Transportation Penny
In 2012, Richland County citizens voted to approve the referendum for the Transportation Penny Tax Program, which imposed a 1% sales tax. The total cost of the Penny Program is $1.07 billion, which will be utilized for 22 years or until the budget has been depleted. This program focuses on three areas:
- Roadways: The total budgeted amount is $656,020,644. These funds are utilized for widenings, intersection improvements, dirt road pavings, resurfacings, special projects and the Interchange Improvement at Broad River and I-20.
- The Comet: The total budgeted amount is $300,991,000. These funds are utilized to improve mass transit services, through increased frequency, development of new routes, and extended routes.
- Bikeways, Pedestrian Improvements and Greenways: The total budgeted amount is $80,888,356. These funds are utilized to enhance the pedestrian and bicyclist experience through bike paths, sidewalks, and greenways.
Since the inception of the Penny Program, more than 250 projects have been completed. Most notably are the Clemson/Rhame/North Springs Intersection and Bluff Road Widening Phase 1 projects. The Penny Program continues to invest in the community through current projects such as North Main Widening, Hardscrabble Widening and Three Rivers Greenway.
To view the Annual Report please click here: 2017 Transportation Penny Annual Report.
For additional information regarding the Richland County Transportation Penny Program please visit: www.richlandpenny.com.