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Adopted FY 2017-18 Budget
PROGRAMS
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
Actual
Budget
Adopted
Projected
Appropriation
1,298,602
1,537,777
1,554,838
1,562,283
Full Time Equivalent Positions
11.33
12.30
11.80
11.80
Appropriation
1,114,328
1,135,579
1,204,023
1,237,554
Full Time Equivalent Positions
12.126
12.126
12.126
12.126
Appropriation
3,421,311
3,425,000
3,461,139
3,459,582
Full Time Equivalent Positions
0
0
0
0
Appropriation
3,268,264
3,410,485
3,388,645
3,463,089
Full Time Equivalent Positions
32
32
32
32
Appropriation
270,067
278,812
293,367
301,860
Full Time Equivalent Positions
3
3
3
3
Appropriation
0
353,969
360,547
360,744
Full Time Equivalent Positions
0
0
0
0
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Administration
Engineering
Responsible for developing a transportation system that provides safe and efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles along
Greensboro’s street system. Responsible for the City’s traffic signal system, developing new traffic signal plans, and operating the
traffic signal system in a safe and efficient manner. Responsible for operation of the Greensboro Traffic Management Center (TMC) in
conjunction with the NCDOT and the Police Department, including the live broadcast of traffic information over Channel 13 during rush
hours and over the City’s “real-time” traffic information web page. Responsible for ensuring that proposed developments are
established in harmony with our existing transportation system. Responsible for determining deficiencies in our transportation system
and developing projects/programs to enhance safety and mobility. Responsible for managing the City’s streetlight program and
developing plans to light thoroughfares as well as residential streets. Responsible for investigating and responding to citizens concerns
about Greensboro traffic. Responsible for evaluating existing and projected traffic patterns and developing plans to alleviate congestion
in Greensboro including the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Allocates and manages resources that are necessary to ensure the safe, efficient and convenient movement of vehicles and
pedestrians over Greensboro streets, thoroughfares and sidewalks. The Parking Enforcement section of GDOT is also housed under
Administration. This section is responsible for enforcing traffic regulations throughout the city, however, the primary enforcement area
is the Central Business District and areas around NC A&T University and UNC-Greensboro.
Plans for thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities; participates in project development and coordinates needed roadway
and sidewalk improvements with new developments. Responsible for Metropolitan Planning Organization functions including long-range
transportation planning and programming, air quality conformity, and regional transportation planning efforts.
The J. Douglas Galyon Depot, former “Southern Railway Passenger Train Depot” was originally built in 1927 as the train depot for
Greensboro and surrounding area. The renovated Depot serves as a central transfer hub for GTA, offers access to Piedmont Authority
for Regional Transportation Express, Greyhound and Carolina Trailways Intercity Bus Service, and taxicabs. The Depot houses GTA’s
customer service call center and the operators' break room. The Depot also serves as the local Amtrak Passenger Rail Station and
operates as a 24-hour facility.
Street Lighting
The majority of the program covers the cost of electricity for street lights, and is paid to Duke Energy. Other expenses may include
City-owned and maintained lighting under some bridges, some conduit costs, and other miscellaneous street light expenses.
Traffic Operations
Planning
Constructs and maintains all traffic signals and related equipment. Builds and installs traffic signs and all painted traffic markings.
Galyon Depot