GDOT Annual Report 2017

D I R E C T O R ’ S C O R N E R

In shorter order, GTA has a growing need to replace an aging fleet of buses that have gone through their 12-year, 500,000-mile useful life. GTA is looking to go with all electric buses in the near future. The transition is a business decision and not necessarily a “green” decision. Conservative estimates of total life cycle cost of electric buses over diesel and hybrid diesel buses shows a savings of up to $340,000 per bus over the life of the bus. These projected savings are due to lower maintenance and operating costs. Zero emissions and reduced noise are additional benefits to the life cycle cost savings. With up to 50 buses needing replacement over the next 5 years, GTA has a request for proposal out to purchase up to six electric buses this next fiscal year and if all goes as projected will purchase additional electric buses in the future. Sustainable Transportation In another initiative to promote and provide “green” transportation choices, GDOT will be leading the City’s bike share efforts. We will use financial support from the 2016 bonds and work with stakeholders at Downtown Greensboro Inc., Action Greensboro, UNCG, and NC A&T, and private bike share providers like Lime Bikes. Stay tuned as these exciting initiatives to provide a sustainable transportation system continue to evolve.

It is indeed an exciting time to be in Greensboro. The GDOT staff of more than 250 full-time and contracted employees is committed to providing a safe and mobile, multi-modal and sustainable transportation system that meets the needs and expectations of our citizens, the business community and our visitors. The following annual report highlights some of the major transportation milestones and accomplishments that GDOT has facilitated in partnership with City Council and other City departments, state and federal agencies, and the residents and businesses of Greensboro.

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