Transportation Penny Advisory Committee Meeting - August 17, 2026

The Richland County Transportation Penny Advisory Committee met on August 17, 2026, to discuss updates on various transportation and infrastructure projects funded by the penny sales tax. The Office of Small Business Opportunity reported on the certification of 268 small businesses across multiple service categories and highlighted upcoming events to support small business engagement. The Public Works Director provided detailed updates on ongoing road widening projects, including Atlas Road and Broad River Road, noting challenges such as adjustments to detention basins due to sewer easements and the installation of resilient infrastructure like inductive poles. Additional projects discussed included resurfacing efforts, greenway developments, and safety improvements under railroad bridges. The committee also noted the status of bids for the Crane Creek Greenway and upcoming paving of dirt roads. No new budget allocations or contract awards were explicitly mentioned, but several capital improvement projects and construction activities were highlighted. The next meeting was scheduled for September 21, 2026, with some agenda items deferred due to lack of quorum.