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, December 20, 2021.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday December 20, 2021.
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, December 17.
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, November 22, 2021.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday November 22, 2021.
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 November 22.
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: Spears Creek Church Road Upgrades
What: An in-person session for residents to give input on preliminary plans to widen part of Spears Creek Church Road
When: 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14
Where: Pontiac Elementary School, 500 Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin
Official Flyer
This public input session will give Northeast Richland residents a chance to weigh in on preliminary plans to widen part of Spears Creek Church Road, from Two Notch Road to I-20. The project involves widening Spears Creek Church Road, which is currently two lanes, to three lanes between Two Notch and Earth roads, and to five lanes between Earth and Jacobs Mill Pond roads.
Residents can drop in at their convenience to view preliminary designs for the project and provide feedback to County staff or view them here.
You can also preview the Handout and Comment Sheet that can be filled out and turned in for review.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, September 27, 2021.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday September 27, 2021.
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 27.
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 30, 2021.
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday August 30, 2021.
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 27th.
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.
July 26, 2021 Transportation Penny Advisory Committee Meeting CANCELLED
The TPAC meeting scheduled for July 26, 2021 was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. Citizens are still welcome to email comments/questions to TPAC@richlandcountysc.gov and they will be addressed at the next meeting.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, July 26, 2021
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday July 26, 2021.
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 26th.
The agenda will be provided at www.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, June 28, 2021
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday June 28, 2021.
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 28th.
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.
Blythewood Area Improvements Meeting – May 26th, 2021 6pm-8pm
Richland County will hold a public meeting to review plans for improvements to McNulty Street and Creech Road in the Town of Blythewood on May 26th at 6pm. The meeting will be an open-house format at Doko Manor located at 100 Alvina Hagood Circle in Blythewood. Social-distancing measures remain in effect.
Click here to view the meeting flyer.
You can also preview the Creech Road Display sheet and the McNulty Road Display sheet.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, May 24, 2021
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021.
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 Thursday, May 20.
The agenda will be provided at https://richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Committees/Transportation-Penny-Advisory-Committee/Agendas-Minutes
The live stream can be viewed by clicking here.
Greenway Advisory Committee Meeting: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
The Richland County Transportation Department will hold a virtual Greenway Advisory Committee Meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
To view the agenda, click Agenda.
Virtual meeting via Zoom for Committee Members and streamed on the County’s YouTube page for the general public: www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, March 29, 2021
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2021.
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, March 29.
The agenda will be provided at richlandcountysc.gov via the Transportation Penny Advisory Committee page when available
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 25, 2021
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2021.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to philipsimoneaux.tpac@gmail.com. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Monday.
To view the agenda, visit richlandcountysc.gov and navigate to the Transportation Penny Advisory Committee page.
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Greenway Advisory Committee Meeting: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
The Richland County Transportation Department will hold a virtual Greenway Advisory Committee Meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
To view the agenda, click Agenda.
Virtual meeting via Zoom for Committee Members and streamed on the County’s YouTube page for the general public: www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, Nov 23, 2020
Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 23.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to philipsimoneaux.tpac@gmail.com. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Monday.
To view the agenda, visit richlandcountysc.gov and navigate to the Transportation Penny Advisory Committee page.
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, Oct 26, 2020
(Richland PIO) – Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to philipsimoneaux.tpac@gmail.com. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Monday.
To view the agenda, visit richlandcountysc.gov and navigate to the Transportation Penny Advisory Committee page.
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Greenway Advisory Committee Meeting: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The Richland County Transportation Department will hold a virtual Greenway Advisory Committee Meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7.
To view the agenda, click Agenda.
Virtual meeting via Zoom for Committee Members and streamed on the County’s YouTube page for the general public. www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos
Greenway Advisory Committee Minutes from June 9, 2020
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee to Meet Virtually, Sept. 28, 2020
(Richland PIO) – Richland County will hold a virtual Transportation Penny Advisory Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28.
Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email their comments to philipsimoneaux.tpac@gmail.com. Residents should include their name and physical address when submitting comments. Staff must receive all comments by noon Monday.
To view the agenda, visit richlandcountysc.gov and navigate to the Transportation Penny Advisory Committee page.
The meeting will stream live on the County’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/richlandonline/videos.
Greenway Informational Meeting: Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Join Richland County Transportation Department for a meeting to learn more about the Greenway Program. This meeting is an open-house format.
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Columbia Metropolitian Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC
Flyer
Columbia Mall Greenway
Crane Creek Greenway: Section B
Gills Creek Greenway: Section A
Polo Windsor Lake Greenway
Rocky Branch Greenway C
Planned Greenways Pt. 1
Planned Greenways Pt. 2
North Main Street Widening Project Quarterly Meeting: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Join Richland County Transportation Department for a quarterly update on the North Main Street Widening Project. This meeting will provide a project overview and present the general construction schedule for the next quarter.
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Eau Claire Print Building
3907 Ensor Avenue
Columbia, SC
Flyer
North Main Street Widening Project Quarterly Meeting: Thursday, August 8th, 2019
Join Richland County for a quarterly update on the North Main Street Widening Project. This meeting will provide a project overview and present the general construction schedule for the next quarter.
5:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Eau Claire Print Building
3907 Ensor Avenue
Columbia, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center- Carolina Room
1101 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC
Greene Street Phase 2 Public Meeting
Flyer
Public Notice Letter
Handout
Greene Street Phase 2 Display
Greene Street Phase 2 Location Map
North Main Street Widening Quarterly Update Meeting: Thursday, May 9, 2019
Join Richland County Transportation Department for a quarterly update on the North Main Street Widening Project. This meeting will provide a project overview and present the general construction schedule for the next quarter.
Eau Claire Print Building
3907 Ensor Avenue
Columbia, South Carolina
Flyer
Broad River Corridor Neighborhood Improvements Public Meeting: March 7, 2019
Residents will have the ability to review the design and provide comments regarding the proposed project. The meeting is an open-house format.
Virgnia Wingard United Methodist Church
1500 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29210
Flyer
Handout
Comment Card
Landscaped Medians Display
Broad River Rd_St. Andrews Rd. Intersection Display
Flush Median Typical Section
Raised Concrete Median Typical Section
Broad River Rd._Greystone Blvd. Intersection Display
Landscaped Median Typical Section
Overview Map
Lower Richland Widening Public Meeting: Thursday, February 28, 2019 5p-7p
Residents will have the ability to review the design and provide comments regarding the proposed project. The meeting is an open-house format.
Lower Richland High School
2615 Lower Richland Blvd
Columbia, SC 29061
Flyer
Handout
Comment Card
Typical Section
Plan View
Smith/Rocky Branch Greenway Public Meeting: Thursday, February 21, 2019 5p-7p
Residents will have the ability to review the design and provide comments regarding the proposed project. The meeting is an open-house format.
Earlewood Community Center
1113 Recreation Drive
Columbia, SC 29201
Flyer
Handout
Comment Card
Trail Alignment A
Trail Alignment B
Trail Alignment C
Trail Alignment C
Smith/Rocky Branch Greenway Public Meeting: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 5p-7p
Residents will have the ability to review the design and provide comments regarding the proposed project. The meeting is an open-house format.
701 Whaley Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Flyer
Handout
Comment Card
Trail Alignment A
Trail Alignment B
Trail Alignment C
Trail Alignment C
Polo Road Widening Public Meeting:Thursday, January 31, 2019 5p-7p
Residents will have the ability to review the design and provide comments regarding the proposed project. The meeting is an open-house format.
Northeast Presbyterian Church
601 Polo Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Handout
Comment Card
Location Map
Typical Section A
Typical Section A Plan View
Typical Section B
Typical Section B Plan View