Charleston County’s gearing up for a big transportation sales tax extension vote in November—timely stuff for Lowcountry folks navigating traffic from Mt. Pleasant to rural spots. Staff wraps the first draft today (Feb 4), presenting it tomorrow at a public workshop in North Charleston’s Park Circle Community Building.
Draft Breakdown
- Total Pot: $4.25 billion from the extension.
- Allocations:CategoryAmountFocusInfrastructure$2.56BRoads, bridges, congestion fixesGreenbelt Preservation$850MProtecting open spacesPublic Transit$650MBuses, expanded serviceBike/Pedestrian$190MTrails, safety paths
Public Works Director Eric Adams stresses data-driven picks: crash hotspots, congestion models via COG, growth areas, and geographic equity—even rural roads get safety upgrades alongside urban fixes.
Next Steps
- Workshop: Feb 5, 1 p.m., open to public—shifts to specific projects.
- After: More input, tweaks, then Council approval.
This balances your interests in local infrastructure, safety, and equity—could ease hikes and commutes countywide. Worth attending if you’re in the area?
Heading to the workshop, or curious about how this impacts Mt. Pleasant specifically?
