State Transportation Board of Georgia Board Meeting
The board meeting agenda includes the presentation of the 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, alternative delivery procurement for the Peachtree Road Bridge replacement, an update on the automated school zone device board rule, and a local update for the Rome area. Additionally, the board will review reports on projects for the upcoming July letting and receive a report from the Commissioner.
May 21, 2026·Board meeting
State Transportation Board Meeting
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The board meeting included a resolution to honor former colleague Robert L. Brown for his years of service and dedication to the state of Georgia. Key presentations included a status update on road and bridge construction projects, a report on the TIA program in Ben Hill County, and a review of transportation fund collections, noting the impact of gas tax suspensions. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved proposed construction projects for the upcoming letting, and discussed monthly employment figures and retirements within the department.
May 21, 2026·Board meeting
State Transportation Board Committee Program Delivery Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on a detailed discussion regarding stream and wetland mitigation strategies necessary for construction projects. Key topics included the regulatory requirements for mitigation, the mechanisms for calculating and purchasing mitigation credits, the functioning of the private mitigation banking industry, and the department's forecasting model for anticipating credit needs. The committee reviewed a five-pronged approach to secure future mitigation credits, including project-level purchases, advanced stockpiling, bulk solicitations, in-lieu fee credits, and the development of department-owned banks.
May 20, 2026·Board meeting
State Transportation Board Committee Meetings
The board meetings covered several key topics. The Program Delivery Committee discussed GDOT's Stream and Wetland Mitigation Program, focusing on mitigation credit calculation, forecasting needs, and strategies to ensure credit availability. Additionally, the committee reviewed the intergovernmental agreement between GDOT and GDNR regarding the construction and maintenance of boat ramps on state highway projects. The Committee of the Whole received a District 3 update detailing project statuses, emergency response efforts for recent hurricanes and winter events, employment trends, and construction projects. Finally, a strategic communications presentation highlighted the evolution of GDOT's communications strategy, including a focus on digital engagement, social media performance, public involvement audits, and the use of strategic storytelling to build public trust.