2018-2019 Adopted Budget

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PROGRAMS

2016-17

2017-18 Budget

2018-19 Adopted

2019-20 Projected

Actual

Transit Administration The GDOT-Public Transportation Division is responsible for the program administration for the Greensboro Transit Authority. Services include Fixed Route operations, ADA Paratransit Program known as SCAT, Higher Education Area Transit Service, known as HEAT, service planning and monitoring, marketing and communications, procurement, passenger amenities, pass sales, Federal and State compliance, and contracted transportation oversight. The Public Transportation Division also serves as support to the Greensboro Transit Authority Board.

Appropriation

2,399,302

2,375,637

2,610,370

2,634,591

Full Time Equivalent Positions

10.75

12.00

13.00

13.00

Fixed Route Service GTA operates (16) Weekday, (15) Saturday/Evening routes and (7) Sunday routes. In addition, one Connector service (South Town) is offered on weekdays and on Saturday to enhance the on-time performance of the fixed-route service in the area. Fixed-route services are available from 5:15 AM until 11:30 PM Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Saturday, and from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday. GTA operates a reduced level of service on the following holidays; Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Good Friday.

Appropriation

10,876,484

12,369,845

11,540,184

11,300,865

Full Time Equivalent Positions

0

0

0

0

SCAT Service

Specialized Community Area Transportation Service (SCAT) is an ADA complementary paratransit service providing door-to-door and curb-to-curb service. SCAT services are available to individuals that have a disability that prevents them from using GTA's fixed-route bus services. To be considered eligible, individuals must complete a written application, submit supporting information from a professional able to certify their disability, and must undergo an in-person interview with eligibility staff. SCAT services are available from 5:15 AM until 11:30 PM Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Saturday, and from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday. Service is also provided on Easter, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, and Good Friday.

Appropriation

7,318,966

7,927,048

8,466,593

8,353,024

Full Time Equivalent Positions

0

0

0

0

HEAT Service

HEAT (Higher Education Area Transit) service is GTA's university pass program developed jointly by Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) and local colleges and universities to foster the use of public transportation by college students. HEAT operates 39 weeks a year, between August and May, utilizing four routes providing transit services between member campuses and other select locations.

Appropriation

854,793

936,277

933,494

910,702

Full Time Equivalent Positions

0

0

0

0

83