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The Director’s Office also works closely with other King County staff, elected officials, government agencies, communities and the public, as it develops department programs and activities. In addition to supporting the work of the four major divisions, the office directly manages the operations of four program sections responsible for providing an array of services and programs. The department’s deputy director supervises all office services and activities. The Regional Affairs section, which includes the Office of Regional Transportation Planning (ORTP) and Transit Oriented Development (TOD), coordinates the regional transportation planning and growth management efforts of the department. ORTP provides various intergovernmental efforts, and develops and manages multi-million dollar grant applications and processes and provides financial management oversight. It also works with technical staff and elected officials of other jurisdictions throughout the county and region to coordinate transportation programs, funding requests and legislative initiatives.
The Public Affairs section administers the department’s public information program, works with media covering department activities, and develops a variety of materials for distribution to the public. The section also produces in-depth public affairs video programming. The unit also coordinates emergency public information during high-impact events in the region. The Community Relations and Communications group handles outreach activities to build partnerships between the department and the public. The section organizes meetings and public hearings; recruits, organizes and facilitates community advisory groups; produces publications and mailings, all targeted at providing the community and employees with current information about KCDOT projects and initiatives. The Director’s Office employs 35 people and has an annual budget of $4.4 million. Recent Accomplishments During this period, costs have risen for equipment, materials, employees and mandated new programs. In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and higher national awareness, physical security for employees and customers has taken on an increased emphasis. KCDOT has been a pioneer in recent years in creatively linking land use policies with transportation to discourage urban sprawl. King County was the first in the nation to encourage the development of housing and retail development in areas served by high levels of transit service. In recent years, the section has played a leadership role in creating three transit-friendly developments in Overlake, Renton and Seattle’s Northgate area, with more on the drawing board.
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The department’s four division directors report to the director of the Department of Transportation, who in turn, is appointed by the King County Executive, the elected executive officer of county government. 
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) staff work with cities and developers on mixed-use projects to strategically place housing, employment and shopping near transit services with the goal of reducing residents’ dependence on driving and getting more vehicles off the road. 
ORTP - More than $7.5 million in grants generated through ORTP efforts allowed transit projects to be implemented three to six months earlier. Efficient processing made grant payments come in faster, improving cash flow and Metro Transit’s ability to provide services.