Greensboro Department of Transportation Annual Report 2022-23

streamline the process for Traffic Impact Studies, an analysis that shows potential impacts of new developments and a requirement for proposed projects above a certain size. While important for planning, the process can create unexpected delays and expenses for developers. The workgroup identified several options to improve the process, including additional staff to assist with reviews; allowing data collection during summer off-peak periods; providing checklists for complete submittals; and creating more documentation to explain the process. Transit Transit Planning Underway Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA) and GDOT kicked off two planning processes in early 2023: a zero emission fleet transition plan and a long-range transit plan, called GoBORO. The emissions plan will guide the agency’s transition to zero emissions vehicles by 2035. The process includes deploying new technology and battery charging infrastructure, workforce training, and exploring funding opportunities.

GoBORO will be GTA’s plan to make Greensboro car optional, one of the “big ideas” of the City’s comprehensive plan. Downtown Trolley Planned The Hopper Trolley, a pilot program funded through Participatory Budgeting and the American Rescue Plan, began service July 2023. The free service runs four days a week, every seven minutes. The trolley seeks to improve downtown mobility and enhance connectivity beyond the car, and will run through the end of 2023. Transit Agency Replaces Buses GTA recently received eight new “clean diesel” buses to replace buses that were well beyond their useful life. With this addition, the fixed route fleet is now in a state of good repair after years of being behind on bus replacements. The buses were paid for with federal congestion mitigation funds. Director Appointed to Federal Board US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg appointed Greensboro Transportation Director Hanna Cockburn to serve a two-year term on the federal Transit Advisory Committee on Safety (TRACS).

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March 2023

Residents give input on future Battleground Lawndale-Westover Corridor updates.

June 2023

GDOT hosts public engagement sessions on Downtown Parking Plan.

June 2023

April 2023

Ballinger Road bridge project completed.

City sets July launch date for downtown trolley pilot program.