The House passed the FY26-27 budget this week, which includes significant investments in roads and bridges. A total of $500 million was allocated to the SCDOT and County Transportation Committees.…
Commissioner T.J. Johnson (Dist. 1) concluded his term as Chairman this month and passed the gavel to Commissioner Max Metcalf (Dist. 4), who was elected by acclamation. “I am honored to be elected Chairman…
This week, the SCDOT Modernization Ad Hoc Committee heard from Frank Rainwater, Director of the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) on the challenges the state faces in funding infrastructure…
The SCFOR Annual Meeting took place on Thursday, November 13, bringing a sold-out crowd to the Hall at Senate’s End. SCFOR Chairman Paul Edwards opened the event by underscoring the…
In 2017, the South Carolina Legislature passed a much-needed, comprehensive funding bill to improve the safety and condition of our state’s roads and bridges. While 2017 was a successful year…
South Carolina’s fuel tax increased by two cents on July 1, bringing the statewide total to 22.75 cents per gallon. The increase marks year three of the six-year phase-in period…
The June meeting of the SCDOT Commission focused on the FY2019-2020 Pavement Improvement Program. The pavement program is approved annually and sets funding levels for preservation and rehab/reconstruction to interstates,…
Thanks to the passage of road funding legislation in recent years, South Carolina has seen a significant boost in the amount of work that is out on the streets. The…
With road construction season in full swing and the gas tax increase July 1, we took the “common cents” approach to answering some of the most frequently asked questions about…
SOUTH CAROLINA’S RURAL ROADS HAVE HIGHEST TRAFFIC FATALITY RATE IN THE NATION; REPAIRS & MODERNIZATION NEEDED TO BOOST SAFETY, IMPROVE CONDITIONS & SUPPORT GROWTH & CONNECTIVITY Washington, D.C. – America’s…
