Roads Infrastructure and Public Works May 19, 2026

The Greenville County Roads, Infrastructure, and Public Works Committee convened on May 19, 2026, to discuss the county's road conditions, funding challenges, and infrastructure projects. The meeting included a detailed presentation on the county's road inventory, highlighting that 75% of arterial and collector roads are in fair or poor condition and 15% of bridges are load restricted or closed. The committee reviewed current paving contracts covering approximately 70 miles of roads and discussed the complexities of funding sources, including federal, state, and county contributions. A significant focus was on the need for a dedicated transportation penny tax to address the substantial shortfall in road maintenance funding, with $36 million allocated this year but still insufficient to meet long-term needs. The committee also addressed the implications of South Carolina Senate Bill 866, which allows municipalities to enact their own penny tax, potentially impacting county funding. Members emphasized the urgency of passing a county-wide transportation tax to ensure comprehensive road improvements and discussed plans to draft an ordinance for public hearings. The meeting concluded with a call for public education on the issue and a motion to adjourn.