Beaufort County Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting, April 22, 2026, at 5:30 pm

The Beaufort County Transportation Advisory Committee held a workshop meeting on April 22, 2026, to discuss transportation infrastructure priorities and funding strategies. The committee reviewed and prioritized a comprehensive list of road widening, resurfacing, dirt road improvements, and safety intersection projects totaling approximately $700 million. They debated the appropriate duration and funding amount for a proposed sales tax referendum, ultimately passing a motion to recommend an eight-year penny sales tax with a six-year project list, estimating about $775 million in revenue. The committee emphasized the importance of including projects across the entire county to ensure voter support and discussed the need for transparency and immediate results to gain public trust. Additionally, they addressed procurement plans for a public relations firm to support educational outreach for the referendum, noting the RFP is open until May 13, 2026, with selection expected by June pending council approval.