Shaping the Future of Transportation in Charleston County

A New Beginning for Our Transportation Sales Tax

Charleston County is exploring a future extension of the Transportation Sales Tax (TST) to improve quality of life and meet the region’s growing mobility, greenspace and infrastructure needs. The County is taking a fresh community driven approach to this effort.

Learn Why It Matters

Why It Matters

The TST has delivered billions of dollars in roadway improvements, transit investments, and greenspace projects across the County.

Looking ahead, we want to rethink the program from the ground up—with your ideas at the center.

Key Goals

Robust public and stakeholder engagement every step of the way

Transparent decision-making so residents can track how priorities are set

Data-driven planning to ensure the most effective use of taxpayer dollars

View Early Framework

Early Framework

Council has received a conservative revenue estimate from the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office of $4.25 billion over 25 years for a potential program.

On September 25, 2025, Charleston County Council’s Special Transportation Sales Tax Committee, adopted an initial draft of potential investment categories to help guide conversations:

Roadway Infrastructure

pavement upgrades, rural road safety, intersection improvements, congestion relief

Public Transit

CARTA and continued development of Lowcountry Rapid Transit

Greenbelt

protective land purchases, new parks, waterway access, greenspaces

Bike & Pedestrian

closing gaps in sidewalks and bike paths, improving safety

These categories are starting points only. Community feedback will shape the final plan.

Council's Direction

On September 25, 2025, County Council directed staff to:

Gather input from residents, municipal partners, and stakeholders on the draft investment categories and any missing elements.

Review past TST projects to identify unfunded or underfunded projects for possible inclusion.

Report back in roughly 90 days with public input, recommended carryover projects, and proposed targets for funding categories.

How to Get Involved

Your perspective will help set priorities for the next generation of transportation and greenspace projects. Here’s how you can participate:

Online Questionnaire:
Share your ideas and rank priorities.

Take the Survey

Community Meetings & Workshops:
Join upcoming in-person sessions across the County.

City of Folly Beach

10/14/2025 7 p.m.

21 Center St., Folly Beach, SC 29439

Town of James Island

10/16/2025 7 p.m.

1122 Dills Bluff Rd., James Island, SC 29412

Town of Seabrook Island

10/28/2025 2:30 p.m.

2001 Seabrook Island Rd., Seabrook Island, SC 29455

Town of McClellanville

11/3/2025 7 p.m.

405 Pinckney St., McClellanville, SC 29458

Town of Kiawah Island

11/4/2025 1 p.m.

4475 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy., Kiawah Island, SC 29455

Town of Awendaw

11/6/2025 7:30 p.m.

6971 Doar Rd., Awendaw, SC 29429

Submit Comments and Questions Anytime:
Email your feedback and comments to via tst@publicinput.com.

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Major milestones in the TST planning process
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Upcoming public meetings and engagement opportunities

Together, we can create a transportation network that keeps Charleston County moving safely, efficiently, and sustainably for decades to come.

Your Penny at Work

Every dollar of Charleston County’s half-cent Transportation Sales Tax is invested with accountability and transparency. Over the last 20 years, these projects have improved safety, expanded opportunity, and enhanced the quality of life for residents across the region.

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