Overview of Traffic Engineering and Permit Responsibilities in Road Management
The Traffic Engineering & Permits Division oversees various functions related to permit issuance and inspection for road-related activities. This includes the management of residential and commercial drive approaches, construction work, landscaping, parades, and any work within the road right-of-way. Traffic engineering studies are performed, such as intersection studies, crash analysis, and traffic signal design. The division also handles the installation and maintenance of traffic signals and signs, as well as the preparation of highway certification maps and public right-of-way abandonment processes.
Overview of Traffic Engineering and Permit Responsibilities in Road Management
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Traffic Engineering & Permits Division General Overview of the Functions and Responsibilities
Permit Issuance and Inspection • Residential and Commercial Drive Approaches • Construction work not under contract with GCRC – includes drain commission projects, utilities, etc. • Building moves, oversize / overweight loads • Landscaping • Parades • Any other work within the road right-of-way
Traffic Engineering • Staff performs various traffic engineering studies • Intersection studies for Traffic Signals & Signal Timing • Crash Analysis • Speed Studies • No Parking Zone Studies • Traffic Control Recommendation for Signs – Stop & Yields; Various Warning Signs
Traffic Engineering – Cont. • Traffic Signal Design • Traffic Counts • Conduct 48 hour counts on most primary roads annually • Conducts 24 hour counts on local roads if personnel available or as requested • Website where counts are posted: GCMPC.MS2SOFT.COM
Signs & Signals Shop • Traffic Signal Installation & Maintenance • County Road System • MDOT Trunklines and Interstate Ramps • Small Cities
Signs & Signals Shop – cont. • Sign Installation & Maintenance • County Road System • MDOT Trunklines and Interstate (maintain only) • Pavement Markings & Legends • Freeway Lighting Maintenance for MDOT
Cost Sharing Policy onElectrical Traffic Control Devices • Stop & Go Traffic Lights & Appurtenances • GCRC will pay for 100% of all costs if all legs are primary roads, including operation & maintenance • Twp. will pay for 100% of all costs if all legs are local roads, including operation & maintenance. • For intersections with both, the costs will be shared proportionally between the GCRC and Twp. • Preliminary Engineering will be provided by the GCRC
Cost Sharing Policy onElectrical Traffic Control Devices • Flashing Beacons at Intersections • Intersections having streets or road legs under county jurisdiction- • Installation costs will be split equally between the GCRC and Township • Maintenance will be provided by GCRC • Electricity required to operate will be paid for by the Township
Special Assessment Districts for Paving Subdivision Streets • GCRC no longer providing petition preparation, verification, public hearings and preparation of assessments for the tax rolls for residents under P.A. 246 (GCRC Roads & Bridges, April 6, 2006) • GCRC will provide engineering services and inspection for SAD’s administered under P.A. 188. (Township Law)
House Numbers • GCRC provides this service for free for homes on public roads • Consumers Energy provides house numbers on private roads
New Subdivision & Condominium Developments • Review & Approve Preliminary Plat / Site Plans • Review & Approve Proposed Construction Plans • Prepare Project Administrative Documents • Performance Agreements • Resolution and Adoption into County Road System
Abandonment of Public Right of Way • GCRC prepares and verifies petitions • Schedules and conducts necessary public hearings • Prepares and enacts on abandonment resolutions and legal notifications
Administrative Responsibilities • Preparation of the ACT 51 Highway Certification Maps and Associated Reports • Maintain Right-of-Way Documents and Records
