This department is responsible for managing the Capital Improvement Program for Cherokee County's transportation system. That system includes County roadways, intersections, traffic signals and bridges.

A majority of the funding for the Capital Improvement Program is generated by the 1% Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST Tax). Funds are also received from the Georgia Department of Transportation and the federal government.

Capital Improvement Projects are included in the Cherokee County Thoroughfare Plan as well as the Atlanta Regional Commission's short term Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and long term Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).

The Capital Program Management Department handles projects from the concept phase, through the engineering design phase and the construction phase, up until final project acceptance.

1. Improve and maintain the safety and integrity of the roadway system of Cherokee County.
2. Minimize the inconvenience and protect the safety of motorists and the community during construction of roadway improvement projects.
3. Minimize any detrimental environmental impacts as a result of roadway improvement projects.
4. Coordinate roadway improvement projects with all state agencies, local governments and boards to cost effectively improve the roadway system of Cherokee County.