Kenneth Bradshaw

The meeting included updates on the airport pavement evaluation study, a review of the proposed 2026 legislative agenda, an election recap, and a federal update. The airport pavement evaluation study discussed the pavement management system, pavement conditions, and funding. The legislative agenda included aligning reporting requirements, raising the threshold for state-funded projects subject to environmental policy documentation, raising the threshold for streamlined disposal of surplus rideway, and removing the 50% cap from the design build requirement. The election recap covered T-SPLOST elections.

This document provides an overview of the Professional Licensing Boards Modernization Initiative, outlining its key goals and objectives. The initiative aims to increase customer satisfaction by enhancing access and processes, improve overall efficiency and effectiveness through automation and the elimination of redundant systems, replace end-of-life technology with modern, scalable, and secure solutions, and create opportunities for enhanced retained revenue. The plan includes a rollout schedule spanning from October 2023 to February 2024.

The meeting of the Program Delivery Committee included a presentation of projects contributing to corridor improvements along State Route 316, including completed, active construction, and active design projects. The Statewide Transportation Planning Strategic Committee meeting focused on State Route 316, including population statistics, traffic volumes, crash frequency and severity.

The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission Transit Development Plan focuses on identifying transit needs, informing future transit development investments, and assisting residents in developing a transit vision. Key areas of focus include increasing transit service, enhancing service through recurring reservations and digital booking, and implementing administrative tools and guidance. The plan aims to provide a safe transportation option to access jobs, healthcare, and workforce training, improve the quality of life in the Southwest Georgia region, and meet the needs of the region's projected demographics.

The meeting included a roll call and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. The board discussed projects for letting in September 2020, including the results of FY 2021 lettings, bid awards, and projects in the September 2020 letting. The commissioner reported on state fund collections for July, employment figures, and procurement contracts. There were highlights of projects that were opened in various congressional districts, support for the state's COVID efforts, and memorials for lost members.