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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.
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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
