FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET 2020-2021

TRANSIT SYSTEM (GTA) FUND GTA 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 Advisory Commission. 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. 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. 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.

Actual 2018-19

Budget 2019-20

Adopted 2020-21

Projected

2021-22

Expenditures by Program GTA Administration Fixed Route Service

2,999,060 10,490,454 10,117,748 865,389

2,529,753 11,017,540 9,202,418 898,676

2,844,460 11,233,289 9,105,333 875,248

3,026,831 10,543,474 10,232,831 876,929

SCAT Service HEAT Service

Total

24,472,651

23,648,387

24,058,330

24,680,065

Adopted 2020-21 Budget

99