FY 2017-18 FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET

PROGRAMS

2015-16

2016-17 Budget

2017-18 Adopted

2018-19 Projected

Actual

Transit Administration

The GDOT-Public Transportation Division is responsible for the oversight of the public transportation programs sponsored by the City. GTA has served the Greensboro community as the public transportation provider since 1991. More specifically, GTA operates within the city limits which comprise 131 square miles, serving over 280,000 citizens. The sole destination served outside of the Greensboro city limits is the Jamestown campus of the Guilford Technical Community College. GTA also works in partnership with the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) to provide transportation access throughout the Triad. The GDOT-Public Transportation Division staff is responsible for the oversight of transit operations, service planning and monitoring, marketing and communications, and Federal and State compliance. In addition, the GDOT-Public Transportation Division staff oversees the ADA Paratransit Program known as SCAT, and the Higher Education Area Transit Service, known as HEAT, vehicle maintenance, service planning, marketing and communications, procurement, passenger amenities, pass sales, program administration, Federal and State compliance, and transit facilities (J. Douglas Galyon Depot and the GTA Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility & Administrative Offices). The Public Transportation Division also serves as the support staff to the Greensboro Transit Authority Board.

Appropriation

2,752,441

2,909,455

2,375,637

2,534,693

Full Time Equivalent Positions

10.75

10.75

12.00

12.00

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 holidays; Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Good Friday.

Appropriation

10,865,324

11,068,804

12,369,845

11,461,078

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

6,610,555

7,042,856

7,927,048

7,786,958

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

860,182

902,310

936,277

903,322

Full Time Equivalent Positions

0

0

0

0

83