Transportation Penny Advisory Committee Meeting - July 20, 2026

The Richland County Transportation Penny Advisory Committee met on July 20, 2026, to discuss updates on small business participation in county projects, pedestrian safety funding, and ongoing infrastructure projects. The Office of Small Business Opportunity reported on SLBE participation goals for current road widening and resurfacing projects, highlighting upcoming vendor engagement events. The transportation program director detailed funding allocations for pedestrian access improvements, project planning processes including a five-year outlook, and staffing additions to support project development and delivery. Updates were provided on the Saluda River Greenway construction, including coordination challenges with CSX Railroad and a change order to delay certain construction elements. The committee also discussed upcoming federal grant opportunities for pedestrian safety and announced a groundbreaking event for sidewalk projects at the coroner's office site. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during the meeting, but several procurement-related topics such as contractor participation, project scheduling, and staffing were addressed.