Transit Programs
Overview
The Georgia DOT Transit Section provides transit capital and operating assistance to the 12 urban and 100 rural public transportation programs in the state. We also provide transit planning assistance to all 15 Metropolitan Planning Organizations in Georgia.
Mission
Our mission is to "preserve and enhance public transportation facilities and equipment in urban and rural areas of Georgia."
What's New In Transit
- SAFETEA-LU - will provide $286.4 billion in guaranteed funding for federal surface transportation programs over six years through FY 2009.
- 2006 Section 5311 program map - GDOT plans to add three new 5311 programs, bringing the number of 5311 programs in the state to 103.
- United We Ride - GDOT was recently awarded a federal United We Ride grant to help improve coordination between agencies providing public transportation.
- 2006 Urban Transit Systems Map
Program Information
Information on the various transit programs administered through the Georgia DOT
Section 3037 Job Access Reverse Commute
Section 5303 Urbanized Area Planning
Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program
Section 5309 Discretionary Urban Capital
Section 5311 Rural Program
Section 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program
State Management Plan for the 5311 Program
Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)
Links
- Albany Transit System (ATS)
Get schedules and fares for reliable, safe and economical public transportation.
- Athens Transit System (The Bus)
Helping Clarke County residents get on the move.
- Augusta Public Transit (APT)
Providing quality dependable, safe, accessible, and affordable transportation to Richmond County.
- C-Tran Bus Service for Clayton County Save time and money by letting C-Tran take you where you want to go.
- Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Access all bus routes and schedules in the Savannah area.
- City of Rome Transit Department (RTD) Provides five main routes, 15 additional routes for students, and paratransit service.
- Cobb Community Transit (CTT) Convenient, affordable transportation made available to a vast cross-section of people.
- Gwinnett County Transit (GCT) Provides express, local and complementary paratransit to the people of Gwinnett County.
- Hall Area Transit (HAT) Ride the red rabbit! In the Gainesville area.
- MARTA Bus & Rail Get information about the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.
- Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority Access schedules, trolley services, disability applications, job opportunities, and more.
- METRA Transit System Find information concerning schedules, maps, parking, and accessibility for the Columbus area.
- University of Georgia Campus Transit Provides transportation services throughout campus. Students ride for free.
Government Agencies & Associations
Contact Information
Transit Program Manager
Steve Kish
Transit Planners
Parris Orr
Tony Sack
Transit Operations Staff
Viktor Opara-Amaechi
Public Transportation Coordinator
Larry Dyer