Transportation officials want your input on proposed changes to downtown transit service
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston-area transportation officials want to hear from the community regarding a plan to improve transit service on the peninsula.
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) have launched an online survey to gather public input on proposed changes to downtown transit service, including changes to bus and DASH service routes.
Transportation leaders say it’s part of an effort to increase ridership and service quality for those who live, work, and visit the downtown area.
“Last year, the project team heard from community members about changes needed to support downtown travel and evaluated existing transit services and supporting infrastructure,” said transportation officials. “Now, draft concepts to improve transit service on the Peninsula are ready for public comment, including proposed changes to local bus and DASH routes.”
Officials say the study recommendations align with the planned Lowcountry Rapid Transit bus rapid transit system and BCDCOG’s Long Range Transportation Plan.
The survey is open through March 13 and can be found by clicking here.
In addition to the online survey, the project team will be at multiple bus stops around the peninsula to get feedback from riders. Those pop-ups will be available on the following schedule:
Wednesday, Feb. 21
7:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Visitors Center Meeting and Mary Street (Stop 52)
7:30 –10:00 a.m. – Visitors Center John Street (Stop 790)
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. College of Charleston Calhoun Street/St. Phillip Street (Stop 547)
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – King Street/George Street (Stop 459)
2:30 – 6:00 p.m. – MUSC Calhoun Street/Jonathan Lucas Street (Westbound and Eastbound) (Stops 502 and 575)
Thursday, Feb. 22
7:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Eastside Meeting Street at Johnson Street (Stop 114)
7:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Eastside Meeting Street at Line Street Stop (Stop 115)
