbs46news@cbs46.com Clayton Tribune - Editor bspurney@theclaytontribune.com Clayton Tribune - Jeremy jstyron@theclaytontribune.com Commerce News - Mark mark@mainstreetnews.com Communications Staff Commuter Dude - 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The STIP is a four-year program that specifies federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for Fiscal Years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. These projects include new construction; improvements and maintenance for interstates, state routes, and bridges; bicycle and pedestrian projects; transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The East Central Georgia Tennille District Office will help host two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 13-16 STIP, view maps of projects, discuss projects with GDOT staff and formally offer comments. The meetings are open to the public and all constituents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Meetings in East Central Georgia: Monday, November 5th Wednesday, November 7th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milledgeville Mall Dublin Mall 2400 N. Columbia Street 2005 Veterans Boulevard Milledgeville, GA Dublin, GA The general public is invited to view planned projects for Baldwin, Bleckley, Burke, Dodge, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Laurens, Lincoln, McDuffie, Morgan, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Screven, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington, Wilkes and Wilkinson Counties. Projects for Columbia, Newton and Richmond counties will be available for public comment at a later date in a separate meeting as these counties are part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (areas with more than 50,000 in population). The Draft FY 13-16 STIP will also be available at www.dot.ga.gov/stip . Georgia DOT looks forward to working with the public during the development of the Draft FY 13-16 STIP. The required planning, environmental, engineering, right of way, funding and construction processes involved in any major transportation project can add years to its schedule. The Georgia DOT nonetheless is committed to improving its program and project delivery. Concept development, preliminary engineering and right of way acquisition processes are being streamlined. Aggressive schedules are being set. And kept; a thousand projects were completed last year. For more information on Georgia DOT, please visit www.dot.ga.gov or subscribe to our Press Release RSS feed. You also may follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans). ### Over the past decade, Georgia DOT has provided nearly $860 million to assist cities and counties with the maintenance and improvement of local roads. For more information on our current Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) program. Visit us at http://www.dot.ga.gov/LMIG; or follow us on http://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT and http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 29, 2012 Contact: Kimberly Larson 706.646.6938 GDOT SEEKS PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT AT LOCAL MEETINGS ON STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM THOMASTON The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will be presenting the Draft FY 2013 - 2016 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program that specifies federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. These projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements, and maintenance for interstates and state routes, and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The Thomaston District Office will assist in sponsoring four Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 13-16 STIP, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss projects with GDOT staff, and formally offer comments. The meetings are open to the public and all constituents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Meetings in West Georgia will be held: Tuesday, October 30th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lagrange Mall 1501 Lafayette Parkway Lagrange, GA Thursday, November 1st 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 200 Northside Drive Carrollton, GA Monday, November 5th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milledgeville Mall 2400 N. Columbia Street Milledgeville, GA Thursday, November 8th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. South GA Technical College, Pope Center, Rm 122 900 S. GA Tech Parkway Americus, GA The general public is invited to view projects planned for Butts, Crawford, Dooly, Harris, Heard, Jones, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Monroe, Peach, Pike, Pulaski, Schley, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, and Webster Counties. Projects for other counties in this region that are part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (areas with more than 50,000 in population) will be available for public comment in a separate meeting, at a later date. The Draft FY 13-16 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.dot.ga.gov/stip . The Department looks forward to working with the public during the development of the Draft FY 13-16 STIP. The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. 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The STIP is a four-year program that specifies federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. These projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements, and maintenance for interstates and state routes, and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The Jesup District Office will assist in sponsoring two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 13-16 STIP, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss project with GDOT staff, and formally offer comments. The meetings are open to the public and all constituents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Meetings in Southeast Georgia will be held: Monday, October 22nd 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Waycross Mall 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA Monday, October 29th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Statesboro Mall 718 Northside Drive East Statesboro, GA The general public is invited to view projects planned for Appling, Bacon, Bulloch, Brantley, Bryan, Charlton, Camden, Candler, Effingham, Evan, Jeff Davis, Long, McIntosh, Montgomery, Pierce, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Wayne and Wheeler Counties. Projects for other counties in this region that are part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (areas with more than 50,000 in population) will be available for public comment in a separate meeting, at a later date. The Draft FY 13-16 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.dot.ga.gov/stip. The Department looks forward to working with the public during the development of the Draft FY 13-16 STIP. 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'fanninsentinel.elaine@TDS.net' <'fanninsentinel.elaine@TDS.net'>; 'jon.gargis@daily-tribune.com' <'jon.gargis@daily-tribune.com'>; 'tomarzu@timesfreepress.com' <'tomarzu@timesfreepress.com'>; mari@knowpickens.com ; newsroom@wabe.org ; news@paulding-times.com ; Melissa Roberts ; alennon@calhountimes.com ; Jon Gargis ; Marcus Howard Cc: Barron, Karlene; Spear, David; Battle, Ron; Arafa, Mohamed; Larson, Kimberly; McNure, Gazell (Cissy); Solomon, Craig; Pope, Teri; Murphy, Carla; Parham, Rick; Mohr, Cedric; Goldberg, Jill; Hunter, Robbie; Carter, Julette (Julie); Jackson, Lillian W; Nagel, Jill; Rothman, Liz; Berry, Kristina; Bennett, Cindy; Darbouze, Michael; Hood, Greg; Haithcock, Michael; Comer, DeWayne Subject: Georgia DOT seeks public review and comment on its federally-funded projects For Immediate Release: Monday, October 15, 2012 Contact: Mohamed Arafa 770.387.4081 Public Encouraged to Attend Local Meetings GEGERGIA DOT SEEKS PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT ON ITS FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS CARTERSVILLE, Ga.The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is about to present the Draft FY 2013 - 2016 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in Northwest Georgia for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program that specifies federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. These projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements, and maintenance for interstates and state routes, and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The Georgia DOT District Six Office in Cartersville will sponsor two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 13-16 STIP in Northwest Georgia, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss project with GDOT staff, and formally offer comments. The meetings are open to the public and all constituents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Meetings in Northwest Georgia will be held: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the GDOT District 6 Conference Room, located at 500 Joe Frank Harris Parkway in Cartersville Thursday, November 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, located at 200 Northside Drive in the city of Carrollton The general public is invited to view projects planned for Bartow, Carroll, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Polk, and Walker counties. Projects for Catoosa, Cherokee, Floyd, Paulding and Whitfield counties in this region that are part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (areas with more than 50,000 in population) will be available for public comment in a separate meeting, at a later date. The Draft FY 13-16 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.georgiastip.com. The Department looks forward to working with the public during the development of the Draft FY 13-16 STIP. The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. Georgia is among the fastest growing states in the nation yet lags near the bottom in per capita spending on transportation. Additional transportation revenues are imperative to grow and sustain Georgia's economic vitality and quality of life through the 21st Century. For more information on Georgia DOT, please visit www.dot.ga.gov or subscribe to our Press Release RSS feed. You may follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans). # # # Mohamed M. Arafa, Ph.D. Communications Officer District Six-Northwest Georgia Georgia DOT Phone: (770) 387-4081 Mobile: (770) 359-9523 marafa@dot.ga.gov Georgia DOT's mission is to provide a safe, connected and environmentally sensitive transportation system that enhances Georgia's economic competitiveness by working efficiently and communicating effectively to create strong partnerships. Visit us at http://www.dot.ga.gov; or follow us on http://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT and http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans. 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STIP is Georgias four-year transportation and capital improvements program. It is a listing of federally-funded transportation projects in the state that are anticipated to be funded during fiscal years 2013 through 2016. Projects include highway, bridge, public transit, bike, pedestrian, railroad, and other improvements. Projects listed in the STIP are identified through GDOTs ongoing planning processes in keeping with the Governors strategic Goals for Georgia to provide a "lean and responsive" state government that allows communities, individuals, and businesses to prosper. The STIP is developed in coordination with the people of the state, interested stakeholders, and in direct cooperation with local governments. The Draft FY 13-16 STIP IS available on the internet at www.dot.ga.gov/stip. The Gainesville District Office will sponsor two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 13-16 STIP, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss project with GDOT staff, and formally offer comments. One is scheduled for Thursday, October 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Helen City Hall. The other is is scheduled Thursday, November 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jackson County Parks and Recreation Departments Pat Bell Conference Centerin Maysville. The STIP and the open house information only includes projects planned in counties that are not designated as metropolitan.These Northeast Georgia counties are included in the STIP: Banks, Dawson, Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White. Counties that are designated metropolitan areasreview all of their projects through their Metropolitan Planning Organization and will have their public review times then. The counties in Northeast Georgia included in Metropolitan Planning Organizations and not a part of the STIP are Clarke, Forsyth, Gwinnett and Hall. These counties are partially in metropolitan areasand partially in rural areas: Barrow, Madison, Oconee and Walton. The STIP includes projects only in the rural areas of these counties. Link: More Information Associated Categories: Homepage, Local/State News Copyright 2012 AccessNorthGa.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission. www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=254315 1/3 10/23/12 The Daily Tribune News - GDOT seeks public comment on state transportation plan in open house HOME Contact Subscribe E-edition October 23, 2012 Jobs Weather Forecast articles Real Est at e Cars Cl a ssi fi eds Deat h Not ices Local News Bartow Blotter Sport s Lifest y les Health Entertainm ent Food GDOT seeks public comment on state transportation plan in open house by Staff Report 14 m on th s ago | 1042 v i ews | 0 | 4 | | The Georgia Department of Transportation is inviting the public to open house meetings to discuss the State T ransportation Improvement Program (ST IP). T he ST IP is a four-year program that specifies federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for fiscal years 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. T hese projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements and maintenance for interstates and state routes, and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian project, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. Bu si n ess Direct ory The department will hold two Northwest Georgia open house meetings: Opinion Edit or ia l s Letters to Editor * Tuesday, Aug. 23, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Georgia DOT District 6 Office, 500 Joe Frank Harris Parkway S.E., Cartersville, and Colum nists Local Event s * Wednesday, Aug. 24, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, 200 Northside Drive, Carrollton. The Wire Order Phot os Attendees will be able to view the Draft FY 12-15 ST IP, maps of projects in the local area, discuss projects with Georgia DOT staff, and submit comments on Advert ising Rat es individual projects. All interested parties are encouraged to participate. Sch ool s Visit ors Cent er T he general public is invited to view projects planned for Bartow, Carroll, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens and Polk counties. Projects for other counties in this region that are part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (areas with more than 50,000 in population) will be available for public comment in a separate meeting at a later date. The Draft FY12-15 STIP will also be available online at www.georgiastip.com. The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia's economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. Additional transportation revenues are imperative to grow and sustain Georgia's economic vitality and quality of life through the 21st Century. Georgia is the sixth fastestgrowing state in the nation, yet 49th in per capita spending on transportation. For general information on the Georgia DOT, visit www.dot.ga.gov. | Share This Article similar st ories GDOT gu est rev ea l s Hwy . 1 40 con st ru ct i on l i kel y t o begi n 201 7 | 18 day s ago Ba rt ow t o f orm MPO a l on g wi t h mu n i ci pa l i t i es | 9 day s ago Commi ssi on er's of f i ce meet s bu dget ch a l l en ges f or depa rt men t , cou n t y | 4 day s ago Loca l h a u n t ed h ou ses t o of f er sea son 's screa mi n gs | 17 day s ago Boa rd member's a ct i on s `di sgu st ' pa ren t | 14 day s ago daily-tribune.com/.../article-GDOT-seeks-public-comment-on-state-transportation-plan-in-open-house sign in search 1/2 10/23/12 Calhoun Times - Georgia Department Of Transportation seeks public review and comment Home News Sports Business Gordon Life Opinion Multimedia Community Regional Sites About Us My Content ads search sign in Georgia Department Of Transportation seeks public review and comment Oct 19, 2012 | 569 views | 0 | 2 | | The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is about to present the Draft FY 2013 - 2016 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in Northwest Georgia for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program that specifies federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. These projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements, and maintenance for interstates and state routes, and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The Georgia DOT District Six Office in Cartersville will sponsor two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 13-16 STIP in Northwest Georgia, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss project with GDOT staff, and formally offer comments. The meetings are open to the public and all constituents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Meetings in Northwest Georgia will be held: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the GDOT District 6 Conference Room, located at 500 Joe Frank Harris Parkway in Cartersville Thursday, November 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, located at 200 Northside Drive in the city of Carrollton The general public is invited to view projects planned for Bartow, Carroll, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Polk, and Walker counties. Projects for Catoosa, Cherokee, Floyd, Paulding and Whitfield counties in this region that are part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (areas with more than 50,000 in population) will be available for public comment in a separate meeting, at a later date. The Draft FY 13-16 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.georgiastip.com. The Department looks forward to working with the public during the development of the Draft FY 1316 STIP. 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Contributed | An "open house" meeting on the state's plan for road improvements is planned for 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Milledgeville Mall. The Georgia Department of Transportation will present the draft 2013-2016 statewide transportation improvement program for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program that specifies federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in 24 rural Georgia counties, including Putnam, for fiscal years 2013- 2016. Projects include new construction; improvements and maintenance for interstates, state routes, and bridges; bicycle and pedestrian projects. Transportation enhancement and public transit projects also are included. The public can view the draft plan and maps of projects, discuss them with GDOT staff and offer formal comments. The draft FY 13-16 STIP also will be available at www.dot.ga.gov/stip. Copyright 2012, MSGR.com, Eatonton, GA. Powered by BLOX Content Management System from TownNews.com. [Privacy Policy] http://www.msgr.com/news/local_news/article_6fff2986-1eac-11e2-9c2e-0019bb2963f4.... 10/31/2012 10/ 23/ 12 Home News Sports Business Lifestyles My Profiles My Events My Blogs My Buddies Advanced Search Opinion Multimedia Community MarketPlace Regional Sites About Us My Content sign in GDOT seeks public comments on U.S. 411 connector, Ga. 140 and Rockmart Highway expansions by GDOT reports 42 years ago | | | | The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is about to present the Draft FY 2013 2016 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in Northwest Georgia for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program that specifies federally funded transportation projects for nonurban communities in rural Georgia for fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. These projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements, and maintenance for interstates and state routes, and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The Georgia DOT District Six Office in Cartersville will sponsor two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 13-16 STIP in Northwest Georgia, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss project with GDOT staff, and formally offer comments. The meetings are open to the public and all constituents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Meetings in Northwest Georgia will be held: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the GDOT District 6 Conference Room, located at 500 Joe Frank Harris Parkway in Cartersville Thursday, November 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, located at 200 Northside Drive in the city of Carrollton The general public is invited to view projects planned for Bartow, Carroll, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Polk, and Walker counties. Projects for Catoosa, Cherokee, Floyd, Paulding and Whitfield counties in this region that are part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (areas with more than 50,000 in population) will be available for public comment in a separate meeting, at a later date. The Draft FY 13-16 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.georgiastip.com. The Department looks forward to working with the public during the development of the Draft FY 13-16 STIP. Click here to read additional press releases on RN-T.com. Share This Article | similar stories LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Less costly routes available for 411 | 28 days ago State modifies D-VE route; Rollins family still objects | 22 days ago EDITORIAL: Time for road rage | 14 days ago Air show slated to return in 2013; committee also talks about connections to I-75 | 18 days ago Rome News-Tribune on Facebook Like 6,727 people like Rome News-Tribune. A ngie K enneth Joe Lori Ly nn C ecilia D ale Jonathan F acebook social plugin Larry G lenn r om enews- t r ibune. com / pages/ f ul_st or y/ push?ar t icle- G DO T+seeks+public+com m ent s+on+U- S- +411+c... 1/ 2 Ga. DOT announces four year plan for road improvements - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beau... Page 1 of 1 SITE SEARCH WEB SEARCH BY << Back Go Ag Expo Hometown Hero Top Teacher Perfect DOT announces Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Recommend Sign Up to see what your friends recommend. Posted: Oct 29, 2012 11:23 PM EDT Updated: Oct 29, 2012 11:26 PM EDT By Alex Bender - email STATESBORO, GA (WTOC) - Fixing the roads is a big undertaking but Georgia Department of Transportation is up for the job. On Monday, they showed off their federally funded four year plan for all non-urbanized counties in the district. The plans include road enhancements and safety upgrades. "This is our normal federal transportation funding, which most of the projects are matched either locally or through state funds. Most of the project are a 80-20 split or a 90-10 split, with the federal government pickup up the majority of the cost," said Brad Saxon, Georgia Department of Transportation. For more information, visit http://www.dot.ga.gov/stip. Copyright 2012 WTOC. All rights reserved. All content Copyright 2000 - 2012 WorldNow and WTOC, a Raycom Media Station. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. http://www.wtoc.com/story/19948718/ga-dot-announces-four-year-plan-for-road-improve... 10/31/2012 DOT seeks public input on proposed statewide transportation plan - WTOC-TV: Savanna... Page 1 of 2 SUBSCRIPTION CENTER: Manage Account Sign Up SITE SEARCH WEB SEARCH BY Go Savannah 57 Feels Like: 57 2:00 pm 5:00 pm 66 67 Doppler MAX 11 7-Day Forecast Interactive Radar Zip code Lookup Ag Expo Hometown Hero Top Teacher Perfect Home 91211 Deals Coupons Job Link Community Partners AdChoices Share | | Print DOT seeks public input on proposed transportation plan Recommend One person recommends this. Sign Up to see what your friends recommend. Text Size Posted: Oct 22, 2012 12:00 PM EDT Updated: Oct 22, 2012 12:00 PM EDT JESUP, GA (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Transportation is holding two meetings in Southeast Georgia on its proposed four-year statewide transportation plan. Additional Links The Draft FY 2013-2016 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program specifies federally funded transportation Draft FY 2013-2016 Statewide Transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, according to the DOT. Improvement Program These projects include new construction, improvements and maintenance for interstates and state routes, and bridges; bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. Attendees can view the Draft FY 13-16 STIP, project maps, discuss projects with GDOT staff and offer comments. The public can view projects planned for Appling, Bacon, Bulloch, Brantley, Bryan, Charlton, Camden, Candler, Effingham, Evan, Jeff Davis, Long, McIntosh, Montgomery, Pierce, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Wayne and Wheeler counties. Projects for other counties in this region that are part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization will be available for public comment in a separate meeting that will take place at a later date, according to the DOT. Draft FY 13-16 STIP input meetings: Oct. 22 5 to 7 p.m. Waycross Mall 2215 Memorial Dr. Waycross, GA Oct. 29 5 to 7 p.m. Statesboro Mall 718 Northside Dr. E. Statesboro The Draft FY 13-16 STIP will can also be viewed online here: http://www.dot.ga.gov/stip. The Department looks forward to working with the public during the development of the Draft FY 13-16 STIP. Copyright 2012 WTOC. All rights reserved. Comments FROM THE AP Sandy slams NYC Sandy's toll, state by state Sandy wrecks travel plans Spielberg's Lincoln: Day-Lewis Giants win World Series NEWS more>> Vacant home on Old Montgomery Road destroyed by fire Updated: Oct 31, 2012 10:45 AM EDT Fire crews were out early Wednesday morning battling a house fire on Old Montgomery Rd. in Savannah. More >> Police search for purse snatching suspects in Beaufort Co. Updated: Oct 31, 2012 10:39 AM EDT Beaufort police are searching for two men wanted for a purse snatching that occurred Tuesday on Craven Street. More >> 3 arrested after chase in Bulloch Co. with stolen car Updated: Oct 31, 2012 10:35 AM EDT Three men have been charged after a chase in a stolen vehicle with a Bulloch County sheriff's deputy. More >> http://www.wtoc.com/story/19881691/dot-seeks-public-input-on-proposed-statewide-tran... 10/31/2012 Contents: Comment Form Informational Handout Annual Public Involvement Report Appendix D Translated Documents GDOT STIP FY 2013-2016 Programa Estatal de Mejoras al Transporte (Statewide Transportation Improvement Program o STIP) Aos Fiscales 2013-2016 Formulario para Comentarios Cmo se enter usted acerca de esta reunin? Volante del GDOT Correo Electrnico Otro (Favor de explicar) Peridico Radio Facebook ____ Encontr usted que esta reunin fue informativa? S No Si su respuesta es no, qu puede hacerse para mejorar? ____ ____ Tiene usted cualquier pregunta o comentario acerca de un proyecto en particular? Si es as, favor de proveer el nmero del proyecto(s) o la descripcin del proyecto y Condado. ____ ____ ____ Tiene usted alguna idea o comentario que quisiera compartir acerca de otros problemas de transporte? ____ ____ Favor de proveer la siguiente informacin para que podamos contestarle por escrito. Nombre: Nm. de Telfono: Direccin: Ciudad, Estado, Cdigo Postal: Correo Electrnico: ____ ____ ____ ____ Usted tambin puede ver el borrador del STIP y someter sus comentarios en lnea, visitando a: www.dot.ga.gov/STIP Favor de devolverle este formulario a un miembro del personal durante la reunin, enviarlo por correo electrnico a stipcoordinator@dot.ga.gov o enviarlo por correo a su Oficina de Distrito identificada al dorso de este formulario. Enve sus comentarios por correo a: Distrito 1 PO Box 1057 Gainesville, GA 30503 Distrito 4 PO Box 7510 Tifton, GA 31793 Distrito 2 PO Box 8 Tennille, GA 31089 Distrito 5 PO Box 610 Jesup, GA 31598 Distrito 3 115 Transportation Boulevard Thomaston, GA 30286 Distrito 6 PO Box 10 Cartersville, GA 30120 = Lugares de Reunin Programa Estatal de Mejoras al Transporte (Statewide Transportation Improvement Program o STIP) Qu es el STIP? El Programa Estatal de Mejoras al Transporte conocido como el STIP, es el programa de mejoras al transporte y capital de cuatro aos del Estado de Georgia. El STIP es un listado de proyectos de transporte costeados por el gobierno federal dentro del estado que se anticipa que sean costeados durante los aos fiscales del 2013 al 2016. Los proyectos incluyen mejoras a las carreteras, puentes, trnsito pblico, bicicletas, peatones, ferrocarriles y otros. Cmo se desarrolla el STIP? El STIP se desarrolla en coordinacin con los ciudadanos de Georgia, personas que tengan intereses en el mismo y en cooperacin directa con los gobiernos locales. Los proyectos descritos en el STIP son identificados a travs de los procesos de planificacin continuos del GDOT para mantener las Metas Estratgicas del Gobernador para Georgia, para proveer un gobierno estatal ms eficiente y de respuesta que les permita prosperar a las comunidades, individuos y negocios. Estos proyectos son vitales para apoyar la misin del GDOT de proveer un sistema de transporte seguro, sin interrupciones y sostenible que apoye la economa de Georgia y que sea sensible a los ciudadanos y al ambiente. Por qu debo involucrarme? El Proceso de Participacin del Pblico de STIP les da a todos los ciudadanos y personas que tengan intereses la oportunidad para revisar y hacer comentarios acerca de las prioridades de transporte del Estado para los prximos cuatro aos fiscales. Se le alienta al pblico a participar y proveerle al GDOT con sus ideas, sugerencias e informacin acerca de las necesidades de transporte de Georgia. Las STIP actuales y anteriores pueden verse visitando a: www.dot.ga.gov/STIP