S.C. Chamber statement on Senate vote on roads bill
March 9, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber President Ted Pitts today released the following statement after the Senate gave second reading to the roads bill:
“The business community appreciates the South Carolina Senate advancing a roads plan that reforms DOT, addresses STIB, and provides recurring revenue for our state’s infrastructure needs. This plan is a step in the right direction, but the Chamber will continue to push for $600 million in recurring, sustainable funding to make our roads safer and to help our businesses succeed.”
Background
What does $400 million annually achieve over 10 years?
- 35% of primary pavements ‘Good’
- Reduce structurally deficient bridges by 50%
- No improvements to secondary system bridges
- No widening improvements to address congestion
What does $600 million annually achieve over 10 years?
- 50% of primary pavements ‘Good’
- Eliminates structurally deficient bridges on interstates and primary roads
- Eliminates load restricted bridges on secondary system
- Addresses pinchpoints and some widenings
