Georgia DOT Seeks Rural Communities’ Input on Draft FY 24-27 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is seeking public comment on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The public comment period will be open to the public through September 17, 2023.

The STIP is Georgia DOT’s four-year plan for transportation and capital improvement. The STIP lists federally-funded projects statewide, except for those located in Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) – generally areas in Georgia with big cities.

The STIP public involvement process gives all citizens and interested stakeholders the opportunity to provide input on how your tax dollars will be invested for the next four years. GDOT is hosting three Virtual Open House sessions for input on the STIP which can be viewed at the following website: www.dot.ga.gov/STIPOutreach.

Virtual Open House Session Dates and Times: 

• Sept. 5: Session 1 - Northern Region (Georgia DOT Districts 1 & 6), 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EDT

• Sept. 7: Session 2 - Western Region (Georgia DOT Districts 3 & 4), 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EDT

• Sept. 11: Session 3 - Eastern Region (Georgia DOT Districts 2 & 5), 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EDT

The website provides the opportunity to learn about the projects included in the STIP and allows you to offer comments through an online survey. Visitors to the site can view projects using an interactive mapping tool. Citizens wishing to view printed displays of the mapped projects for their GDOT District in person can do so by calling their GDOT district office to schedule a time to stop by during business hours Monday-Friday. District contact information is as follows:

District 1

1475 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Ste 100

Gainesville, GA 30501

(770) 532-5500

District 2

643 Hwy 15 S

Tennille, GA 31089

(478) 552-4600

District 3

115 Transportation Blvd

Thomaston, GA 30286

(706) 646-6900

District 4

710 W. 2nd Street

Tifton, GA 31794

(229) 391-5430

District 5

204 North Highway 301

Jesup, GA 31546

(912) 427-5711

District 6

30 Great Valley Parkway

White, GA 30184

(678) 721-5286

Your involvement in this outreach process helps inform us what you care most about, like commute times, safety, and beyond. Questions and comments regarding the STIP may also be sent to the Georgia DOT Planning Office at STIPCoordinator@dot.ga.gov. We look forward to hearing from you.

Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways. We’re involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The Department’s vision is to boost Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in transportation.