Highway Department
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Department Description
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With 51 full time employees, the Genesee County Highway Department is responsible for maintaining over 257 miles of county roads, 380 bridges and culverts, 358 county-owned vehicles and equipment, the Genesee County Airport and the Genesee County Parks, Recreation and Forestry Division.
The Genesee County Highway Department has focused itself on using funds efficiently and effectively. At the same time, we have enhanced several programs to provide the essential transportation improvements that will last well into the next century.
We have completed Phase I of the Countywide Water Project. Our Parks, Recreation and Forestry Division has developed the DeWitt Recreation Area and recently completed a Forest Stewardship Plan for the Bethany Park and Forest. The Genesee County Airport is poised to expand and we look forward to our groundbreaking on the relocated State Street Road this fall. We are using new technologies to maintain one of the highest quality county highways networks in the state without a growth in expenditures. We are securing federal and state funds to assist with new development. We are also fostering economic growth and education with new infrastructure. We are continually looking at the way we do business to ensure we remain productive.
Through our strong planning, engineering and operational practices, the Genesee County Highway Department has re-emerged as a leader in the community and is once again an example of how local government truly serves the people.
As of May 2003, the CHIPS program was altered by the New York State Legislature so that all future CHIPS payments to counties would be capital in nature versus the blend of maintenance and capital. This program change restored nearly $300,000 to Genesee County's Highway spending budget and future savings to the General Fund (property tax) are anticipated.
However, the CHIPS capital program overall has been cut nearly 3% annually (since 1995) when adjusted for inflation. These cuts, combined with dramatic cost increases in oil, fuel and asphalt products have significantly hindered the county's capability to maintain its roads and bridges. To support CHIPS and other state aid programs email or contact your state legislators at:
The Genesee County Highway Department has focused itself on using funds efficiently and effectively. At the same time, we have enhanced several programs to provide the essential transportation improvements that will last well into the next century.
We have completed Phase I of the Countywide Water Project. Our Parks, Recreation and Forestry Division has developed the DeWitt Recreation Area and recently completed a Forest Stewardship Plan for the Bethany Park and Forest. The Genesee County Airport is poised to expand and we look forward to our groundbreaking on the relocated State Street Road this fall. We are using new technologies to maintain one of the highest quality county highways networks in the state without a growth in expenditures. We are securing federal and state funds to assist with new development. We are also fostering economic growth and education with new infrastructure. We are continually looking at the way we do business to ensure we remain productive.
Through our strong planning, engineering and operational practices, the Genesee County Highway Department has re-emerged as a leader in the community and is once again an example of how local government truly serves the people.
Legislation and Funding
One of the most important pieces of funding for local roads is provided under the Consolidated Highway Improvement Project System (CHIPS). The CHIPS program, which is derived from bonds issued by the New York State Thruway Authority, provides two pieces of funding to local governments for the maintenance and rehabilitation of local roads. The CHIPS capital program provides funding for local road and bridge improvements and the CHIPS operations and maintenance program provides funding for general day-to-day activities. The later piece replaces an equal General Fund contribution to the County Road Fund, which obviously impacts local property taxes.As of May 2003, the CHIPS program was altered by the New York State Legislature so that all future CHIPS payments to counties would be capital in nature versus the blend of maintenance and capital. This program change restored nearly $300,000 to Genesee County's Highway spending budget and future savings to the General Fund (property tax) are anticipated.
However, the CHIPS capital program overall has been cut nearly 3% annually (since 1995) when adjusted for inflation. These cuts, combined with dramatic cost increases in oil, fuel and asphalt products have significantly hindered the county's capability to maintain its roads and bridges. To support CHIPS and other state aid programs email or contact your state legislators at:
| State Senator (60th District) Mary Lou Rath 5500 Main Street, Suite 260 Williamsville, NY 14221 1-(800) 597-3517 FAX (716) 633-0830 |
State Assemblyman (137th District) Charles H. Nesbitt 62 North Main Street Brockport, NY 14420 (585) 637-0090 FAX (585) 637-0145 |
State Assemblyman (147th District) Daniel Burling 2371 N. Main St Warsaw, NY 14569 (585) 786-0180 FAX (585) 786-0182 |
Construction
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Major Road Construction for 2003
Several county roads will be resurfaced in 2003. The following list provides details of the work to be performed
| Attica Rd (Rt 238 to Rt 98)- |
Culvert replacements followed by asphalt overlay. |
| West Bergen Rd (Rt 33 to Rt 262) - |
Drainage improvements followed by asphalt overlay. Right turn lane to be added at Rt 262 intersection near Byron-Bergen High School. |
| Brookville Rd - | Asphalt overlay. |
| Townline Rd in Hamlet of Byron (Rt 262)- |
Culvert replacements and asphalt overlay. Project includes storm drains, gutters and new sidewalk. |
| Townline Rd/Rt 262 (Byron to Rt 19/Bergen) - |
Culvert replacements and thin asphalt overlay. |
| Sumner and Simonds Rds (Rt 77 to Bennett Rd) - |
Thin asphalt overlay. |
| East Bethany-LeRoy Rd (Rt 5 to Covell Rd) - |
Thin asphalt overlay. |
| East Rd- | Culvert replacements followed by thin asphalt overlay. |
Major Bridge Construction for 2003
The following list provides details and locations of bridges to be rehabilitated or replaced in 2003.
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Spring Rd over Tonawanda Creek Tributary (Alexander) - The Bridge will replaced with a heavy walled steel culvert. |
| Parmalee Rd over Oatka Creek Tributary (LeRoy) - This Bridge will be replaced with a large aluminum pipe arch culvert. | |
| Brookville Rd over Tonawanda Creek Tributary (Alexander) - This steel arch culvert will be replaced with a double run of precast concrete box culverts. | |
| Beaver Rd over Bowen Creek (Alexander) - This bridge will have its deck replaced. New guide rail will be installed. | |
| Townline Rd over Drainage (Byron) - This culvert will be replaced and extended to tie in with existing drainage structures behind the post office in the Hamlet of Byron. This project will also attempt to alleviate flooding concerns in the hamlet as new storm drainage will be tied into the bridge | |
Permits
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Right-of-Way Permits
The Genesee County Highway Department requires permits for contractors or utility companies performing work within the county right-of-way. A work permit may be applied for through the mail, via fax or printed from this site. Applications may be viewed for printing by clicking HERE(pdf 34 kb). Completed applications should be mailed or faxed to:Genesee County Highway Department
153 Cedar Street
Batavia, New York 14020
FAX (585) 343-9303
Special Hauling Permits
Permits are also required for hauling overweight and oversized equipment. Haulers must submit an approved NYSDOT permit and proof of liability insurance with their permit application. Applications may be viewed for printing by clicking HERE (pdf 27 kb). Completed applications should be mailed or faxed to the address above. Approved permits will be returned to haulers within two days.Driveway Permits
Genesee County does not issue formal permits for new driveways on County Roads. Property owners are required to purchase plastic culvert pipe if needed. The County Highway Department will provide labor and materials to install the pipe. Please contact the General Highway Supervisor at 344-8508 to schedule your driveway culvert installation.
Permit Fee Worksheet ( pdf 50 kb )
Related Sites
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The following sites provide additional information on state and federal highways and bridges as well as links to construction and engineering associations and groups. Links are updated quarterly, please contact us if you have additional links that may enhance the site.
