Annual Public Involvement Report GDOT Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) FY 2014-2017 Annual Public Involvement Report Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Public Involvement Process .................................................................................................................. 4 3. Public Meeting Summary: FY 2014-2017 .............................................................................................. 6 3.1 Meeting Materials......................................................................................................................... 7 3.2 Meeting Notification ..................................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Summary of Meeting Attendance................................................................................................. 9 4. Lessons Learned.................................................................................................................................. 11 Figures Figure 1. GDOT District Map ......................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 2. FY 2014-2017 STIP Public Meeting Locations ................................................................................ 7 Tables Table 1. FY 2014-2017 STIP Public Meeting Schedule .................................................................................. 6 Table 2. STIP Meeting Maps.......................................................................................................................... 8 Table 3. Meeting Attendance (excluding staff)........................................................................................... 10 Table 4. Public Outreach Issues and Proposed Solutions ........................................................................... 11 Appendices Appendix A: Meeting Materials Appendix B: Meeting Notifications Appendix C: Media Coverage Appendix D: Translated Documents Appendix E: Responses to Comments Letters GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 2 Annual Public Involvement Report 1. Introduction The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, known as the STIP, is developed by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and 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 2014 through 2017. 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 LaGrange, November 4, 2013 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 that are held throughout the state, and through the Department's website. They are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions on specific projects and on transportation needs for Georgia. The purpose of this Annual Public Involvement Report is to detail the STIP public involvement process undertaken for the FY 2014-2017 STIP. This report includes documentation of meetings, the comments received from the public, and notification methods undertaken through this process. GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 3 Annual Public Involvement Report 2. Public Involvement Process A major 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 page 5 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. Milledgeville, October 21, 2013 Helen, October 24, 2013 GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 4 Annual Public Involvement Report Figure 1. GDOT District Map GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 5 Annual Public Involvement Report 3. Public Meeting Summary: FY 2014-2017 For the development of the FY 2014-2017 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 in Waycross, very close to the District Four boundary. A summary of meeting dates and locations is shown in Table 1, and Figure 2 on page 7 displays the meeting locations on a map. Table 1. FY 2014-2017 STIP Public Meeting Schedule District 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4/5 5 6 6 Date Thursday, October 24 Tuesday, October 29 Monday, October 21 Tuesday, October 29 Monday, November 4 Monday, October 28 Monday, November 4 Tuesday, October 22 Thursday, November 7 Monday, October 21 Thursday, November 7 Time 5 to 7 pm 5 to 7 pm 5 to 7 pm 5 to 7 pm 5 to 7 pm 5 to 7 pm 5 to 7 pm 5 to 7 pm 5 to 7 pm 5 to 7 pm 5 to 7 pm Venue Name City Hall Meeting Room City of Jefferson Clubhouse Milledgeville Mall Dublin Mall West Georgia Commons/LaGrange Mall South Georgia Technical College Pope Center Room 111 Tifton Mall Mall at Waycross Bulloch County Commissioners Chamber GDOT District 6 Conference Room Carrollton Cultural Arts Center City Helen Jefferson 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: District Planning and Programming Engineers District Communications Officers Additional District staff, such as District Engineers and District Preconstruction Engineers (not at all meetings) Consultant Staff GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 6 Waycross, October 22, 2013 Annual Public Involvement Report Figure 2. FY 2014-2017 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, the entire draft STIP document, and instructions for locating additional project information online. 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 on page 8 lists the maps that were provided on display at each meeting. GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 7 Annual Public Involvement Report District 1 2 3 4 5 6 Table 2. STIP Meeting Maps Map Extents District-wide Athens Area Carnesville 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 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, Radio ads, and GDOT's Facebook and Twitter sites. Direct Mail Postcard The direct mail postcard (provided in Appendix B) was sent to GDOT's "Family of Partners" database, which included more than 1,500 individuals, organizations, and elected officials in federal, state and local government, as well as representatives from Environmental Justice (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 2014 to 2017 draft STIP, the current active STIP document in both English and Spanish (FY 2013 to 2016), 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 between October 4 and November 11, 2013, the GDOT STIP webpage received 2,594 page views. GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 8 Annual Public Involvement Report 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. On Facebook, GDOT has approximately 2,072 followers who receive GDOT messages through Facebook. As of November 12, 2013, 24 posts had been made by GDOT to this site, with an average of 115 people viewing each post, for a total reach of 2,763 individuals. On Twitter, GDOT has approximately 2,846 followers. As of November 12, 2013, 24 posts had been made by GDOT to this site. These posts were "retweeted", or reposted by followers of GDOT's Twitter posts, 129 times. Sample screenshots of Facebook and Twitter meeting announcements can be found in Appendix B. Press releases were prepared and distributed by district communications staff. Copies of each District's press release can be found in Appendix C. Distribution included area newspapers, television stations, radio stations, and other district media contacts. Additionally, the GDOT Office of Communications coordinated radio spots throughout the State announcing the 11 public meetings presenting the Draft STIP. Appendix C provides documentation of press releases and media coverage. 3.3 Summary of Meeting Attendance 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 132 attendees signed in, excluding staff, which was an increase of approximately 60 percent from public meetings held in the previous STIP cycle (FY 2013 to 2016). The meeting with the highest attendance was in Waycross on October 22, 2013, with a total of 22 attendees. The meetings with the second highest attendance were in Milledgeville on October 21, 2013 and in Dublin on October 29, 2013, each with a total of 17 attendees. The number of attendees at each meeting is shown in Table 3 on page 10. Of the attendees at each of the 11 public meetings, a total of 21 provided written comment forms. The commenting period remained open until Monday, November 18, so that additional comments could be submitted via email or mail. Comments that were received ranged from specific projects included in the STIP to general transportation issues and questions. Comments collected during the Public Involvement Process will be used to enhance the decision making process during future STIP updates. Comments were formally responded to and a summary letter was mailed to commenters. The letter sent in response to comments can be found in Appendix E. A summary of meeting attendance and the number of comments received is provided in Table 3 on page 10. GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 9 Annual Public Involvement Report Table 3. Meeting Attendance (excluding staff) District Date Location Number of Attendees Signed In Comment Forms Received 1 10/24/13 Helen 11 3 10/29/13 Jefferson 5 2 2 10/21/13 Milledgeville 10/29/13 Dublin 17 17 0 1 11/4/13 LaGrange 7 2 3 10/28/13 Americus 11 5 4 11/4/13 Tifton 10 0 4 & 5 10/22/13 Waycross 22 3 5 11/7/13 Statesboro 14 2 6 10/21/13 Cartersville 15 1 11/7/13 Carrollton 3 2 TOTALS 132 21 Meeting Notification GDOT Flyer 0 0 0 0 0 Email Newspaper Radio 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 8 0 Other City commission member 0 0 0 0 Facebook (1) Sumter Cycling Organization (3) 0 Passed by (2) 0 Email from D6 Preconstruction Engineer 0 8 Found Meeting Informative? YES NO 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 20 0 GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 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 2013 public outreach process by staff or by attendees. These issues are listed below along with proposed solutions for greater engagement in future public outreach efforts. Table 4. Public Outreach Issues and Proposed Solutions Issue District 1 meetings are not located well to reach all areas of the district General Low Turnout and Low Comment Submission Proposed Solution Potential strategies for identifying meeting locations (discussed with District 1 staff): Consider revisiting the number of meetings and meeting locations from year to year Select more visible locations, such as malls Potential Strategies for increasing turnout: Utilize additional outreach methods, such as attending local festivals Identify potential new meeting sites for consideration Send a meeting notification e-blast to the Family of Partners database (where email addresses available) in additional to the traditional postcard mailing Consider utilizing an online survey, such as Survey Monkey, in addition to traditional public meetings Promote the STIP Coordinator email address more in public information materials Consider expanding media outreach on traditional and social media, and/or consider promoting meetings by requesting information on City/County webpages. GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 11 Contents: Comment Form Informational Handouts Sample Meeting Maps Annual Public Involvement Report Appendix A Meeting Materials GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program FY 2014-2017 Comment Form How did you hear about this meeting? GDOT Flyer Email Other (Please explain) Newspaper Radio Facebook ____ Did you find this meeting helpful? 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. For help finding the project number, please ask staff for assistance. ____________________ ____ ____ ____ Do you have any thoughts or comments you would like to share about other transportation issues? ____ ____ ____ If you would like us to follow up with you so that we may respond to your comments, please provide the following information. Name: Phone Number: ____ Address: ____ City, State, Zip: ____ Email: ____ You may also view the draft STIP online at www.dot.ga.gov/STIP Please return this form to a staff member at the meeting, email it to STIPcoordinator@dot.ga.gov, or mail it 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 2014 through 2017. 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 Instructions for Obtaining Project Information Online The entire STIP document can be found on GDOT's website at www.dot.ga.gov/STIP. Additional detailed information for projects in GDOT's STIP can also be found on GDOT's website. Follow the instructions below to access this information. 1. In the STIP document or on one of the STIP maps on display, locate the project's project identification number (PI number). 2. Navigate your computer's internet browser to www.dot.ga.gov/STIP. 3. Select the icon for "TRANS PI Project Information" on the right side of the screen. 4. In the search block, enter your project's PI number in the "Project ID" search field. You do not need to enter any further information about the project. 5. Select "Go!" at the top of the search block. 6. The results of your search will be listed under the search block near the bottom of the webpage. By clicking on the Project Title, you will be directed to more detailed project information. 7. More specific financial information can be found by selecting "Preconstruction Status Report" within the project details. Note: Due to projects being in various stages of development, the amount of information available varies by project. Instructions for Obtaining Project Information Online The entire STIP document can be found on GDOT's website at www.dot.ga.gov/STIP. Additional detailed information for projects in GDOT's STIP can also be found on GDOT's website. Follow the instructions below to access this information. 1. In the STIP document or on one of the STIP maps on display, locate the project's project identification number (PI number). 2. Navigate your computer's internet browser to www.dot.ga.gov/STIP. 3. Select the icon for "TRANS PI Project Information" on the right side of the screen. 4. In the search block, enter your project's PI number in the "Project ID" search field. You do not need to enter any further information about the project. 5. Select "Go!" at the top of the search block. 6. The results of your search will be listed under the search block near the bottom of the webpage. By clicking on the Project Title, you will be directed to more detailed project information. 7. More specific financial information can be found by selecting "Preconstruction Status Report" within the project details. Note: Due to projects being in various stages of development, the amount of information available varies by project. Statewide Transportation Improvement Program FY 2014-2017 District 3 UV3 Map Area Legend Interstates U.S./State Routes County Boundary Cities GDOT District MPO (Non-STIP Area) STIP Projects Bridge Replacement Enhancement Maintenance New Construction Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Safety For more information, contact STIP Coordinator (404) 631-1987 stipcoordinator@dot.ga.gov Comments can be mailed to District Three Office 115 Transportation Blvd Thomaston, GA 30286 UV155 HENRY Ephesus 27 Centralhatchee COWETA UV154 FAYETTE UV81 UV81 UV20 333172 UV100 UV34 UV16 UV85 UV92 Sunny Side 23 UV36 HEARD M004915 Franklin UV34 UV219 Hogansville 27 M004521 342870 29 TROUP UV LaGrangMe 00438493145M5004532621910M004954 321715 322250 M004521 109 29 M004521 310730M004521 185 85 27 M004521 West Point 85 UV54 0000409 331690 UV74 SPALDING UV155 Griffin UV16 0000410 Jenkinsburg UV M004824 16 Jackson 0009966 BUTTS Flovilla 23 Luthersville UV362 Lone Oak 27A UV100 UV362 MERIWETHER 0010414 Gay Orchard Hill Williamson 41 Concord 0010621 UV18 0010621 Zebulon 371130Milner UV36 75 UV42 0007046 UV83 Greenville 0010618 UV109 UV74 Woodbury PIKE UV109 UV74 Molena UV109 UV18 Aldora 41 Meansville 0010617 371173 Barnesville LAMAR UV83 0009336 0010304 Forsyth UV18 0008884 0007043 UV UV 85W 85E UV74 0000297 UPSON 0010624 UV36 341 UV74 Yatesville M004519 MONROE 75 UV M004945 0010623 0009975 18 M004521 UV103 UV219 0007036 Warm Springs UV354 UV Pine Mountain 190 0007044 0005532Manchester 0010615 UV116 Shiloh 0005941 UV UV 116 410005941 333210 UV36 0006967 Thomaston UV3 Culloden UV74 UV 341 42 475 BIBB 80 Woodland 0011681 UV11 JONES 370860 129 Gray 0010671 UV0010671 22 129 UV11 UV18 UV49 UV19 UV 23 11 80 UV758 80 16 0007054 M004953 M004921 M004619 M004615 000286M9 0000406122869 UV UV 116 HARUVRIS UV TALBOT UV CRAWFORD TWIGGS UV 185 315 UV UV UV 0008600 UV UV UV TAYLUVOR UV UV PEUVACH UV UV UV 185 UV 22 UV MUSCOGEE UV 85 UV UV 22 UV CUVHATTAHOOCHEE UV UVUVMAUVRIOUVNUV SCUVHLEY MAUVUVCON UVUV UV UVUV UVUV HOUVUUVSTONUV PUVULASKI 411 Hamilton 371150 315 208 Waverly Hall 315 80 90 Talbotton 96 Geneva 0007051 80 208 Junction City 96 137 90 41 352 355 371120 137 137 240 Buena Vista 26 0008647 22 80 208 137 Butler 0010608 370892 19 Ideal 90 26 Roberta M004569 0010452 341 M004779 42 Byron 0007623 0007606 Reynolds 0012838 96 0009731 96 75 0008189 Fort Valley Perry 0000405 49 Marshallville 127 49 128 0007042 224 41 247C M004188 18 M004188 23 0008416 0007251 Jeffersonville 16 Danville M004188 358 322460 96 322470 Moo4779 127 129 824 0010603 Montezuma 26 128 Oglethorpe Dooling 75 M004618 Unadilla 0007173 0010601 230 11 26 Hawkinsville 0007050 341 0007887 M004575 27 0011687 STEWART 280 280 Richland UV30 41 UV UV153 Preston Ellaville UV153 19 Andersonville 0010607 UV49 UV45 SUMTER Americus 280 UV27 Byromville DOOLY UV90 Lilly Pinehurst 41 UV195 311665 0007172 UV UV 0010600 27 Vienna 0005320 215 M004614 UV257 UV27 331890 M004948 UV230 129 0005533 M004613 UV27 Lumpkin UV55 WEBSTER Plains UV308 19 Weston UV377 De Soto 280 UV49 UV Leslie 195 Butts 0007580* Enhancement ROAD IMPROVEMENTS & UTILITY RELOCATIONS IN JACKSON 0009966 Safety SR 42 @ SR 87 333172 Replacement SR 36 @ SOUTH RIVER AT BUTTSNEWTON CO LINE M004824 Maintenance SR 16 FROM SR 42 TO JASPER COUNTY LINE Crawford 0010452 Safety CRAWFORD COUNTY ELEMENTARY; MIDDLE & THE EAGLES NEST SRTS 0011681 Replacement SR 22 @ BAILEY BRANCH 8 MI W OF ROBERTA M004569 Maintenance SR 22 @ CULPEPPER CREEK CULVERT REHAB & SCOUR REPAIR M004779 Maintenance I75 FROM N OF SR 96/PEACH TO N OF ECHECONNEE CREEK/BIBB Dooly 0005320 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 215 @ I75 0007172 Replacement SR 230 @ TURKEY CREEK S OF BYROMVILLE 0007173 Replacement SR 230 @ TURKEY CREEK 5.5 MI NORTHEAST OF BRYOMVILLE 0010600 Enhancement SR 7 @ 2 LOCS & CS 741/COTTON STREET @ 1 LOC IN VIENNA 0010601 Enhancement SR 7 @ 1 LOC; SR 230 @ 1 LOC & CS 533/THIRD STREET @ 1 LOC 311665 Replacement I75 @ SR 27 WIDEN BRIDGE & RAMPS M004618 Maintenance SR 7 FROM N OF I75/DOOLY TO S OF SR 124/SR 224/HOUSTON Harris 0007036 Replacement SR 219 @ MOUNTAIN OAK CREEK SOUTH OF WHITESVILLE 0008600 Replacement CR 386/FORTSON ROAD @ STANDING BOY CREEK 0009090* Enhancement HAMILTON/PALMETTO CREEK WALKING TRAIL AMENITIES 0010615 Enhancement SR 1 FROM CR 387/D STREET TO SR 18 371150 Replacement CR 215/EBENEZER CHURCH RD @ WILLIAMS CREEK SE OF HAMILTON I M004517* Maintenance I185 @ 16 LOCS SIGN UPGRADES M004921 Maintenance I85 FROM ALABAMA STATE LINE TO SR 219 Heard M004915 Maintenance SR 34 @ CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER BRIDGE REHAB & REPAIRS Jones 0010671 Enhancement JONES COUNTY TRAILS @ 6 LOCS PHASE II 370860 Replacement CR 28 W OF CLINTON @ CHEHAW CRK Lamar 0010617 Enhancement CS 586/HOUSTON ST @ 1 LOC & CS 587/SUMMERS FIELD RD @ 1 LOC 371173 Replacement CR 219/RUFFIN ROAD @ POTATO CREEK IN PIEDMONT Macon 0007042 Replacement SR 128 @ WHITEWATER CREEK 4 MI N OF OGLETHORPE 0010603 Enhancement SR 26 & SR 49 FM CR 15/CLIFTON BRADLEY DRIVE TO FLINT RIVER Marion 0008647 Replacement CR 99/BOB SAVEL ROAD @ LANAHASSEE CREEK TRIBUTARY 371120 Replacement CR 7/WALTER WELLS ROAD @ SHOAL CREEK NW TAZEWELL CL M004619 Maintenance SR 240 FROM SR 127 TO SR 137 Meriwether 0005532 Replacement SR 85 @ CSX #638677F IN MANCHESTER 0007043 Replacement SR 18 @ CSX RR 0007044 Replacement SR 85 @ CS 081117 LANE STREET IN MANCHESTER 0010414 Replacement SR 109 SPUR @ RED OAK CREEK 2 MI W OF GAY 0010618 Enhancement SR 18 SO/SR 41 SO; SR 109 & CS 799/DEPOT ST @ 3 LOCS PH II Monroe 0007046 Replacement SR 83 @ TOWALIGA RIVER 0008884 Safety SR 18 @ SR 87 0009336 Safety INDIAN SPRINGS RD CROSSOVER @NS #718327K &RR AVE@NS #718328S 0010304 Enhancement CR 271/TIFT COLLEGE DR FM SR 42/SR 83 TO CR 290/PATROL RD M004519 Maintenance I475 @ 5 LOCS SIGN UPGRADES M004615 Maintenance SR 19 FROM BIBB COUNTY LINE TO SE OF SR 18 Peach 0000405 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 7/US 341 FM SR 96/PEACH TO 4LN/HOUSTON & PART NEW LOCATE 0007623 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation CR 183/MOSLEY RD @ MULE CREEK IN PEACH COUNTY 0008189 Enhancement FORT VALLEY FREIGHT DEPOT REHABILITATION IN PEACH COUNTY 0009731 Safety CS 622/EAST MAIN STREET @ NS #733427C 0010604* Enhancement FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS 0012838 Safety CS 617/TULIP DRIVE @ GSR #718515A IN FORT VALLEY M004779 Maintenance I75 FROM N OF SR 96/PEACH TO N OF ECHECONNEE CREEK/BIBB Pike 0010621 Enhancement SR 18; CR 250/E JACKSON; CS 559/ADAMS & CS 560/DUNN @ 4 LOCS 371130 Replacement CR 5/BUFFINGTON ROAD @ TURNPIKE CREEK 5 MI E OF ZEBULON Pulaski 0005533 Replacement SR 11 @ BLUFF CREEK 4.7 MILES E OF FINLEYSON 0007050 Replacement SR 26 @ OCMULGEE RIVER 0007585* Enhancement SIDEWALKS & LANDSCAPING IN DOWNTOWN HAWKINSVILLE 0009413* Enhancement OCMULGEE RIVER CORRIDOR MILE BRANCH RIVER PARK RIVERWALK 331890 Replacement CR 198 @ TEN MILE CRK TRIB NW OF FINLEYSON M004614 Maintenance SR 27 FROM DOOLY COUNTY LINE TO JUST S OF SR 230 M004948 Maintenance SR 112 FROM WILCOX COUNTY LINE TO SR 11 Spalding 0000409 Safety SR 16 @ CR 496/OLD 85 CONNECTOR & CR 688/HOLLONVILLE RD 0000410 Safety SR 362 @ CR 507/ROVER ZETELLA ROAD/MORELAND ROAD 331690 Replacement CR 496 @ UNNAMED CREEK S OF SR 16 Stewart 0007887 Replacement CR 33/2ND AVE @ HANNAHATCHEE CREEK 0011687 Replacement SR 39 @ HANNAHATCHEE CREEK TRIBUTARY 4.5 MI E OF OMAHA 0010305* Enhancement HISTORIC BEDINGFIELD STAGECOACH INN RESTORATION M004575 Maintenance SR 39 @ HANNAHATCHEE CREEK TRIB CULVERT REHAB Sumter 0010213* Enhancement GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY ENTRACEWAY 0010607 Enhancement ANDERSONVILLE HISTORICAL TRAIN DEPOT M004613 Maintenance SR 377 FROM LEE COUNTY LINE TO SR 27/US 280 Talbot 0002869 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 90 PASSING LANES AT TWO LOCATIONS BETWEEN SR 96 TO SR 208 0005941 New Construction SR 41 PASSING LANES BETWEEN TALBOTTON AND MERIWITHER CO LINE 0007051 Replacement SR 22 @ POTTERS CREEK 10.1 MI E OF TALBOTTON 333210 Replacement SR 36 @ FLINT RIVER 9.6 MI E OF WOODLAND M004612 Maintenance SR 90 FROM TAYLOR COUNTY LINE TO SR 22/SR 41 Taylor 0007606 Enhancement SR 96/FALL LINE FREEWAY FM CR 138 TO CR 269 IN REYNOLDS 0010608 Enhancement SR 3; SR 137 & SR 137WE @ 4 LOCS IN BUTLER 370892 Replacement CR 247 @ HORSE CREEK SE OF BUTLER Troup 0009975 Safety I85 @ SR 18 0010623 Enhancement SR 14; CS 659/CS 687/9TH ST & CS 661/8TH ST @ 3 LOC PH III 310730 New Construction I185 CONN @ I85 & I185; INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION 321715 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 14/US 29 FM CR 403/UPPER GLASS BRIDGE TO OLD VERNON RD 322250 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 1/US 27/LAGRANGE FM AUBURN ST TO SR 219/MORGAN ST 342870 Replacement CR 296/HAMMETT ROAD @ WEST POINT LAKE TRIB. N OF LAGRANGE 343455 Replacement CS 1081/GREENVILLE STREET @ CSX RAILROAD IN LAGRANGE 362910 New Construction I185 CONN FM I185 @ I85 TO SR 1/US 27 S OF BEECH CREEK M004517* Maintenance I185 @ 16 LOCS SIGN UPGRADES M004521 Maintenance I85 @ 12 LOCS SIGN UPGRADES M004891 Maintenance SR 219 FROM SR 14 CONN TO CS 718/SOUTH CHILTON AVE M004921 Maintenance I85 FROM ALABAMA STATE LINE TO SR 219 M004945 Maintenance SR 14 FROM ALABAMA STATE LINE TO SR 18 M004953 Maintenance SR 14 FROM SR 18 TO N OF CS 1187/MEDICAL PKWY M004954 Maintenance SR 109 FROM SR 1 TO MERIWETHER COUNTY LINE Twiggs 0007054 Replacement SR 19 @ CSX RR 2.8 MI SE OF DRY BRANCH 0007251 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 96 @ I16 0008416 Replacement CR 189/BULLARD @ FLAT CREEK 322460 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 96 FM CR 540/OLD HAWKINS'LE RD TO SR 87/TWIGGS (5 BRID) 322470 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 96 FM 0.48 W OF SR 87 TO S OF I16 M004188 Maintenance I16 @ 5 LOCS & I75 @ 4 LOCS Upson 0000297 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 3/US 19 FM CR 73/EASTWEST COUNTY RD TO CR 8/ATWATER RD 0006967 Reconstruction/Rehabilitation SR 74 EAST ONEWAY PAIR IN THOMASTON 0010624 Enhancement SR 3 FROM CS 602/R STREET TO CS 609/PARK DRIVE 333210 Replacement SR 36 @ FLINT RIVER 9.6 MI E OF WOODLAND *Project not shown on map Miles 0 10 20 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program FY 2014-2017 District 3: Americus Area Marion 0008647 Replacement CR 99/BOB SAVEL ROAD @ LANAHASSEE CREEK TRIBUTARY Legend 7th Ave County Road 65 SANDY Teat Rd County Road 29 371120 M004619 Stewart 0007887 Replacement Maintenance Replacement CR 7/WALTER WELLS ROAD @ SHOAL CREEK NW TAZEWELL CL SR 240 FROM SR 127 TO SR 137 CR 33/2ND AVE @ HANNAHATCHEE CREEK Interstates U.S./State Routes Road 33 41 County Road 25 BERRYHILL EASTERN PRESIDENTIAL ROUTE oad 64 UV3 Map Area Reservation Rd Buffalo Rd Young Rd UV355 Eunice Dr County Road 73 County Road 74 unty Co County R County R oad 54 County Road 55 County Road 58 UV352 Rd County Road 47 County Road County Road 49 County 45 County Road 35 Coun ty Road Road County 36 VILLAGE C ounty Road 36 Road 37 County Road 39 County Road 40 UV41 STATE R OUTE 127 County Road MacWilliams 22 Rd ad 6 ty Ro Coun County Road Count WILLOW County Road 2 0011687 Replacement SR 39 @ HANNAHATCHEE CREEK TRIBUTARY 4.5 MI E OF OMAHA 0010305* Enhancement HISTORIC BEDINGFIELD STAGECOACH INN RESTORATION M004575 Maintenance SR 39 @ HANNAHATCHEE CREEK TRIB CULVERT REHAB Sumter 0010213* Enhancement GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY ENTRACEWAY 0010607 Enhancement ANDERSONVILLE HISTORICAL TRAIN DEPOT M004613 Maintenance SR 377 FROM LEE COUNTY LINE TO SR 27/US 280 *Project not shown on map Williams Rd Roads County Boundary Cities STIP Projects Bridge Replacement Enhancement M004619 11 y Road 68 Co u Ty ler For more information, contact STIP Coordinator (404) 631-1987 stipcoordinator@dot.ga.gov Comments can be mailed to District Three Office 115 Transportation Blvd Thomaston, GA 30286 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Hill Church Rd Mclittle Bridge Rd Mask Rd Salters Mill Rd Y Bear Branch Rd O Bowen Rd d Thomas M ill Rd M D og Croxton Cross R d Cemetery Rd Cornwell Rd sell C reek Rd d Boot Cosby Rd Della G lass RAIL Rd RD MILLS RD Mitchell Rd T hree Bridges Rd Jackson Rd Burm nville R d Old Sta Wat ermelon Rd Old voe Rd D Freeman Rd New Era Rd ll DyUkepspeRr dRiver Rd Sam Bradley Rd Buck Doster Rd Pearl Dr Middle River Rd Reeves Lndg Jury Clarke Rd Clements Rd Middle River Rd Danville Rd Brady Rd Vienna Rd Irene Dr Lower River Rd i per Rd Wade Rd Br o Lamar Rd Head Rd ks M Rd Rd Wilson D R W Jones Rd Bone Rd Calvary Church Rd Holman Rd Ai Cobb-cheek Rd E Allen St Main St Standard Eleva Dixon Dr Ferguson Foster-ball Rd Pryor Buck Nelson Rd Styles/robinson Rd Ba Pecan Rd Waterfront Dr iley Rd Mason Dr Fli Fish Rd CHATT VALLEY TRAIL SCENIC Hwy 1st St Miles 0 5 10 Hu ntstone Dr Scenic Rte r t Dr 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 Social Media Screenshots: http://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT and www.twitter.com/GADeptofTrans GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 2013 GDOT STIP Public Meetings Public information meetings for GDOT's FY 2014-2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) are beginning in October. You're invited to attend a meeting in your area. Learn more at www.dot.ga.gov/STIP, or contact a local representative for more information. District 1 Contact: Kim Coley (770) 532-5530 kcoley@dot.ga.gov October 24, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Helen City Hall 25 Alpenrosen Strasse Helen, GA October 29, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Jefferson Civic Center and Clubhouse 65 Kissam Street Jefferson, GA District 2 Contact: Vonda Everett (478) 552-4631 veverett@dot.ga.gov District 3 Contact: Jack Reed (706) 646-6982 jreed@dot.ga.gov District 4 Contact: Shane Pridgen (229) 386-3045 spridgen@dot.ga.gov District 5 Contact: Will Murphy (912) 427-5733 wmurphy@dot.ga.gov District 6 Contact: Mike Haithcock (770) 387-3619 mhaithcock@dot.ga.gov October 21, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Milledgeville Mall 2400 North Columbia Street Milledgeville, GA October 29, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Dublin Mall 2005 Veterans Boulevard Dublin, GA October 28, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm S. GA Technical College Pope Center Room 111 900 S. GA Tech Pkwy Americus, GA November 4, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm LaGrange Mall 1501 Lafayette Parkway LaGrange, GA October 22, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Mall at Waycross 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA November 4, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Tifton Mall 458 Virginia Avenue Tifton, GA October 22, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Mall at Waycross 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA November 7, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Bulloch County Commissioners Chamber 115 North Main Street Statesboro, GA October 21, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm GDOT District 6 Office 500 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE Cartersville, GA November 7, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Carrollton Cultural Arts Center 251 Alabama Street Carrollton, 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. 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 2014-2017 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 14-17 STIP are: Federally funded highway and bridge projects, Maintenance projects, Transportation alternatives projects, and Public transit projects. If you live in a Metropolitan Planning Organization area, please contact your local MPO for projects in your area. 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 2014 through 2017. 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 2013 Meeting Schedule STIP informational meetings will be held throughout the State and are open to the public. You're encouraged to attend one near you. District 1 October 24, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Helen City Hall 25 Alpenrosen Strasse Helen, GA District 2 October 21, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Milledgeville Mall 2400 North Columbia Street Milledgeville, GA October 29, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Jefferson Civic Center & Clubhouse 65 Kissam Street Jefferson, GA District 4 October 22, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Mall at Waycross 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA November 4, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Tifton Mall 458 Virginia Avenue Tifton, GA October 29, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Dublin Mall 2005 Veterans Boulevard Dublin, GA District 5 October 22, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Mall at Waycross 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA November 7, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Bulloch Co. Commissioners Chamber 115 North Main Street Statesboro, GA District 3 October 28, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm South Georgia Technical College Pope Center Room 111 900 S. GA Tech Parkway Americus, GA November 4, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm LaGrange Mall 1501 Lafayette Parkway LaGrange, GA District 6 October 21, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm GDOT District 6 Office 500 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE Cartersville, GA November 7, 2013 5:00--7:00 pm Carrollton Cultural Arts Center 251 Alabama Street Carrollton, GA Georgia Department of Transportation Facebook Posts Regarding FY 2014-2017 STIP: www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT Georgia Department of Transportation Facebook Posts Regarding FY 2014-2017 STIP: www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT (continued) Georgia Department of Transportation Facebook Posts Regarding FY 2014-2017 STIP: www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT (continued) Georgia Department of Transportation Facebook Posts Regarding FY 2014-2017 STIP: www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT (continued) Georgia Department of Transportation Facebook Posts Regarding FY 2014-2017 STIP: www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT (continued) Georgia Department of Transportation Facebook Posts Regarding FY 2014-2017 STIP: www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT (continued) Georgia Department of Transportation Facebook Posts Regarding FY 2014-2017 STIP: www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT (continued) Georgia Department of Transportation Twitter Posts Regarding FY 2014-2017 STIP: www.twitter.com/GADeptofTrans Georgia Department of Transportation Twitter Posts Regarding FY 2014-2017 STIP: www.twitter.com/GADeptofTrans (continued) Georgia Department of Transportation Twitter Posts Regarding FY 2014-2017 STIP: www.twitter.com/GADeptofTrans (continued) Annual Public Involvement Report Appendix C Media Coverage Contents: Press Releases and Distribution Lists by District Newspaper Articles GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 Visit us on Facebook or Twitter. For Immediate Release: Friday, October 18, 2013 Contact: Teri N. Pope 404.274.6436 Public Encouraged to Attend Local Meetings... GEORGIA DOT SEEKS PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT ON ITS FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS GAINESVILLE, Ga.The Georgia Department of Transportation is presenting the Draft FY 2014 - 2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in Northeast Georgia for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program designed to achieve Georgia's transportation goals as envisioned by the Governor and State Transportation Board to improve the mobility of people and movement of goods across the state, expand Georgia's role in global commerce, reduce injury and loss of life on state roadways, and prioritize investments in Georgia's transportation infrastructure assets. The pending STIP will specify federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for Fiscal Years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. These projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements and maintenance for interstate highways, state routes and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The Georgia DOT District One Office in Gainesville will sponsor two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 14-17 STIP in Northeast Georgia, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss projects with Department staff, and formally offer comments. The meetings are open to the public and all constituents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Meetings in Northeast Georgia will be held: Thursday, October 24, 2013 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Helen City Hall 25 Alpenrosen Strasse Helen, GA Tuesday, October 29, 2013 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jefferson Civic Center and Clubhouse 65 Kissam Street Jefferson, GA The general public is invited to view projects planned for 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. 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 14-17 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.dot.ga.gov/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. For more information on Georgia DOT, please visit www.dot.ga.gov or subscribe to our Press Release RSS feed. 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For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Contact: Cissy Mc Nure 478.552.4656 Public Encouraged to Attend Local Meetings... GEORGIA DOT SEEKS PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT ON ITS FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS TENNILLE Ga.The Georgia Department of Transportation is presenting the Draft FY 2014 - 2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in East Central Georgia for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program designed to achieve Georgia's transportation goals as envisioned by the Governor and State Transportation Board to improve the mobility of people and movement of goods across the state, expand Georgia's role in global commerce, reduce injury and loss of life on state roadways, and prioritize investments in Georgia's transportation infrastructure assets. The pending STIP will specify federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for Fiscal Years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. These projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements and maintenance for interstate highways, state routes and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The Georgia DOT District Two Office in Tennille will sponsor two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 14-17 STIP in East Central Georgia, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss projects with Department 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 will be held: Monday, October 21 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milledgeville Mall 2400 N. Columbia Street Milledgeville, GA Tuesday, October 29 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dublin Mall 2005 Veterans Boulevard Dublin, GA The general public is invited to view projects planned 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. Counties that are designated "metropolitan areas" review all of their projects through their Metropolitan Planning Organization and will conduct their public review separate from these meetings. The counties in East Central Georgia included in Metropolitan Planning Organizations (areas with more than 50,000 in population) and not a part of the STIP are Columbia, Newton and Richmond counties. The Draft FY 14-17 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.dot.ga.gov/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. 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 2 - Press Distribution List Burgamy, Len Holmes, Chris Lee, Michael McMillan, Terrell Moon, Robert Smith, Daniel Way, Rodney Lewis, Jeanette Mason, Bonnie Norris, Cynthia Tomlinson, Sharon L. 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For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 16, 2013 Contact: Kimberly Larson 706.741.3439 Public Encouraged to Attend Local Meetings... GEORGIA DOT SEEKS PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT ON ITS FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS THOMASTON Ga.The Georgia Department of Transportation is presenting the Draft FY 2014 - 2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in West Central Georgia for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program designed to achieve Georgia's transportation goals as envisioned by the Governor and State Transportation Board to improve the mobility of people and movement of goods across the state, expand Georgia's role in global commerce, reduce injury and loss of life on state roadways, and prioritize investments in Georgia's transportation infrastructure assets. The pending STIP will specify federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for Fiscal Years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. These projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements and maintenance for interstate highways, state routes and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The Georgia DOT District Three Offices in Thomaston will sponsor four Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 14-17 STIP in West Central Georgia, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss projects with Department staff, and formally offer comments. The meetings are open to the public and all constituents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Meetings in West Central Georgia will be held: Monday, October 21, 2013 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milledgeville Mall 2400 North Columbia Street Milledgeville, GA Monday, October 28, 2013 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. S. GA Technical College Pope Center Room 111 900 S. GA Tech Pkwy Americus, GA Monday, November 4, 2013 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. LaGrange Mall 1501 Lafayette Parkway LaGrange, GA Thursday, November 7, 2013 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Carrollton Cultural Arts Center 251 Alabama Street Carrollton, 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 14-17 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.dot.ga.gov/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. 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 3 - Press Release Database Broadcast Media 13-WMAZ-Macon Atlanta Traffic-Chris Monroe Celeste Smith Cox Radio - Doug Turnbull Fox 24-ABC Macon (news@newscentralga.com) Katie Beasley Lagrange Public TV Margo Johnson Todays WMGT-Macon Traffic.com Troup Co Public TV WAGA - FOX 5 WAGA - Traffic WAGA-Traffic 2 WGST-Matt Cook WGST-News Desk WMGT - Brandon Long WMGT - Michael Estime WSB Radio WSB Radio-Scott Slade WSB Traffic-Cpt. 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Contact: Devin K. Gibbs 229.326.5435 Public Encouraged to Attend Local Meetings... GEORGIA DOT SEEKS PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT ON ITS FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS Waycross, Ga.The Georgia Department of Transportation is presenting the Draft FY 2014 - 2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in South West Georgia for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program designed to achieve Georgia's transportation goals as envisioned by the Governor and State Transportation Board to improve the mobility of people and movement of goods across the state, expand Georgia's role in global commerce, reduce injury and loss of life on state roadways, and prioritize investments in Georgia's transportation infrastructure assets. The pending STIP will specify federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for fiscal years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. These projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements and maintenance for interstate highways, state routes and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The Georgia DOT District 4 Office in Tifton will sponsor two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 1417 STIP in South West Georgia, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss projects with Department staff, and formally offer comments. The meetings are open to the public and all constituents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Meetings in South West Georgia will be held: PUBLIC MEETING #1 IN DISTRICT 4 October 22, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Mall at Waycross 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA. PUBLIC MEETING #2 IN DISTRICT 4 November 4, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tifton Mall 458 Virginia Avenue Tifton, GA. The general public is invited to view projects planned for Quitman, Randolph, Clay, Calhoun, Early, Miller, Baker, Terrell, Seminole, Decatur, Grady, Thomas, Colquitt, Worth, Mitchell, Brooks, Echols, Clinch, Lanier, Atkinson, Coffee, Berrien, Cook, Tift, Irwin, Ben Hill, Turner, Wilcox, and Crisp. Counties that are designated "metropolitan areas" review all of their projects through their Metropolitan Planning Organization and will conduct their public review separate from these meetings. The counties in South West Georgia included in Metropolitan Planning Organizations (areas with more than 50,000 in population) and not a part of the STIP are Lowndes, Dougherty, and Lee. The Draft FY 14-17 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.dot.ga.gov/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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You also may follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans). ### District 4 - Press Distribution List Adel News Tribune Adel News Tribune, Quitman Free Press, Lanier County News1 Albany Herald - Carlton Fletcher@albanyherald. com (carlton.fletcher@albanyherald.com) Albany Herald Dougherty County Albany Herald Dougherty County Albany Journal Dougherty County Associated Press Associated Press1 Atkinson County Citizen Pearson Berrien Press Nashville Cairo Messenger Grady County Camilla Enterprise/Pelham Journal Mitchell County Citizens Times Clinch County News Homerville Cordele Dispatch Crisp County Cuthbert Southern Tribune Randolph County Dawson News District Four Statewide Communications and TMC Donalsonville News Dothan Eagle Alabama Douglas Enterprise Coffee County Early County News Blakely Florida Times Union (Ga Bureau) Francis, Tracey Freight Commerce (Jim Murphy) Ga Motor Truckers Association (Guy) Ganzy, Jennifer Georgia Bikes Georgia News Network Georgia Transportation Institute Governor Deals Office Governor Deals Press Secretary GPPF - Benita Dodd Herald Leader Ben Hill County Lee County Ledger Leesburg Miller County Liberal Colquitt Moultrie Observer Colquitt County Navteq Navteq News Observer Dooly County Ocilla Star Irwin County Peach State Public Radio Peach State Public Radio1 Post Searchlight Bainbridge Retail Insight Spear, David Spikes, Chata Sylvester Local News Tallahassee Democrat Taylor Stukes Tele Atlas North America - Bob Heitzman Thomas Thomasville Times Enterprise - Mark Lastinger Thomasville Times Enterprise1 Tift County Sheriffs Communications Officer Tifton Gazette Tifton Gazette TMC-Press Releases Received Valdosta Daily News1 Valdosta Daily Times Vickie Hickman Tift County WAFT-FM 101.1 Lowndes WALB News 10 WBBK-93.1 &1260, WBGE-101.9, WGMK-106.3, WBBK-93.1, WSEM-1500 WBBK-93.1 &1260, WBGE-101.9, WGMK-106.3, WBBK-93.1, WSEM-1500 WBBK-93.1 &1260, WBGE-101.9, WGMK-106.3, WBBK-93.1, WSEM-1500-2 WCTV News 6 WDDQ 92.1 Cook/Lowndes WDFX News 34-1 WDFX News 34-2 WDHN News 18 WDHN News 18-1 WDHN News 18-2 WDHN News 18-3 WDMG, WRDO, WBHB, WVOH, WKZZ, WVOH-TV WDMG, WRDO, WBHB, WVOH, WKZZ, WVOH-TV-1 WFSB 1490 Brooks WFSB 1490 Brooks WFXL News 31-3 WGMY 107.1 Thomas County WGOV-AM, 950, WAAC-FM, 92.9, WLYX-FM, 96.7 WGPC WKAK WJAD WALG WEGT WQVE WNUQ Roger Russell-Dougherty WHGH-AM 840 WHLJ 97.5 Lowndes Williams, Requel Wiregrass Farmer - Turner Wiregrass Farmer - Turner WJIZ-96.3, WJYZ-960, WOBB-100.3-Dougherty, WMRZ-98.1-Terrell, WOBB-100.3-Tift WLPF 98.5 Irwin County WMAZ-TV-13 News WMGR 930 Decatur WMTM 93.9, 1300 Colquitt WOBB 100.3 Tift WOKA 106 Coffee WPLH-FM 103.1 ABAC Tift County WPNG 101.9 Coffee WQXZ 98.3 - Crisp WRGA 790 Cairo Grady County WSST 51 Crisp WSTT 730 Thomas County WTIF-107.5, 1340, WFFM 105.7, Tift County WTUF-FM 106.3,WPAX-AM 1240-Thomas WTUF-FM, 106.3, WPAX-AM, 1240 WTVY News 4 Dothan Alabama WTXL 27 Tallahassee WULS 103.7 Coffee WVGA, WKRO, WKAA, WQPW, WWRQ, WXHT, WVLD, WSTI WVGA, WWRQ, WKAA, WVLD, WVGA, WXHT, WSTI, WWRQ-Lowndes WVGA, WWRQ, WKAA, WVLD, WVGA, WXHT, WSTI, WWRQ-Lowndes Visit us on Facebook or Twitter. For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Contact: Jill Nagel 912.424.6643 Mobile Public Encouraged to Attend Local Meetings... GEORGIA DOT SEEKS PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT ON ITS FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS Jesup, Ga.The Georgia Department of Transportation is presenting the Draft FY 2014 - 2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in Southeast Georgia for public review and comment. The STIP is a four-year program designed to achieve Georgia's transportation goals as envisioned by the Governor and State Transportation Board to improve the mobility of people and movement of goods across the state, expand Georgia's role in global commerce, reduce injury and loss of life on state roadways, and prioritize investments in Georgia's transportation infrastructure assets. The pending STIP will specify federally funded transportation projects for non-urban communities in rural Georgia for fiscal years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. These projects include, but are not limited to, new construction, improvements and maintenance for interstate highways, state routes and bridges. Additional projects include bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation enhancement projects and public transit projects. The Georgia DOT District Five Office in Jesup will sponsor two Open House meetings where the public can view the Draft FY 14-17 STIP in Southeast Georgia, view maps of projects in the local area, discuss projects with Department 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: Tuesday, October 22nd 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Waycross Mall 2215 Memorial Drive Waycross, GA Thursday, November 7th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bulloch County Commissioners Chamber 115 North Main Street 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. Counties that are designated "metropolitan areas" review all of their projects through their Metropolitan Planning Organization and will conduct their public review separate from these meetings. The counties in Southeast Georgia included in Metropolitan Planning Organizations (areas with more than 50,000 in population) and not a part of the STIP are Chatham, Glynn and Liberty. The Draft FY 14-17 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.dot.ga.gov/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. 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 5 - Press Distribution List Carr, Toby Yoder, Maggie K. Brown, Trevor Nelson, Ron Price, Steve Hardenbrook, Rick Hartley, Chad Ivery, Karon Knox, Cory McCall, Robert Murphy, Will Phillips, Cynthia Y. 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Howard (marcus.howard@savannahnow.com) Mark Robertson (community@987theriver.com) Mark Robertson (mark@987theriver.com) Mark Robertson@clearchannel.com newsrelease@wtoc.com Renee Kennedy (rkennedy765@live.com) Renee LaSalle reporter@savdailynews.com Rob Macko (Rob.Macko@wjcl.com) Russ Bynum (Associated Press-Savannah) Sarita Chourey shaldeman@landings.org sharon@savannahtribune.com Susan Catron (Savannah Morning News) Tanya Milton (Savannah Tribune) WAEV-97.3 Kiss FM WTOC Traffic (traffic@wtoc.com) Yolanda Neely (WTYB-103.9) Jason Wermers (jwermers@statesboroherald.com) jhealy@statesboroherald.com justin_h_baker@georgiasouthern.edu rward@statesboroherald.com GSP TROOP I COMMAND (troopicommand@gsp.net) GSP TROOP I COMMUNICATIONS (troopicommunications@gsp.net) District 5 - Press Distribution List GSP TROOP I NCO (troopinco@gsp.net) jgoodman@metteradvertiser.com News @ Effingham Herald (news@effinghamherald.net) Paul Floeckher pdonahue@effinghamherald.net orchard41@bellsouth.net paula@claxtonenterprise.com Thomas Dale [editor@claxtonenterprise.com] Andre Green Arafa, Mohamed Barron, Karlene Battle, Ron Boodhoo, Ronald Carter, Julette (Julie) Clutts, Ronald Dale, Natalie (ndale@dot.ga.gov) Dan Moody (danmoody@me.com) Goldberg, Jill Hunter, Robbie Jackson, Lillian W Larson, Kimberly McKinnon, Mark McNure, Gazell (Cissy) Mohr, Cedric Murphy, Carla Parham, Rick Pope, Teri Redmond, Troy Reynolds, Melany Rothman, Liz Spear, David Spikes, Chata For Immediate Release: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Contact: Mohamed Arafa 678.721.5284 Office 770.359.9523 Mobile Public Encouraged to Attend Local Meetings GEORGIA 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 2014 2017 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 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. 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: Monday, October 21, 2013, 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 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, located at 251 Alabama Street 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 14-17 STIP will also be available on the internet at www.dot.ga.gov/Projects/programs/transportation/pages/default.aspx. The Department looks forward to working with the public during the development of the Draft FY 14-17 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). # # # District 6 - Press Distribution List 'amadden@npco.com' 'jon.gargis@daily-tribune.com' 'bartow@mdjonline.com' 'hgbtj@times-georgian.com' 'romenewstribune@rn-t.com' 'paulding@neighbornewspapers.com' 'Charlesoliver@daltoncitizen.com' 'editor@dadesentinel.com' 'news@chatsworthtimes.com' 'charles@wljaradio.com' 'kdixon@cherokeetribune.com' 'TDean@CherokeeHerald.Com' '6MPost@student.highlands.edu' 'websas1030@yahoo.com' 'jburress@wabe.org' 'tvnews2@gmail.com' 'rjohnston@cherokeetribune.com' 'brande.Poulnot@patch.com' 'CommunicationsNewsFeeds@aashto.org' 'Liz.Kennedy@patch.com' 'walkercountymessenger@walkermessenger.com' 'jon.gargis@daily-tribune.com' 'newsroom@wabe.org' Marcus Howard' Jessica Loeding (jessica.loeding@daily-tribune.com) 'mdareing@npco.com' 'news@wbhfradio.org' 'danmoody@me.com' 'amy@times-georgian.com' 'dcrowder@south107.com' 'pcsentinel@douglascountysentinel.com' 'tvnews2@gmail.com' 'kwntv7@yahoo.com' 'brian@thenewsobserver.com' 'news@pickensprogress.com' 'bjacoby@cherokeetribune.com' 'druck@hometownheadlines.com' 'tony@coosavalleynews.com' 'newerapr@bellsouth.net' 'jwalton@timesfreepress.com' 'gatewaybeacon@times-georgian.com' 'news@pickensprogress.com' 'acrisp@timesfreepress.com' 'jlukachick@timesfreepress.com' 'davenemonews@gmail.com' 'mdareing@NPCO.com' District 6 - Press Distribution List 'fanninsentinel.elaine@TDS.net' 'tomarzu@timesfreepress.com' 'alennon@calhountimes.com' Kristal Dixon' 'jbeard@npco.com' 'eyjones@wbhfradio.org' 'mburge@neighbornewspapers.com' 'Dwagner@RN-T.com' 'sumnews@aol.com' 'Ahagin@RockmartJrl.com' 'Victormiller@daltoncitizen.com' 'producers@newschannel9.com' 'mledger@walkermessenger.com' 'news@wdnntv.com' 'afuller@cherokeetribune.com' 'news@wdef.com' 'JWillis@CalhounTimes.Com' 'nbadertscher@ajc.com' 'mike.paluska@cbsatlanta.com' 'cquinn@ajc.com' 'dub@thenewsobserver.com' Rodney Thrash 'catoosacountynews@catoosanews.com' 'mari@knowpickens.com' Melissa Roberts' 'noozflash@aol.com' 'media@realfastnews.com' dwalker@RN-T.com' 'news@thenewsobserver.com' Cherokee Ledger' Jon Gargis' 'tammy@fetchyournews.com' WRGA News' Contents: Comment Form Informational Handout Annual Public Involvement Report Appendix D Translated Documents GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017 Programa Estatal de Mejoras al Transporte (Statewide Transportation Improvement Program o STIP) Aos Fiscales 2014-2017 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 2014 al 2017. 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 Annual Public Involvement Report Contents: Responses to Comments Letters Appendix E Comments Received GDOT STIP FY 2014-2017