FY 2017-18 FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET

TRANSPORTATION

PROGRAMS

2015-16

2016-17 Budget

2017-18 Adopted

2018-19 Projected

Actual

Transportation Administration

Allocates and manages resources that are necessary to ensure the safe, efficient and convenient movement of vehicles and pedestrians over Greensboro streets, thoroughfares and sidewalks. The Parking Enforcement section of GDOT is also housed under Administration. This section is responsible for enforcing traffic regulations throughout the city, however, the primary enforcement area is the Central Business District and areas around NC A&T University and UNC-Greensboro.

Appropriation

1,298,602

1,537,777

1,554,838

1,562,283

Full Time Equivalent Positions

11.33

12.30

11.80

11.80

Engineering Responsible for developing a transportation system that provides safe and efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles along Greensboro’s street system. Responsible for the City’s traffic signal system, developing new traffic signal plans, and operating the traffic signal system in a safe and efficient manner. Responsible for operation of the Greensboro Traffic Management Center (TMC) in conjunction with the NCDOT and the Police Department, including the live broadcast of traffic information over Channel 13 during rush hours and over the City’s “real-time” traffic information web page. Responsible for ensuring that proposed developments are established in harmony with our existing transportation system. Responsible for determining deficiencies in our transportation system and developing projects/programs to enhance safety and mobility. Responsible for managing the City’s streetlight program and developing plans to light thoroughfares as well as residential streets. Responsible for investigating and responding to citizens concerns about Greensboro traffic. Responsible for evaluating existing and projected traffic patterns and developing plans to alleviate congestion in Greensboro including the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Appropriation

1,114,328

1,135,579

1,204,023

1,237,554

Full Time Equivalent Positions

12.126

12.126

12.126

12.126

Street Lighting The majority of the program covers the cost of electricity for street lights, and is paid to Duke Energy. Other expenses may include City-owned and maintained lighting under some bridges, some conduit costs, and other miscellaneous street light expenses.

Appropriation

3,421,311

3,425,000

3,461,139

3,459,582

Full Time Equivalent Positions

0

0

0

0

Traffic Operations

Constructs and maintains all traffic signals and related equipment. Builds and installs traffic signs and all painted traffic markings.

Appropriation

3,268,264

3,410,485

3,388,645

3,463,089

Full Time Equivalent Positions

32

32

32

32

Planning

Plans for thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities; participates in project development and coordinates needed roadway and sidewalk improvements with new developments. Responsible for Metropolitan Planning Organization functions including long-range transportation planning and programming, air quality conformity, and regional transportation planning efforts.

Appropriation

270,067

278,812

293,367

301,860

Full Time Equivalent Positions

3

3

3

3

Galyon Depot

The J. Douglas Galyon Depot, former “Southern Railway Passenger Train Depot” was originally built in 1927 as the train depot for Greensboro and surrounding area. The renovated Depot serves as a central transfer hub for GTA, offers access to Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation Express, Greyhound and Carolina Trailways Intercity Bus Service, and taxicabs. The Depot houses GTA’s customer service call center and the operators' break room. The Depot also serves as the local Amtrak Passenger Rail Station and operates as a 24-hour facility.

Appropriation

0

353,969

360,547

360,744

Full Time Equivalent Positions

0

0

0

0

Adopted FY 2017-18 Budget

96