Transportation Ad Hoc Committee - September 22, 2026

The Richland County Transportation Ad Hoc Committee met on September 22, 2026, to discuss several procurement and project updates related to transportation infrastructure. Key procurement actions included the approval of right-of-way transfers for sidewalk improvements on Harrison Road and Polo Road to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The committee also approved a budget increase for the completed Dirt Road Package O project to cover final payments. Additionally, the committee awarded the construction contract for the Crank Creek Greenway project to Rakes Building and Maintenance Contractors LLC, with a total approved amount of approximately $4.29 million, including alternate bids. The meeting included updates on ongoing construction projects such as Broad River Road widening, dirt road packages, and other infrastructure improvements, as well as discussions on right-of-way acquisitions and project timelines. Members requested further updates on the 2020 transportation penny referendum and abandoned roadways at future meetings.