FY 2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program (as Adopted
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
CORE MPO is the Metropolitan planning Organization (MPO) Responsible for Chatham County<br />
transportation planning. The CORE MPO is comprised of the representatives of local, state<br />
and federal government and transportation authorities and ensures federal spending on<br />
transportation for urbanized are<strong>as</strong> of over 50,000 people occurs through a comprehensive,<br />
cooperative and continuing proces involving both the public and policy-makers. The MPC<br />
provides staf services to the CORE MPO Board, which is chaired by the chairman of the<br />
Chatham County Board of County Commisioners.<br />
Fiscal Year <strong>2013</strong> – <strong>2016</strong><br />
PREPARED BY THE CHATHAM COUNTY - SAVANNAH METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION in cooperation with<br />
the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration and the Georgia Department of <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
<strong>Adopted</strong> June 27, 2012
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong><br />
Co<strong>as</strong>tal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization<br />
Chatham County - Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission<br />
P.O. Box 8246, 110 E<strong>as</strong>t State Street<br />
Savannah, Georgia 31412-8246<br />
Phone: (912) 651.1440<br />
Fax: (912) 651.1480<br />
www.thempc.org<br />
MPC and CORE MPO are committed to the principle of affirmative action and shall not discriminate<br />
against otherwise qualified persons on the b<strong>as</strong>is of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,<br />
physical or mental handicap, or disability in its recruitment, employment, facility and program<br />
accessibility or services. MPC and CORE MPO are committed to enforcing the provisions of the Civil<br />
Rights Act, Title VI, and all the related requirements mentioned above. CORE MPO is also committed<br />
to taking positive and realistic affirmative steps to ensure the protection of rights and opportunities for<br />
all persons affected by its plans and programs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ....................................................................... III<br />
MPO RESOLUTION ........................................................................................................................... i<br />
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION .......................................................................................................... iii<br />
GDOT-MPO JOINT CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................... iv<br />
CHAPTER 1: TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDAMENTALS ............. 1<br />
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1<br />
1.2 Overview of the TIP Document ................................................................................................ 2<br />
1.3 TIP Funding .............................................................................................................................. 2<br />
1.3.1 Highway Funding ........................................................................................................... 3<br />
1.3.1.1 Highway Funding Components .............................................................................. 3<br />
1.3.1.2 Highway Funding Codes ......................................................................................... 3<br />
1.3.1.3 Lump Sum Funding ................................................................................................ 4<br />
1.3.2 Transit Funding .............................................................................................................. 7<br />
1.3.2.1 Transit Funding <strong>Program</strong>s....................................................................................... 7<br />
1.3.2.2 Transit Funding Shares ........................................................................................... 8<br />
1.3.3 Carry over Funding ........................................................................................................ 8<br />
1.3.3.1 Where Carryover Funds Come From ...................................................................... 9<br />
1.3.3.2 How Carryover Funds Are Used ............................................................................. 9<br />
1.3.3.3 How Carryover Funds Are Shown For Fiscal Constraint ....................................... 9<br />
1.3.4 Other Funding ................................................................................................................ 9<br />
1.4 Public Participation Requirements for TIP ............................................................................. 10<br />
1.4.1 Interested Citizens/Parties Participation in the Update/Development of TIP .............. 10<br />
1.4.2 Interested Citizens/Parties Participation for Changes to LRTP and TIP ..................... 11<br />
1.4.3 STIP and TIP Amendment Process .............................................................................. 12<br />
CHAPTER 2: <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP DEVELOPMENT .................................................................... 15<br />
2.1 Expected <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Funding for Chatham County ................................................ 15<br />
2.1.1 Expected Highway Funds ............................................................................................ 15<br />
2.1.2 Expected Transit Funds ................................................................................................ 15<br />
2.1.3 Expected Earmark Funds ............................................................................................. 16<br />
2.2 Establishment of <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Priorities ....................................................... 16<br />
2.2.1 TIP Prioritization Policies ............................................................................................ 17<br />
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2.2.2 TIP Project Prioritization ............................................................................................. 18<br />
2.2.2.1 Highway Projects .................................................................................................. 18<br />
2.2.2.2 Bridge Projects ...................................................................................................... 18<br />
2.2.2.3 Transit Projects ..................................................................................................... 18<br />
2.2.2.4 Non-Motorized Projects ........................................................................................ 19<br />
2.2.2.5 Projects from Studies ............................................................................................ 20<br />
2.2.2.6 Other Projects ........................................................................................................ 20<br />
2.3 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Development Public Participation Process ............................................ 21<br />
2.3.1 Participation in TIP Prioritization ................................................................................ 21<br />
2.3.2 Participation in Draft TIP Development ...................................................................... 23<br />
CHAPTER 3: <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS................... 27<br />
3.1 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> Highway <strong>Improvement</strong> Projects ................................................................... 27<br />
3.1.1 Index of Highway Projects ........................................................................................... 27<br />
3.1.2 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Highway Project Locations ........................................................ 28<br />
3.1.3 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Highway Project Pages ................................................................. 29<br />
3.1.4 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Highway Lump Sum <strong>Program</strong>ming .............................................. 58<br />
3.1.5 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Highway Financial Balance .......................................................... 60<br />
3.2 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> Transit <strong>Improvement</strong> Projects ...................................................................... 66<br />
3.2.1 Financial Capacity Statement of the Chatham Area Transit Authority ........................... 66<br />
3.2.2 <strong>FY</strong> 2012 Capital <strong>Improvement</strong> Justification for the Chatham Area Transit ................ 68<br />
3.2.3 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> Transit Project Pages ......................................................................... 69<br />
APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................... 73<br />
Appendix A: Identified Lump Sum Projects ................................................................................ 73<br />
Appendix B: Funding Obligation in <strong>FY</strong> 2012 .............................................................................. 76<br />
Appendix C: Implemented or Removed TIP Priority Projects ..................................................... 79<br />
Appendix D: Public Participation Materials ................................................................................. 81<br />
II
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
Russ Abolt, County Manager<br />
Chatham County<br />
Mayor J<strong>as</strong>on Buelterman<br />
City of Tybee Island<br />
Mark Egan, Chairman<br />
CORE MPO Citizens Advisory Committee<br />
Curtis J. Foltz, Executive Director<br />
Georgia Ports Authority<br />
Keith Golden, Commissioner<br />
Georgia Department of <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
Patrick S. Graham, Executive Director<br />
Savannah Airport Commission<br />
Mayor Tennyson Holder<br />
City of Garden City<br />
William W. Hubbard, President and CEO<br />
Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce<br />
Mayor James Hungerpiller<br />
Town of Vernonburg<br />
Mayor Edna Jackson<br />
City of Savannah<br />
McArthur Jarrett, Chairman<br />
CORE MPO Advisory Committee on<br />
Accessible <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
Chairman Pete Liakakis<br />
Chatham County Commission<br />
III<br />
Mayor Glenn Jones<br />
City of Port Wentworth<br />
Ltc. Edward Kovaleski, Garrison<br />
Commander<br />
Hunter Army Airfield<br />
Mayor Mike Lamb<br />
City of Pooler<br />
Chairman Adam Ragsdale<br />
Chatham County-Savannah<br />
Metropolitan Planning Commission<br />
Chadwick Reese, Executive Director<br />
Chatham Area Transit Authority<br />
Pat Shay<br />
Chatham Area Transit Authority Board<br />
of Directors<br />
Rochelle Small-Toney, City Manager<br />
City of Savannah<br />
Mayor Anna Maria Thom<strong>as</strong><br />
Town of Thunderbolt<br />
Mayor Wayne Tipton<br />
City of Bloomingdale<br />
Steve Weathers, President and CEO<br />
Savannah Economic Development<br />
Authority
Russ Abolt, County Manager<br />
Chatham County<br />
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE<br />
Chairman Tom Thomson, Executive Director<br />
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission<br />
Scott Allison, Director of Planning and<br />
Economic Development<br />
City of Garden City<br />
Robert H. Bonner Jr., Vice President<br />
LDH Corporation<br />
Al Bungard, County Engineer<br />
Chatham County<br />
Robbie Byrd, Director of Planning and<br />
Public Works<br />
City of Pooler<br />
Phillip Claxton, City Administrator<br />
City of Port Wentworth<br />
Leon Davenport, Assistant County Engineer<br />
Chatham County<br />
Curtis J. Foltz, Executive Director<br />
Georgia Ports Authority<br />
Patrick S. Graham, Executive Director<br />
Savannah Airport Commission<br />
Will Ingram, M<strong>as</strong>ter Planning Branch Chief<br />
Fort Steward/Hunter Army Airfield<br />
Karon Ivery, District Engineer<br />
Georgia Department of <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
Frank McIntosh<br />
Savannah Bicycle Campaign<br />
Kaycee Mertz, <strong>Transportation</strong> Planner<br />
Georgia Department of <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
Dianne Otto, Planning and Zoning Manager<br />
City of Tybee Island<br />
IV<br />
Chadwick Reese, Executive Director<br />
Chatham Area Transit Authority<br />
Peter Shonka, Assistant City Manager<br />
City of Savannah<br />
Rochelle Small-Toney, City Manager<br />
City of Savannah<br />
Linton Smith, City Administrator<br />
Town of Thunderbolt<br />
Hugh "Trip" Tollison, Vice President<br />
Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce<br />
Mike Weiner, Traffic Engineering<br />
Director<br />
City of Savannah<br />
Mark Wilkes, Director of<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> Planning<br />
Chatham County-Savannah<br />
Metropolitan Planning Commission<br />
Superintendent of Terminals<br />
Norfolk Southern Railroad Industry<br />
Terminal Manager<br />
CSX <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> Planner<br />
Co<strong>as</strong>tal Regional Commission<br />
Vice Chair<br />
CORE MPO Citizens Advisory<br />
Committee<br />
Vice Chair<br />
CORE MPO Advisory Committee on<br />
Accessible <strong>Transportation</strong>
Anthony H. Abbott<br />
Chatham County<br />
D. Daniel Brantley<br />
Chatham County<br />
Gerald Cook<br />
City of Bloomingdale<br />
Phillip Cooper<br />
Chatham County<br />
John Getty<br />
City of Tybee Island<br />
Phyllis Hardeman<br />
Town of Thunderbolt<br />
J<strong>as</strong>on House<br />
City of Savannah<br />
Jack Knops<br />
City of Savannah<br />
Larry Longo<br />
City of Port Wentworth<br />
Helen McCracken<br />
Town of Thunderbolt<br />
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE<br />
Chairman Mark Egan<br />
Chatham County<br />
V<br />
Larry Miles<br />
City of Savannah<br />
Harris Odell<br />
Chatham County<br />
Dwayne Simpson<br />
City of Savannah<br />
Linda Smith<br />
City of Port Wentworth<br />
Joseph J. Steffen<br />
Chatham County<br />
Martin Sullivan<br />
Chatham County<br />
Dale Thorpe<br />
Chatham County<br />
Stephen Traub<br />
City of Savannah
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION<br />
James Aberson, ADA Coordinator<br />
Chatham County<br />
Kim Anderson, Project Manager<br />
Teleride<br />
Mohsen Badran, Executive Director<br />
Goodwill Industries of the Co<strong>as</strong>tal Empire<br />
Denise Boehner<br />
Savannah Council of the Blind<br />
William K. Broker, Managing Attorney<br />
Georgia Legal Services<br />
Wayne Dawson, Executive Director<br />
Savannah - Chatham County Fair Housing<br />
Council<br />
Jan Elders<br />
Savannah-Chatham Council on Disability<br />
Issues<br />
Yolanda Fontaine, Resident Service<br />
Coordinator<br />
Housing Authority of Savannah<br />
William Gardener<br />
National Federation of the Blind<br />
Bob Hab<strong>as</strong><br />
Living Independence for Everyone Inc.<br />
Sarah Rayfield, Chief Development Officer<br />
Chatham Area Transit Authority<br />
Denise Boehner<br />
Savannah Council of the Blind<br />
Patricia Heagarty<br />
Interested Citizen<br />
Chairman McArthur Jarrett<br />
Interested Citizen<br />
VI<br />
Carol Hunt, Executive Secretary<br />
NAACP - Savannah Branch<br />
Hunter Hurst, Executive Director<br />
Georgia Infirmary Day Center for<br />
Rehabilitation<br />
Robert Kozlowski, Executive Director<br />
Kicklighter Resource Center<br />
Tom Lamar<br />
Interested Citizen<br />
Jane Love, <strong>Transportation</strong> Planner<br />
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan<br />
Planning Commission<br />
Patti Lyons, President<br />
Senior Citizens Savannah - Chatham County<br />
Inc.<br />
Greg Schroeder, President<br />
United Way of the Co<strong>as</strong>tal Empire<br />
Clealice Timmons, Ancillary Supervisor<br />
Co<strong>as</strong>tal Center for Development Services<br />
Steve Tomlinson<br />
Intermodal <strong>Program</strong> District Representative<br />
Georgia Department of <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
Terri White<br />
Savannah Association of the Blind<br />
Leslie Wilson<br />
Economic Opportunity Authority
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
STAFF MEMBERS<br />
Thom<strong>as</strong> L. Thomson, PE, AICP, Executive Director<br />
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission<br />
Mark Wilkes, PE, AICP, Director of <strong>Transportation</strong> Planning<br />
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission<br />
Zhongze (Wykoda) Wang, <strong>Transportation</strong> Planner<br />
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission<br />
Jane Love, <strong>Transportation</strong> Planner<br />
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission<br />
Michael Adams, <strong>Transportation</strong> Planner<br />
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission<br />
Jessica Hagan, Administrative Assistant<br />
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission<br />
VII
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION<br />
iii
GDOT-MPO JOINT CERTIFICATION<br />
iv
vii
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CHAPTER 1: TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT<br />
PROGRAM FUNDAMENTALS<br />
1.1 Introduction<br />
The <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (TIP) is a coordination and funding document of the<br />
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). An MPO is a regional policy body, required in urbanized<br />
are<strong>as</strong> with population over 50,000, and designated by the governor of the state. The MPO is responsible<br />
for administering the federally required transportation planning process in cooperation with the state,<br />
local and other transportation providers. When an urbanized area reaches a population of more than<br />
200,000, the MPO is designated a <strong>Transportation</strong> Management Area (TMA). The TMA status imposes<br />
more stringent requirements on the MPO, and impacts the sources of funds available for transportation<br />
projects in the urbanized area.<br />
The MPO is responsible for developing the 20 plus year Long Range <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan<br />
(LRTP) and the short-range <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (TIP). The LRTP evaluates<br />
transportation system performance and is a source of policies, projects and actions that implement<br />
community vision of transportation improvements needed to reach the community goals. The TIP is a<br />
detailed capital program or a list of funded highway, transit and other multi-modal projects for the MPO<br />
planning area over the next four years. The TIP must be consistent with the LRTP. All transportation<br />
projects must appear in an approved LRTP and TIP before they may receive federal funds for<br />
implementation. It should be emph<strong>as</strong>ized that the TIP is an expression of intent to implement the<br />
identified projects and not a final commitment of funds from any agency. The TIP is b<strong>as</strong>ed on a<br />
re<strong>as</strong>onable estimate of the amount of federal, state and local funds expected to be available to the MPO<br />
planning area and is required to be financially constrained by year.<br />
The Co<strong>as</strong>tal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO) is the designated<br />
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Savannah urbanized area. The MPO w<strong>as</strong> designated<br />
a TMA in July 2002. CORE MPO is a comprehensive, cooperative and continuing process and is the<br />
forum for decision-making on transportation issues in the Savannah area. CORE MPO adopted the Long<br />
Range <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan – CORE Connections 2035 (Volume 1: Framework Mobility Plan) on<br />
September 17, 2009 and is currently developing the Total Mobility Plan. CORE MPO is also responsible<br />
for developing the <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong>. The <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP is programmed to<br />
address the transportation needs of Savannah and Chatham County and consists of improvements<br />
recommended in the 2035 Mobility Plan. As a TMA, CORE MPO h<strong>as</strong> the authority to prioritize the<br />
projects in the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP, particularly those to be funded with the Urban Attributable Funds<br />
(L230 funds). The <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP identifies transportation improvements recommended for<br />
advancement during the program period, groups the projects into appropriate staging periods and<br />
includes realistic estimates of total costs and anticipated funding sources.<br />
The CORE MPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) is responsible for reviewing the TIP<br />
and recommending it for adoption to the CORE MPO Board. The two other CORE MPO advisory<br />
committees, the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and the Advisory Committee on Accessible<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> (ACAT) <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> the general public are also invited to review and comment on the<br />
proposed TIP. In addition, the federal legislation requires that in the TIP development process the MPO<br />
should consult with officials responsible for other types of planning activities that are affected by<br />
transportation in the area, and governmental agencies and non-profit organizations that receive federal<br />
<strong>as</strong>sistance from a source other than USDOT. CORE MPO satisfies this requirement by inviting these<br />
agencies to participate in the TIP development process and by making the draft TIP available to them for<br />
review and comment.<br />
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Through adoption by the CORE MPO Board, the document becomes the official TIP for the<br />
Savannah urbanized area and then integrated into the State <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
(STIP). Project-by-project review and approval by the Georgia Department of <strong>Transportation</strong> (GDOT),<br />
the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is also<br />
necessary before federal funds become available. It should be understood that the TIP is a flexible<br />
program which may be modified in accordance with the procedures outlined in the adopted Participation<br />
Plan (PP) by resolution of the CORE MPO Board if priorities, area goals or funding levels change.<br />
1.2 Overview of the TIP Document<br />
The format of this document should be e<strong>as</strong>y to follow, but if you have any questions, ple<strong>as</strong>e<br />
contact the transportation planning staff of the Chatham County - Savannah Metropolitan Planning<br />
Commission (MPC) at (912) 651-1440 for <strong>as</strong>sistance.<br />
The first section of this document includes four components. The table of contents provides a<br />
summary of the structure in which the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP is organized. The MPO organization that<br />
follows lists the various CORE MPO board and advisory committees and staff members who have<br />
developed this TIP. The MPO resolution certifies the CORE MPO adoption of the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP.<br />
The MPO certifications provide proof that CORE MPO h<strong>as</strong> the authority to carry out the MPO<br />
transportation planning process in the Savannah area.<br />
Chapter 1 provides some details on TIP fundamentals, including an introduction to the<br />
Metropolitan Planning Organization and the <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong>, the TIP funding, and<br />
the public participation requirements of the TIP development / update / amendment process.<br />
Chapter 2 outlines the specific development process of the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP, including<br />
expected federal / state / local funding in the next four years, transportation improvement priority<br />
establishment, and the public participation process.<br />
Chapter 3 lists specific highway, bridge, transit, transportation enhancement and other multimodal<br />
projects in the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP. The highway section includes an index of projects in<br />
Chatham County programmed to receive funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and<br />
other sources in fiscal years <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong>, a map showing the locations of these projects, the individual<br />
project pages that provide more detailed project information, a list of lump sum funding categories and<br />
programs in Chatham County for the four-year period, and a financial plan that demonstrates fiscal<br />
constraints. The highway section includes some earmarked transportation enhancement projects because<br />
their funding obligation will eventually go through FHWA. This section also includes some currently<br />
locally-funded highway projects that are expected to receive federal and/or state funds in the future. The<br />
transit section includes the financial statement of the Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT), the capital<br />
improvement justification, the transit projects programmed to receive funds from the Federal Transit<br />
Administration (FTA) in fiscal years <strong>2013</strong> to <strong>2016</strong>, <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> a bus replacement schedule.<br />
The appendix includes a list of lump sum projects in the Savannah area that have been identified<br />
and programmed by GDOT, the funding obligation in Chatham County in <strong>FY</strong> 2012, the priority projects<br />
that have either been implemented or have been removed from the priority list, and the public<br />
participation materials related to the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP development process.<br />
1.3 TIP Funding<br />
As mandated by federal regulations, the <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> must be<br />
financially constrained. The cost of projects selected in the overall program must be equal to or less than<br />
estimated funding available to complete these projects. The available funds, which include federal, state<br />
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and local funds, and in some instances private funds <strong>as</strong> with projects financed by public-private<br />
partnerships, are those dollars that are re<strong>as</strong>onably expected over the program timeframe. Usually the<br />
federal funds play the major part in programming the transportation improvements while the state and<br />
the local governments or agencies provide their shares of the TIP funding, thus the “matched funds”<br />
include the total funding needed for the projects. The following sections introduce the common federal<br />
funding categories for the highway, transit, and other projects.<br />
1.3.1 Highway Funding<br />
1.3.1.1 Highway Funding Components<br />
The 2005 federal legislation - the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient <strong>Transportation</strong> Equity<br />
Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) - authorized the federal surface transportation programs for<br />
highways, highway safety, and transit for the 5-year period of 2005 - 2009. SAFETEA-LU expired in<br />
2009 but h<strong>as</strong> been extended to June 30, 2012. The new federal transportation reauthorization bill –<br />
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 Centaury Act (MAP-21) - w<strong>as</strong> signed into law on July 6, 2012.<br />
MAP-21 authorized over $100 billion in spending through the end of the federal government's fiscal<br />
year 2014 which ends September 30, 2014. Changes to the highway and transit funding categories<br />
under MAP-21 will be covered in future TIPs. The CORE MPO’s <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP w<strong>as</strong> developed<br />
under SAFETEA-LU whose federal aid highway program includes the following six (6) core<br />
components.<br />
1. Interstate Maintenance (IM) – The program provides funding for resurfacing, restoring,<br />
rehabilitating and reconstructing (4R) most routes on the Interstate System.<br />
2. National Highway System (NHS) – The program provides funding for improvements to rural and<br />
urban roads that are part of the NHS, including the Interstate System and designated connections to<br />
major intermodal terminals. Under certain circumstances, NHS funds may also be used to fund<br />
transit improvements in NHS corridors.<br />
3. Surface <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (STP) – The program provides flexible funding that may be used<br />
by states and localities for projects on any Federal-aid highway, including the NHS, bridge projects<br />
on any public road, transit capital projects, and intracity and intercity bus terminals and facilities.<br />
4. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) - The program provides funding for projects and<br />
programs in air quality nonattainment and maintenance are<strong>as</strong> for ozone, carbon monoxide (CO), and<br />
particulate matter (PM-10, PM-2.5) which reduce transportation related emissions. The CORE MPO<br />
planning area is an air quality attainment area and does not receive CMAQ funds.<br />
5. Highway Bridge <strong>Program</strong> (BRG) - The program provides funding to enable states to improve the<br />
condition of their highway bridges through replacement, rehabilitation, and systematic preventive<br />
maintenance.<br />
6. Highway Safety <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (HSIP) - The Federal-aid funding program began in <strong>FY</strong><br />
2006 to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. A<br />
state must have a Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) in place in order to obligate HSIP funds.<br />
1.3.1.2 Highway Funding Codes<br />
Depending on different funding categories, the federal / state / local shares of funds vary. The<br />
table below lists the frequently used federal highway funding codes and their respective state / local<br />
share under SAFETEA-LU. The state and local shares for specific projects might change b<strong>as</strong>ed on<br />
agreements between the state and the local project sponsors.<br />
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Highway Funding Codes***<br />
Project Funding Code Cl<strong>as</strong>s of Funds Federal State<br />
Prefix<br />
Share Share<br />
BRG L1C0 On/Off System Bridges 80% 20%<br />
BRG L110 Off System Bridges 80% 20%<br />
NHS L010 Interstate Maintenance * (Except<br />
I-516 & I-985)<br />
90% 10%<br />
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Local<br />
Share<br />
NHS L050 National Highway System 80% 20%<br />
STP L230 Population over 200,000 80% 20%<br />
STP L240 Use for Any Area 80% 20%<br />
SFT LS20 High Risk Rural Road Safety ** 90% 10%<br />
SFT LS30 Safety ** 90% 10%<br />
SFT LS40 Railroad Safety and Railroad<br />
100%<br />
Bridges<br />
SFT LS50 Railroad Safety 100%<br />
SRS LU10 Safe Route to School <strong>Program</strong> 100%<br />
SRS LU20 Safe Route to School<br />
100%<br />
Infr<strong>as</strong>tructure<br />
SRS LU30 Safe Route to School Either 100%<br />
HPP LY10, LY 20 High Priority Project 80% 20%<br />
TEA L220 Enhancement (33R = 100%) 80% 20%<br />
PL L450 Metropolitan Planning 80% 10% 10%<br />
SPR L550 Planning 80% 20%<br />
DNR L940 Recreational Trails 80% 20%<br />
* HOV projects qualify for IM (interstate maintenance).<br />
** 100% for certain projects.<br />
*** The funding codes are b<strong>as</strong>ed on SAFETEA-LU. Changes under MAP-21 will be covered in future TIPs.<br />
1.3.1.3 Lump Sum Funding<br />
A portion of the STIP funding is set <strong>as</strong>ide for various groups of projects that do not affect the<br />
capacity of the roadway. The Lump Sum program in Georgia is intended to give the Georgia<br />
Department of <strong>Transportation</strong> (GDOT) and the MPO flexibility to address projects of an immediate need<br />
while fulfilling the requirements of the STIP. Funds are set up in lump sum banks to undertake projects<br />
that are developed after the STIP is approved. These lump sums banks, located in the statewide or “All”<br />
county section of the STIP, are listed in a number of funding types for each year for the Department’s<br />
convenience in managing and accounting for the funding. These Lump Sum Banks are shown in the<br />
TIP/STIP with the words “Lump Sum” in the project description and contain an amount of funding for<br />
each year. Funds are drawn from these lump sums during the year and individual projects are<br />
programmed. The individual projects may include work at one or several locations for letting and<br />
accounting purposes. Listed below are these groups and information about them. Except for groups for<br />
preliminary engineering and rights-of-way protective buying, the total available funds are shown <strong>as</strong><br />
construction for e<strong>as</strong>y accounting but preliminary engineering and rights-of-way may be drawn from this<br />
amount when needed in that category.<br />
Individual projects are programmed and funds drawn from the Lump Sum Bank at the time these<br />
funds are needed for Preliminary Engineering, Rights of Way and Construction. These projects may be<br />
funded in the current year or one of the other TIP/STIP years. Funds for these projects are not counted
until authorization is requested for the funds. At that time the actual cost is deducted from the balance in<br />
the Lump Sum Bank.<br />
To provide the readers of the TIP/STIP with <strong>as</strong> much information <strong>as</strong> possible, individual projects<br />
to be funded from the Lump Sum Bank in the future may be shown in the TIP/STIP with a program year<br />
of LUMP and a preliminary estimated cost. These projects are also denoted with the words “Lump Sum<br />
Project” in the lower left area of the project listing. To avoid double counting these projects are not<br />
included in the county total at the end of the county.<br />
Group: Maintenance<br />
Criteria: existing system maintenance only<br />
This group h<strong>as</strong> six funding/work types: two are for bridge painting/maintenance and the other four are<br />
for roadway maintenance. Major types of work undertaken are: resurfacing, pavement rehabilitation,<br />
median work, impact attentuators, signing, fencing, pavement markings, landscaping, rest are<strong>as</strong>, walls,<br />
guardrail and shoulder work. Also included is preliminary engineering necessary to prepare plans and<br />
rights-of-way needed for work such <strong>as</strong> landslide repair, sewer hookups and erosion control.<br />
Group: Safety<br />
Criteria: work qualifying for the High Hazard Safety <strong>Program</strong> and other safety projects<br />
This group includes the following work types: signal installation/upgrades, guardrail installation, sign<br />
installation, railroad protection devices, operational improvements, railroad crossing hazard elimination,<br />
roadway hazard elimination and special safety studies and programs.<br />
Group: Preliminary Engineering<br />
Criteria: planning, management systems and consultant design services<br />
This group h<strong>as</strong> two funding/work types: planning/management systems and consultant design services<br />
Group: Traffic and Revenue/Design-Build/Special Studies<br />
Criteria: These studies are to determine how much traffic and how much revenue a toll facility (such <strong>as</strong><br />
a managed lane) could generate in order to guide project development/financing. Special studies, related<br />
to transportation, would also be included in this group.<br />
This group is a single item.<br />
Group: Roadway/Interchange Lighting<br />
Criteria: lighting<br />
This group is a single item.<br />
Group: Rights of Way - Protective Buying and Hardship Acquisitions<br />
Criteria: purch<strong>as</strong>e of parcel(s) of rights of way (RW) for future projects that are in jeopardy of<br />
development and for hardship acquisition. Qualifying projects are those that have preliminary<br />
engineering (PE) underway or have a PE, RW or construction ph<strong>as</strong>e in the STIP. For counties that are<br />
not in conformance for air quality the only qualifying projects are those that have a RW ph<strong>as</strong>e in the<br />
STIP. This group is a single item.<br />
Group: <strong>Transportation</strong> Enhancement<br />
Criteria: projects qualifying for the <strong>Transportation</strong> Enhancement program (TEA)<br />
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TEA projects shown in the STIP will be funded on a first come first served b<strong>as</strong>is. When a project is<br />
funded it is drawn down from the lump sum. When all funds are gone, no other projects can be funded<br />
until the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1.<br />
This group is a single item.<br />
Group: Livable Centers Initiative (LCI)<br />
Criteria: projects qualifying for the LCI program and selected by the Atlanta Regional Commission<br />
(ARC)<br />
LCI implementation projects are selected on a competitive b<strong>as</strong>is and lump sum funding amounts are<br />
programmed according to re<strong>as</strong>onable schedules for engineering, right of way acquisitions and<br />
construction for projects comprising the overall program. Funding for individual ph<strong>as</strong>es of a project<br />
may be shifted between fiscal years <strong>as</strong> necessary if such shifts do not affect the implementation schedule<br />
of other projects or exceed the overall lump sum funding amount.<br />
This group is a single item.<br />
Group: Safe Routes to Schools<br />
Criteria: To enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to<br />
school; to make walking and bicycling to school safe and more appealing; and to facilitate the planning,<br />
development and implementation of projects that will improve safety, and reduce traffic, fuel<br />
consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools.<br />
This group h<strong>as</strong> two items; Infr<strong>as</strong>tructure & non-infr<strong>as</strong>tructure.<br />
Group: High Risk Rural Roads<br />
Criteria: States are required to identify these roadways (and expend the HRRR funds) according to the<br />
following definition: any roadway functionally cl<strong>as</strong>sified <strong>as</strong> a rural major or minor collector or a rural<br />
local road and<br />
A. on which the accident rate for fatalities and incapacitating injuries exceeds the statewide average<br />
for those functional cl<strong>as</strong>ses of roadway; or<br />
B. that will likely have incre<strong>as</strong>es in traffic volume that are likely to create an accident rate for<br />
fatalities and incapacitating injuries that exceeds the statewide average for those functional<br />
cl<strong>as</strong>ses of roadway."<br />
Group: Regional Traffic Signal Optimization<br />
Criteria: Applies to maintenance and operation of traffic control devices statewide. Candidate projects<br />
include:<br />
A. Regional Traffic Operations Concepts<br />
B. Micro-Regional Traffic Operations<br />
C. Traffic Control Maintenance Contracts<br />
D. Signal Timing<br />
E. Identification of minor operational improvement projects to be submitted for Operational<br />
Projects under another Lump Sum category.<br />
Projects will:<br />
A. Have to support the Regional or Statewide Traffic Signal Concept of Operations<br />
B. Focus on operating and maintaining the components of traffic control systems<br />
C. Local or qu<strong>as</strong>i-governmental agencies may be contracted with at the project level.<br />
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1.3.2 Transit Funding<br />
1.3.2.1 Transit Funding <strong>Program</strong>s<br />
The following lists the major federal transit funding categories under SAFETEA-LU. Any changes to<br />
the transit funding program under MAP-21 will be covered in future TIPs.<br />
Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula <strong>Program</strong><br />
Funds distributed directly to transit systems ("designated recipients") in urbanized are<strong>as</strong> over<br />
200,000 in population;<br />
Funds are allocated b<strong>as</strong>ed on multi-tiered formula including: 1) Population and Population<br />
Density; 2) Bus Revenue Vehicle Miles; 3) Fixed Guideway Revenue Vehicle Miles; 4)<br />
Fixed Guideway Route miles; and 5) Incentive Tier B<strong>as</strong>ed on Bus/Fixed Guideway<br />
P<strong>as</strong>senger Miles and Operating Costs;<br />
Funds may be used for eligible capital and/or preventive maintenance activities;<br />
Transit enhancements <strong>as</strong> certification rather than set-<strong>as</strong>ide;<br />
Additional sources of local funds can be used <strong>as</strong> local match for section 5307 projects. The<br />
eligible sources include advertising and concessions revenue, social services contract<br />
revenue, revenue bonds proceeds, etc.<br />
Sections 5309 Capital Investment <strong>Program</strong><br />
Apportioned directly to transit systems;<br />
Private non-profit and private providers of public transportation may be subrecipients;<br />
Must be used to: 1) maintain, modernize and/or improve fixed guideway systems; 2) provide<br />
the federal share of new fixed guideway projects, including the design and/or construction of<br />
new or extensions to existing fixed guideway systems; and 3) fund the replacement,<br />
rehabilitation and purch<strong>as</strong>e of buses and related equipment and the construction of bus<br />
related facilities.<br />
Some funds are apportioned b<strong>as</strong>ed on statutory formula while others are b<strong>as</strong>ed on<br />
competitive project selection process.<br />
Section 5310 Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Formula <strong>Program</strong><br />
Capital and Purch<strong>as</strong>e of Service <strong>as</strong>sistance for the purch<strong>as</strong>e of vehicles and services for the<br />
elderly and individuals with disabilities;<br />
Services primarily provided by private not-for-profit organizations or governmental entities;<br />
Intended primarily for private not-for-profit organizations; Public organizations that<br />
coordinate services for the elderly and individuals with disabilities or that can certify that no<br />
not-for-profit organizations are readily available that can provide service may also be eligible<br />
to receive program funding;<br />
Projects shall be included in a locally developed human services transportation coordination<br />
plan;<br />
FTA Apportionment directly to states; Allocation b<strong>as</strong>ed on each state's share of the nation's<br />
elderly and disabled population;<br />
Non-DOT federal funds can be used <strong>as</strong> matching funds.<br />
Section 5316 Jobs Access and Reverse Commute <strong>Program</strong><br />
Grants for Capital and Operating costs of services to improve access to jobs and provide<br />
reverse commute services;<br />
Designed to <strong>as</strong>sist welfare recipients and low income individuals to get to work;<br />
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Formula program instead of discretionary program: 1) Formula allocations b<strong>as</strong>ed on number<br />
of low-income persons to designated recipients in are<strong>as</strong> over 200,000 in population; 2) State<br />
may transfer funds to urbanized or non-urbanized area programs;<br />
Eligibility: States and census-designated urbanized are<strong>as</strong> must select recipients<br />
competitively; Projects must be included in a locally-developed human services<br />
transportation coordination plan; 10 percent of funds may be used for planning,<br />
administration, and technical <strong>as</strong>sistance;<br />
Non-DOT federal funds can be used <strong>as</strong> matching funds.<br />
Section 5317 New Freedom <strong>Program</strong><br />
Grant program for Capital and Operating Costs of Services and Facility <strong>Improvement</strong>s in<br />
excess of those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);<br />
Formula <strong>Program</strong>: 1) Formula allocations b<strong>as</strong>ed on number of persons with disabilities to<br />
designated recipients in are<strong>as</strong> over 200,000 in population; 2) state may transfer funds to<br />
urbanized or non-urbanized area programs;<br />
Eligibility: 1) State and UZA’s must select recipients competitively; 2) Project must be<br />
included in a locally-developed human services transportation coordination plan; 3) 10<br />
percent of funds may be used for planning, administration and technical <strong>as</strong>sistance;<br />
Non-DOT federal funds can be used <strong>as</strong> matching funds;<br />
Labor protection only applied at discretion of the Secretary.<br />
1.3.2.2 Transit Funding Shares<br />
As in highway funding, the state and local project sponsors must provide matching funds for<br />
each of the federal transit funding programs. The table below lists the transit funding categories and the<br />
respective federal / state / local shares. The state and local shares for specific projects might change<br />
b<strong>as</strong>ed on established agreements between the state and the local project sponsors.<br />
Transit Funding <strong>Program</strong>s**<br />
Funding Code Federal Share State Share Local Share<br />
Section 5307 Capital <strong>Program</strong> 80% 10% 10%<br />
Section 5309 Capital <strong>Program</strong> 80% 10% 10%<br />
Section 5310 Capital <strong>Program</strong> 80% 20% (DHR)*<br />
Section 5310 Operating 50% 50% (DHR)*<br />
Section 5316 Capital <strong>Program</strong> 80% 10% 10%<br />
Section 5316 Operating 50% 50%<br />
Section 5317 Capital <strong>Program</strong> 80% 10% 10%<br />
Section 5317 Operating 50% 50%<br />
Section 5316 and 5317 Vehicles<br />
*DHR – Department of Human Resources<br />
80% 15% 5%<br />
**The funding program is b<strong>as</strong>ed on SAFETEA-LU. Changes under MAP-21 will be covered in future TIPs.<br />
1.3.3 Carry over Funding<br />
Besides the expected annual obligation of federal highway and transit funds, some carryover<br />
funds can also be used in developing the <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong>.<br />
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1.3.3.1 Where Carryover Funds Come From<br />
Carryover funding describes two types of federal funds not obligated in the year appropriated.<br />
The first type of these funds results when a State is unable to fully access the annual distribution of<br />
funds due to a congressional budgetary restriction call of "obligation authority". Obligation authority<br />
restricts a state from spending total appropriated funds. Unobligated balances of appropriated funds<br />
may be utilized to fund projects in the following ways:<br />
1. A state may choose to advance fund the construction authorization of a federal-aid project by<br />
temporarily funding the federal share with non-federal funds. Multi-year <strong>Transportation</strong> Acts allow<br />
states to advance construct up to the contract authority provided in the Act. Advance construction is<br />
a method of “pre-financing” the federal share of project costs. These costs are later converted to<br />
regular federal highway funds <strong>as</strong> Congress provides new appropriation and/or obligation authority.<br />
2. A state can use carryover funds when obligation authority is redistributed from other states. Near<br />
the end of each federal fiscal year, the Federal Highway Administration redistributes obligation<br />
authority from states that return unused spending authority.<br />
3. A state can use unobligated balances to fund a project if Congress appropriates additional obligation<br />
authority.<br />
The second type of carryover funds results when a State does not fully obligate special federalaid<br />
funding categories such <strong>as</strong> minimum guarantee, highway demonstration projects, and high priority<br />
projects. For these types of funding categories, Appropriations Acts provide obligation authority for<br />
each appropriated dollar.<br />
1.3.3.2 How Carryover Funds Are Used<br />
The following describes how the STIP Financial Plan (SFP) is developed. The SFP is the<br />
spending plan for allocating transportation funding to state and local projects. It addresses a time<br />
period of four years, and, by law, is financially constrained by forec<strong>as</strong>ted funding levels. Forec<strong>as</strong>ted<br />
funding levels are b<strong>as</strong>ed on the historical spending authority provided to the State in the l<strong>as</strong>t available<br />
year. These levels are adjusted to funding estimates provided in the current multi-year transportation<br />
bill. Added to the adjusted funding ceiling are the previously appropriated/allocated Federal funds<br />
(carryover) that are unexpended and available. Both types of carryover funds are <strong>as</strong>signed to projects.<br />
However, type 2 carryover funds are not used until all the current year obligation authority h<strong>as</strong> been<br />
utilized. If the advanced construction method is used, type 1 carryover funds, a conversion project is<br />
set up in the STIP for the year that federal funds are going to be used to reimburse project costs.<br />
1.3.3.3 How Carryover Funds Are Shown For Fiscal Constraint<br />
The federal regulations (23 CFR 450.216) require that the State <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong><br />
<strong>Program</strong> (STIP) "… include a project, or an identified ph<strong>as</strong>e of a project, only if full funding can<br />
re<strong>as</strong>onably be anticipated to be available". Since both types of carryover funds can be used to fund<br />
projects in a year different than the year funds were received, they are considered re<strong>as</strong>onably available<br />
and are added to the annual estimated appropriated funds for the period covered by the STIP. The STIP<br />
financial plan fully documents the amount of carryover funds by year and category of funding, <strong>as</strong> well<br />
<strong>as</strong> estimates of future revenues.<br />
1.3.4 Other Funding<br />
Earmarks: Some transportation improvement projects have earmarked funds. These are funds<br />
provided by the Congress for projects, programs, or grants where the purported congressional direction<br />
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(whether in statutory text, report language, or other communication) circumvents otherwise applicable<br />
merit-b<strong>as</strong>ed or competitive allocation processes, or specifies the location or recipient, or otherwise<br />
curtails the ability of the executive branch to manage its statutory and constitutional responsibilities<br />
pertaining to the funds allocation process. It should be noted that the earmarks are being ph<strong>as</strong>ed out. It<br />
is expected that after all the projects with earmarked funds have been implemented, future projects will<br />
be funded by merit-b<strong>as</strong>ed program allocations.<br />
Bonds: Some transportation improvement projects might be financed through the issuance of<br />
bonds, which is a debt security, in which the authorized issuer owes the holders a debt and, depending<br />
on the terms of the bond, is obliged to pay interest to use and/or to repay the principal at a later date,<br />
termed maturity.<br />
Public-Private Partnerships: Some transportation improvement projects might be financed<br />
through public-private partnerships (P3), which involve a contract between a public sector authority and<br />
a private party, in which the private party provides a public service or project and <strong>as</strong>sumes substantial<br />
financial, technical and operational risk in the project. There are different types of P3. FHWA<br />
encourages the consideration of P3 in the development of transportation improvements.<br />
1.4 Public Participation Requirements for TIP<br />
The federal legislation requires that each Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) adopt a<br />
formal public participation process. As the federally designated MPO for the Savannah urbanized area,<br />
CORE MPO is responsible for soliciting the participation of interested citizens and parties in the<br />
transportation planning process.<br />
CORE MPO adopted its Public Involvement Plan in March 2002 and revised the plan in October<br />
2005 to incorporate the Me<strong>as</strong>ures of Effectiveness (MOEs). The MPO updated the Public Involvement<br />
Plan to a Participation Plan in April 2007 b<strong>as</strong>ed on additional SAFETEA-LU requirements. The plan<br />
w<strong>as</strong> revised again in 2008 and 2009 to incorporate the revised FHWA/GDOT TIP/STIP amendment<br />
process. The Participation Plan is intended to provide CORE MPO with a framework for carrying out<br />
public participation activities. The objective is to facilitate a public dialogue at all stages of the<br />
transportation planning process including the development / update / amendment of the <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
<strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong>.<br />
Described below is an excerpt from the CORE MPO Participation Plan. It details the<br />
participation requirements in the TIP development and update process and the procedures that are to be<br />
followed to amend an existing approved TIP or STIP.<br />
1.4.1 Interested Citizens/Parties Participation in the Update/Development of TIP<br />
The <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (TIP) is the short-range programming element of<br />
transportation planning. The TIP lists the transportation projects in Chatham County programmed to<br />
receive federal funds over the next four years. Projects in the TIP are drawn from the LRTP. Factors<br />
considered for a project’s inclusion in the TIP include its readiness to proceed <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> the project’s<br />
ability to positively impact/effect the regional transportation system. Under SAFETEA-LU, the MPO is<br />
required to annually update the listing of obligated projects. By nature of programming funds, TIPs are<br />
financially constrained. The amount of federal funds available to the MPO is subject to the state’s<br />
congressional district balancing. Only lump sum projects which do not affect the capacity of roadways<br />
are not subject to congressional district balancing.<br />
Federal regulations require the preparation of a TIP at le<strong>as</strong>t every four years in order for federal<br />
agencies to authorize the use of federal transportation funds in the region. Historically, the MPO h<strong>as</strong><br />
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updated the TIP on a yearly b<strong>as</strong>is with the CORE MPO Board consideration occurring before the end of<br />
the fiscal year (June 30).<br />
1) The CAC will facilitate the participation process during the development of the TIP.<br />
2) As a <strong>Transportation</strong> Management Area (TMA), the MPO will host at le<strong>as</strong>t one public meeting on<br />
the TIP early in the development process, for the purpose of establishing project priorities. This<br />
meeting will be held at a centralized, accessible location.<br />
3) A legal notice will be published in the Savannah Morning News at le<strong>as</strong>t 10 days prior to any public<br />
meeting/open house.<br />
4) In addition to the Savannah Morning News, all other local media and the neighborhood <strong>as</strong>sociations<br />
<strong>as</strong> identified in Appendix C of the Plan, and the consultation agencies <strong>as</strong> identified in Appendix E<br />
of Plan, will be notified of all public meetings. The meeting notice will also be posted on the MPC<br />
website.<br />
5) Upon completion of a draft TIP, the MPO will hold a 30-day public review and comment period.<br />
6) A legal notice will be published in the Savannah Morning News on the Sunday prior to the<br />
beginning of the public review and comment period. All the other contacts listed above will be<br />
notified <strong>as</strong> well.<br />
7) During the public review and comment period, copies of the draft TIP will be made available for<br />
review at the public review agencies identified in Appendix D of the Plan, and will be posted on the<br />
MPC website.<br />
8) The MPO will host at le<strong>as</strong>t one public meeting during the public review and comment period to be<br />
held at a centralized, accessible location.<br />
9) Public comments on the draft TIP must be provided in writing and will be included <strong>as</strong> an appendix<br />
to the final TIP.<br />
10) Public comments shall be accepted no later than three working days after the public review and<br />
comment period ends.<br />
11) At the close of the public review and comment period, the MPO staff will review comments and<br />
identify any significant comments.<br />
12) Significant comments will be reviewed by the MPO Committees and incorporated into the final<br />
TIP.<br />
1.4.2 Interested Citizens/Parties Participation for Changes to LRTP and TIP<br />
While the MPO undertakes updating the LRTP and TIP on a regular schedule, there may be<br />
instances during the cycle when either administrative changes or amendments are required.<br />
Administrative changes are considered minor changes, which do not alter the original project intent.<br />
Amendments are required for the addition or deletion of a project or program occurring between<br />
scheduled updates or when a major change occurs in the project description, length (more than a quarter<br />
mile), cost or scope. In order to qualify for federal funds, new projects must be amended to the LRTP<br />
before they are eligible for inclusion in the TIP.<br />
Any person wishing to have a change made in the adopted Metropolitan Planning Organization’s<br />
(MPO) Long Range <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan for Chatham County should complete an application and<br />
submit it to the executive director of the MPO.<br />
After receipt of this application, the MPO staff, the MPO’s Technical Coordinating Committee,<br />
Citizens Advisory Committee, and Advisory Committee on Accessible <strong>Transportation</strong> will review it and<br />
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will recommend to the CORE MPO Board whether a more detailed analysis of the change is warranted.<br />
The MPO will then decide either to reject the application or authorize a detailed analysis of the proposal.<br />
If further study is authorized by the MPO, the MPO staff will conduct a detailed analysis and present its<br />
findings and recommendations to the MPO’s TCC, CAC and ACAT Committees. The recommendations<br />
of the MPO staff and the MPO’s Committees will then be provided to the CORE MPO Board, which<br />
will decide either to reject the proposal or schedule the proposed change for public hearing. If a public<br />
hearing is held, the MPO will decide at the conclusion of the hearing whether to reject the proposal,<br />
approve the proposal, or approve the proposal with modifications.<br />
Public participation procedures for amendments and administrative changes to the LRTP and TIP<br />
will follow the Georgia Department of <strong>Transportation</strong>’s (GDOT) STIP/TIP Amendment Process<br />
(Appendix G). The administrative modification process consists of a monthly list of notifications from<br />
GDOT to all involved parties, with change summaries sent on a monthly b<strong>as</strong>is to the FHWA and FTA<br />
by the GDOT. The amendment process requires public advertisement, a 15-day comment period and<br />
response to all comments, either individually or in a summary form. There is no requirement for a public<br />
hearing. The amendment follows the usual MPO Committee process for action.<br />
The use of federal funds requires completion of the environmental process in accordance with<br />
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Right-of-way negotiations may not take place until<br />
successful completion of the NEPA process. Final location and design of an amended project would be a<br />
function of the NEPA process. In Georgia, the Department of <strong>Transportation</strong> oversees the public<br />
participation in the environmental process. The MPO facilitates the participation process by providing<br />
early and continuous planning level input and by <strong>as</strong>sisting GDOT in disseminating public meeting<br />
notices and project information.<br />
1.4.3 STIP and TIP Amendment Process<br />
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued<br />
the Final Rule to revise the Statewide and Metropolitan <strong>Transportation</strong> Planning regulations<br />
incorporating changes from the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient <strong>Transportation</strong> Equity Act: A<br />
Legacy for Users on February 14, 2007 with an effective date of March 16, 2007. The revised<br />
regulations clearly define administrative modifications and amendments <strong>as</strong> actions to update plans and<br />
programs. 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 450.104 defines administrative modifications and<br />
amendments <strong>as</strong> follows:<br />
Administrative modification “means a minor revision to a long-range statewide or metropolitan<br />
transportation plan, <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (TIP), or Statewide <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
<strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (STIP) that includes minor changes to project/project ph<strong>as</strong>e costs, minor changes<br />
to funding sources of previously-included projects, and minor changes to project/project ph<strong>as</strong>e initiation<br />
dates. Administrative Modification is a revision that does not require public review and comment,<br />
redemonstration of fiscal constraint, or a conformity determination (in nonattainment and maintenance<br />
are<strong>as</strong>).”<br />
Amendment “means a revision to a long-range statewide or metropolitan transportation plan,<br />
TIP, or STIP that involves a major change to a project included in a metropolitan transportation plan,<br />
TIP, or STIP, including the addition or deletion of a project or major change in project cost,<br />
project/project ph<strong>as</strong>e initiation dates, or a major change in design concept or design scope (e.g.,<br />
changing project termini or the number of through traffic lanes). Changes to projects that are included<br />
only for illustrative purposes do not require an amendment. An amendment is a revision that requires<br />
public review and comment, redemonstration of fiscal constraint, or a conformity determination (for<br />
metropolitan transportation plans and TIPs involving “non-exempt” projects in nonattainment and<br />
maintenance are<strong>as</strong>). In the context of a long-range statewide transportation plan, an amendment is a<br />
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evision approved by the State in accordance with its public involvement process.”<br />
The following procedures have been developed for processing administrative modifications and<br />
amendments to the STIP and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) TIPs and Long Range<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> Plans (LRTPs). Processes described below detail procedures that are to be used to update<br />
an existing approved STIP or TIP and <strong>as</strong>sociated plan, if applicable. A key element of the amendment<br />
process is to <strong>as</strong>sure that funding balances are maintained.<br />
Administrative Modification<br />
The following actions are eligible <strong>as</strong> Administrative Modifications to the STIP/TIP/LRTP:<br />
A. Revise a project description without changing the project scope, conflicting with the<br />
environmental document or changing the conformity finding in nonattainment and maintenance<br />
are<strong>as</strong> (less than 10% change in project termini). This change would not alter the original project<br />
intent.<br />
B. Splitting or combining projects.<br />
C. Federal funding category change.<br />
D. Minor changes in expenditures for transit projects.<br />
E. Roadway project ph<strong>as</strong>es may have a cost incre<strong>as</strong>e less than $2,000,000 or 20% of the amount to<br />
be authorized. The 20% scenario amount may not exceed $10,000,000.<br />
F. Shifting projects within the 4-year STIP <strong>as</strong> long <strong>as</strong> the subsequent annual draft STIP w<strong>as</strong><br />
submitted prior to September 30.<br />
G. Projects may be funded from lump sum banks <strong>as</strong> long <strong>as</strong> they are consistent with category<br />
definitions.<br />
An administrative modification can be processed in accordance with these procedures provided that:<br />
1. It does not affect the air quality conformity determination, nor the network conformity years<br />
found in the travel demand model and the plan for nonattainment and maintenance are<strong>as</strong>.<br />
2. It does not impact financial constraint.<br />
3. It does not require public review and comment.<br />
The administrative modification process consists of a monthly list of notifications from GDOT to<br />
all involved parties, with change summaries sent on a monthly b<strong>as</strong>is to the FHWA and FTA by the<br />
GDOT.<br />
The GDOT will submit quarterly reports detailing projects drawn from each lump sum bank with<br />
remaining balance to the FHWA.<br />
Amendment<br />
The following actions are eligible <strong>as</strong> Amendments to the STIP/TIP/LRTP:<br />
A. Addition or deletion of a project.<br />
B. Addition or deletion of a ph<strong>as</strong>e of a project.<br />
C. Roadway project ph<strong>as</strong>es that incre<strong>as</strong>e in cost over the thresholds described in the Administrative<br />
Modification section.<br />
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D. Addition of an annual TIP.<br />
E. Major change to scope of work of an existing project. A major change would be any change that<br />
alters the original intent i.e. a change in the number of through lanes, a change in termini of more<br />
than 10 percent.<br />
F. Shifting projects within the 4-year STIP which require redemonstration of fiscal constraint or<br />
when the subsequent annual draft STIP w<strong>as</strong> not submitted prior to September 30. (See<br />
Administrative Modification item F).<br />
Amendments to the STIP/TIP/LRTP will be developed in accordance with the provisions of 23<br />
CFR Part 450. This requires public review and comment and responses to all comments, either<br />
individually or in summary form. For amendments in MPO are<strong>as</strong>, the public review process should be<br />
carried out in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Participation Plan. The GDOT will <strong>as</strong>sure<br />
that the amendment process and the public involvement procedures have been followed. Cost changes<br />
made to the second, third and fourth years of the STIP will be balanced during the STIP yearly update<br />
process. All amendments should be approved by FHWA and/or FTA.<br />
Notes:<br />
1. The date a TIP becomes effective is when the Governor or his designee approves it. For<br />
nonattainment and maintenance are<strong>as</strong>, the effective date of the TIP is b<strong>as</strong>ed on the date of U.S.<br />
Department of <strong>Transportation</strong>’s positive finding of conformity.<br />
2. The date the STIP becomes effective is when FHWA and FTA approve it.<br />
3. The STIP is developed on the state fiscal year which is July 1-June 30.<br />
4. Funds for cost incre<strong>as</strong>es will come from those set <strong>as</strong>ide in the STIP financial plan by the GDOT<br />
for modifications and cost incre<strong>as</strong>es. Fiscal Constraint will be maintained in the STIP at all<br />
times.<br />
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CHAPTER 2: <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP DEVELOPMENT<br />
2.1 Expected <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Funding for Chatham County<br />
2.1.1 Expected Highway Funds<br />
The matched funds shown below include the expected federal funds from regular sources and<br />
state / local shares. The table also includes lump sum funds for the next four fiscal years b<strong>as</strong>ed on the<br />
lump sum categories. The expected local funds for currently locally-sponsored projects are also listed<br />
because these projects are expected to receive federal and/or state funds in the future.<br />
FUND CODE LUMP DESCRIPTION <strong>2013</strong> 2014 2015 <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
NHS L050 $ 8,912,155 $ 26,878,651 $ 10,301,228 $ - $ 46,092,034<br />
Bridge L1C0 $ 10,332,450 $ - $ - $ - $ 10,332,450<br />
STP L230 $ 19,387,143 $ 6,049,609 $ 6,202,491 $ 6,355,372 $ 37,994,615<br />
STP L240 $ 7,571,620 $ 9,611,147 $ 17,500 $ 17,500 $ 17,217,767<br />
Local LOC $ 5,685,000 $ 2,650,000 $ 7,900,000 $ - $ 16,235,000<br />
IM L010 ROAD MAINT - INTERSTATE $ 255,000 $ 255,000 $ 255,000 $ 255,000 $ 1,020,000<br />
IM L010 BRIDGE PAINT - INTERSTATE $ 255,000 $ 255,000 $ 255,000 $ 128,000 $ 893,000<br />
NHS L050 ROAD MAINT - NAT'L HWY $ 893,000 $ 893,000 $ 893,000 $ 893,000 $ 3,572,000<br />
NHS L050 ROADWAY LIGHTING $ 26,000 $ 26,000 $ 26,000 $ 26,000 $ 104,000<br />
STP L220 ENHANCEMENT $ 663,000 $ 663,000 $ 663,000 $ 663,000 $ 2,652,000<br />
STP L230 ROAD MAINT - GT 200K $ 371,000 $ 371,000 $ 248,000 $ 371,000 $ 1,361,000<br />
STP L240 OPERATIONAL $ 255,000 $ 255,000 $ 255,000 $ 128,000 $ 893,000<br />
STP L240 ROAD MAINT - ANY AREA $ 2,550,000 $ 2,550,000 $ 2,550,000 $ 2,295,000 $ 9,945,000<br />
STP L240 BRIDGE PAINTING $ 128,000 $ 128,000 $ 128,000 $ 128,000 $ 512,000<br />
STP L240 TRAF CONTROL DEVICES $ 383,000 $ 383,000 $ 383,000 $ 383,000 $ 1,532,000<br />
STP L240 FORCE ACCT MAINT $ 459,000 $ 459,000 $ 459,000 $ 459,000 $ 1,836,000<br />
STP L240 TRAF&REV/D-B/STUDIES $ 77,000 $ 77,000 $ 77,000 $ 77,000 $ 308,000<br />
STP L240 RW PROTECTIVE BUY $ 64,000 $ 64,000 $ 64,000 $ 64,000 $ 256,000<br />
Trails L940 RECREATIONAL TRAILS $ 32,000 $ 32,000 $ 32,000 $ 32,000 $ 128,000<br />
SFT LS20 HWY RISK RURAL ROADS $ 98,000 $ 100,000 $ 103,000 $ 105,000 $ 406,000<br />
SFT LS30 SAFETY $ 1,275,000 $ 1,275,000 $ 1,275,000 $ 1,275,000 $ 5,100,000<br />
SFT LS40 RRX HAZARD ELIM $ 113,000 $ 115,000 $ 118,000 $ 120,000 $ 466,000<br />
SFT LS50 RRX PROTECTION DEV $ 113,000 $ 115,000 $ 118,000 $ 120,000 $ 466,000<br />
SRTS LU10 SAFE RT TO SCH NON-INFR $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 28,000<br />
SRTS LU20 SAFE RT TO SCH INFR $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 240,000<br />
SRTS LU30 SAFE RT TO SCH ANY PROJ $ 14,000 $ 14,000 $ 14,000 $ 14,000 $ 56,000<br />
EB LZ20 CST MGMT $ 714,000 $ 383,000 $ 383,000 $ 383,000 $ 1,863,000<br />
TOTAL $ 60,693,368 $ 53,669,407 $ 32,787,219 $ 14,358,872 $ 161,508,866<br />
2.1.2 Expected Transit Funds<br />
SAVANNAH<br />
TOTAL EXPECTED HIGHWAY<br />
STIP FUNDS<br />
(MATCHED)<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
In the CORE MPO planning area, the Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is the designated<br />
recipient of the Section 5307, Section 5316 and Section 5317 funds. Since the Savannah urbanized area<br />
is a TMA, CAT receives the funds directly from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The state of<br />
Georgia and CAT provide the respective state and local match b<strong>as</strong>ed on agreements.<br />
In Georgia, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) administers the Section 5310 program<br />
which is used to purch<strong>as</strong>e services provided by subcontractors to eligible elderly and disabled<br />
populations. DHR provides the matching funds for the federal Section 5310 program funds.<br />
Since <strong>FY</strong> 2007 all the projects funded by the Sections 5310, 5316 and 5317 programs must be<br />
coming from a locally developed public transportation – human services coordinated plan. The CORE<br />
MPO is responsible for conducting a competitive project selection process for Sections 5316 and 5317<br />
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funds in the Savannah urbanized area to make sure that the resources are optimized for providing the<br />
most efficient transportation services for the low-income, the disabled, and the elderly populations.<br />
The following table lists the transit funds expected to be available to Chatham County through<br />
various funding sources in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong>. The local match for some of the programs such <strong>as</strong> Section<br />
5316 and Section 5317 can be from other federal sources other than the Department of <strong>Transportation</strong>.<br />
SAVANNAH TOTAL EXPECTED MATCHED TRANSIT FUNDS*** ($)<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
Funding Code <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> Total<br />
Section 5307 3,097,256 4,519,889 4,507,471 4,566,286 16,690,902<br />
Section 5309*<br />
Section 5310**<br />
Section 5316 254,055 305,996 321,296 337,360 1,218,707<br />
Section 5317 128,545 124,933 131,180 137,739 522,397<br />
* The Section 5309 capital funds are no longer apportioned and are awarded on a competitive b<strong>as</strong>is only. CAT h<strong>as</strong> applied<br />
for the Section 5309 grant funding. If approved, the received grant amount and programmed projects will be amended to<br />
the TIP.<br />
** The Section 5310 funding estimates and programs are not included in the MPO’s TIP since these funds do not go<br />
through the MPO planning process. Instead they are included in the Statewide <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
(STIP) in coordination with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) and the Georgia Department of <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
(GDOT) Intermodal Division.<br />
***These transit funds are estimated from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the state and the local sources.<br />
2.1.3 Expected Earmark Funds<br />
The table below lists funds not from the regular highway or transit funding sources. These include<br />
the grandfathered-in earmark High Priority Project (HPP) funds and national park service funds that are<br />
expected to be available to finance transportation improvement projects in Chatham County during<br />
fiscal years <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong>. These funds will not be listed separately after all the earmark projects have<br />
been implemented since congressional earmarks are being ph<strong>as</strong>ed out.<br />
SAVANNAH TOTAL EXPECTED MATCHED OTHER FUNDS<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
FUND CODE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
HPP LY10 $4,545,731 $1,390,473 $0 $0 $5,936,204<br />
Nat’l Parks F170 $6,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $6,000,000<br />
Total Earmark Funds $10,545,731 $1,390,473 $0 $0 $11,936,204<br />
2.2 Establishment of <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Priorities<br />
The CORE Connections 2035 Framework Mobility Plan, which is the MPO’s current Long<br />
Range <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan (LRTP), includes eight categories of transportation improvements ranked by<br />
the public from the highest priority to the lowest: 1) implement complete streets; 2) construct/improve<br />
sidewalks, bike lanes and greenways; 3) improve transit service; 4) improve safety; 5) construct new<br />
roadways; 6) fund maintenance; 7) widen existing roads; and 8) improve traffic operations. Though the<br />
stakeholders who guided the development of the plan had a different ranking of the list, they coincided<br />
with the public in the top three priority categories – complete street, bike/pedestrian improvements, and<br />
transit.<br />
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The MPO is developing the 2040 Long Range <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan of which project prioritization<br />
is a major part. The prioritization methodology developed through the 2040 LRTP will incorporate input<br />
from the 2035 LRTP and will be the b<strong>as</strong>is for future TIP priority establishment. However, until such<br />
methodology is finalized and a new prioritized project list is developed, the CORE MPO’s TIP<br />
prioritization will still be b<strong>as</strong>ed on the previously identified TIP prioritization policies and project lists.<br />
It should be noted that the Long Range <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan covers a 20 plus year period and<br />
does not identify transportation improvement strategies by specific funding categories. The TIP,<br />
however, is a programming document and must match proposed improvement projects with available<br />
funding sources. Most of the funds available to the CORE MPO planning area are allocated by the<br />
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Because there<br />
are more identified transportation improvement needs than the allocated funds each year to the CORE<br />
MPO transportation planning area, it is necessary to program the highest priority projects with the most<br />
urgent needs in the TIP with the available funds in the next four years.<br />
Due to the complexity of federal funding sources, transportation improvement projects must be<br />
divided into various groups to match the funds. In the <strong>FY</strong> 2007 - 2009 TIP development process, CORE<br />
MPO adopted TIP prioritization policies, a three-tiered highway priority list, and a transit priority<br />
project list. The MPO Board also decided to continue the established policies and priorities with<br />
revisions for later TIPs until a new methodology is established. During later TIP development processes,<br />
these policies and priorities were re-evaluated and presented to the public for review. A new category to<br />
explain the prioritization process of other types of projects (earmarked projects, transportation<br />
enhancement projects and lump sum projects) were added to the TIP. The goal of the TIP prioritization<br />
process is to have a relatively stable list of projects in the priority pipe line for implementation. As the<br />
projects are implemented, the original priority list should shrink in size until all of the projects on the list<br />
have been implemented.<br />
Besides the complexity of matching funding sources to project types, some of the previously<br />
identified TIP priority projects had their concepts changed over the years. Some other priority projects<br />
that were identified in the previous TIPs have been moved to the financially unconstrained Vision Plan<br />
of the MPO’s LRTP, thus becoming ineligible to be included in the TIP <strong>as</strong> federally funded fiscally<br />
constrained projects. Some on-going studies, on the other hand, will produce some specific project<br />
recommendations to be programmed in the LRTP and TIP for federal funding. These changes have<br />
made the dynamic TIP prioritization process more complicated and challenging.<br />
The <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP prioritization will be b<strong>as</strong>ed on the previously identified TIP<br />
prioritization policies and project lists, the updates, and the on-going planning activities of the CORE<br />
MPO and the local jurisdictions. The priority projects will be grouped into such categories <strong>as</strong> highway<br />
improvements, bridge projects, transit priorities, non-motorized improvements, and others. Those<br />
priority projects identified in the previous TIPs that have been or are being implemented and those<br />
moved out due to other re<strong>as</strong>ons are shown in Appendix C for information purposes.<br />
2.2.1 TIP Prioritization Policies<br />
The prioritization policies for the TIP are: 1) It must be emph<strong>as</strong>ized that a priority project is<br />
important regardless of its production schedule; 2) Production schedule determines when the priority<br />
project can be programmed, which includes different stages in the project development and<br />
implementation: concept report, environmental process, preliminary engineering, right-of-way<br />
acquisition, utility relocation and construction; and 3) There must be sufficient funds for programmed<br />
projects each year.<br />
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2.2.2 TIP Project Prioritization<br />
2.2.2.1 Highway Projects<br />
1st Priority Projects: projects that had construction programmed in the previous TIPs but have not<br />
been implemented yet.<br />
PI# 0007402: Gwinnett Street Widening from Stile Avenue to I-16<br />
PI# 521855: Ogeechee Road Widening from Lynes Parkway to Victory Drive<br />
2nd Priority Projects: projects that have significant regional impacts.<br />
PI# 522870: SR 204/Abercorn Street Interchange Construction at King George Blvd<br />
PI# 0010559: SR 204 Corridor <strong>Improvement</strong>s from W. of Forest River to Truman Pkwy Ph<strong>as</strong>e V<br />
PI# TBA: SR 21 Corridor <strong>Improvement</strong>s from I-516 to Effingham County<br />
PI# 0008358: Project DeRenne Blvd Option from I-516 to White Bluff Road<br />
PI# 0008359: E<strong>as</strong>t DeRenne Avenue <strong>Improvement</strong>s from Abercorn Street to Truman Pkwy<br />
PI# 0010236: West DeRenne Avenue <strong>Improvement</strong>s from Mildred Street to Abercorn Street<br />
MPO Strategic Planning Studies<br />
3rd Priority Projects: priorities in the previous TIPs with high benefit/cost ratios. The benefit/cost<br />
ratio is an index developed by the MPO and local transportation staff to compare relative priority<br />
ranking b<strong>as</strong>ed on traffic projection, project cost, and project concept.<br />
PI# 0002923: Bay Street <strong>Improvement</strong>s from I-516 to Bay Street Viaduct<br />
PI# 0007259: Jimmy DeLoach Parkway Interchange at US 80<br />
PI# 522790: Jimmy DeLoach Parkway Ph<strong>as</strong>e II from US 80 to I-16<br />
PI# 522860: President Street/Islands Expressway/CSX Railroad/Truman Pkwy Overp<strong>as</strong>s<br />
2.2.2.2 Bridge Projects<br />
1st Priority Projects: projects that had construction programmed in the previous TIPs but have not<br />
been implemented yet.<br />
PI# 533205: Montgomery Cross Road Bridge Replacement at C<strong>as</strong>ey Canal<br />
2 nd Priority Projects: projects that have significant regional impacts.<br />
PI# 0010560: US 80 Bridges and Road Projects<br />
3 rd Priority Projects: priorities in the previous TIPs with high benefit/cost ratios.<br />
PI# 0007128: Islands Expressway @ Wilmington River/B<strong>as</strong>cule Bridge<br />
2.2.2.3 Transit Projects<br />
The TIP is a multimodal program and includes transit improvement projects. The transit<br />
priorities listed below are used <strong>as</strong> a guide to refine the final transit projects programmed for funding in<br />
the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP.<br />
P<strong>as</strong>senger Amenities – Funding for shelters, benches, signage, and other p<strong>as</strong>senger amenities is<br />
included in this line item. The development of enhanced transfer stops to include bike racks is<br />
anticipated.<br />
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Facility Renovations – This line item provides funds for CAT’s property expansion and for<br />
needed facility modifications in order to improve CAT’s facility layout. These facility<br />
modifications and improvements will improve CAT’s safety and efficiency.<br />
Bus and Bus-related Facilities – This line item will be used to purch<strong>as</strong>e replacement vehicles<br />
with related equipment through le<strong>as</strong>ing and purch<strong>as</strong>e. Funding buses will have a positive impact<br />
on providing transportation to persons with disabilities, <strong>as</strong> all buses will be lift-equipped.<br />
Job Access – This line item provides funds to support CAT’s existing program and additional<br />
programs. This will enable CAT to continue its commitment to provide various forms of jobaccess<br />
related transportation to the low-income community.<br />
Intelligent <strong>Transportation</strong> System – This line item will be used to purch<strong>as</strong>e information<br />
technology applications and equipment.<br />
Transit Terminal – This line item will be used for construction and related costs for a downtown<br />
transit terminal.<br />
Tools and Equipment – Purch<strong>as</strong>e of new and replacement tools and equipment for the Agency.<br />
Water Ferry – Funding for water ferry facilities and equipment and ferryboat construction.<br />
Streetcar Projects - Establish a streetcar system in the Savannah area.<br />
Bike Share <strong>Program</strong> - Share the use of bicycles to individuals who do not own them.<br />
Satellite Transit Sub-stations - Establish sub-stations outside the Downtown Savannah area to<br />
facilitate transfer and other transit services.<br />
2.2.2.4 Non-Motorized Projects<br />
The CORE Connections 2035 Framework Mobility Plan set <strong>as</strong>ide a portion of expected funding<br />
for non-motorized projects, and referenced the current 2000 MPO Bikeway Plan and certain categories<br />
of improvements for pedestrians. To aid the implementation of non-motorized projects in the 2035 plan,<br />
the MPO will allocate some federal urban attributable funds (L230 funds) by programming such projects<br />
in the TIP. Projects funded in this way require a 20% local match. MPO staff is working with local<br />
governments’ staffs to identify non-motorized projects that are consistent with the CORE Connections<br />
2035 Framework Mobility Plan, fe<strong>as</strong>ible for implementation in the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP time frame, and<br />
for which local governments are willing to provide matching funds.<br />
Although the MPO is developing a new Non-motorized <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan, until such plan is<br />
adopted, the sources of non-motorized candidate projects for the TIP will be the existing MPO Bikeway<br />
Plan, projects that are part of roadway projects in the long range plan, and local governments’ pedestrian<br />
needs inventories, <strong>as</strong> they relate to the pedestrian categories in the long range plan. Public participation<br />
in the development of the Non-motorized <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan h<strong>as</strong> so far revealed several general<br />
priorities which may guide the programming of bicycle, pedestrian, or amenities projects in the TIP.<br />
These priorities, from general to more specific, are listed below. “<strong>Improvement</strong>s” may include facilities,<br />
signals, signage, and other needs. The Non-motorized <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan, when completed, will<br />
provide prioritization by project, through a criteria-b<strong>as</strong>ed process.<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s that close gaps in bicycle and/or pedestrian networks<br />
Access to CAT bus stops<br />
Access on bridges<br />
Additions of off-road, multi-use paths to the network<br />
Connections between Savannah and the islands communities, including all the way to Tybee<br />
Island.<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s on “southside” and in “medical arts” district<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s in West Savannah<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s on Wilmington Island<br />
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Truman Linear Park<br />
Co<strong>as</strong>tal Georgia Greenway<br />
2.2.2.5 Projects from Studies<br />
The MPO and the City of Savannah are conducting several studies in different corridors. Specific<br />
project recommendations from these studies will be incorporated into the MPO’s long range<br />
transportation plan and then be programmed into the TIP <strong>as</strong> priority projects when funds become<br />
available.<br />
The recommendations from four studies - SR 21 Corridor Study, SR 204 Corridor Study, US 80<br />
Bridges Replacement Study, and City of Savannah’s Project DeRenne Process - have been incorporated<br />
into the TIP priority list. The recommended projects from these studies are listed <strong>as</strong> the 2 nd priority<br />
highway projects and the 2 nd priority bridge projects.<br />
The recommendations from the remaining two studies - I-16 Exit Ramp Removal Study and<br />
Transit Mobility Vision Plan - will be included <strong>as</strong> TIP priorities when more details become available.<br />
2.2.2.6 Other Projects<br />
Besides the highway, bridge, transit and non-motorized improvements, the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP<br />
also includes transportation enhancement (TE) projects, lump sum projects, and earmarked projects.<br />
These projects are not prioritized by the MPO.<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> Enhancement (TE): the TE projects are normally prioritized by GDOT during the<br />
TE application process. The funds are from the Surface <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (STP) lump sum for<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> Enhancement (L220 funds) which normally requires a 20% local match. There is not a<br />
list of projects that can be prioritized by the MPO since each year’ application is different and the MPO<br />
is not involved in the project selection process. Currently the following projects in Chatham County<br />
have received TE funding but have not been fully implemented yet. The sponsors of these transportation<br />
enhancement projects are responsible for working with GDOT and getting the awarded funds obligated<br />
<strong>as</strong> quickly <strong>as</strong> possible.<br />
PI# 0002267, Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Corridor, Ph<strong>as</strong>e I and II<br />
PI# 0008088, Pooler Sidewalk Extension, Ph<strong>as</strong>e III<br />
PI# 0008995, AASU Bicycle/Pedestrian Path, Ph<strong>as</strong>e II<br />
PI# 0008996, Broughton Street from SR 25 Conn to E<strong>as</strong>t Broad Street<br />
PI# 0008997, Butler Avenue from 14 th Street o Tybrisa Street<br />
PI# 0010582, SR 26/US 80 from CR 761/Old US 80 to CS 853/Byers Street<br />
PI# 0010710, CS 117/Main Street from CS 104/Chestnut Street to SR 17<br />
Lump Sum: the lump sum projects are also prioritized by GDOT for implementation. They are<br />
normally identified on an <strong>as</strong>-needed b<strong>as</strong>is after STIP is approved. CORE MPO is not involved in the<br />
project identification or selection process but does get project updates at the bi-monthly MPO meetings<br />
after a lump sum project h<strong>as</strong> been programmed in the GDOT work program. The following lists the<br />
current lump sum projects in Chatham County that have not been implemented yet.<br />
PI# 0006464, I-16 @ I-95 Highm<strong>as</strong>t Interchange Lighting<br />
PI# 0007190, SR 204/Fort Argyle Road to Old River Road Operational <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
PI# 0010020, Savannah – Chatham County Public School system @ 4 schools – SRTS<br />
PI# 0010232, SR 204 Operational <strong>Improvement</strong>s from Veterans Parkway to Rio road<br />
PI# 0010738, I-95 NB Ramp @ Airways Avenue Operational <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
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PI# 522780, SR 204/Abercorn Street Intersection <strong>Improvement</strong> at Largo Drive<br />
PI# M003511, I-16 Westbound and I-95 @ Truck Weigh Stations Ph<strong>as</strong>e I Maintenance<br />
PI# M004056, SR 25/Sidney Lanier & SR 404SP @ Talmadge – Wind and Rain Study<br />
PI# M004325, SR 404 Spur @ CR 744/Hutchinson Island Road – Ramp Interchange<br />
PI# M004518, I-516 Sign Upgrades at 8 locations<br />
Earmark: the earmarked projects, selected by congressmen outside of any applicable merit-b<strong>as</strong>ed<br />
or competitive funding allocation processes, are another kind of projects not prioritized by the MPO.<br />
The project sponsors and the congressman who is responsible for the earmark identify the projects.<br />
CORE MPO coordinates with the sponsors after the earmark is secured to make sure that these<br />
earmarked multi-modal projects in Chatham County are programmed in the TIP for implementation. The<br />
types of projects financed by earmark funds vary – they can be highway projects, bridge projects, transit<br />
projects, rail projects, transportation enhancement projects and others. Most of the time the earmark<br />
funds are used to fund only a portion of a project, still requiring the state or local sponsors to come up<br />
with the rest of the financial resources needed for implementation of the project. The following lists the<br />
current earmarked projects with partial funding from earmarks in Chatham County that have not been<br />
implemented yet.<br />
PI# 0007620, Heritage Trail Bike/Ped in Savannah<br />
PI# 0007631, Truman Linear Park Trail Ph<strong>as</strong>e II<br />
2.3 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Development Public Participation Process<br />
The development of the CORE MPO’s <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
revolved around two rounds of public participation: one for the TIP priority establishment and the other<br />
for the draft TIP development.<br />
2.3.1 Participation in TIP Prioritization<br />
To solicit participation from the general public and interested parties in the early TIP<br />
development process, CORE MPO published the prioritization policy and priority project lists on the<br />
CORE MPO website and invited comments by holding a public meeting on April 19, 2012 in<br />
conjunction with the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting. The advertisement for the public<br />
meetings started with a legal notice published in the Savannah Morning News on Sunday, April 8<br />
followed by sending the meeting notice to the other local media, the people in the CORE MPO contact<br />
datab<strong>as</strong>e, the neighborhood <strong>as</strong>sociations and the consultation agencies identified in the MPO’s<br />
Participation Plan. The notice w<strong>as</strong> published on the MPC website <strong>as</strong> well. The TIP prioritization w<strong>as</strong><br />
also put on the agend<strong>as</strong> of the April 2012 meetings of the CORE MPO Board and the other two MPO<br />
advisory committees – the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and the Advisory Committee on<br />
Accessible <strong>Transportation</strong> (ACAT). Discussion and further input were solicited from these meetings.<br />
Comments received during the TIP priority establishment process are listed below with the responses<br />
provided by the MPO staff.<br />
Comment: “Will the Jimmy DeLoach projects, currently listed <strong>as</strong> 3 rd priority, have an impact on the<br />
prioritization list if they are moved forward?”<br />
Response: The TIP prioritization project list is a guide to programming projects when funds become<br />
available. The Jimmy DeLoach projects should not have any significant impact on the list if<br />
they are moving forward.<br />
Comment: “Are these listed priority projects included in the TIP? Are they closer to being in the TIP<br />
than those in the LRTP?”<br />
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Response: Being included in the priority list does not guarantee a project’s programming in the TIP,<br />
because TIP programming involves both production schedule and funding availability.<br />
However, when funds do become available, those projects on the priority list will have to be<br />
programmed 1 st .<br />
The majority of the projects in the priority list are being programmed in the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong>-<strong>2016</strong><br />
TIP. Projects in the mid-term and long-term cost bands of LRTP will only be programmed<br />
after the short-term projects in the plan are implemented and more funds become available.<br />
Comment: “Are any of the priority projects “complete streets” projects? Complete streets include<br />
motorized and non-motorized travel options. Can any of the non-motorized projects be<br />
combined with any highway projects to make a “complete streets” project?”<br />
Response: The CORE MPO strives to incorporate the “complete street” concepts into projects, but the<br />
MPO is a planning body, which works with many partners in its responsibilities for federal<br />
funding decisions. Other agencies manage the project in implementation ph<strong>as</strong>es, which<br />
involve project design. The MPO issued policy statements and developed guidelines to<br />
facilitate the implementation of complete streets, but such implementation also requires<br />
GDOT and city/county officials to establish policies for complete streets and communicate<br />
the importance of this to their staffs. Besides policy setting, the MPO often pushes for<br />
bicycle and pedestrian improvements <strong>as</strong> a part of a roadway project when the MPO staff<br />
members are invited to concept meetings for various projects. Staff members provide input<br />
and suggestions regarding the “complete street” incorporation.<br />
Some of the highway and bridge projects in the priority list will include bicycle and<br />
pedestrian improvements (e.g. Project DeRenne recommendations, US 80 Bridges and Road<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong> Project, SR 204 Corridor <strong>Improvement</strong>s, etc.), but there also are projects in the<br />
lists on which MPO staff does not yet have the information on design. The general public is<br />
encouraged to participate in projects’ development processes to provide input to the<br />
implementing agencies on complete street incorporation.<br />
Comment: “Regarding Gwinnett Street <strong>Improvement</strong>s from Stiles Ave to I-516, is widening necessary?<br />
The large mature oaks on the south side of Gwinnett should be preserved.”<br />
Response: We appreciate the comment regarding tree preservation. The MPO h<strong>as</strong> forwarded the<br />
comment to the project sponsor – the City of Savannah - for consideration of preserving the<br />
oak trees along Gwinnett Street.<br />
The City of Savannah is revising the concept of this project b<strong>as</strong>ed on input from the Federal<br />
Highway Administration (FHWA). Even though the road widening might not be in the final<br />
concept report, this roadway still needs flood mitigation and bike/pedestrian connection. We<br />
encourage interested parties to get involved in the Gwinnet Street project and work with the<br />
City to address various issues and concerns regarding this project.<br />
Comment: “Regarding Ogeechee Road from Lynes Parkway to Victory Drive, trees on North side of<br />
Ogeechee Road should have proper protection. We should preserve trees where possible.”<br />
Response: We appreciate the comment regarding tree preservation. The MPO h<strong>as</strong> forwarded the<br />
comment to the project sponsor and related implementation agencies – the Georgia<br />
Department of <strong>Transportation</strong> (GDOT), the City of Savannah and Chatham County – for<br />
consideration of preserving the trees along Ogeechee Road.<br />
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GDOT is working on the environmental document on this project. We encourage interested<br />
parties to get involved in the development of this very important project and work with the<br />
project implementers to address various issues and concerns.<br />
Comment: “Bay Street <strong>Improvement</strong>s should preserve the mature oak trees along this corridor.”<br />
Response: We appreciate the comment regarding tree preservation. The MPO h<strong>as</strong> forwarded the<br />
comment to the project sponsors – the Georgia Department of <strong>Transportation</strong> (GDOT), the<br />
City of Savannah and Chatham County – for consideration of preserving the oak trees along<br />
Bay Street.<br />
We understand that the Bay Street <strong>Improvement</strong> project design is trying to take tree<br />
preservation <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> bike/pedestrian safety into consideration. This project is currently<br />
going through Historical Alternative Avoidance Analysis. We encourage interested parties to<br />
get involved in the development of this project and work with the project sponsors and<br />
provide input on important issues such <strong>as</strong> tree preservation.<br />
Comment: “Transit projects should include canopy/shade trees at transit stops. Streetcar Projects that<br />
may include overhead lines should NOT damage existing tree canopy.”<br />
Response: We appreciate the comment regarding tree preservation. The MPO h<strong>as</strong> forwarded the<br />
comment to the project sponsor - Chatham Area Transit (CAT) - for consideration in<br />
developing transit projects.<br />
We understand that CAT h<strong>as</strong> limited funding availability to implement all the desired treerelated<br />
accommodations, but we hope that the input from interested parties in early project<br />
development stage will help CAT better estimate project costs and prepare for needed<br />
improvements. Ple<strong>as</strong>e do get involved in development of transit improvements to make this<br />
community more multi-modal.<br />
Comment: “Trees should be included along the Savannah Ogeechee Canal Corridor, Ph<strong>as</strong>es I & II and<br />
along the Pooler Sidewalk Extension, Ph<strong>as</strong>e III. Broughton Street project should include<br />
beautification with trees. The NEW projects for the Bloomingdale Linear Park and the<br />
Historic Bicycle/Pedestrian Greenway Trail should include trees. All trees at the I-95 at I-16<br />
interchange should be preserved and more should be added. Truman Linear Park and<br />
Heritage Trail projects should include trees.”<br />
Response: We appreciate the comments regarding tree preservation. Though the selection and<br />
implementation of these transportation enhancement (TE), earmark and lump sum projects<br />
are beyond the scope of the CORE MPO’s planning work, the MPO is glad to forward the<br />
comments to GDOT and the local project sponsors for consideration.<br />
The project sponsors are responsible for taking initiatives to implement these projects. We<br />
understand that the TE and earmark projects mentioned above should already have some tree<br />
preservation components. However, for project-specific information on them including<br />
design, ple<strong>as</strong>e check with the project sponsors. We encourage the interested parties to be<br />
actively involved in the implementation of these projects so that all the concerns including<br />
tree preservation can be addressed.<br />
2.3.2 Participation in Draft TIP Development<br />
The Draft <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP document h<strong>as</strong> been made available for public review and<br />
comment from May 23 to June 21, 2012 at the public review agencies’ offices <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> on the CORE<br />
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MPO website at www.thempc.org/transportation.htm. Subsequent updates have been posted on the<br />
MPO website. The interested citizens and parties were able to participate in the draft TIP development<br />
process in several ways – sending or emailing written comments on the draft TIP document to the MPO,<br />
providing comments at the MPO website, attending the public hearings held in June 2012 in conjunction<br />
with the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and the CORE MPO Board meetings, or attending the<br />
other CORE MPO committee (TCC and ACAT) meetings in June 2012.<br />
The MPO published a legal notice on the Savannah Morning News on May 20, 2012 to advertise<br />
for the public review and comment period and the public hearings for the draft TIP. The notice w<strong>as</strong> also<br />
sent to the other local media, all the people in the CORE MPO contact datab<strong>as</strong>e, all the neighborhood<br />
<strong>as</strong>sociations and all the consultation agencies identified in the MPO’s Participation Plan. The notice<br />
w<strong>as</strong> published on the MPO website <strong>as</strong> well. Another notice announcing the two public hearings were<br />
advertised on the Savannah Morning News on Sundays, June 10 and June 17, 2012.<br />
Comments received during the public review period regarding specific project programming<br />
information in the TIP were incorporated into the project pages and throughout the TIP document. Other<br />
comments are listed below with the responses provided by the MPO staff.<br />
Comment: “What is the status of the Ogeechee Road project? Why are there so many delays in<br />
implementing it?”<br />
Response: The delays of the Ogeechee Road Widening project were caused by objections from some<br />
property owners in that area. Since no action could be taken until the issues were resolved,<br />
the funds originally programmed for this project were moved to be spent on other scheduleready<br />
projects and the Ogeechee Road Widening project w<strong>as</strong> pushed back in the pipeline.<br />
Now that the issues have been resolved, the project is moving forward. GDOT h<strong>as</strong> appointed<br />
a project manager and the project is being scheduled again. The environmental document is<br />
being updated. When it is approved, the next ph<strong>as</strong>e is design, followed by right-of-way<br />
purch<strong>as</strong>e and then construction. Though the construction ph<strong>as</strong>e is outside of the scope of the<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> – <strong>2016</strong> TIP, the MPO h<strong>as</strong> programmed some urban attributable funds (L230 funds)<br />
for this project in <strong>FY</strong> 2015 for the right-of-way ph<strong>as</strong>e to help moving the project forward.<br />
Comment: “What is the progress and timeline for implementing the DeRenne Avenue projects? When<br />
will construction occur? The local citizens are concerned because there seems to be no<br />
apparent progress.”<br />
Response: The three DeRenne Avenue projects are currently programmed in the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> – <strong>2016</strong> TIP<br />
with local SPLOST funds for the preliminary engineering and right-of-way ph<strong>as</strong>es. Federal<br />
and/or state funds will be needed for project construction. In order to make sure that<br />
federal/state funds will become available in the future, the project development must follow<br />
the federal process. The environmental process alone will take at le<strong>as</strong>t eighteen (18) months.<br />
The projects are actually moving forward - the City of Savannah is coordinating with the<br />
Hunter Army Airfield, the environmental process is underway, and the Value Engineering<br />
Study workshop h<strong>as</strong> been scheduled.<br />
Comment: “What is the progress of the Gulfstream Road project?”<br />
Response: The Gulfstream Road / R. B. Miller Road intersection project is moving forward with the<br />
right-of-way ph<strong>as</strong>e programmed in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> and the construction ph<strong>as</strong>e programmed in <strong>FY</strong><br />
2014 in the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> – <strong>2016</strong> TIP. The revised concept report h<strong>as</strong> been approved. The<br />
Preliminary Field Plan Review w<strong>as</strong> held on June 14, 2012. The environmental document h<strong>as</strong><br />
been forward to FHWA for review.<br />
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Comment: “How long does it take to replace a bridge that is in bad condition?”<br />
Response: The bridges are evaluated and rated according to function and/or safety by GDOT. If a<br />
bridge h<strong>as</strong> structural damage which is a safety issue, GDOT will move it up on the priority<br />
list and get it fixed sooner than later. If the bridge project involves major improvements,<br />
then it will go through the project development process.<br />
The <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> – <strong>2016</strong> TIP w<strong>as</strong> endorsed by the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) on<br />
June 21, 2012 and the Advisory Committee on Accessible <strong>Transportation</strong> (ACAT) on June 25, 2012.<br />
The final TIP w<strong>as</strong> adopted by the CORE MPO Board on June 27, 2012.<br />
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CHAPTER 3: <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION<br />
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS<br />
3.1 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> Highway <strong>Improvement</strong> Projects<br />
3.1.1 Index of Highway Projects<br />
PI # FUNDING PROJECT TITLE DESCRIPTION <strong>FY</strong> CST PAGE<br />
0002923 L050 Bay Street <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
Bay Street <strong>Improvement</strong>s from I-516 to the Bay Street<br />
Viaduct<br />
2015 30<br />
522870 L050<br />
SR 204/Abercorn<br />
Interchange at King George<br />
SR 204 from E of Pine Gove Road to W of Veterans<br />
Pkwy<br />
2014 31<br />
0008608 L230 MPO Strategic Study Savannah MPO Strategic Planning Study – Sector 9 N/A 32<br />
0010562 L230 MPO Strategic Study Savannah MPO Strategic Planning Study – Sector 10 N/A 33<br />
0010563 L230 MPO Strategic Study Savannah MPO Strategic Planning Study – Sector 11 N/A 34<br />
0011742 L230 MPO Strategic Study Savannah MPO Strategic Planning Study – Sector 12 N/A 35<br />
0010559 L230<br />
SR 204 Corridor<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s Study<br />
SR 204 Corridor <strong>Improvement</strong>s from Truman Pkwy<br />
Ph<strong>as</strong>e V to Forest River<br />
Long Range 36<br />
0010560 L230<br />
US 80 Bridges Replacement<br />
and Safety <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
US 80 Bridges Replacement at Bull River and<br />
Lazaretto Creek and Roadway Safety in Between<br />
Long Range 37<br />
0011743 L230<br />
SR 21 Corridor<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
SR 21 Corridor <strong>Improvement</strong>s from I-516 to<br />
Effingham County Line<br />
Long Range 38<br />
0011744 L230 I-16 Exit Ramp Removal<br />
I-16 Exit Ramp Removal at MLK Blvd and<br />
Montgomery Street<br />
Long Range 39<br />
0010028 L230<br />
Delesseps Avenue Sidewalk<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
Delesseps Avenue Road and Sidewalk <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
from Waters Avenue to Skidaway Road<br />
2018 40<br />
0010561 L230<br />
Savannah-Whitemarsh<br />
Bikeway along Islands<br />
Expressway<br />
Savannah-Whitemarsh Bikeway along Islands<br />
Expressway<br />
2017 41<br />
521855 L230 SR 26/US 80 Widening<br />
Widen Ogeechee Road from I-516 to Victory Drive<br />
from two to four lanes<br />
Long Range 42<br />
522860 L230 President Street Overp<strong>as</strong>s<br />
President Street/Islands Expressway/CSX<br />
Railroad/Truman Pkwy Overp<strong>as</strong>s<br />
Long Range 43<br />
0007402 L230, Local<br />
Gwinnett Street<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
Gwinnett Street <strong>Improvement</strong>s from I-16 to Stiles<br />
Avenue<br />
2015 44<br />
0007259 L230, Local Jimmy DeLoach Interchange Jimmy DeLoach Pkwy Interchange at US 80 Long Range 45<br />
522790 L230, Local Jimmy DeLoach Ph<strong>as</strong>e II Jimmy DeLoach Pkwy Ph<strong>as</strong>e II from I-16 to US 80 Long Range 46<br />
0008276 L230, L240 R. B. Miller Road<br />
Robert B. Miller Road Intersection <strong>Improvement</strong>s at<br />
Gulfstream Rd<br />
2014 47<br />
0007885<br />
0009172,<br />
L240 CS 650/Grange Road Widen Grange Road from SR 21 to SR 25 2014 48<br />
0004019,<br />
0010915,<br />
0010916<br />
L240 Oversight Services<br />
GDOT Oversight Services for STP/L230 & CMAQ<br />
Funded TIP Projects<br />
N/A 49<br />
0007620 LY 10 Heritage Trail Heritage Trail Bike/Ped in Savannah <strong>2013</strong> 50<br />
0007631 LY 10 Truman Linear Park Truman Linear Park Trail – Ph<strong>as</strong>e II 2014 51<br />
522920 LY10, L1C0 SR 404/US 17 Replace SR 404/US 17 bridge over Back River. <strong>2013</strong> 52<br />
0009915 F170 Fort Pul<strong>as</strong>ki Bridge<br />
For Pul<strong>as</strong>ki Monument Entrance Road Bridge<br />
Rehabilitation<br />
<strong>2013</strong> 53<br />
0007128 Local Islands Expressway Bridge<br />
Islands Expressway @ Wilmington River B<strong>as</strong>cule<br />
Bridge<br />
Long Range 54<br />
0008358 Local<br />
Project DeRenne Blvd<br />
Option<br />
West DeRenne/Hampstead Avenue Connector from<br />
I-516 to White Bluff Road<br />
Long Range 55<br />
0008359 Local E<strong>as</strong>t DeRenne <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
E<strong>as</strong>t DeRenne Avenue <strong>Improvement</strong>s from Abercorn<br />
Street to Truman Pkwy<br />
Long Range 56<br />
0010236 Local<br />
West DeRenne<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
SR 21/DeRenne <strong>Improvement</strong>s from Mildred Street to<br />
SR 204<br />
Long Range 57<br />
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3.1.2 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Highway Project Locations<br />
The map below depicts most of the highway projects programmed for <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> in<br />
Chatham County except the lump sum and other miscellaneous improvement projects that cannot be<br />
displayed in maps. This map shows where the projects are located. For detailed project information and<br />
funding source, ple<strong>as</strong>e refer to the individual project pages that follow.<br />
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This map includes the highway, bridge,<br />
transportation enhancement and<br />
other projects programmed in the<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong>-<strong>2016</strong> TIP. The miscellaneous<br />
improvement projects that cannot be<br />
graphically displayed are not represented<br />
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3.1.3 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Highway Project Pages<br />
The highway projects are grouped according to their sources of federal funding. The state and<br />
local match funds are listed according to their respective shares. The types of highway projects being<br />
funded over the next four fiscal years include roadway improvements, new roadway construction,<br />
intersection improvements, interchange construction, bridge replacements, transportation enhancements<br />
and others. Several earmarked projects are included in this section because their funding needs to filter<br />
through FHWA before being obligated. Several local projects are also included due to their expected<br />
federal/state funding in the future. The funding information for the earmark and local projects is used<br />
for highway financial balance <strong>as</strong> well.<br />
The individual page descriptions for the highway projects include several important items. The<br />
MPO TIP Number is <strong>as</strong>signed for administrative use by various government agencies. The State PI<br />
Number is <strong>as</strong>signed by the GDOT Office of <strong>Program</strong>ming and is used to identify a specific project. The<br />
Congressional District (CD) demonstrates where the project is located – Chatham County is located in<br />
Congressional District One (1). Regional Commission (RC) wise, Chatham County is located in the<br />
Co<strong>as</strong>tal Georgia (CG) area.<br />
In addition, Preliminary Engineering (PE) includes field surveys, project concepts and designs.<br />
In recent years, GDOT h<strong>as</strong> implemented a two-ph<strong>as</strong>e PE that includes Scoping and the rest of the PE<br />
ph<strong>as</strong>e. Right-of-way (ROW) involves land acquisition. Construction (CST) involves the final stage of<br />
the project implementation.<br />
The project description is a summary of the concept report developed for the project. The map on<br />
each page shows where the project is located but does not depict the exact alignments.<br />
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COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
BAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM I-516 TO THE<br />
BAY STREET VIADUCT P.I. #: 0002923<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Improve SR 25 Connector/West Bay Street between<br />
West Lathrop Avenue and E<strong>as</strong>t Lathrop Avenue to connect the existing four-lane<br />
divided section at the west end of the project with the existing five-lane undivided<br />
section at the e<strong>as</strong>t end of the project. The project would include four 11/12-foot travel<br />
lanes with a variable width raised median that separates westbound and e<strong>as</strong>tbound<br />
traffic. Left and right turn lanes would be added or improved <strong>as</strong> appropriate. The<br />
project would include outside curb and gutter with 16-foot shoulder with 6/8-foot<br />
wide sidewalks, constructed in compliance with ADA requirements. Crosswalks<br />
would be striped and improved to allow for safer pedestrian access.<br />
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TIP #: 97-H-10<br />
COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #: NHS-002-00(923)<br />
FUND: L050<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: 22,400 2030: 32,500 CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 4 PLANNED: 5 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: SR 25 LENGTH (MI): 1.27<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: Preliminary engineering funds were authorized in 2002. Several Public Information Open<br />
Houses (PIOH) have been held for the project. Part of right-of-way funds were programmed for <strong>FY</strong> 2010 with the MPO<br />
sub-allocation of ARRA funds (C230 funds) an d have been authorized. Additional funds from the National Highway<br />
System (NHS-L050 funds) were identified to fund the rest of the right-of-way purch<strong>as</strong>e in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong>. Construction is is<br />
programmed in <strong>FY</strong> 2015 with NHS-L050 funds.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Federal/State $8,912,155 $0 $0 $0 $8,912,155<br />
CONSTRUCTION Federal/State $0 $0 $10,301,228 $0 $10,301,228<br />
PROJECT COST $8,912,155 $0 $10,301,228 $0 $19,213,383<br />
FEDERAL COST 0 $7,129,724 $0 $8,240,982 $0 $15,370,706<br />
STATE COST 0 $1,782,431 $0 $2,060,246 $0 $3,842,677<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT LOCATION
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SR 204/ABERCORN ST FROM E OF PINE GROVE TO W<br />
OF VETERANS PKWY P.I. #: 522870<br />
TIP #: 2000-H-04<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project would construct a grade separated interchange COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
at SR 204 and King George Blvd. The project would begin just e<strong>as</strong>t of Pine Grove Rd<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
and end just west of Veterans Pkwy. SR 204 would be grade separated over King George<br />
Blvd. The proposed project would maintain the four 12-foot b<strong>as</strong>ic lanes and a 20-foot FUND:<br />
median with concrete barrier. Outside shoulders would be 14-foot graded, 12-foot paved.<br />
Auxilliary lanes would be included in both directions along SR 204 between Veterans<br />
Pkwy and the King Georgie Blvd interchange ramps. No additional b<strong>as</strong>ic lanes would be<br />
NH000-0111-<br />
01(024)<br />
L050<br />
added to SR 204. However, the project would be constructed so <strong>as</strong> not to preclude the<br />
widening of SR 204 at a later date in order to provide six b<strong>as</strong>ic lanes. The interchange<br />
ramp configuration would include loop ramps in the northwest and southe<strong>as</strong>t quadrants,<br />
along with a semi-direct ramp from westbound SR 204 to northbound King George<br />
Blvd. Interchange lighting would be included in the project.<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: 40,800 2030: 82,280 CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 4 PLANNED: 4 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #:<br />
STATE/US ROAD<br />
#:<br />
SR 204 LENGTH (MI): 1.54<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: Preliminary engineering for PI# 522870 w<strong>as</strong> authorized in 1999. Right-of-way funds were<br />
authorized in <strong>FY</strong> 2005, <strong>FY</strong> 2009 and <strong>FY</strong> 2012. Construction is proposed for <strong>FY</strong> 2014.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
UTILITES Federal/State $0 $1,543,463 $0 $0 $1,543,463<br />
CONSTRUCTION Federal/State $0 $25,335,188 $0 $0 $25,335,188<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $26,878,651 $0 $0 $26,878,651<br />
FEDERAL COST 0.8 $0 $21,502,921 $0 $0 $21,502,921<br />
STATE COST 0.2 $0 $5,375,730 $0 $0 $5,375,730<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
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ABERCORN ST<br />
FULL SWEEP<br />
VETERANS PKWY
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SAVANNAH MPO STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY –<br />
SECTOR NINE P.I. #: 0008608<br />
TIP #: 2012-CORE-02<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Special <strong>Transportation</strong> Studies COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L230<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: CORE MPO h<strong>as</strong> set <strong>as</strong>ide some L230 funds each year to carry out special transportation<br />
studies in Chatham County. PI# 0008608 sets <strong>as</strong>ide $500,000 of matched L230 funds in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong>. These set-<strong>as</strong>ide<br />
amounts are for the MPO’s future planning activities. Specific planning t<strong>as</strong>ks are identified <strong>as</strong> the needs arise. Previous<br />
Sector Study planning set-<strong>as</strong>ide funds have been used to conduct various studies – the Southwest Sector Study, the I-16<br />
Exit Ramp Removal Study, the development of the 2035 Mobility Plan, the President Street Development Study, the<br />
Congestion Management Process (CMP) update, the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Study, etc.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Federal/Local $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $500,000<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $500,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $400,000 $0 $0 $0 $400,000<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
SAVANNAH MPO<br />
STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY - SECTOR NINE<br />
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COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SAVANNAH MPO STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY –<br />
SECTOR TEN P.I. #: 0010562<br />
TIP #: 2012-CORE-03<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Special <strong>Transportation</strong> Studies COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L230<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: CORE MPO h<strong>as</strong> set <strong>as</strong>ide some L230 funds each year to carry out special transportation<br />
studies in Chatham County. PI# 0010562 sets <strong>as</strong>ide $500,000 of matched L230 funds in <strong>FY</strong> 2014. These set-<strong>as</strong>ide<br />
amounts are for the MPO’s future planning activities. Specific planning t<strong>as</strong>ks are identified <strong>as</strong> the needs arise. Previous<br />
Sector Study planning set-<strong>as</strong>ide funds have been used to conduct various studies – the Southwest Sector Study, the I-16<br />
Exit Removal Study, the development of the 2035 Mobility Plan, the President Street Development Study, the<br />
Congestion Management Process (CMP) update, the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Study, etc.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Federal/Local $0 $500,000 $0 $0 $500,000<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $500,000 $0 $0 $500,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $0 $400,000 $0 $0 $400,000<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $100,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
SAVANNAH MPO<br />
STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY - SECTOR TEN<br />
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COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SAVANNAH MPO STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY –<br />
SECTOR ELEVEN P.I. #: 0010563<br />
TIP #: 2012-CORE-04<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Special <strong>Transportation</strong> Studies COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L230<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: CORE MPO h<strong>as</strong> set <strong>as</strong>ide some L230 funds each year to carry out special transportation<br />
studies in Chatham County. The MPO set-<strong>as</strong>ide for <strong>FY</strong> 2015 is $500,000. These set-<strong>as</strong>ide amounts are for the MPO’s<br />
future planning activities. Specific planning t<strong>as</strong>ks are identified <strong>as</strong> the needs arise. Previous Sector Study planning set<strong>as</strong>ide<br />
funds have been used to conduct various studies – the Southwest Sector Study, the I-16 Exit Removal Study, the<br />
development of the 2035 Mobility Plan, the President Street Development Study, the Congestion Management Process<br />
(CMP) update, the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Study, etc.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Federal/Local $0 $0 $500,000 $0 $500,000<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $0 $500,000 $0 $500,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $0 $0 $400,000 $0 $400,000<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $100,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
SAVANNAH MPO<br />
STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY - SECTOR ELEVEN<br />
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COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SAVANNAH MPO STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY –<br />
SECTOR TWELVE P.I. #: 0011742<br />
TIP #: <strong>2013</strong>-CORE-01<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Special <strong>Transportation</strong> Studies COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L230<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: CORE MPO h<strong>as</strong> set <strong>as</strong>ide some L230 funds each year to carry out special transportation<br />
studies in Chatham County. The MPO set-<strong>as</strong>ide for <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> is $500,000. These set-<strong>as</strong>ide amounts are for the MPO’s<br />
future planning activities. Specific planning t<strong>as</strong>ks are identified <strong>as</strong> the needs arise. Previous Sector Study planning set<strong>as</strong>ide<br />
funds have been used to conduct various studies – the Southwest Sector Study, the I-16 Exit Removal Study, the<br />
development of the 2035 Mobility Plan, the President Street Development Study, the Congestion Management Process<br />
(CMP) update, the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Study, etc.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Federal/Local $0 $0 $0 $500,000 $500,000<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $0 $0 $500,000 $500,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $0 $0 $0 $400,000 $400,000<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $100,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
SAVANNAH MPO<br />
STRATEGIC PLANNING STUDY - SECTOR TWELVE<br />
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COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SR 204 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS STUDY<br />
P.I. #: 0010559<br />
TIP #: 2012-H-01<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Corridor <strong>Improvement</strong>s COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L230*<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: SR 204 LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: The CORE MPO h<strong>as</strong> programmed some ARRA funds for the SR 204 Corridor Study (PI#<br />
0009314). The funds have been authorized and the study is on-going. The MPO is developing the study into a project.<br />
The funds here are to be used for continuation of the study for the segment between Truman Pkwy Ph<strong>as</strong>e V and Forest<br />
River.<br />
* CORE MPO is currently the project manager. Since SR 204 is a state highway, the MPO h<strong>as</strong> requested that GDOT<br />
sponsor the project and provide matching funds. MPO will continue to seek state match.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
Planning Federal/Local* $850,000 $0 $0 $0 $850,000<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $850,000 $0 $0 $0 $850,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $680,000 $0 $0 $0 $680,000<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST* $170,000 $0 $0 $0 $170,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
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COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
US 80 BRIDGES AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS<br />
P.I. #: 0010560<br />
TIP #: 2012-Bri-01<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: US 80 Bridge Replacements at Bull River and Lazaretto COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
Creek and roadway safety improvements between the bridges.<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L230S*<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: US 80 LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: The MPO h<strong>as</strong> programmed some ARRA funds to finance a US 80 Bridges Replacement<br />
Study (PI# 0009379). The funds have been authorized and the study is on-going. The MPO is developing the study into<br />
a project. Some L230 funds are programmed in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> for GDOT oversight and project scoping (including<br />
environmental process). Additional L230 funds are programmed in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> for the rest of the preliminary engineering.<br />
The estimated ROW and CST cost <strong>as</strong> included in the 2035 LRTP is $92,759,781.<br />
* CORE MPO is currently the project manager. Since US 80 is a federal highway, the MPO h<strong>as</strong> requested that GDOT<br />
sponsor the project and provide matching funds which GDOT verbally agreed.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
Project Oversight Federal/State* $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000<br />
SCOPING Federal/State* $1,693,139 $0 $0 $1,693,139<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Federal/State* $0 $0 $0 $3,104,090 $3,104,090<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $1,793,139 $0 $0 $3,104,090 $4,897,229<br />
FEDERAL COST $1,434,511 $0 $0 $2,483,272 $3,917,783<br />
STATE COST* $358,628 $0 $0 $620,818 $979,446<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
BAY DR<br />
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COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SR 21 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT FROM I-516 TO<br />
EFFINGHAM COUNTY LINE P.I. #: 0011743<br />
TIP #: <strong>2013</strong>-H-01<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Corridor <strong>Improvement</strong>s. COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L230*<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: SR 21 LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: The CORE MPO h<strong>as</strong> programmed some ARRA funds for the SR 21 Corridor Study (PI#<br />
0009313). The funds have been authorized and the study is on-going. The MPO is developing the study into a project.<br />
The funds here are to be used for GDOT oversight of the SR 21 Corridor <strong>Improvement</strong> project and for conducting<br />
scoping (1 st ph<strong>as</strong>e of preliminary engineering) and environmental process.<br />
*CORE MPO is currently the project manager. Final project sponsor and source of matching funds are to be determined.<br />
Since SR 21 is a state highway, the MPO h<strong>as</strong> requested that GDOT sponsor the project and provide matching funds.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
Project Oversight Federal/Local* $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $100,000<br />
SCOPING Federal/Local* $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $0 $0 $1,100,000 $1,100,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $0 $0 $0 $880,000 $880,000<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST* $0 $0 $0 $220,000 $220,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
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I-16 Exit Ramp Removal<br />
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: the project is to remove and replace the I-16 exit ramps<br />
and overp<strong>as</strong>s at Montgomery Street and MLK Jr. Blvd in Savannah in order to restore<br />
part of the original grid system removed when I-16 w<strong>as</strong> constructed. Major<br />
objectives are to restore efficient connections between the city center, the Downtown<br />
Expansion Area to the west, and surrounding neighborhoods; and recreate viable,<br />
pedestrian-friendly urban form.<br />
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P.I. #: 0011744<br />
TIP #: <strong>2013</strong>-H-02<br />
COUNTY:<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
CHATHAM<br />
FUND: L230*<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: I-16 LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: The CORE MPO h<strong>as</strong> conducted the I-16 Exit Ramp Removal Study and is developing the<br />
study recommendations into a highway and economic development project. The funds here are to be used for GDOT<br />
oversight of the project and for initiating the 1 st ph<strong>as</strong>e of preliminary engineering work (scoping). The preliminary<br />
estimated CST cost is around $22 million.<br />
*CORE MPO is currently the project manager. Chatham County SPLOST funds will provide the local match. However,<br />
the MPO will continue to seek state match.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
Project Oversight Federal/Local* $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $100,000<br />
SCOPING Federal/Local* $0 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $1,000,000<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $1,100,000 $0 $0 $1,100,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $0 $880,000 $0 $0 $880,000<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST* $0 $220,000 $0 $0 $220,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
DELESSEPS AVENUE ROAD AND SIDEWALK<br />
IMPROVEMENTS P.I. #: 0010028<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project involves a minor road widening to 11’ travel<br />
lanes and curb and gutter to improve drainage. By providing an accessible route for<br />
pedestrians by installing curb & gutter, curb ramps, sidewalk, and crosswalks, push<br />
buttons and pedestrian signals at the three existing signals, pedestrians will be<br />
encouraged to walk to work and school.<br />
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TIP #: 2012-BP-01<br />
COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L230<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: The CORE MPO set <strong>as</strong>ide some L230 funds starting in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> to fund non-motorized<br />
small transportation improvement projects identified in the Non-Motorized <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan. MPO staff coordinated<br />
with the local project sponsors in identifying local funding sources to provide the needed match. The Delesseps Avenue<br />
Road and Sidewalk <strong>Improvement</strong> project is proposed to start PE ph<strong>as</strong>e in <strong>2013</strong> and ROW ph<strong>as</strong>e in <strong>2016</strong>. The estimated<br />
CST cost is around $3 million.<br />
*City of Savannah is the project sponsor and will provide the local match.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
Project Oversight Federal/Local* $74,000 $0 $0 $0 $74,000<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Federal/Local* $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $300,000<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Federal/Local* $0 $0 $0 $200,000 $200,000<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $374,000 $0 $0 $200,000 $574,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $299,200 $0 $0 $160,000 $459,200<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST* $74,800 $0 $0 $40,000 $114,800<br />
PROJECT LOCATION
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SAVANNAH-WHITEMARSH BIKEWAY ALONG<br />
ISLANDS EXPRESSWAY P.I. #: 0010561<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project begins and ends in unincorporated Chatham<br />
County. The bikeway will run from the intersection of Goebel St and E. President St<br />
Extension e<strong>as</strong>tward along Islands Expressway and onto US 80 until reaching the<br />
intersection of Bryans Wood Rd and US 80. Islands Expressway Bridge Replacement<br />
(PI 0007128) is on the same corridor <strong>as</strong> this bikeway project and will include bike-able<br />
shoulders on the bridge and approaches. Depending upon constraints and conditions,<br />
facility type may be a wide, two-way paved path separated from the adjacent roadway,<br />
narrower one-way, paved paths on either side of the roadway, but separated from the<br />
roadway, or bike lanes on paved shoulders along the roadway.<br />
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TIP #: 2012-BP-02<br />
COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L230<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI): 4.7<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: CORE MPO set <strong>as</strong>ide some L230 funds starting in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> to fund bike-ped transportation<br />
improvement projects consistent with current plans. MPO staff coordinated with the local project sponsors in identifying<br />
local funding sources to provide the needed match. The Savannah-Whitemarsh Bikeway project is proposed to start the<br />
PE ph<strong>as</strong>e in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> and the ROW ph<strong>as</strong>e in <strong>FY</strong> 2015. The estimated CST cost is around $4.7 million.<br />
*CORE MPO is the project sponsor. Chatham County will <strong>as</strong>sist with providing the local match funds.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Federal/Local* $600,000 $0 $0 $0 $600,000<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Federal/Local* $0 $0 $700,000 $0 $700,000<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $600,000 $0 $700,000 $0 $1,300,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $480,000 $0 $560,000 $0 $1,040,000<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST* $120,000 $0 $140,000 $0 $260,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SR 26/US 80 WIDENING FROM I-516 TO VICTORY DR P.I. #: 521855<br />
TIP #: 87-H-18B<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Widen SR 26/US 80 (Ogeechee Road) from two to four COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
lanes between I-516 (Lynes Parkway) and Victory Drive/CS 188.<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
STP-064-<br />
1(40)SPUR<br />
FUND: L230S<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: 16,300 2030: 30,960<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 2 PLANNED: 4 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: SR 26/US 80 LENGTH (MI): 1.38<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: This is an identified priority bikeway corridor in the CORE MPO’s Bikeway Plan.<br />
Preliminary engineering funds were authorized in 1993. The project w<strong>as</strong> originally scheduled to be let for construction in<br />
<strong>FY</strong> 1996 but got delayed for various re<strong>as</strong>ons. The project is currently going through the environemental process.<br />
GDOT is the project sponsor. ROW is programmed for <strong>FY</strong> 2015 with L230 funds. Construction is in long range with a<br />
cost estimate of $17,311,431.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Federal/State $0 $0 $6,248,000 $0 $6,248,000<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $0 $6,248,000 $0 $6,248,000<br />
FEDERAL COST 0 $0 $0 $4,998,400 $0 $4,998,400<br />
STATE COST 0 $0 $0 $1,249,600 $0 $1,249,600<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
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COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
PRESIDENT STREET / ISLANDS EXPRESSWAY / CSX<br />
RAILROAD / TRUMAN PKWY OVERPASS P.I. #: 522860<br />
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TIP #: 2001-H-06<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of the proposed overp<strong>as</strong>s of the existing COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
CSX Railroad and Bilbo box culvert. The project will also reconfigure the entrance to PROJ. #:<br />
southbound Truman Parkway by eliminating the existing signal and left turn lane and adding<br />
FUND:<br />
an on-ramp for southbound Truman Parkway. The CSX Railroad overp<strong>as</strong>s and the proposed<br />
NH000-0005-05(038)<br />
L230<br />
Truman on-ramp, for e<strong>as</strong>tbound President Street, will consist of reinforced concrete<br />
structures. The proposed bike/pedestrian improvements will connect to facilities which are<br />
included in an adjacent project being constructed and funded by the City of Savannah.<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: 16,300 2030: 30,960 CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 2 PLANNED: 4 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #:<br />
LENGTH<br />
0.54<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: City of Savannah and GDOT are developing concepts for raising President Street over the<br />
railroad tracks near the Truman Pkwy. The MPO h<strong>as</strong> set <strong>as</strong>ide some L230 funds for project scoping in fiscal year <strong>2013</strong>. The<br />
total project cost is estimated at $75,180,000<br />
*City of Savannah is the local project sponsor and will provide local matching funds.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
Project Oversight Federal/Local* $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000<br />
SCOPING Federal/Local* $290,000 $0 $0 $0 $290,000<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $390,000 $0 $0 $0 $390,000<br />
FEDERAL COST 0 $312,000 $0 $0 $0 $312,000<br />
STATE COST 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST* $78,000 $0 $0 $0 $78,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
(MI):
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
GWINNETT ST IMPROVEMENTS FROM I-16 TO<br />
STILES AVE P.I. #: 0007402<br />
TIP #: 2004-H-07<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The original proposed project involves widening COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
Gwinnett Street from approximately 375 feet west of the Stiles Ave intersection to<br />
the intersection with Interstate 16/West Boundary Street. The e<strong>as</strong>tern end of the<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
CSSTP-0007-<br />
00(402)<br />
project will tie to the existing four lane divided section at the foot of the Interstate 16<br />
southbound ramps. The improvements consist of adding two additional lanes and a<br />
20’ raised gr<strong>as</strong>s median. The section will include 30-inch curb and gutter and variable<br />
FUND: L230, Local<br />
width sidewalks on both sides of the road separated from the curb by a 2-foot gr<strong>as</strong>s<br />
strip. The project will also include the replacement of an existing 32-foot bridge<br />
culvert over the Springfield Canal with a new wider bridge that will accommodate the<br />
new section including sidewalks. City is revising project concept and design.<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: 8,400 2030: 15,540 CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 2 PLANNED: 2/4 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: CS 1504<br />
STATE/US<br />
ROAD #:<br />
LENGTH (MI): 0.40<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: In <strong>FY</strong> 2006, some L230 funds were authorized for preliminary engineering oversight. The<br />
rest of the preliminary engineering and right-of-way acquisition funds are the responsibilities of the local project sponsor<br />
– the City of Savannah. The revised concept w<strong>as</strong> approved in September 2009 but FHWA is questioning needs and<br />
purpose for widening. City is revising project concept and design. ROW is programmed for <strong>FY</strong> 2014. Construction is<br />
programmed for <strong>FY</strong> 2015.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Local $0 $700,000 $0 $0 $700,000<br />
CONSTRUCTION Federal/Local $0 $0 $2,300,000 $0 $2,300,000<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $700,000 $2,300,000 $0 $3,000,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $0 $0 $1,840,000 $0 $1,840,000<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $700,000 $460,000 $0 $1,160,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
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COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SR 26/US80 AT JIMMY DELOACH PARKWAY PROPOSED NEW<br />
INTERCHANGE P.I. #: 0007259<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construct a new interchange where Jimmy Deloach<br />
Parkway currently intersects US 80/SR 26/SR17 at grade.<br />
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TIP #: 2005-H-1<br />
COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #: CSSTP-0007-00(259)<br />
FUND: L230**, Local**<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2010 AADT: 17,760/10,860 2030: 30,650/29,280 CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 2 PLANNED: 4 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: SR 26/US 80 LENGTH (MI): 1.1<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: The Concept Report w<strong>as</strong> approved on April 17, 2008. VE study is complete. Environmental<br />
document h<strong>as</strong> been submitted for review by GDOT and FHWA. Right-of-way is programmed in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> with L230 funds<br />
and local SPLOST funds. Construction is scheduled for long range with a cost estimate of $37,490,000.<br />
**Local funds of $1 million will come from SPLOST and will be used to match the Federal L230 grant. $3,403,000 local<br />
SPLOST funds will be used for the balance of the ROW costs.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Federal/Local** $8,403,000 $0 $0 $0 $8,403,000<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $8,403,000 $0 $0 $0 $8,403,000<br />
FEDERAL COST 0 $4,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $4,000,000<br />
STATE COST 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST** $4,403,000 $0 $0 $0 $4,403,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
JIMMY DELOACH PKWY PHASE II FROM I-16 TO US 80<br />
P.I. #: 522790<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Widen and reconstruct to four lanes divided,<br />
Bloomingdale Road from I-16 to Pine Barren Road. Construct four lanes divided on<br />
new location from Pine Barren Road to SR 26/US 80 in Bloomingdale.<br />
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TIP #: 94-H-02<br />
COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #: STP00-0218-01(001)<br />
FUND: L230**, Local**<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2009 AADT: 11,000 2029: 40,000 CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 2, 0 PLANNED: 4 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: SR 17 LENGTH (MI): 5.07<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: This is a road project from the 1993 1% sales tax program. PE w<strong>as</strong> authorized in 1997. The<br />
revised Concept Report w<strong>as</strong> submitted to GDOT and FHWA for review. However, GDOT is questioning the local termini<br />
and will not review the concept report until this issue is resolved. Right-of-way is programmed in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> with L230 funds<br />
and local SPLOST funds. Construction is scheduled for long range with a cost estimate of $32,127,300.<br />
** Local funds of $1 million will come from SPLOST and will be used to match the Federal L230 grant. $2,169,000 local<br />
SPLOST funds will be used for the balance of the ROW costs.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Federal/Local** $7,169,000 $0 $0 $0 $7,169,000<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $7,169,000 $0 $0 $0 $7,169,000<br />
FEDERAL COST 0 $4,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $4,000,000<br />
STATE COST 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST** $3,169,000 $0 $0 $0 $3,169,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
ROBERT B. MILLER ROAD INTERSECTION<br />
IMPROVEMENTS P.I. #: 0008276<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will involve widening of both Gulfstream Road<br />
and Robert B. Miller Road including improvement of the intersection. The intersection of<br />
Gulfstream Road and Robert B. Miller Road will be reconstructed to include addition of<br />
an exclusive left-turn lane to westbound approach, extension of the existing exclusive<br />
right-turn lane on e<strong>as</strong>tbound approach, an exclusive left-turn lane and the addition of an<br />
exclusive right-turn lane to northbound approach. The existing traffic signal would be<br />
upgraded b<strong>as</strong>ed on the proposed lane configuration. Additionally, three driveway<br />
intersections of Gulfstream Aerospace facility on Robert B. Miller Road will also be<br />
improved. As improvements to Robert B. Miller Road, roundabouts will be added at two<br />
of the driveways along Robert B. Miller Road, the North entrance driveway and the South<br />
entrance driveway to the Gulfstream facility and replace existing T-intersection<br />
driveways. The roadway between the two roundabouts will be widened to accommodate<br />
an exclusive left turn lane for northbound traffic and an exclusive right turn lane for<br />
southbound traffic into the central driveway.<br />
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TIP #: 2007-H-06<br />
COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
CSMLP-0008-<br />
00(276)<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L230S, L240<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2008 AADT: 10,349 2028 AADT: 15,378 CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 2 PLANNED: 3 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #:<br />
STATE/US ROAD<br />
#:<br />
LENGTH<br />
(MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: This project w<strong>as</strong> amended to the CORE MPO’s 2035 Long Range <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan b<strong>as</strong>ed<br />
on revised concept. Right-of-way for the project is programmed for <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> with L240 funds. Construction and the<br />
utility ph<strong>as</strong>e are programmed for <strong>FY</strong> 2014 with L240 funds <strong>as</strong> well. In addition, some L230 funds ($4.2 million) are<br />
reserved for construction of this project in 2014.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Federal/State $1,443,300 $0 $0 $0 $1,443,300<br />
UTILITIES Federal/State $0 $676,260 $0 $0 $676,260<br />
CONSTRUCTION Federal/State $0 $1,795,105 $0 $0 $1,795,105<br />
L230 CST Federal/State $0 $4,200,000 $0 $0 $4,200,000<br />
PROJECT COST $1,443,300 $6,671,365 $0 $0 $8,114,665<br />
FEDERAL COST 0.9 $1,154,640 $5,337,092 $0 $0 $6,491,733<br />
STATE COST 0.1 $288,660 $1,334,273 $0 $0 $1,622,933<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
Airways Ave.<br />
Gulfstream Rd.<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
Crossroad Connector<br />
Co<strong>as</strong>tal Correctional Ins<br />
Water Filtration Plant<br />
Water Filtration Plant Rd.<br />
Bonnybridge Rd.<br />
SR 21<br />
Northwest Tollway<br />
Crossgate Rd.<br />
Gulfstream Rd.Dorset Rd.<br />
Fries Rd.<br />
Dean Forest Rd.<br />
Warren Dr.<br />
Myrtle Dr.<br />
Grange Rd.
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
CS 650/GRANGE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION FROM<br />
SR 21 TO SR 25 P.I. #: 0007885<br />
TIP #: 2006-H-01<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Reconstruct Grange Road from SR 21 to SR 25 in Port COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
Wentworth.<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
CSNHS-0007-<br />
00(885)<br />
FUND: L240<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: 4,300 2030: 3,000<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 2 PLANNED: 3 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: CS 650<br />
STATE/US<br />
ROAD #:<br />
LENGTH (MI): 1.50<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: Grange Road w<strong>as</strong> amended to the National Highway System and is eligible for federal aid.<br />
Preliminary engineering ph<strong>as</strong>e w<strong>as</strong> amended to the <strong>FY</strong> 2006-2008 TIP with L050 funds in <strong>FY</strong> 2006 and funding w<strong>as</strong><br />
authorized. Right-of-way is programmed for <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong>. Construction is programmed for <strong>FY</strong> 2014.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Federal/State $6,110,820 $0 $0 $0 $6,110,820<br />
CONSTRUCTION Federal/State $0 $7,122,282 $0 $0 $7,122,282<br />
PROJECT COST $6,110,820 $7,122,282 $0 $0 $13,233,102<br />
FEDERAL COST $4,888,656 $5,697,826 $0 $0 $10,586,482<br />
STATE COST $1,222,164 $1,424,456 $0 $0 $2,646,620<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
48
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR STP/L230 & CMAQ<br />
FUNDED TIP PROJECTS<br />
49<br />
P.I. #:<br />
TIP #:<br />
0009172, 0004019,<br />
0010915, 0010916<br />
2012-GDOT-02,<br />
2012-GDOT-03,<br />
<strong>2013</strong>-GDOT-01,<br />
<strong>2013</strong>-GDOT-02<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GDOT oversight. COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: L240<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: GDOT set up these oversight funds to manage STP/L230 and CMAQ funded TIP projects.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PI# 0009172 0004019 0010915 0010916<br />
TIP# 2012-GDOT-02 2012-GDOT-03 <strong>2013</strong>-GDOT-01 <strong>2013</strong>-GDOT-02<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Federal/State $17,500 $17,500 $17,500 $17,500 $70,000<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $17,500 $17,500 $17,500 $17,500 $70,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $56,000<br />
STATE COST $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $14,000<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
GDOT OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR STP/L230 AND CMAQ<br />
FUNDED TIP PROJECTS
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
HERITAGE TRAIL BIKE/PED IN SAVANNAH<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Co<strong>as</strong>tal Georgia Society will install a multi-use<br />
pathway between the Central of Georgia Railway Roundhouse Museum and the 1 st<br />
Century Campus. The heritage trail will possibly also serve <strong>as</strong> a part of the E<strong>as</strong>t Co<strong>as</strong>t<br />
Greenway that will run from Maine to Florida. The trail will comply with all<br />
regulations concerning pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The trail will seek to explore<br />
the history of Savannah, the Central of Georgia Railway, and the Savannah &<br />
Ogeechee canal <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> provide a safe route between the proposed First Century<br />
campus and the Central of Georgia Railway Roundhouse Museum for both visitors<br />
and residents to utilize.<br />
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P.I. #: 0007620<br />
TIP #: 2007-H-07<br />
COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
CSHPP-0007-<br />
00(620)<br />
FUND: LY10<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: Earmark funds are funds provided by the Congress for projects, programs, or grants where<br />
the purported congressional direction (whether in statutory text, report language, or other communication) circumvents<br />
otherwise applicable merit-b<strong>as</strong>ed or competitive allocation processes, or specifies the location or recipient, or otherwise<br />
curtails the ability of the executive branch to manage its statutory and constitutional responsibilities pertaining to the<br />
funds allocation process. Earmark funds will not lapse until they are spent. This program is being ph<strong>as</strong>ed out.<br />
Co<strong>as</strong>tal Heritage Society received the earmark funds for this bike/ped enhancement project. City of Savannah is the local<br />
sponsor and is responsible for providing 20% of the local match required.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION Federal/Local $136,230 $0 $0 $0 $136,230<br />
PROJECT COST $136,230 $0 $0 $0 $136,230<br />
FEDERAL COST $108,984 $0 $0 $0 $108,984<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $27,246 $0 $0 $0 $27,246<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
Lynes Pkwy<br />
I -16<br />
Heritage Trail Bike Path<br />
Louisville Rd.<br />
Feeley Ave.<br />
0007620<br />
(Proposal 2)<br />
0007620<br />
(Proposal 1)<br />
Magazine Ave.<br />
Stiles Ave.<br />
E. Lathrop Ave.<br />
Gwinnett St.<br />
Bay St.<br />
I 16<br />
I 16<br />
I 16
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
TRUMAN LINEAR PARK TRAIL – PHASE II<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Truman Linear Park is the demonstration project for<br />
initial implementation under the Co<strong>as</strong>tal Georgia Greenway M<strong>as</strong>ter Plan. Ph<strong>as</strong>e I trail<br />
construction is completed. Ph<strong>as</strong>e II is proposed <strong>as</strong> a development of a multipurpose<br />
trail from Ph<strong>as</strong>e I at 52 nd Street and Bee Road to Lake Mayer Community Park. An 8foot<br />
wide paved trail will be constructed with boardwalks constructed to cross<br />
wetlands.<br />
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P.I. #: 0007631<br />
TIP #: 2007-H-08<br />
COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
CSHPP-0007-<br />
00(631)<br />
FUND: LY10<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: Earmark funds are funds provided by the Congress for projects, programs, or grants where<br />
the purported congressional direction (whether in statutory text, report language, or other communication) circumvents<br />
otherwise applicable merit-b<strong>as</strong>ed or competitive allocation processes, or specifies the location or recipient, or otherwise<br />
curtails the ability of the executive branch to manage its statutory and constitutional responsibilities pertaining to the<br />
funds allocation process. Earmark funds will not lapse until they are spent. This program is being ph<strong>as</strong>ed out.<br />
Chatham County is the local sponsor for this multi-use trail project and is responsible for providing the local match<br />
required for the earmark funds.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION Federal/Local $0 $1,390,473 $0 $0 $1,390,473<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $1,390,473 $0 $0 $1,390,473<br />
FEDERAL COST $0 $907,099 $0 $0 $907,099<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $483,374 $0 $0 $483,374<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
E De Renne Ave
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
SR 404 SPUR/US 17 BRIDGE OVER BACK RIVER<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construct two lane bridge over Back River at SR 404<br />
Spur/US 17, one mile north of Savannah. The typical section of the bridge consists of<br />
two 12-foot travel lanes (one on each side) with 8-foot shoulders; the roadway typical<br />
section will be two 12-foot travel lanes (one on each side) with 10-foot shoulders, 6.5<br />
to 8-foot paved. In August 2009 the MPO formally requested that barrier separated<br />
bike/pedestrian accommodations be provided and that the bridge be constructed so <strong>as</strong><br />
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P.I. #: 522920<br />
TIP #: 98-H-1<br />
COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
PROJ. #: NH-009-2(93)<br />
FUND: LY10S, L1C0<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
to allow for widening to four lanes in the future.<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: 13,600 2030: 34,730 CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 2 PLANNED: 2 RC: CG<br />
STATE/US ROAD<br />
LOCAL ROAD #:<br />
SR 404 Spur/US 17 LENGTH (MI): 0.80<br />
#:<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: Preliminary engineering funds were authorized in 1998. Right-of-way funds were<br />
authorized in <strong>FY</strong> 2010. Construction is scheduled for <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> with LY10S funds ($4,409,501) and L1C0 funds<br />
($10,332,450).<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION Federal/State $14,741,951 $0 $0 $0 $14,741,951<br />
PROJECT COST $14,741,951 $0 $0 $0 $14,741,951<br />
FEDERAL COST 0.8 $11,793,561 $0 $0 $0 $11,793,561<br />
STATE COST 0.2 $2,948,390 $0 $0 $0 $2,948,390<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
BAY ST.<br />
SAVANNAH RIVER<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
MLK. BLVD.<br />
SOUTH<br />
CAROLINA<br />
HUTCHINSON<br />
ISLAND<br />
N
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
FORT PULASKI MONUMENT ENTRANCE ROAD<br />
BRIDGE REHABILITATION P.I. #: 0009915<br />
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TIP #: 2011-FHWA-01<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project is construction for Fort Pul<strong>as</strong>ki Monument COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
Entrance Road Bridge Rehabilitation. The bridge provides access to Fort Pul<strong>as</strong>ki from PROJ. #:<br />
U.S. Route 80. The structure is 1283 foot long and spans the south channel of the<br />
FUND: F170<br />
Savannah River. The work to be completed is a full reconstruction of the bridge.<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI):<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: The project is funded by the National Park Service (NPS) and managed by the Georgia<br />
Division of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Construction is programmed in <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> with $6 million of<br />
NPS funds (100% federal with no state or local match).<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
CONSTRUCTION Federal $6,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $6,000,000<br />
PROJECT COST $6,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $6,000,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $6,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $6,000,000<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
G<br />
tu 80
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
ISLANDS EXPRESSWAY BASCULE BRIDGE<br />
REPLACEMENT @ WILMINGTON RIVER P.I. #: 0007128<br />
TIP #: 2005-H-03<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Replace the b<strong>as</strong>cule bridge at Islands<br />
COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
Expressway/Wilmington River with a high-level fixed bridge.<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
CSBRG-0007-<br />
00(128)<br />
FUND: Local<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: 2030:<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 4 PLANNED: 4 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI): 0.4<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: Chatham County is the project sponsor. A concept meeting w<strong>as</strong> held in 2007. The<br />
consultant h<strong>as</strong> analyzed the alternatives and Alt. 1 h<strong>as</strong> been selected. The revised concept report h<strong>as</strong> been apporved.<br />
Design is on-going. $1 million of MPO sub-allocation of ARRA funds were authorized to fund PE in <strong>FY</strong> 2010. Rightof-way<br />
is the local responsibility and programmed in <strong>2013</strong>. Construction is in long range with a cost estimate of<br />
$68,460,000.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Authorized $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Local $113,000 $0 $0 $0 $113,000<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $113,000 $0 $0 $0 $113,000<br />
FEDERAL COST 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
STATE COST 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $113,000 $0 $0 $0 $113,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
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COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
PROJECT DERENNE BOULEVARD CONCEPT<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Reduce traffic congestion on DeRenne Avenue by<br />
providing a new four-lane divided connector from I-516 to a realigned White Bluff<br />
Road with a new direct connection to Hunter Army Airfield and a multi-use path.<br />
This project will more evenly distribute the 54,000 vpd on I-516 between e<strong>as</strong>t/west<br />
movements on DeRenne and north/south movements on White Bluff and Abercorn.<br />
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P.I. #: 0008358<br />
TIP #: 2006-H-06<br />
COUNTY:<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
CHATHAM<br />
FUND: Local<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2008 AADT: 7,000 2030: 25,000 CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 0 PLANNED: 4 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD # LENGTH (MI): 1.5<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: The Savannah City Council h<strong>as</strong> adopted the Boulevard Concept <strong>as</strong> the preferred alignment.<br />
The planned cost for this project is $61 million of which $3.5 million is planned for preliminary engineering (including<br />
scoping) and $7.5 million is planned for right-of-way purch<strong>as</strong>e. Special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) money<br />
is planned to fund the engineering and the right-of-way. The MPO programmed $75,000 of matched L230 funds for PE<br />
oversight in previous TIPs and the funds have been authorized. Additional local funds needed for PE oversight and<br />
scoping were programmed in 2012 and were authorized. Rest of PE is programmed in 2014 and ROW for 2015. The<br />
construction of this project is not yet funded. The City is seeking federal and/or state funds to finance it.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Local $0 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $1,500,000<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Local $0 $0 $7,500,000 $0 $7,500,000<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $1,500,000 $7,500,000 $0 $9,000,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $1,500,000 $7,500,000 $0 $9,000,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
EAST DERENNE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Replace the existing two way left turn lane along<br />
DeRenne Avenue between Abercorn Street and the Truman Parkway with a<br />
landscaped median to create a four lane divided section. The project will improve<br />
signalized intersections to enhance accommodation for pedestrians, improve<br />
sidewalks on both sides, establish a parallel bicycle route along DeRenne Drive and<br />
remove ineffective acceleration/deceleration lanes.<br />
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P.I. #: 0008359<br />
TIP #: 2011-H-01<br />
COUNTY:<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
CHATHAM<br />
FUND: Local<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2008 AADT: 35,900 2030: 31,000 CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 4 PLANNED: 4 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: DeRenne Avenue STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI): 1.2<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: The Savannah City Council h<strong>as</strong> adopted the Median Concept <strong>as</strong> the preferred improvement<br />
for this segment. The planned cost for this project is $6.45 million of which $750,000 is planned for engineering<br />
(including scoping) and $200,000 for ROW. Special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) money is planned to fund<br />
the engineering and ROW. The MPO programmed $75,000 of matched L230 funds for PE oversight in previous TIPs<br />
which have been authorized. Additional local funds needed for PE oversight and scoping were programmed in 2012 and<br />
were authorized. Rest of PE is programmed for 2014 and ROW for 2015. The construction of this project is not yet<br />
funded. The City is seeking federal and/or state funds to finance it.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Local $0 $250,000 $0 $0 $250,000<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Local $0 $0 $200,000 $0 $200,000<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $250,000 $200,000 $0 $450,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $250,000 $200,000 $0 $450,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
WEST DERENNE AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS<br />
P.I. #: 0010236<br />
TIP #: 2011-H-02<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Improve the raised median along DeRenne Avenue COUNTY: CHATHAM<br />
between Mildred Street and Abercorn Street to better control access. The project will<br />
also improve signalized intersections to enhance accommodation for pedestrians, and<br />
improve sidewalks on both sides of DeRenne Avenue and remove ineffective<br />
acceleration/deceleration lanes.<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND: Local<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2008 AADT: 47,400 2030: 29,000* CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: 6 PLANNED: 6 RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: DeRenne Avenue STATE/US<br />
ROAD #:<br />
SR 21 LENGTH (MI): 0.7<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: The Savannah City Council h<strong>as</strong> adopted the Median Concept <strong>as</strong> the preferred improvement<br />
for this segment. The planned cost for this project is $3.2 million of which $700,000 is planned for engineering and<br />
$200,000 is planned for ROW. Special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) money is planned to fund the<br />
engineering and ROW. Additional local funds needed for PE oversight and scoping were programmed in 2012 and were<br />
authorized. Rest of PE is programmed for 2014 and ROW for 2015. The construction of this project is not yet funded.<br />
The City is seeking federal and/or state funds to finance it.<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Local $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Local $0 $0 $200,000 $0 $200,000<br />
CONSTRUCTION None $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
PROJECT COST $0 $200,000 $200,000 $0 $400,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
STATE COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
LOCAL COST $0 $200,000 $200,000 $0 $400,000<br />
PROJECT LOCATION<br />
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3.1.4 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Highway Lump Sum <strong>Program</strong>ming<br />
The lump sum section lists the lump sum funding categories and the kinds of projects<br />
programmed within each category for fiscal years <strong>2013</strong> to <strong>2016</strong>. The funding for these project categories<br />
is used for calculation of the CORE MPO’s <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP financial balance. Specific lump sum<br />
projects, when identified, will be funded from these funding categories.<br />
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PROJECT NAME:<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)<br />
LUMP SUM FUNDING CATEGORIES<br />
VARIOUS LUMP SUM IMPROVEMENT<br />
PROJECTS<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LUMP SUM RESURFACING, REPAIRS &<br />
MAINTENANCE, TRAFFIC SIGNALS, PLANNING & MANAGEMENT, FACILITY<br />
MAINTENANCE, WETLAND MITIGATION, RIGHT-OF-WAY, SAFETY<br />
IMPROVEMENTS USING VARIOUS FUNDS.<br />
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CST. YEAR: <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong><br />
P.L. NOS:<br />
TIP# STP LUMP SUMS<br />
COUNTY CHATHAM<br />
LENGTH (MI): NA # OF LANES – EXISTING: NA # OF LANES - PLANNED: NA<br />
TRAFFIC VOLUMES (ADT) 2005: NA 2030: NA<br />
LOCAL ROAD #: STATE/US ROAD #: PROJECT #: NA<br />
DISTRICT: 5 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 1 CRC: CG<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: SEE BELOW<br />
Lump Sum Funding<br />
Category<br />
Federal<br />
/State Split in<br />
Funds (%)<br />
Project<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
Total Funding<br />
<strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
90/10 Road Maintenance $255,000 $255,000 $255,000 $255,000<br />
Bridge Maintenance $255,000 $255,000 $255,000 $128,000<br />
80/20 Road Maintenance $893,000 $893,000 $893,000 $893,000<br />
Roadway Lighting $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000<br />
100/0 Safe Routes to School<br />
<strong>Program</strong><br />
$7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000<br />
100/0 Safe Routes to School<br />
Infr<strong>as</strong>tructure<br />
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000<br />
100/0<br />
Safe Routes to School Any $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000<br />
L010 Lump:<br />
Interstate Maintenance<br />
L050 Lump:<br />
National Highway System<br />
LU10 Lump:<br />
Safe Routes to School <strong>Program</strong><br />
LU20 Lump:<br />
Safe Routes to School INFR<br />
LU30 Lump:<br />
Safe Routes to School Any<br />
LS20 Lump: Safety 90/10 HWY Risk Rural Roads $98,000 $100,000 $103,000 $105,000<br />
LS30 Lump: Safety 90/10 Safety $1,275,000 $1,275,000 $1,275,000 $1,275,000<br />
LS40 Lump: Safety<br />
100/0 Railroad Crossing Hazard<br />
Elimination<br />
$113,000 $115,000 $118,000 $120,000<br />
LS50 Lump: Safety<br />
100/0 Railroad Crossing Protection<br />
Services<br />
$113,000 $115,000 $118,000 $120,000<br />
L220 Lump: Surface<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
80/20<br />
Federal / local<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> Enhancement $663,000 $663,000 $663,000 $663,000<br />
L230 Lump : Surface<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
80/20<br />
Road Maintenance $371,000 $371,000 $248,000 $371,000<br />
80/20 Bridge Painting $128,000 $128,000 $128,000 $128,000<br />
FA Maintenance $459,000 $459,000 $459,000 $459,000<br />
Plan Management $77,000 $77,000 $77,000 $77,000<br />
L240 Lump: Surface<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
Road Maintenance<br />
Right-of-Way Protective<br />
Buying<br />
$2,550,000<br />
$64,000<br />
$2,550,000<br />
$64,000<br />
$2,550,000<br />
$64,000<br />
$2,295,000<br />
$64,000<br />
Signals $383,000 $383,000 $383,000 $383,000<br />
Operational <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
(turn lane extension, etc.)<br />
$255,000 $255,000 $255,000 $128,000<br />
LZ20 Lump:<br />
Miscellaneous <strong>Improvement</strong><br />
80/20<br />
Construction Management $714,000 $383,000 $383,000 $383,000<br />
L940 Lump: Department of<br />
Natural Resources<br />
80/20<br />
DNR Recreational Trails $32,000 $32,000 $32,000 $32,000<br />
FUNDING SUMMARY<br />
PROJECT PHASE $ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
LUMPS CST Federal/State $8,805,000 $8,480,000 $8,366,000 $7,986,000 $33,637,000<br />
PROJECT COST Federal/State $8,805,000 $8,480,000 $8,366,000 $7,986,000 $33,637,000<br />
FEDERAL COST $7,293,700 $7,034,700 $6,945,000 $6,629,300 $27,902,700<br />
STATE COST $1,378,700 $1,312,700 $1,288,400 $1,224,100 $5,203,900<br />
LOCAL COST $132,600 $132,600 $132,600 $132,600 $530,400
3.1.5 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP Highway Financial Balance<br />
The summary sheet lists the total financial figures for the highway projects programmed in the <strong>FY</strong><br />
<strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP. The financial plan groups all the projects in the TIP by federal funding sources and<br />
demonstrates that the <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP is financially balanced.<br />
Ple<strong>as</strong>e note that in the calculation of the financial plan, extra funds in the previous fiscal year(s)<br />
(carry over funds) are rolled over to be used for the projects programmed in the next fiscal year(s) to keep<br />
the financial balance for each year. A c<strong>as</strong>e in point is the financial balance of the L230 funds <strong>as</strong><br />
demonstrated in the table below. In the calculation of the financial balance, the actual expected funds for<br />
each year are the summation of the original expected funds (provided by GDOT b<strong>as</strong>ed on historical funding<br />
obligations <strong>as</strong> shown in Chapter Two) and the rollover funds from the previous year. The table below does<br />
not include L230 lump sum funds.<br />
L230 Funds Balance for <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> with Rollover Funds (Matched Funds)<br />
Expected L230 Funds (provided by<br />
GDOT b<strong>as</strong>ed on historic funding<br />
obligations)<br />
Costs of <strong>Program</strong>med Projects<br />
L230 Balance - Rollover Funds to 2014<br />
Expected L230 Funds +Rollover<br />
Costs of <strong>Program</strong>med Projects<br />
L230 Balance - Rollover Funds to 2015<br />
Expected L230 Funds +Rollover<br />
Costs of <strong>Program</strong>med Projects<br />
L230 Balance - Rollover Funds to <strong>2016</strong><br />
Expected L230 Funds +Rollover<br />
Costs of <strong>Program</strong>med Projects<br />
L230 Balance - Rollover Funds to 2017<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
$19,387,143 $6,049,609 $6,202,491 $6,355,372<br />
$14,507,139<br />
$4,880,004<br />
60<br />
$10,929,613<br />
$5,800,000<br />
$5,129,613<br />
$11,332,104<br />
$9,748,000<br />
$1,584,104<br />
$7,939,476<br />
$4,904,090<br />
$3,035,386
COASTAL REGION METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> – <strong>2016</strong> TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - PROJECTS<br />
SUMMARY SHEET - TIP HIGHWAY PROJECTS<br />
P.I. #:<br />
TIP #:<br />
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Summary Costs COUNTY:<br />
PROJ. #:<br />
FUND:<br />
CHATHAM<br />
TRAFFIC VOL. 2005 AADT: N/A 2030: N/A<br />
GDOT DISTRICT: 5<br />
CONG. DISTRICT: 1<br />
NO. OF LANES EXISTING: N/A PLANNED: N/A RC: CG<br />
LOCAL ROAD<br />
STATE/US ROAD #: LENGTH (MI):<br />
#:<br />
COMMENTS/REMARKS: Summary costs of projects to be funded through the Federal Highway Administration, the<br />
Georgia Department of <strong>Transportation</strong> and local funding sources.<br />
PROJECT<br />
PHASE<br />
$ SOURCE <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
PRELIM. ENGR. Sum $4,524,639 $3,567,500 $517,500 $4,721,590 $13,331,229<br />
RIGHT-OF-WAY Sum $32,151,275 $700,000 $14,848,000 $200,000 $47,899,275<br />
UTILITIES Sum $0 $2,219,724 $0 $0 $2,219,724<br />
CONSTRUCTION Sum $29,683,181 $48,323,047 $20,967,228 $7,986,000 $106,959,456<br />
PROJECT COST Sum $66,359,095 $54,810,271 $36,332,728 $12,907,590 $170,409,684<br />
FEDERAL COST Sum $49,988,976 $41,773,637 $22,998,382 $10,566,572 $125,327,567<br />
STATE COST Sum $7,982,473 $9,450,660 $4,601,746 $1,848,418 $23,883,297<br />
LOCAL COST Sum $8,387,646 $3,585,974 $8,732,600 $492,600 $21,198,820<br />
SUMMARY SHEET<br />
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TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FINANCIAL PLAN – HIGHWAY PROJECT LIST <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> – <strong>2016</strong>*<br />
EARMARK (LY10)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION<br />
Heritage Trail Bike/Ped in<br />
OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
0007620 2007-H-07 Savannah <strong>Transportation</strong> Enhancement<br />
$136,230<br />
0007631 2007-H-08 Truman Linear Park Trail - Ph<strong>as</strong>e II <strong>Transportation</strong> Enhancement<br />
$1,390,473<br />
522920 98-H-1<br />
SR 404 Spur/US 17 Over Back<br />
River 1 Mile N of Savannah Bridge Replacement<br />
$4,409,501<br />
SUBTOTAL LY10 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $4,545,731 $0 $0 $0 $1,390,473 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
TOTAL LY10 COSTS<br />
$4,545,731 $1,390,473 $0<br />
$0<br />
EXPECTED LY10 FUNDS $4,545,731 $1,390,473 $0 $0<br />
EARMARK (F170)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
0009915 2011-FHWA-01<br />
Fort Pul<strong>as</strong>ki Monument Entrance<br />
Road Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Replacement<br />
$6,000,000<br />
SUBTOTAL F170 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $6,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
TOTAL F170 COSTS $6,000,000 $0 $0<br />
$0<br />
EXPECTED F170 FUNDS $6,000,000 $0 $0 $0<br />
NHS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT/REHABILITATION (L1C0)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
522920 98-H-1<br />
SR 404 Spur/US 17 Over Back<br />
River 1 Mile N of Savannah Bridge Replacement<br />
$10,332,450<br />
SUBTOTAL L1C0 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $10,332,450 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
TOTAL L1C0 COSTS $10,332,450 $0 $0<br />
$0<br />
EXPECTED L1C0 FUNDS $10,332,450 $0 $0 $0<br />
INTERSTATE MAINTENANCE (L010)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum Bridge Maintenance<br />
$255,000 $255,000 $255,000 $128,000<br />
Lump Sum Road Maintenance<br />
$255,000 $255,000 $255,000 $255,000<br />
SUBTOTAL L010 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $510,000 $0 $0 $0 $510,000 $0 $0 $0 $510,000 $0 $0 $0 $383,000<br />
NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM (NHS) (L050)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
0002923 97-H-10<br />
522870 2000-H-04<br />
TOTAL L010 COSTS $510,000 $510,000 $510,000 $383,000<br />
EXPECTED L010 FUNDS $510,000 $510,000 $510,000 $383,000<br />
SR 25 CONN/Bay St FM I-516 to<br />
the Bay St Viaduct Road Widening<br />
$8,912,155 $10,301,228<br />
SR 204/Abercorn Interchange at<br />
King George Blvd Interchange Construction<br />
$1,543,463 $25,335,188<br />
Lump Sum Road Maintenance<br />
$893,000 $893,000 $893,000 $893,000<br />
Lump Sum Roadway Lighting<br />
$26,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000<br />
SUBTOTAL L050 COSTS<br />
$0 $8,912,155 $0 $919,000 $0 $0 $1,543,463 $26,254,188 $0 $0 $0 $11,220,228 $0 $0 $0 $919,000<br />
TOTAL L050 COSTS $9,831,155 $27,797,651<br />
$11,220,228 $919,000<br />
EXPECTED L050 FUNDS $9,831,155 $27,797,651 $11,220,228 $919,000<br />
STP ENHANCEMENT (L220)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum Enhancement<br />
$663,000 $663,000 $663,000 $663,000<br />
SUBTOTAL L220 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $663,000 $0 $0 $0 $663,000 $0 $0 $0 $663,000 $0 $0 $0 $663,000<br />
TOTAL L220 COSTS $663,000 $663,000 $663,000 $663,000<br />
EXPECTED L220 FUNDS $663,000 $663,000 $663,000 $663,000<br />
*The expected funds are corresponding to the funding amounts listed in the tables in Chapter 2, Section 2.1.1 and Section 2.1.3.<br />
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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) FOR MPOs WITH POPULATION LARGER THAN 200,000 (L230)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION<br />
Savannah MPO Strategic Study -<br />
OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
0008608 2012-CORE-02 Sector Nine<br />
Savannah MPO Strategic Study -<br />
Special <strong>Transportation</strong> Studies<br />
$500,000<br />
0010562 2012-CORE-03 Sector Ten<br />
Savannah MPO Strategic Study -<br />
Special <strong>Transportation</strong> Studies<br />
$500,000<br />
0010563 2012-CORE-04 Sector Eleven<br />
Savannah MPO Strategic Study -<br />
Special <strong>Transportation</strong> Studies<br />
$500,000<br />
0011742 <strong>2013</strong>-CORE-01 Sector Twelve<br />
SR 204 Corridor <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
Special <strong>Transportation</strong> Studies<br />
$500,000<br />
0010559 2012-H-01 Study<br />
US 80 Bridges and Road<br />
Roadway <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
$850,000<br />
0010560 2012-Bri-01 <strong>Improvement</strong>s Bridges<br />
$1,793,139 $3,104,090<br />
0011743 <strong>2013</strong>-H-01 SR 21 Corridor <strong>Improvement</strong>s Roadway <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
$1,100,000<br />
0011744 <strong>2013</strong>-H-02 I-16 Exit Ramp Removal<br />
Delessups Avenue Sidewalk<br />
Economic Development<br />
$1,100,000<br />
0001028 2012-BP-01 <strong>Improvement</strong>s Bike/Ped<br />
$374,000 $200,000<br />
0010561 2012-BP-02<br />
521855 87-H-18B<br />
522860 2001-H-06<br />
0008276 2007-H-06<br />
0007402 2004-H-07<br />
0007259 2011-H-01<br />
522790 94-H-02<br />
Savannah-Whitemarsh Bikeway<br />
along Islands Expressway<br />
Ogeechee Rd Widening from Lynes<br />
Bike/Ped<br />
$600,000 $700,000<br />
Pkwy to Victory Dr<br />
President Street / Islands<br />
Expressway / CSX Railroad /<br />
Road Widening<br />
$6,248,000<br />
Truman Pkwy Overp<strong>as</strong>s Overp<strong>as</strong>s<br />
$390,000<br />
R. B. Miller Rd from Inters. with<br />
Gulfstream Rd to 0.54 miles south<br />
Gwinnett St Widening from I-16 to<br />
Intersection <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
$4,200,000<br />
Stiles Ave Road Widening<br />
$2,300,000<br />
Jimmy DeLoach Pkwy Interchange<br />
at US 80 Interchange<br />
$5,000,000<br />
Jimmy DeLoach Pkwy Ph<strong>as</strong>e II<br />
from I-16 to US 80 New Roadway<br />
$5,000,000<br />
Lump Sum Road Maintenance<br />
$371,000 $371,000 $248,000 $371,000<br />
SUBTOTAL L230 COSTS $4,507,139 $10,000,000 $0 $371,000 $1,600,000 $0 $0 $4,571,000 $500,000 $6,948,000 $0 $2,548,000 $4,704,090 $200,000 $0 $371,000<br />
TOTAL L230 COSTS $14,878,139 $6,171,000 $9,996,000<br />
EXPECTED L230 FUNDS $14,878,139 $6,171,000 $9,996,000 $8,310,476<br />
The expected L230 funds for each year listed here include rollover funds from the previous year and funding balance calculations.<br />
SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL PROGRAM (LU10)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum Safe Route to School <strong>Program</strong><br />
$7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000<br />
SUBTOTAL LU10 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $7,000 $0 $0 $0 $7,000 $0 $0 $0 $7,000 $0 $0 $0 $7,000<br />
TOTAL LU10 COSTS $7,000 $7,000 $7,000<br />
EXPECTED LU10 FUNDS $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000<br />
SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL INFR (LU20)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum Safe Route to School INFR<br />
$60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000<br />
SUBTOTAL LU20 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $60,000<br />
TOTAL LU20 COSTS $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000<br />
EXPECTED LU20 FUNDS $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000<br />
SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL ANY (LU30)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum Safe Route to School ANY<br />
$14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000<br />
SUBTOTAL LU30 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $14,000 $0 $0 $0 $14,000 $0 $0 $0 $14,000 $0 $0 $0 $14,000<br />
TOTAL LU30 COSTS $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000<br />
EXPECTED LU30 FUNDS $14,000 $14,000 $14,000 $14,000<br />
*The expected funds are corresponding to the funding amounts listed in the tables in Chapter 2, Section 2.1.1 and Section 2.1.3.<br />
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$5,275,090<br />
$7,000
STP STATE FLEXIBLE (L240)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION<br />
CS 650/Grange Rd from SR 21 to<br />
OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
0007885 2006-H-01 SR 25 Road Widening<br />
$6,110,820 $7,122,282<br />
0008276 2007-H-06<br />
0009172 2012-GDOT-02<br />
0004019 2012-GDOT-03<br />
0010915 <strong>2013</strong>-GDOT-01<br />
0010916 <strong>2013</strong>-GDOT-02<br />
R. B. Miller Rd from Inters. with<br />
Gulfstream Rd to 0.54 miles south Intersection <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
$1,443,300 $676,260 $1,795,105<br />
Oversight Services for STP/L230 &<br />
CMAQ Funded TIP PROJ-<strong>FY</strong>13 Oversight<br />
$17,500<br />
Oversight Services for STP/L230 &<br />
CMAQ Funded TIP PROJ-<strong>FY</strong>14 Oversight<br />
$17,500<br />
Oversight Services for STP/L230 &<br />
CMAQ Funded TIP PROJ-<strong>FY</strong>15 Oversight<br />
$17,500<br />
Oversight Services for STP/L230 &<br />
CMAQ Funded TIP PROJ-<strong>FY</strong>16 Oversight<br />
$17,500<br />
Lump Sum Bridge Painting<br />
$128,000 $128,000 $128,000 $128,000<br />
Lump Sum FA Maintenance<br />
$459,000 $459,000 $459,000 $459,000<br />
Lump Sum Plan Management<br />
$77,000 $77,000 $77,000 $77,000<br />
Lump Sum Road Maintenance<br />
$2,550,000 $2,550,000 $2,550,000 $2,295,000<br />
Lump Sum Right-of-Way Protective Buying<br />
$64,000 $64,000 $64,000 $64,000<br />
Lump Sum Signals<br />
$383,000 $383,000 $383,000 $383,000<br />
Lump Sum Operational <strong>Improvement</strong><br />
$255,000 $255,000 $255,000 $128,000<br />
SUBTOTAL L240 COSTS $17,500 $7,554,120 $0 $3,916,000 $17,500 $0 $676,260 $12,833,387 $17,500 $0 $0 $3,916,000 $17,500 $0 $0 $3,534,000<br />
TOTAL L240 COSTS $11,487,620 $13,527,147 $3,933,500 $3,551,500<br />
EXPECTED L240 FUNDS $11,487,620 $13,527,147 $3,933,500 $3,551,500<br />
HIGHWAY RISK RURAL ROADS (LS20)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum Safety<br />
$98,000 $100,000 $103,000 $105,000<br />
SUBTOTAL LS20 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $98,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $103,000 $0 $0 $0 $105,000<br />
TOTAL LS20 COSTS $98,000 $100,000 $103,000 $105,000<br />
EXPECTED LS20 FUNDS $98,000 $100,000 $103,000 $105,000<br />
STP SAFETY (LS30)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum Safety<br />
$1,275,000 $1,275,000 $1,275,000 $1,275,000<br />
SUBTOTAL LS30 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $1,275,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,275,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,275,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,275,000<br />
TOTAL LS30 COSTS $1,275,000 $1,275,000 $1,275,000 $1,275,000<br />
EXPECTED LS30 FUNDS $1,275,000 $1,275,000 $1,275,000 $1,275,000<br />
STP RAIL/HIGHWAY HAZARD ELIMINATION (LS40)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum RR Crossing Hazard Elimination<br />
$113,000 $115,000 $118,000 $120,000<br />
SUBTOTAL LS40 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $113,000 $0 $0 $0 $115,000 $0 $0 $0 $118,000 $0 $0 $0 $120,000<br />
TOTAL LS40 COSTS $113,000 $115,000 $118,000 $120,000<br />
EXPECTED LS40 FUNDS $113,000 $115,000 $118,000 $120,000<br />
STP RAIL/HIGHWAY PROTECTIVE DEVICE (LS50)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum RR Crossing Protection Devices<br />
$113,000 $115,000 $118,000 $120,000<br />
SUBTOTAL LS50 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $113,000 $0 $0 $0 $115,000 $0 $0 $0 $118,000 $0 $0 $0 $120,000<br />
TOTAL LS50 COSTS $113,000 $115,000 $118,000 $120,000<br />
*The expected funds are corresponding to the funding amounts listed in the tables in Chapter 2, Section 2.1.1 and Section 2.1.3.<br />
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (LZ20)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum Construction Management<br />
$714,000 $383,000 $383,000 $383,000<br />
SUBTOTAL LZ20 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $714,000 $0 $0 $0 $383,000 $0 $0 $0 $383,000 $0 $0 $0 $383,000<br />
RECREATION TRAILS (L940)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 <strong>FY</strong> 2015 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
Lump Sum DNR Recreation Trails<br />
$32,000 $32,000 $32,000 $32,000<br />
SUBTOTAL L940 COSTS<br />
$0 $0 $0 $32,000 $0 $0 $0 $32,000 $0 $0 $0 $32,000 $0 $0 $0 $32,000<br />
Local Sponsored Projects (local funds)<br />
PROJECT TYPE<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong> 2014 2015 <strong>2016</strong><br />
PI # TIP # DESCRIPTION<br />
Gwinnett St Widening from I-16 to<br />
OF WORK<br />
PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR PE ROW UTL CONSTR<br />
0007402 2004-H-07 Stiles Ave Road Widening<br />
$700,000<br />
0007128 2005-H-03<br />
0008358 2006-H-06<br />
0008359 2011-H-01<br />
0010236 2011-H-02<br />
0007259 2005-H-01<br />
522790 94-H-02<br />
TOTAL LZ20 COSTS $714,000 $383,000 $383,000 $383,000<br />
EXPECTED LZ20 FUNDS $714,000 $383,000 $383,000 $383,000<br />
TOTAL L940 COSTS $32,000 $32,000 $32,000 $32,000<br />
EXPECTED L940 FUNDS $32,000 $32,000 $32,000 $32,000<br />
Islands Expressway @ Wilmington<br />
River B<strong>as</strong>cule Bridge Bridge Replacement<br />
$113,000<br />
Project DeRenne Blvd Option -<br />
West DeRenne/Hampstead Ave<br />
Connector New Roadway<br />
$1,500,000 $7,500,000<br />
E<strong>as</strong>t DeRenne Ave <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
from Abercorn St to Truman Pkwy Miscelleneous <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
$250,000 $200,000<br />
West DeRenne Ave <strong>Improvement</strong>s -<br />
SR 21 from Mildred St to SR 204 Miscelleneous <strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
$200,000 $200,000<br />
Jimmy DeLoach Pkwy Interchange<br />
at US 80 Interchange<br />
$3,403,000<br />
Jimmy DeLoach Pkwy Ph<strong>as</strong>e II<br />
from I-16 to US 80 New Roadway<br />
$2,169,000<br />
SUBTOTAL Local COSTS<br />
$0 $5,685,000 $0 $0 $1,950,000 $700,000 $0 $0 $0 $7,900,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0<br />
TOTAL Local COSTS $5,685,000<br />
$2,650,000 $7,900,000 $0<br />
EXPECTED Local FUNDS $5,685,000 $2,650,000 $7,900,000 $0<br />
These currently locally-funded projects are expected to receive federal funds for later ph<strong>as</strong>es.<br />
TOTAL TIP PROJECT COSTS TOTAL EXPECTED FUNDS NET AVAILABLE/EXPECTED FUNDS<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> $66,359,095 $66,359,095 $0<br />
<strong>FY</strong> 2014 $54,810,271 $54,810,271 $0<br />
<strong>FY</strong> 2015 $36,332,728 $36,332,728 $0<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2016</strong> $12,907,590 $15,942,976 $3,035,386<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> $170,409,684 $173,445,070 $3,035,386<br />
*The expected funds are corresponding to the funding amounts listed in the tables in Chapter 2, Section 2.1.1 and Section 2.1.3.<br />
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3.2 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> Transit <strong>Improvement</strong> Projects<br />
3.2.1 Financial Capacity Statement of the Chatham Area Transit Authority<br />
PURPOSE<br />
The purpose of this statement is to demonstrate that Chatham Area Transit (CAT) h<strong>as</strong> the<br />
financial capacity to undertake the four-year (<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong>-<strong>2016</strong>) program of projects <strong>as</strong> outlined in the<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (TIP). FTA requires this analysis to insure that the local transit<br />
entity possesses the financial capacity to complete the TIP projects for which federal <strong>as</strong>sistance is being<br />
requested.<br />
SCOPE<br />
The FTA circular provides that this <strong>as</strong>sessment address two specific <strong>as</strong>pects of financial capacity.<br />
These are: (1) the financial condition of CAT; and (2) the financial capability of CAT. This <strong>as</strong>sessment<br />
is to include all of the funding sources that support the CAT system. The following sections address<br />
these are<strong>as</strong>.<br />
FINANCIAL CONDITION<br />
Chatham Area Transit became a functional entity on January 1, 1987 <strong>as</strong> a result of the signing of<br />
Georgia House Bill Number 1699 on March 28, 1986 by Governor Frank Harris. On December 19,<br />
1986, the Commissioners of Chatham County created a Special Transit Tax District and levied a 1.3 mill<br />
property tax for the sole purpose of funding public transit within this district. In 1992, a 0.1 mill tax w<strong>as</strong><br />
levied county-wide to fund CAT’s paratransit services. Currently, the transit district tax is 0.859 mills<br />
and the county-wide paratransit tax is fully funded from Chatham County’s M&O fund.<br />
Chatham Area Transit Authority’s (CAT) fiscal year runs from July through June. The<br />
information under Non-Federal Operating Funds and Capital Funds is stated for the period of July 1,<br />
2010 through June 30, 2011.<br />
NON-FEDERAL OPERATING FUNDS<br />
ENTITY 2011 PERCENT<br />
State of Georgia $0 0%<br />
Local Tax District<br />
$7,040,098<br />
48.8%<br />
System Revenues $5,336,107 37.1%<br />
County Contribution $2,036,042 14.1%<br />
TOTAL $14,412,247 100%<br />
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NON-FEDERAL CAPITAL FUNDS<br />
ENTITY 2011 PERCENT<br />
State of Georgia $71,687 1.3%<br />
Local Tax District $312,383 5.5%<br />
System Revenues $5,336,107 93.2%<br />
TOTAL $5,720,177 100%<br />
The funds generated by the local dedicated transit tax, along with State and Federal funds,<br />
together with revenues from system operations, cover the operating and capital costs of the system.<br />
There is no cap on the allowable millage rate. The rate can be raised to cover unanticipated costs, or<br />
else service cuts and fare incre<strong>as</strong>es can be made <strong>as</strong> determined by the CAT Board.<br />
FINANCIAL CAPABILITY<br />
CAT is maintaining the financial capability to continue to provide quality transit service.<br />
Ridership for fiscal year 2012 is significantly higher than fiscal year 2011 level.<br />
Federal operating <strong>as</strong>sistance continues to decline requiring CAT to allocate more of the Federal<br />
formula funds to preventive maintenance. This may delay some small capital projects but will allow<br />
CAT to maintain the financial capability to provide quality transit service. Other grant funds will be<br />
requested for the needed major capital projects.<br />
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3.2.2 <strong>FY</strong> 2012 Capital <strong>Improvement</strong> Justification for the Chatham Area Transit<br />
Preventative Maintenance/Capital Maintenance Items – These line items includes the purch<strong>as</strong>e of<br />
tires, major component rebuilding, body work, electrical and other system investments to be valued at ½<br />
of 1% of the depreciated value of the bus.<br />
P<strong>as</strong>senger Amenities – Funding for shelters, benches, signage, and other p<strong>as</strong>senger amenities are<br />
included in this line item. The development of enhanced transfer stops to include bike racks is<br />
anticipated.<br />
Facility Enhancement – This line item provides funds for CAT’s property expansion and for needed<br />
facility modifications in order to improve CAT’s facility layout. These facility modifications and<br />
improvements will improve CAT’s safety and efficiency.<br />
Purch<strong>as</strong>e Buses -This line item will be used to purch<strong>as</strong>e replacement vehicles with related equipment<br />
through le<strong>as</strong>ing and purch<strong>as</strong>e. Funding buses will have a positive impact on providing transportation to<br />
persons with disabilities, <strong>as</strong> all buses will be lift-equipped.<br />
Job Access – This line item provides funds to support CAT’s existing program and additional programs<br />
stated in the grant application. This will enable CAT to continue its commitment to provide various<br />
forms of transportation to the community.<br />
Intelligent <strong>Transportation</strong> System – This line item will be used to purch<strong>as</strong>e information technology<br />
applications and equipment.<br />
Water Ferry -Funding for water ferries facilities and equipment and construction of a new water ferry.<br />
Tools and Equipment – Purch<strong>as</strong>e of new and replacement tools and equipment for the Agency<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> Development Plan – The development of a five-year strategic transportation plan<br />
Service and Support Vehicles – Purch<strong>as</strong>e service and support vehicles for maintenance, transportation,<br />
and marine services.<br />
Transit Terminal - This line item will be used for preliminary design, right of way acquisition,<br />
construction and related costs for the transit terminal.<br />
Security and Safety – Purch<strong>as</strong>e camer<strong>as</strong> for the facility and parking lots to enhance security and safety.<br />
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3.2.3 <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> Transit Project Pages<br />
The transit projects are grouped according to their sources of federal funding. The state and local<br />
match are listed according to their required shares. The types of projects being funded over the next four<br />
fiscal years include job access and reverse commute, transit capital improvements, transit operation, and<br />
others.<br />
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong><br />
CAPITAL SCHEDULE FOR CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY<br />
Unit<br />
Funding Description Cost <strong>FY</strong><strong>2013</strong> <strong>FY</strong>2014 <strong>FY</strong>2015 <strong>FY</strong><strong>2016</strong> Total<br />
STIP#<br />
Section 5307 Preventive Maintenance VARIES 332,256 1,256,031 1,318,833 1,384,775 4,291,895<br />
Section 5307 Safety and Security VARIES 375,000 86,822 91,163 95,721 648,706<br />
Section 5307 Facilities Enhancement VARIES 290,000 1,612,354 1,692,972 1,777,620 5,372,946<br />
Section 5307 ITS VARIES 800,000 257,709 270,594 284,092 1,612,395<br />
Section 5307 P<strong>as</strong>senger Amenities VARIES - 266,004 247,804 260,194 774,002<br />
Section 5307 Project Administration VARIES<br />
450,000<br />
Section 5307 Bus Purch<strong>as</strong>es VARIES -<br />
Section 5307 Furniture and Fixtures VARIES<br />
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50,000<br />
765,969<br />
200,000 -<br />
50,000<br />
611,105<br />
-<br />
50,000<br />
600,000<br />
488,884 1,865,958<br />
-<br />
200,000<br />
Section 5307 Planning VARIES 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 600,000<br />
Section 5307 Transit Center VARIES 500,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 725,000<br />
PROJECT COST 3,097,256 4,519,889 4,507,471 4,566,286 16,690,902<br />
FEDERAL COST 2,477,804 3,615,911 3,605,977 3,653,028 13,352,720<br />
STATE COST 309,726 451,989 450,747 456,629 1,669,091<br />
LOCAL COST 309,726 451,989 450,747 456,629 1,669,091<br />
DOT DIST #5 CONG DIST. 1 CRC CG
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong><br />
JARC SCHEDULE FOR CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (50/50 Operating) (100 Admin.) ($)<br />
Funding Description Unit<br />
Cost<br />
<strong>FY</strong><strong>2013</strong>* <strong>FY</strong>2014 <strong>FY</strong>2015 <strong>FY</strong><strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
Section<br />
5316<br />
Job Access N/A 254,055 305,996 321,296 337,360 1,218,707<br />
PROJECT COST 254,055 305,996 321,296 337,360 1,218,707<br />
FEDERAL COST 133,713 152,998 160,648 168,680 616,039<br />
LOCAL COST 120,342 152,998 160,648 168,680 602,668<br />
DOT DISTRICT # 5 CONG.DIST. 1 CRC CG<br />
*<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> federal funding amount is b<strong>as</strong>ed on actual partial apportionment published on the May 2012 federal register. The<br />
local match is b<strong>as</strong>ed on appropriate matching requirements <strong>as</strong> developed in the <strong>Program</strong> of Projects. The funding table will be<br />
updated when full federal apportionment becomes available.<br />
NEW FREEDOM FOR CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (50/50 Operating) (100 Admin) ($)<br />
Funding Description Unit<br />
Cost<br />
<strong>FY</strong><strong>2013</strong>* <strong>FY</strong>2014 <strong>FY</strong>2015 <strong>FY</strong><strong>2016</strong> TOTAL<br />
Section<br />
5317<br />
New Freedom VARIES 128,545 124,933 131,180 137,739 522,397<br />
PROJECT COST 128,545 124,933 131,180 137,739 522,397<br />
FEDERAL COST 67,655 66,215 69,525 73,002 276,397<br />
LOCAL COST 60,890 58,718 61,655 64,737<br />
DOT DISTRICT # 5 CONG.DIST. 1<br />
246,000<br />
CRC CG<br />
*<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> federal funding amount is b<strong>as</strong>ed on actual partial apportionment published on the May 2012 federal register. The<br />
local match is b<strong>as</strong>ed on appropriate matching requirements <strong>as</strong> developed in the <strong>Program</strong> of Projects. The funding table will be<br />
updated when full federal apportionment becomes available.<br />
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BUS AND VAN REPLACEMENT<br />
<strong>2013</strong> 2014 2015 <strong>2016</strong><br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2003 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2005 Goshen E450 Ford<br />
2005 Goshen E450 Ford<br />
2005 Goshen E450 Ford X<br />
2006 29 ft.Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2006 29 ft.Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2006 29 ft.Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2006 29 ft.Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2006 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2006 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2006 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2006 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2006 35 ft. Gillig Lowfloor X<br />
2007 ELDorado X<br />
2007 ELDorado X<br />
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APPENDIX<br />
Appendix A: Identified Lump Sum Projects<br />
The following table lists specific lump sum projects that have previously been identified by<br />
GDOT in the CORE MPO planning area that have not been implemented yet. The project list shows the<br />
project ID, description, and project status. These projects are shown here for information and reference<br />
purposes.<br />
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IDENTIFIED LUMP SUM PROJECTS IN CHATHAM COUNTY<br />
PI# Project# TIP# LOCATION & DESCRIPTION TYPE PE ROW CST UTL<br />
0002267 STP-0002-<br />
00(267)<br />
0006464 CSNHS-<br />
0006-<br />
00(464)<br />
0007190 CSSTP-<br />
0007-<br />
00(190)<br />
0008088 CSTEE-<br />
0008-<br />
0008480<br />
00(088)<br />
CSSTP-<br />
0008-<br />
00(480)<br />
0008995 CSTEE-<br />
0008-<br />
00(995)<br />
0008996 CSTEE-<br />
0008-<br />
00(996)<br />
0008997 CSTEE-<br />
0008-<br />
00(997)<br />
2002-H-<br />
30<br />
SAVANNAH-OGEECHEE CANAL CORRIDOR - PHASES 1 & II;<br />
DSGN & CON<br />
74<br />
Enhancement -<br />
Bike/Ped Facility<br />
I-16 @ I-95 HIGHMAST INTERCHANGE - LIGHTING New Construction -<br />
Lighting<br />
SR 204 FM CR 803/FORT ARGYLE ROAD TO CR 770/OLD RIVER<br />
ROAD<br />
POOLER SIDEWALK EXTENSION - PHASE III Enhancement -<br />
Bike/Ped Facility<br />
Safety - Realignment Authorized<br />
I-95 @ SR 21/AUGUSTA ROAD Reconstruction/Rehabi<br />
litation - Operational<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong><br />
AASU BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN PATH – PHASE II Enhancement -<br />
Bike/Ped Facility<br />
CS 1021/BROUGHTON STREET FROM SR 25 CONN TO CS<br />
909/EAST BROAD STREET<br />
SR 26/BUTLER AVE FROM CS 809/14 TH STREET TO<br />
CS804/TYBRISA STREET- Include PI# 0008087, TYBRISA<br />
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT FM SR 26/US 80 TO STRAND<br />
AVE<br />
Enhancement -<br />
Bike/Ped Facility<br />
Enhancement -<br />
Bike/Ped Facility<br />
N/A N/A PREST<br />
N/A N/A PRECST<br />
Authpending<br />
PRECST<br />
N/A PRECST PRECST<br />
Authorized<br />
N/A Authorized<br />
N/A N/A PECST<br />
N/A N/A PECST<br />
N/A N/A Authorized<br />
0010020 SAVANNAH-CHATHAM CO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM @ 4<br />
SCHOOLS - SRTS<br />
Safety - SRTS Authorized N/A PRECST PRECST<br />
0010232 SR 204 FROM CR 975/VETERANS PKWY TO CS 1201/RIO ROAD Operational<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
PRECST N/A PRECST PRECST<br />
0010582 SR 26/US 80 FROM CR 761/OLD US 80 TO CS 853/BYERS Enhancement -<br />
PRECST PRECST<br />
STREET<br />
Bike/Ped Facility<br />
0010710 CS 117/MAIN STREET FROM CS 104/CHESTNUT STREET TO SR Enhancement - Authorized PRECST<br />
17<br />
Bike/Ped Facility<br />
0010738 I-95 NB RAMP @ CS 1692/AIRWAYS AVE Operational<br />
<strong>Improvement</strong>s<br />
0010846 OFF-SYSTEM SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS @ 26 LOCS IN<br />
CHATHAM COUNTY<br />
Pavement Markings PRECST<br />
532780- STP00-<br />
0111-<br />
01(028)<br />
97-H-04 SR 204 / ABERCORN ST. @ LARGO DRIVE IN SAVANNAH - Safety - Turn Lanes Authorized Authorized PRECST PRECST
PI# Project# TIP# LOCATION & DESCRIPTION TYPE PE ROW CST UTL<br />
M003511 CSNHS-<br />
M003-<br />
00(511)<br />
M004056<br />
CSSTPM0<br />
0400056<br />
I-16 WB & I-95 @ TRUCK WEIGH STATIONS - PHASE I - This<br />
project is the upgrade of the Weigh Stations on I-16 westbound in<br />
Bryan County and on I-95 southbound in Chatham County. The<br />
upgrades will include Scales, Mainline Weigh-In-Motion, Advance<br />
Vehicle Identification and Virtual Weigh System.<br />
SR 25/SIDNEY LANIER & SR 404SP @ TALMADGE –WIND &<br />
RAIN STUDY<br />
M004325 SR 404 SPUR @ CR 744/HUTCHINSON ISLAND ROAD-RAMP<br />
INTERCHANGE<br />
M004518 I-516 @ 8 LOCS - SIGN UPGRADES Signing<br />
75<br />
Maintenance - Weigh<br />
Scales<br />
N/A N/A PRECST<br />
Maintenance PRECST N/A
Appendix B: Funding Obligation in <strong>FY</strong> 2012<br />
The following funding obligation table shows which projects in the CORE MPO’s <strong>FY</strong> 2012 - 2015<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (TIP) and the <strong>FY</strong> 2012 - 2015 Statewide <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
<strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (STIP) and what ph<strong>as</strong>es of their development are authorized in fiscal year 2012<br />
for Chatham County <strong>as</strong> of June 2012. The funding obligation demonstrates how well the programmed<br />
projects in the <strong>FY</strong> 2012 - 2015 TIP and STIP are implemented. The obligation list also includes some<br />
projects whose funding ph<strong>as</strong>es were pending authorization in the development of <strong>FY</strong> 2012 - 2015 TIP<br />
and got authorized in later <strong>FY</strong> 2011.<br />
Several projects are pending authorization by the end of fiscal year 2012 <strong>as</strong> shown below. The list will<br />
be updated <strong>as</strong> project develops and new information becomes available.<br />
<strong>FY</strong> 2009 Section 5307, $3,387,055 for Facilities Rehabilitation<br />
<strong>FY</strong> 2011 Section 5307, $3,266,301 for Transit Center and Preventive Maintenance<br />
<strong>FY</strong> 2010 Section 5316 JARC totaling $172,427<br />
<strong>FY</strong> 2011 Section 5316 JARC totaling $172,168<br />
<strong>FY</strong> 2006 Section 112 funds totaling $990,000 for JARC related operating <strong>as</strong>sistance<br />
PI# 0007948, earmarked funds for Job Access Reverse Commute, CST ph<strong>as</strong>e<br />
PI# 0010446, <strong>FY</strong> 2009 earmarked funds for Savannah Water Ferry System <strong>Improvement</strong>s, CST<br />
ph<strong>as</strong>e<br />
PI# T002447, T002449 – Slip 3/Parcel 7 Riverwalk Extension, CST ph<strong>as</strong>e<br />
PI# T002445, T002446 – Water Ferry Riverwalk Intermodal Facilities, CST ph<strong>as</strong>e<br />
As funding for more projects are authorized, the obligation table will be updated.<br />
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Funding Obligation for Chatham County<br />
PI# Project# TIP# Description Ph<strong>as</strong>e /<br />
Fiscal<br />
Year<br />
OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR<br />
L230 & CMAQ FUNDED TIP<br />
PROJ<strong>FY</strong>12<br />
SAVANNAH REGIONAL<br />
TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER<br />
- SPECIAL STUDY<br />
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Authorized<br />
Amount<br />
0000836 Savannah Water Ferry CST / 2011 $984,696<br />
0007190<br />
0007190<br />
0008275<br />
0008275<br />
0008359<br />
0008480<br />
0008489<br />
0008562<br />
0008607<br />
0008690<br />
0008690<br />
0008690<br />
0008997<br />
0009171<br />
CSSTP-<br />
0007-00(190)<br />
CSSTP-<br />
0007-00(190)<br />
CSMLP-<br />
0008-00(275) 2007-h-05<br />
CSMLP-<br />
0008-00(275) 2007-h-05<br />
CSSTP-<br />
0008-00(359) 2011-h-01<br />
CSSTP-<br />
0008-00(480)<br />
CSSTP-<br />
0008-00(489)<br />
CSSTP-<br />
0008-00(562) 2007-h-04<br />
CSSTP-<br />
0008-00(607) 2012-core-01<br />
CSMSL-<br />
0008-00(690) 2011-gpa-01<br />
CSMSL-<br />
0008-00(690) 2011-gpa-01<br />
CSMSL-<br />
0008-00(690) 2011-gpa-01<br />
CSTEE-<br />
0008-00(997)<br />
CSSTP-<br />
0009-00(171)<br />
0010027 2012-core-05<br />
SR 204 FM CR 803/FORT<br />
ARGYLE ROAD TO CR<br />
770/OLD RIVER ROAD<br />
SR 204 FM CR 803/FORT<br />
ARGYLE ROAD TO CR<br />
770/OLD RIVER ROAD<br />
SR 21 @ CR 9/CROSSGATE<br />
ROAD/GULFSTREAM ROAD<br />
SR 21 @ CR 9/CROSSGATE<br />
ROAD/GULFSTREAM ROAD<br />
EAST DERENNE FROM<br />
ABERCORN STREET TO<br />
HARRY S TRUMAN PKWY<br />
I-95 FROM JIMMY DELOACH<br />
PKWY TO SR 21<br />
PE / 2012 $100,000<br />
ROW /<br />
2012<br />
ROW /<br />
2011<br />
$370,000<br />
$180,000<br />
CST / 2012 $2,991,146.29<br />
PE / 2012 $500,000<br />
CST / 2012 $1,081,463.37<br />
SR 26 @ I-95 SB RAMP CST / 2012 $163,815<br />
SAVANNAH MPO<br />
STRATEGIC PLANNING<br />
STUDIES- SECTOR SEVEN<br />
SAVANNAH MPO<br />
TRANSPORTATION STUDY -<br />
SECTOR EIGHT<br />
JIMMIE DELOACH PKWY<br />
EXT FM SR 21 TO SR 307<br />
JIMMIE DELOACH PKWY<br />
EXT FM SR 21 TO SR 307<br />
JIMMIE DELOACH PKWY<br />
EXT FM SR 21 TO SR 307<br />
SR 26 FROM CS 809/14TH ST<br />
TO CS 804/TYBRISIA ST<br />
PE / 2012 $525.000<br />
PE / 2012 $500.000<br />
CST / 2012 $77,521,151.69<br />
ROW /<br />
2012<br />
$15,000,000<br />
UTL / 2012 $5,000,000<br />
CST / 2010 $0<br />
PE / 2012 $70,000<br />
PE / 2012 $300,000
0010236 2011-h-02<br />
SR 21 FROM CS<br />
346/MILDRED STREET TO SR<br />
204<br />
78<br />
PE / 2012 $500,000<br />
0010267 PL SAVANNAH - 2012 PLN / 2012 $566,067<br />
0010519<br />
0010522 2009-R-02<br />
0010738<br />
0010846<br />
522870-<br />
M004325<br />
M004574<br />
T004049<br />
T004182<br />
NH000-<br />
0111-01(024) 2000-H-04<br />
SR 21 @ SR 30 NEAR<br />
CHEROKEE HILLS<br />
CEMETARY - PE ONLY<br />
GPA RAIL TIE-IN TO MASON<br />
INTERMODAL CONTAINER<br />
XFER FACILITY<br />
I-95 NB RAMP @ CS<br />
1692/AIRWAYS AVE<br />
OFF-SYSTEM SAFETY<br />
IMPROVEMENTS @ 26 LOCS<br />
IN CHATHAM COUNTY<br />
SR 204 FM E OF CR 68/PINE<br />
GROVE TO W OF CR<br />
975/VETERANS PKWY<br />
SR 404 SPUR @ CR<br />
744/HUTCHINSON ISLAND<br />
ROAD-RAMP<br />
INTERCHANGE<br />
SR 26/US 80 @ BULL RIVER -<br />
FENDER REPAIR<br />
CY 2012 Savannah MPO<br />
Planning<br />
ADMIN/ SC PROPERTY<br />
TAXES FOR 2011<br />
PE / 2012 $3,500<br />
CST / 2012 $6,100,000<br />
PE / 2012 $125,000<br />
CST / 2012 $380,000<br />
ROW /<br />
2012<br />
MCST /<br />
2012<br />
MPE /<br />
2012<br />
TPLN /<br />
2012<br />
HARB /<br />
2012<br />
$9,027,681<br />
$164,395.92<br />
$45,000<br />
$126,010<br />
$640,796
Appendix C: Implemented or Removed TIP Priority Projects<br />
Implemented Priority Projects<br />
Since the establishment of the transportation improvement prioritization policy and project lists in<br />
2006, various priority projects have been implemented or are being implemented. The implementation<br />
here means that either the projects have been constructed, are under construction or the construction<br />
funds have been authorized.<br />
PI# 0000345, SR 307 Overp<strong>as</strong>s over new Port Authority rail line - 3 rd priority highway project.<br />
Under construction.<br />
0000836, Savannah River Water Taxi Ferry System - transit priority project with earmark,<br />
ARRA and other funds. Construction funds have been authorized.<br />
PI# 0000690, I-95 southbound welcome center - 1st priority highway project. Construction<br />
funds were authorized and the project is pending letting.<br />
PI# 0001075, Truman Parkway interchange lighting - 1 st priority highway project.<br />
Construction is complete.<br />
PI# 0002140, SR 307 widening from US 17 to I-16 – 1 st priority highway project. Under<br />
construction.<br />
PI# 0002921, Truman Parkway Ph<strong>as</strong>e V - 2 nd priority highway project. Under construction.<br />
PI# 0007148, I-95 Operational <strong>Improvement</strong>s at SR 204 – lump sum project. Under<br />
construction.<br />
PI# 0007400, update of the Congestion Management Process (CMP) - 2 nd priority highway<br />
project. The CMP update is complete.<br />
PI# 0007401, update of 2030 Long Range <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan - 2 nd priority highway project.<br />
The updated LRTP, the CORE Connections 2035 Framework Mobility Plan, w<strong>as</strong> adopted in<br />
2009.<br />
PI# 0007482, SR 25/US 17 @ SR 307/Bourne Avenue Operational <strong>Improvement</strong>s – lump sum<br />
project. Under construction.<br />
PI# 0008089, MLK Blvd Streetscapes in Savannah, Ph<strong>as</strong>e II – TE project. Under construction.<br />
PI# 0008090, AASU Bicycle/Pedestrian Path – TE project. Under construction.<br />
PI# 0008995, AASU Bicycle/Pedestrian Path, Ph<strong>as</strong>e II – TE project. Under construction.<br />
PI# 0008317, PI# 0008318, PI# 0008559, PI# 0008560, PI# 0008561, MPO Strategic Planning<br />
Studies - 2 nd priority highway projects. The funds have been authorized and studies are either<br />
on-going or completed.<br />
PI# 0008651, Bridge Replacement at SR 204 Spur/Diamond Causeway @ Skidaway Narrows -<br />
2 nd priority bridge project. Under construction.<br />
PI# 532750, Abercorn Street intersection improvement at Tibet Avenue - 1 st priority highway<br />
project. The project construction is complete and the road is open to traffic.<br />
PI# 533200, Abercorn Street Bridge Replacement at Harmon Canal – 1 st priority bridge<br />
project. Construction is complete and the road is open to traffic.<br />
PI# 550560, SR 204 Spur/Whitefield Avenue Widening from Haney’s Creek to Ferguson<br />
Avenue – 1 st priority highway project. Under construction.<br />
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T002486, Norfolk Southern – Port Junction Wye Construction - earmarked rail project.<br />
Construction is complete.<br />
PI# 0010522, Georgia Ports Authority Rail Tie-in to the M<strong>as</strong>on Intermodal Container Transfer<br />
Facility – earmarked rail project. Under construction.<br />
Purch<strong>as</strong>e of buses – transit priority. Some hybrid buses and Teleride vans have been acquired<br />
and are now a part of the CAT bus fleet.<br />
JARC program – transit priority. Continued services for the Job Access and Reverse Commute<br />
program to provide welfare recipients and low-income populations with reliable employmentrelated<br />
transportation.<br />
Bus Shelters – transit priority. Construction of bus shelters at various bus stops in Chatham<br />
County is complete and more is forth-coming.<br />
Transit Signage – transit priority. Some bus stop signs along the CAT bus routes have been<br />
upgraded.<br />
Projects Removed from the Original Priority List due to Other Re<strong>as</strong>ons<br />
The following project h<strong>as</strong> been removed from the priority list originally identified during the <strong>FY</strong> 2007 -<br />
2009 TIP development process.<br />
PI# 571060, Skidaway Road improvements from Rowland Avenue to Ferguson Avenue – the<br />
project w<strong>as</strong> a 1 st priority highway project in previous TIPs, but it h<strong>as</strong> been moved to 2035<br />
LRTP Vision Plan which is not a part of the fiscally constrained LRTP. However, Chatham<br />
County h<strong>as</strong> changed the project to intersection improvements and will finance the project with<br />
local SPLOST funds.<br />
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Appendix D: Public Participation Materials<br />
The attached public participation materials provide proof of compliance with the participation process<br />
of the CORE MPO’s <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> TIP development.<br />
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April 2012<br />
MEETING NOTICE<br />
The Co<strong>as</strong>tal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO), the transportation planning<br />
agency for the Savannah urbanized area, will host a public meeting for the development of the <strong>FY</strong><br />
<strong>2013</strong> - <strong>2016</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (TIP) in conjunction with the April 2012 CAC<br />
meeting. The purpose of the TIP prioritization meeting is for the public to review and comment on<br />
the transportation improvement priorities for Chatham County. Copies of the proposed priority<br />
project lists will be available for review by Tuesday, April 10 on the CORE MPO website at<br />
http://www.thempc.org/transportation.htm.<br />
The TIP is the short-range programming document of the CORE MPO transportation planning<br />
process and lists the transportation projects in Chatham County programmed to receive funds over the<br />
next four years. The TIP includes Chatham Area Transit Authority’s (CAT) FTA grant projects.<br />
The TIP prioritization public meeting information is listed below.<br />
CORE MPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting<br />
Thursday, April 19, 2012<br />
5:00 p.m.<br />
MPC Arthur A. Mendonsa Hearing Room<br />
112 E<strong>as</strong>t State Street, Savannah, GA 31401<br />
For additional information, ple<strong>as</strong>e call (912) 651-1452.<br />
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May 2012<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
The Co<strong>as</strong>tal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO), the transportation planning<br />
agency for the Savannah urbanized area, is requesting that the public review and provide comments<br />
on a report titled: Draft <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong>-<strong>2016</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (TIP). The draft report<br />
includes descriptions of highway, transit, transportation enhancement, <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> other multi-modal<br />
projects in Chatham County programmed to receive federal funds in fiscal years <strong>2013</strong>-<strong>2016</strong>. This<br />
notice also serves <strong>as</strong> the public notice for Chatham Area Transit Authority’s (CAT’s) federal grant<br />
projects. Copies of the draft TIP are available for review at the Chatham County public libraries, the<br />
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) office, the MPC website at<br />
http://www.thempc.org/transportation.htm, and other public review agencies.<br />
The comment period will start on May 23 and written comments on the Draft TIP will be accepted<br />
until the close of business on June 26, 2012. Ple<strong>as</strong>e send your comments to Wykoda Wang,<br />
Metropolitan Planning Commission, 110 E. State Street, Savannah, GA 31401, via email at<br />
wangw@thempc.org, or through the MPC website at<br />
http://www.thempc.org/<strong>Transportation</strong>/Get_Involved.htm. Any updates to the draft document will be<br />
posted to the MPC website at http://www.thempc.org/transportation.htm.<br />
CORE MPO will host two public hearings to answer questions and accept comments on the draft TIP<br />
in conjunction with the June 2012 Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and CORE MPO Board<br />
meetings. Meeting times and locations are listed below.<br />
CORE MPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting<br />
Thursday, June 21, 2012<br />
5:00 p.m.<br />
MPC Arthur A. Mendonsa Hearing Room<br />
112 E<strong>as</strong>t State Street, Savannah, GA 31401<br />
CORE MPO Board Meeting<br />
Wednesday, June 27, 2012<br />
10:00 a.m.<br />
MPC Arthur A. Mendonsa Hearing Room<br />
112 E<strong>as</strong>t State Street, Savannah, GA 31401<br />
For a complete list of public review agencies, additional information regarding the draft TIP, and<br />
information regarding the public hearings, ple<strong>as</strong>e call (912) 651-1452.<br />
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June 2012<br />
PUBLIC NOTICE<br />
The Co<strong>as</strong>tal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO), the transportation planning<br />
agency for the Savannah urbanized area, is requesting that the public review and provide comments<br />
on a report titled: Draft <strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong>-<strong>2016</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong> (TIP). The draft report<br />
includes descriptions of highway, transit, transportation enhancement, <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> other multi-modal<br />
projects in Chatham County programmed to receive federal funds in fiscal years <strong>2013</strong>-<strong>2016</strong>. This<br />
notice also serves <strong>as</strong> the public notice for Chatham Area Transit Authority’s (CAT’s) federal grant<br />
projects. Copies of the draft TIP are available for review at the Chatham County public libraries, the<br />
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) office, the MPC website at<br />
http://www.thempc.org/transportation.htm, and other public review agencies.<br />
Written comments on the Draft TIP will be accepted until the close of business on June 26, 2012.<br />
Ple<strong>as</strong>e send your comments to Wykoda Wang, Metropolitan Planning Commission, 110 E. State<br />
Street, Savannah, GA 31401, via email at wangw@thempc.org, or through the MPC website at<br />
http://www.thempc.org/<strong>Transportation</strong>/Get_Involved.htm. Any updates to the draft document will be<br />
posted to the MPC website at http://www.thempc.org/transportation.htm.<br />
CORE MPO will host two public hearings to answer questions and accept comments on the draft TIP<br />
in conjunction with the June 2012 Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and CORE MPO Board<br />
meetings. Meeting times and locations are listed below.<br />
CORE MPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting<br />
Thursday, June 21, 2012<br />
5:00 p.m.<br />
MPC Arthur A. Mendonsa Hearing Room<br />
112 E<strong>as</strong>t State Street, Savannah, GA 31401<br />
CORE MPO Board Meeting<br />
Wednesday, June 27, 2012<br />
10:00 a.m.<br />
MPC Arthur A. Mendonsa Hearing Room<br />
112 E<strong>as</strong>t State Street, Savannah, GA 31401<br />
For a complete list of public review agencies, additional information regarding the draft TIP, and<br />
information regarding the public hearings, ple<strong>as</strong>e call (912) 651-1452.<br />
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April 24, 2012<br />
Wykoda Wang,<br />
Metropolitan Planning Commission,<br />
110 E. State Street, Savannah, GA 31401 via email<br />
at wangw@thempc.org<br />
Savannah Tree Foundation Comments on the CORE Connections 2035 Long Range<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> Plan (LRTP) and <strong>FY</strong> 2012 - 2015 <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
(TIP)<br />
Savannah Tree Foundation (STF) is a not for profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect<br />
and plant canopy trees in Chatham County, Georgia. The Savannah Tree Foundation supports the use<br />
of Best Management Practices for trees and urban forests in all construction and roadway projects.<br />
Projects must include provisions for proper tree protection to preserve existing trees and replanting<br />
when removal is the l<strong>as</strong>t possible option.<br />
Today’s emph<strong>as</strong>is on healthy communities, cultural enhancement and economic realities drive more<br />
people to move into their community. Twenty first century development trends render the multi lane<br />
expressway to the cul de sac subdivision obsolete. Alternative means of transportation and automated<br />
traffic control innovations are mitigating the need for expansive new road construction. Complete<br />
street and context sensitive design are the guidelines for road enhancement and new construction<br />
programs.<br />
Canopy trees provide life sustaining services such <strong>as</strong> oxygen and shade to our community and must<br />
be considered <strong>as</strong> infr<strong>as</strong>tructure of the built environment. Engineers should use the resources of<br />
canopy trees to enhance projects rather than considering trees <strong>as</strong> a tear down expense.<br />
New Road Construction: STF recommends that a tree inventory and <strong>as</strong>sessment by a certified<br />
arborist be completed at the conceptual stage of a project. In the c<strong>as</strong>e of new road construction the<br />
roadway should consider the preservation and protection of stands of mature hardwoods. If a<br />
forested area must be traversed the road design should integrate preservation with a requirement for<br />
stringent protection for the healthiest part of the forest. The provisions for protection should be a line<br />
item in the project budget with stringent penalties imposed on the contractor for infringement on the<br />
protected are<strong>as</strong>.<br />
Corridor improvements: STF recommends that a tree inventory and <strong>as</strong>sessment by a certified<br />
arborist be completed during the study ph<strong>as</strong>e of the project, denoting the health and condition of the<br />
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trees adjoining the proposed construction site. The study should indicate if adequate space is available<br />
for BMP tree protection methods to be installed and should indicate the provision that tree protection<br />
is part of the construction plan and is a line item in the budget. The ingress, egress and storage of<br />
equipment, the grading, filling and removal of dirt, the removal of construction materials should be<br />
accounted for in the construction plan at the time of bidding. Penalties should be imposed for<br />
inadequate protection of trees.<br />
In the c<strong>as</strong>e of canopy loss due to a construction project a reforestation plan or a mitigation plan<br />
should be adopted for trees planted at the site or at a mitigation site.<br />
Savannah Tree Foundation Comments on TIP Projects<br />
1st Priority<br />
Gwinnett Street from Stiles Ave to 516:<br />
Is widening necessary?<br />
The large mature oaks on the south side of Gwinnett should be preserved.<br />
Ogeechee Road from Lynes Parkway to Victory Drive<br />
Proper protection for trees on North side of Ogeechee Road.<br />
Preserve trees where possible.<br />
2nd & 3rd Priority<br />
Bay Street <strong>Improvement</strong>s should preserve the mature oak trees along this corridor.<br />
Transit Projects<br />
Projects should include canopy/shade trees at transit stops.<br />
Streetcar Projects that may include overhead lines should NOT damage existing tree canopy.<br />
<strong>FY</strong> <strong>2013</strong>-<strong>2016</strong> TIP Prioritization for Projects not Prioritized by CORE MPO<br />
PI#0002267 Trees should be included along the Savannah Ogeechee Canal Corridor, Ph<strong>as</strong>es I & II<br />
PI#0008088 Trees should be included along the Pooler Sidewalk Extension, Ph<strong>as</strong>e III<br />
PI#0008996 Broughton Street project should include beautification with trees<br />
The NEW projects for the Bloomingdale Linear Park and the Historic Bicycle/Pedestrian Greenway<br />
Trail should include trees.<br />
PI#0006464, I-95 at I-16 interchange, all trees at this interchange should be preserved, and more<br />
should be added.<br />
Earmark Projects PI#0007620 & PI#0007631, should include trees.<br />
Should there be any questions about these comments, ple<strong>as</strong>e do not hesitative to call the Savannah<br />
Tree Foundation office at 912-233-TREE (8733).<br />
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