GDOT Annual Report 2023-2024

Downtown Trolley Program Continues

streets averaged 61 points. That ranking is considered “poor condition.”The City will spend $7 million next

fiscal year on road repaving. Safety Programs

The Hopper Trolley, a free downtown circulator route, launched in July 2023 and had a successful first year. Through the end of May 2024, it served nearly 50,000 riders. GTA has now extended the program, with a longer route to Revolution Mill and State Street. Parking Plan Developed In April 2024, GDOT completed a comprehensive assessment of parking in downtown Greensboro with the goal of improving legibility, increasing equity, enhancing effectiveness, and ensuring the sustainability of the parking system. Consultants with Kimley-Horn identified outdated policies, inequitable distribution of parking supply, and the inefficient use of space. More money for maintenance is also needed. The study proposes the City charge for parking in the highest demand areas, provide consistent enforcement to promote turnover and compliance, right-sizing fees, and invest in parking in the south end. Staff will present final recommendations to the City Council early in Fiscal Year 24-25.

City Addresses Neighborhood Traffic Concerns GDOT launched the City’s first Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) to engineer safer neighborhood streets. The program partners GDOT with residents, neighborhood associations and homeowners associations to reduce speeding in neighborhoods and to make residential streets safer for all users. Interested residents in participating in this program may submit applications by August 31. Learn more at gsontmp.org . Expanding Safe Routes to Schools Safe Routes to School encourages elementary and middle school students of all abilities to walk or bike to school. This year the City and Bicycling in Greensboro worked with Jefferson Elementary to help 40 children learning how to ride bikes in an eight-week course after a teacher was awarded a grant to purchase 16 bicycles and helmets. The program, supported with student volunteers, ended with a celebration and each child receiving a bicycle rider’s license.

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October 2023

June 2024

Vision Zero peer city exchange with New York City DOT.

Photo credit: UNCG

B i rd scooter and bike share program relaunches in partnership with UNCG.

March 2024

January 2024

February One Parking Deck opens.

Final Downtown Greenway construction begins.