General Overview of the Functions and Responsibilities Traffic Engineering & Permits Division
Dec 23, 2015
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