Public information meeting for Main Street Vista District connector project
April 16, 2026
Who: The City of Columbia and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT)
What: The City of Columbia and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) proposes to improve pedestrian and motorist safety along Assembly Street from Pendleton Street to Lady Street in downtown Columbia. As part of this effort, the City and SCDOT will host a public information meeting to share details about the Main Street Vista District Connector project and gather community feedback. The Main Street/Vista District Connector is being undertaken to improve pedestrian safety by improving pedestrian lighting, installing high-visibility crosswalks with curb bump outs to reduce crossing distance, and adding traffic calming measures through landscaping and beautification elements. This safety improvement project is designed to enhance pedestrian facilities without affecting vehicular capacity.
This project reflects the City of Columbia’s ongoing commitment to thoughtful, strategic growth that prioritizes both safety and quality of life. As downtown Columbia continues to evolve, projects like the Main Street Vista District Connector are designed to create spaces that are not only functional, but also welcoming, accessible, and people-focused. By investing in enhanced pedestrian infrastructure, improved visibility, and intentional design elements, the City of Columbia is working to ensure that residents and visitors alike can safely and comfortably experience all that downtown has to offer.
The public information meeting will be held in a drop in format with no formal presentation.
The City of Columbia and SCDOT will be accepting written comments from the public during the Public Information Meeting and through the project website: https://growth.columbiasc.gov/portfolio/assembly-street-connector/.
Comments for this project will be accepted through May 15, 2026.
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Capital Center, Lower Lobby, Gervais Street Entrance, 1201 Main Street
