Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.2. Organization

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) constructs, maintains and improves the state's roads and bridges; provides planning and financial support for other modes of transportation such as mass transit and airports; provides airport and air safety planning; and provides air travel to state departments. GDOT also provides administrative support to the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA). GDOT is supervised by the State Transportation Board and an appointed Transportation Commissioner.  GDOT’s Mission statement is:

The Georgia Department of Transportation provides a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to its citizens and environment.

The Georgia Department of Transportation Organization Chart can be found at: http://www.dot.ga.gov/aboutGeorgiaDOT/Pages/default.aspx. 

The primary division that has an impact on the roadway design process is the Division of Preconstruction.  The mission of this division is to develop a quality set of right of way plans, construction plans, and bid documents, through a cooperative effort, that results in a project design and implementation that is the best transportation value for the taxpayers of Georgia.

Offices under the Division of Preconstruction are:

 

• Office of Road Design
• Office of Right-of-Way
• Office of Environment/Location
• Office of Urban Design
• Office of Bridge Design