Public Meetings
The Transportation Department welcomes residents’ input through regular public meetings focused on ongoing and upcoming projects in Richland County. With County facilities limited to the public because of COVID-19, the majority of these meetings will remain virtual until conditions allow for more in-person events.
Watch this page to find out how you can take part in an upcoming virtual meeting. Most meetings are streamed live on the County’s YouTube page: www.youtube.com/richlandonline/videos.
For more information, email rcpenny@richlandcountysc.gov. You can also follow Richland County on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for transportation updates and other important community information.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, September 19, 2022.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday September 19, 2022.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to TPAC@richlandcountysc.gov. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Monday September 19th.
The agenda will be provided at https://richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Committees/Transportation-Penny-Advisory-Committee/Agendas-Minutes
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, August 15, 2022.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday August 15, 2022.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to TPAC@richlandcountysc.gov. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Friday August 12th.
The agenda will be provided at https://richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Committees/Transportation-Penny-Advisory-Committee/Agendas-Minutes
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet In Person, July 18, 2022.
Richland County will hold a Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday July 18, 2022 in the Administration Conference Room.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to TPAC@richlandcountysc.gov. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Monday, July 18th.
The agenda will be provided at https://richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Committees/Transportation-Penny-Advisory-Committee/Agendas-Minutes
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet In Person, June 20, 2022.
Richland County will hold a Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday May 20, 2022 in the Administration Conference Room.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to TPAC@richlandcountysc.gov. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Monday, June 20th.
The agenda will be provided at https://richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Committees/Transportation-Penny-Advisory-Committee/Agendas-Minutes
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Drop-in Meeting: Bluff Road Widening Phase 2
A public drop-in meeting will highlight Phase 2 of the County’s Bluff Road Widening Project. Attendees can review the project’s redesigned plans at their convenience, talk with Richland County Transportation staff about the designs, and give feedback on the project.
When: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, June 2
Where: Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1609 Zion Ave., Columbia
Official Flyer
Handout
Bluff Road Widening Phase 2 involves the following upgrades:
- installing a traffic signal at Bluff Road and Bluff Industrial Boulevard
- resurfacing Bluff Road from National Guard and Berea roads to South Beltline Boulevard
- making intersection improvements as needed, such as turn lanes
Transportation staff have not yet established a timeline for the improvements, but aim to begin construction in 2023.
Residents can drop in at their convenience to view preliminary designs for the project and provide feedback to County staff or view them here.
Citizens who wish to provide input can fill out this Comment Card and submit by June 17th to the Transportation Department.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, May 16, 2022.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday May 16, 2022.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to TPAC@richlandcountysc.gov. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Friday May 13th.
The agenda will be provided at https://richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Committees/Transportation-Penny-Advisory-Committee/Agendas-Minutes
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, April 18, 2022.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday April 18, 2022.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to TPAC@richlandcountysc.gov. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Friday April 15th.
The agenda will be provided at https://richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Committees/Transportation-Penny-Advisory-Committee/Agendas-Minutes
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, March 21, 2022.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday March 21, 2022.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to TPAC@richlandcountysc.gov. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Friday March 18th.
The agenda will be provided at https://richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Committees/Transportation-Penny-Advisory-Committee/Agendas-Minutes
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, February 28, 2022.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday February 28, 2022.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to TPAC@richlandcountysc.gov. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Friday February 25th.
The agenda will be provided at https://richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Committees/Transportation-Penny-Advisory-Committee/Agendas-Minutes
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, January 24, 2022.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday January 24, 2022.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to TPAC@richlandcountysc.gov. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Monday January 24.
The agenda will be provided at https://richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Committees/Transportation-Penny-Advisory-Committee/Agendas-Minutes
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.