Virtual Meeting Available Through July 10
NORTH CHARLESTON,
S.C. (June 10, 2020) – The
Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester
Council of Governments
(BCDCOG) launched the latest virtual public meeting for Lowcountry Rapid
Transit (LCRT) on Wednesday, unveiling the recommended route and potential
station areas for the proposed 26-mile bus rapid transit system. The virtual
meeting is available through July 10 and can be found by visiting LowcountryRapidTransit.com.
“The virtual
public meeting presents a great opportunity for the public to learn about and
provide input on the project from the comfort of their home,” said Sharon
Hollis, BCDCOG principal planner and LCRT project lead. “COVID-19 has changed
the communication landscape and how project information is delivered, so we’re
happy that we can provide the online meeting as another avenue of engagement
with the community.”
Hollis said that
since the last public meeting in June 2019, the project team has taken steps
toward advancing LCRT into the second phase of development, during which the
project team is working to position the project to qualify for federal funding.
The virtual public meeting provides a platform to share these developments and
continue to educate the community about South Carolina’s first mass transit
system.
Through public
and stakeholder input, environmental and ridership analyses, and early steps in
the transit orientated development study, BCDCOG has:
- Identified a preferred
alternative alignment that would connect the Medical District, downtown
Charleston, North Charleston and Summerville
- Worked to position the project
to qualify for the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment
Grant program
- Identified potential station
areas
Comments and
community input continue to play a vital role in the success of LCRT and can be
submitted to the project team throughout the duration of the virtual meeting,
which ends on July 10. More information about Lowcountry Rapid Transit and ways
to submit comments can be found on the website LowcountryRapidTransit.com.
ABOUT LOWCOUNTRY
RAPID TRANSIT
Lowcountry Rapid
Transit is a bus rapid transit system that will travel the spine of the
Lowcountry, along US 78 and US 52 (Rivers Avenue). A comprehensive study
conducted by the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments
identified bus rapid transit as the best transit solution to combat increased
congestion in our region.
LCRT will
transform the infrastructure in our region, improving transportation for public
transit riders, commuters, and pedestrians. This modern transportation system
will connect the communities of Charleston, North Charleston and Summerville
and will be a catalyst for economic growth and upward mobility throughout the
area. For more information, visit the project website at
LowcountryRapidTransit.com.
ABOUT BCDCOG
The BCDCOG is a
voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to
assist Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester county leaders in planning for
common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound
regional development. BCDCOG’s purpose is to strengthen the individual and
collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional
opportunities, eliminate duplication, and make joint decisions. For the latest
on BCDCOG, visit BCDCOG.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @BCDCoG.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Daniel Brock, Regional Strategist
BCDCOG
(919) 820-2612
danielb@bcdcog.com
Allison Lane, PR & Social Media
Supervisor
Rawle Murdy Associates
(843) 693-5311
alane@rawlemurdy.com
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