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Ramp Meter Installation

In an effort to reduce evening peak traffic congestion in the downtown area, Georgia DOT officials are currently installing ramp meters on Interstate 75/85. The ramp meters, which are similar to traffic signals, will be installed on the south bound entrance ramps at Spring and Williams streets, Ellis Street, Edgewood Avenue and Freedom Parkway.

Click here to visit the ramp meter web page.

 

 

Traffic Incident Management Enhancement (TIME) Task Force

Click here to view the TIME Task Force web site. This task force was formed to address the critical issues related to incident management in the metro Atlanta region.

 

 

Design-Build Rule

The design-build rule assures that projects utilizing this method of award are in the best interests of the public, are clearly defined projects, or provide a significant time savings in project delivery.

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Georgia DOT Context-Sensitive Design Solution Online Manual

The Context-Sensitive Design (CSD) online manual outlines the process for achieving design excellence by developing transportation solutions that require continuous collaborative communication and consensus between transportation agencies, professionals and all stakeholders.

Click here to visit the Context-Sensitive Design site.

 

 

1956-2006: The Interstate System Turns 50

The 50th anniversary of the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways.

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Benefits of Installing Medians

An overview of the Georgia DOT's installation of medians on arterial streets and highways

Click here to learn more about the benefits of installing medians.

 

 

 

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Updated November 16, 2007. 12:46