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David Montanye
Director

1890 County Services Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30008
cobbdot@cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-1600



Cobb County Department of Transportation


Mission
Plan, design, construct, operate and maintain a multi-modal transportation network in a fiscally responsible manner to promote safe and efficient travel throughout Cobb County.

Description
The Department of Transportation (DOT) develops, manages, and operates the county's transportation systems. Those systems include a vast network of roadways, sidewalks, and pathways; a transit system that provides public transportation services; and a general aviation airport that serves business and recreational flying needs.

The Department is comprised of six divisions:
Administration:
David Montanye, Director 770-528-1600
Consists of the Department's Director and administrative staff and oversees all functions of the Department. This division manages the Department’s budget and finances, personnel matters, and administers the county’s street lighting program (Streetlight Repair Form). Administration also provides, through the Development Review Section (Jane Stricklin), a transportation review and analysis of land development activity and maintains the DOT’s Development Standards and Standard Details.

Transportation Planning:
Laraine Vance, Division Manager 770-528-1650
Tracks development and population patterns to project future transportation needs and develop strategies to address those needs (Planning Studies). These activities include modeling efforts, sidewalk and pathway system (Trails) development, and transit planning. The division works closely with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Cobb’s municipalities and adjacent counties in the planning and programming of projects.

Engineering:
Bob Galante, Division Manager 770-528-1622
Implements solutions to identified needs by designing new roadways and roadway improvements (Bid Letting Schedule), acquiring the rights of way (Patrick Lewis) for their construction, and supervising the construction process Project Updates and Road Closure. The division measures traffic volumes and tracks accident rates, as well as provides surveying services for the roadway projects and other county departments. The survey section operates and maintains a County-wide network of Continuously Operating Reference Stations (Cooperative CORS). Engineering staff also provides Geographic Information System (GIS) support and coordinates the development and implementation of GIS in DOT, as well as for countywide GIS initiatives.

Operations:
Operations Division Manager (Vacant)
Bill Shelton, Transportation Maintenance Superintendent 770-528-3686
Joe Fletcher, Signal Systems Manager 770-528-1684
Operates and maintains the county's roadway systems including bridges, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic signal systems (Traffic Signal Reporting Form), pavement markings, signs, and right-of-way infrastructure. The division issues permits to utilities desiring to locate in County right-of-ways (Utilities). The division also operates an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) (Traffic Cameras).

Transit:
Rebecca Gutowsky, Division Manager 770-528-1610
Manages Cobb Community Transit (CCT), which is the county's public transportation system (CCT Route Descriptions) including paratransit services for citizens with disabilities. Multiple Park and Ride Lots have been constructed throughout the County (Park and Ride Lots). This division oversees the contracted daily operations of CCT, and plans for system enhancements and expansion.

Airport:
Karl Von Hagel, Division Manager 770-528-1615
Exercises operational control and management of Cobb County Airport-McCollum Field, a general aviation airport. This division also initiates and implements programs to enhance the safety and efficiency of the facility.

DOT Facts and Figures




2003
2004 2005 2006
Road Miles Inventory

2,350

2,380

2,410

2,440

ROW Acres Inventory

5,650

5,700

5,750

5,850

Bridges

209

210

211

212

Sidewalk Miles

1,000

1,010

1,020

1,030

Trail Miles

23

24

26

45

Traffic Signals

460

488

512

537

ATMS Cameras

60

68

76

85

Airport Take-offs and Landings

128,785

130,000

135,000

140,000

Aircraft Based at Airport

393

420

425

430

Bus Routes operated

17

18

20

24

Bus Fleet

60

65

71

75

Paratransit Fleet

15

15

18

18

Annual Fixed Route Bus Ridership (thousands)

3,087

3,205

3,434

3,888

Annual Paratransit Ridership (thousands)

60

60

63

63



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