SCDOT seeks public input for Statewide Transit Plan

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting and online survey to help inform the Statewide Transit Plan.

The Statewide Transit Plan will identify public transportation needs across the state and shape the way SCDOT partners with local transit agencies. The plan will also identify ways to improve transit coordination, support economic growth, and help people reach jobs, healthcare, schools, and other important destinations. SCDOT will use data, community input, and stakeholder feedback to guide state policies and programs related to transit.

Virtual Public Meeting and Public Comment

The virtual public meeting will provide information and gather community input about the Statewide Transit Plan. Those who cannot attend the virtual meeting are encouraged to visit the project webpage after November 5 to review the recording and meeting materials. Members of the public can also provide their input through a survey and formal public comment form available on the project webpage through November 20, 2026. Additionally, public comments may be emailed to Jen Necker at [email protected].

Meeting Details

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Format: Webinar, with Q&A

• Join online
• Join by phone (audio only): 1 (309) 205-3325; enter Webinar ID: 810 9659 8588

Public comments may also be submitted at any time through email to [email protected], or by mail to Jen Necker, SCDOT, 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29202-0191.

Survey

The survey, which is open until November 20, 2026, offers an additional opportunity for residents to share their transit experiences, needs, and priorities.

Shaping the Plan

Feedback from residents across the state will help SCDOT develop a plan that reflects South Carolina’s needs and priorities over the next 25 years. SCDOT encourages residents, transit riders, non-transit riders, community organizations, employers, and other interested parties to attend the virtual public meeting, provide public comments, and respond to the survey. For more information about the Statewide Transit Plan, visit the project website.

About SCDOT

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is the state agency with oversight of South Carolina’s network of highways and bridges, including responsibilities such as planning, design, construction, financing, and roadway safety. To ensure the nation’s fourth-largest highway system is prepared to serve the needs of South Carolina’s growing economy and population, SCDOT has developed Strategic 10-Year Plan that addresses improvements to the state’s highway and bridge systems. Learn more at scdot.org.