Transportation Ad Hoc Committee - June 23, 2026

The Richland County Transportation Ad Hoc Committee met on June 23, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure projects. Key procurement actions included the award of a $5.27 million contract to McAdams and Associates for the Turner Newcastle Neighborhood Improvement Plan, which involves constructing approximately five miles of sidewalks to improve neighborhood connectivity. The committee also approved multiple right-of-way transfers and condemnation processes to facilitate various road and sidewalk improvement projects, including Broad River Corridor, Nature Trail Dirt Road Paving, and intersection enhancements. Additionally, updates were provided on ongoing construction projects such as Atlas Road widening, Hunt Club sidewalk installation, and the Saluda River Greenway, with discussions on project timelines, right-of-way acquisitions, and coordination with the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The committee emphasized the importance of SLBE participation and coordination with city development plans to ensure sidewalk connectivity and traffic flow improvements.