Synopsis of Commission Actions

Commission Members: Robert D. Robbins, Chairman Tony K. Cox, Vice-chairman Kristen E. Blanchard, Commissioner David E. Branham, Sr., Commissioner John H. Burriss, Sr., Commissioner Dr. Ben H. Davis, Jr., Commissioner J. Barnwell Fishburne, Commissioner James T. McLawhorn, Commissioner Woodrow W. Willard, Commissioner

SC Department of Transportation Commission

Commission Meeting of May 16, 2019

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission held its monthly meeting on May 16, 2019, beginning at 9:00 AM. The meeting took place at SCDOT Headquarters’ 5th Floor Auditorium, 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29202. In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was advised in writing of the time, date, and place of this meeting.

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Synopsis of Commission Actions for May 16, 2019

Commission Meeting:

ITEM ACTION Page

Motion Made to Approve the May 16, 2019, Meeting Agenda……………………………………………………………………...... Approved 3

Motion Made to Approve the April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions……………………………………………………….Approved 5-10

Report Out of April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Meeting…………………………..No Action (No #)

Motion Made to Approve the April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Meeting Minutes and Actions…………………………………………………….…Approved 11-14

Public Comment…………………………………………………………………………………..No Action (No #)

Legislative Update………………………………………………………………………………..No Action (Handout)

Recommendations Review: For Approval………………….…………………………………………………..………Approved 17-72 For Ratification…………………………………………………………………………………….Ratified 73-80

For Information Only…………………………………………………………………………….No Action 83-112

Financial Update…………………………………………………………………………………..No Action 113-124

Old Business: None………………………………………………………………………………No Action (No #)

Secretary of Transportation Comments…………………………………………………..No Action (Handout)

Commissioner Comments………………………………………………………………………No Action (No #)

Adjourn……………………………………………………………………………………………….Approved (No #)

SCDOT COMMISSION ITINERARY Commission Meeting May 16, 2019

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Event: Commission Meeting (estimated time 1.5 hours) Time: 9:00 AM Place: 5th Floor Auditorium Commission Chairman: Robby Robbins Members: All Commissioners Staff: Secretary and designated staff

I. Call to Order Chairman Robby Robbins II. Roll Call Chairman Robby Robbins III. Approval of May 16, 2019, Agenda (Action Required) Chairman Robby Robbins IV. Prayer Commissioner Ben Davis V. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Robby Robbins VI. Approval of April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions (Action Required) Chairman Robby Robbins VII. Report Out of April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Committee Chairman Meeting (No Action Required) Barnwell Fishburne

VIII. Approval of April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Meeting Minutes and Actions (Action Required) Chairman Robby Robbins IX. Public Comment Chairman Robby Robbins X. Legislative Update (No Action Required) Legislative Liaison Allen Hutto XI. Recommendations for Review: Director of Planning Brent Rewis A. For Approval (Action Required) and Chief Financial Officer Kace Smith B. For Ratification (Action Required) C. Finding (Action Required) D. Cuff Item (Action May Be Required) XII. For Information Only (No Action Required) Chief Financial Officer Kace Smith

XIII. Financial Update (No Action Required) Director of Budgets and Financial Planning Scott Ludlam XIV. Old Business Chairman Robby Robbins XV. Secretary of Transportation Comments Secretary Christy Hall XVI. Commissioner Comments Commissioners XVII. Adjourn (Action Required) Chairman Robby Robbins

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Commission Minutes and Actions South Carolina Department of Transportation April 18, 2019

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission held its Commission Meeting on April 18, 2019, at 9:00 AM. The Commission Meeting took place in the 5th Floor Auditorium, SCDOT Headquarters, 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29202. In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was advised in advance in writing of the time, date, and place of this meeting.

5 COMMISSION MINUTES AND ACTIONS South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission Meeting April 18, 2019

Section Table of Contents Page

Section 1 Call to Order 3

Section 2 Roll Call 3

Section 3 April 18, 2019, Agenda, Approved 4

Section 4 February 21, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions, Approved 4

Section 5 Public Comment, No Action 4

Section 6 Legislative Update, No Action 4

Section 7 Recommendations Review: A. For Approval, Approved 5 B. For Ratification, Ratified 5 C. Finding, None (No #) D. Cuff Items, None (No #)

Section 8 For Information Only, No Action 5

Section 9 Financial Update, No Action 5

Section 10 Old Business, No Action 5

Section 11 Secretary of Transportation Comments, No Action 5-6

Section 12 Commissioner Comments, No Action 6

Section 13 Adjournment, Approved 6

Section 1: Call to Order No Action The meeting was called to order by Chairman Robby Robbins on April 18, 2019, at 9:01 AM.

Section 2: Roll Call ______Action Chairman Robbins called the roll of the Commissioners.

Commissioners present at the meeting were: Gene Branham, Commissioner for the Fifth Congressional District John Burriss, Commissioner for the Second Congressional District Tony Cox, Vice-chairman and Commissioner for the Seventh Congressional District Ben Davis, Commissioner for the Third Congressional District Barnwell Fishburne, Commissioner for the Sixth Congressional District J. T. McLawhorn, At-Large Commissioner Robby Robbins, Chairman and Commissioner for the First Congressional District Woody Willard, Commissioner for the Fourth Congressional District Commissioner absent from the meeting: Kristen Blanchard, At-Large Commissioner. A motion was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Branham to excuse her absence. Commissioner Blanchard’s absence was excused unanimously. The Chairman declared that a quorum was present.

Also present at the meeting were: Christy Hall, Secretary of Transportation Leland Colvin, Deputy Secretary for Engineering Jim Feda, Deputy Secretary for Intermodal Planning Kace Smith, Acting Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration Randall Young, Chief Engineer for Project Delivery Andy Leaphart, Chief Engineer for Operations Brent Rewis, Director of Planning Wendy Nicholas, Chief of Staff Linda McDonald, Chief Legal Counsel Allen Hutto, Legislative Liaison Wayne Sams, Director of Internal Audit Services Greg Davis, Director of Minority and Small Business Affairs Karl McCottry, Director of Human Resources Darrin Player, Chief Procurement Officer Scott Ludlam, Director of Budgets and Financial Planning Jessica Hekter, Federal Highway (FHWA) Planning & Program Delivery Team Leader Bruce McLamore, Special Assistant

7 Section 3: Agenda _ Approved Chairman Robbins asked for a motion to approve the April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Branham and seconded by Vice-chairman Cox. The motion passed unanimously. A copy of the agenda is included in the April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions.

Section 4: Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions______Approved Chairman Robbins called for a motion to approve the February 21, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions. A motion was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Vice-chairman Cox. The motion was passed unanimously. A copy of the February 21, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions is included in the April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions.

Section 5: Public Comment No Action Ms. Eme Crawford, Director of Communications and Learning for the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN), spoke to the Commission in support of a multimodal policy for the state. Ms. Crawford said the policy would impact women of all ages and abilities by helping them to get to their jobs safely and also enabling them to better raise their families. She further stated that a statewide multimodal street policy would give women more options to make decisions for their own unique situations.

A second public comment was heard from Mr. Robert Kopp, Director of Advocacy & Community Access at Able SC; an agency that works to support the independence of people with disabilities who reside in the community. He was speaking to urge a policy for multimodal transportation. Mr. Kopp stated that people with disabilities are three times more likely to live in zero-vehicle households, therefore, they are likely to rely on public transportation. Mr. Kopp said that a multimodal policy would enable those with disabilities to participate in the community and lead a more independent, safe lifestyle.

Section 6: Legislative Update______No Action Legislative Liaison Allen Hutto gave his April 18, 2019, Legislative Report. SCDOT is currently tracking 143 bills, 17 of which are specific to DOT and 34 are road-naming bills. The relocation of public water and sewer lines bill (S. 401) has passed the Senate and will go to a House subcommittee meeting on April 23, with the full committee on April 25; passage would reduce project delays for DOT. The House has passed the budget and Senate has begun floor debate. The House put in $4M for rest area improvements and the Senate put in $8M. Also, there is a 2 percent pay increase for State employees with the Senate adding a one-time bonus of $600 for employees earning $70,000 or less. There is still talk in Congress about a transportation bill and the FAST Act is up for reauthorization in 2020. A copy of the legislative report can be found in the April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions.

8 Section 7: Recommendations______Action Acting Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration Kace Smith and Director of Planning Brent Rewis reviewed all recommendations: A. Approval – Director Rewis reviewed items for approval on pages 13-52 and a motion was made by Commissioner Burriss to approve pages 13-52 as presented by staff. There was a second by Commissioner Fishburne. The Motion passed unanimously. Copies of the recommendations for approval are included in the April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions. B. Ratification – Acting Deputy Secretary Kace Smith reviewed the ratification on pages 53- 54 and a motion was made by Commissioner Burriss to ratify pages 53-54 as presented by staff. There was a second by Vice-chairman Cox. The Motion passed unanimously. A copy of the ratification is included in the April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions. C. Finding – Acting Deputy Secretary Kace Smith said there were no findings. D. Cuff Items – Acting Deputy Secretary Kace Smith said there were no cuff items. Section 8: For Information Only______No Action Acting Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration Kace Smith reviewed all For Information Only items. These approvals, made previously by Secretary Hall (pgs. 57-110), were supplied to the Commission for information only. No action was needed. Copies of the For Information Only items are included in the April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions.

Section 9: Financial Update ______No Action Director of Budgets and Financial Planning Scott Ludlam reported on: SFY 18-19 revenue all funding sources, SFY 18-19 expenditures by program, YTD February SFY 18-19 expenditures by program, construction program excluding emergency work, cash balances & 3-year projection as of April 18, 2019, and 4491 Infrastructure Maintenance Trust Fund as of April 18, 2019. Also included were additional handouts of the New Gas Tax Trust Fund monthly account statement through February 28, 2019, SFY 18-19 revenue component for all funding sources through February 28, 2019, and SFY 18-19 revenue component for detailed information through February 28, 2019. Copies of the presentation and additional hand-outs are included in the April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions.

Section 10: Old Business______No Action There was no old business to discuss.

Section 11: Secretary of Transportation Comments No Action Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall handed out her Monthly Report for April 2019. SOT Hall highlighted the Clemson National Championship highway sign (one of eighteen) that was unveiled on the steps of the Statehouse along with one also being unveiled on US 76 in the Town of Clemson. Secretary Hall talked about the “Spring Spruce-Up” that took place on March 14, 2019, when SCDOT workers from across the state picked up litter resulting in just over 22,042 bags of

9 Section 11 (cont.) litter collected from both Interstates and primary roads on that one day. Next, SOT Hall talked about “our prayers being answered” because SCDOT did not have to add any additional names to the Workers Memorial Wall of Honor and she reminded everyone of the workers memorial commemorative ceremony that will be held on Monday, April 29. Next, Mr. Joseph Sturm, the new C Program Administrator, was introduced by the Secretary. Mr. Sturm has been a DOT employee for eleven years. A copy of the monthly report is included in the April 18, 2019, Commission Meeting Minutes and Actions.

Section 12: Commissioner Comments No Action Commissioner Branham said that litter was a real problem for the state of South Carolina, it is a shame about the amount of litter, and he would like to see something done. Commissioner Fishburne also talked about the litter pickup campaign and thanked the Agency for their effort. Commissioner Davis read a note from Congressman Jeff Duncan thanking DOT for a job well done with the Spring Spruce Up. Commissioner Burriss thanked the DOT staff for the help given him with various items. Vice-chairman Cox thanked DEA Kyle Berry for his help with constituent matters. Chairman Robbins commended District Six employees for their progress on the work being done on the College Park overpass in the Charleston area that was hit by an oversized tractor-trailer truck.

Section 13: Adjournment ___ Approved Chairman Robbins asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Vice-chairman Cox and seconded by Commissioner Davis. It was approved unanimously. Chairman Robbins declared the meeting adjourned at 9:56 AM.

Minutes Approved on May 16, 2019

______Robert D. Robbins, Chairman

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Audit Committee Minutes and Actions South Carolina Department of Transportation April 22, 2019

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission held its Audit Committee Meeting on April 22, 2019, at 9:30 AM. The Audit Committee Meeting took place in Room 306, SCDOT Headquarters, 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29202. In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the news media was advised in advance in writing of the time, date, and place of this meeting.

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Section Table of Contents Page

Section 1 Call to Order 2

Section 2 Roll Call 2-3

Section 3 April 22, 2019, Agenda, Approved 3

Section 4 Internal Audit Quarterly Status Report, No Action 3

Section 5 Audit Plan Update, No Action 3

Section 6 Internal Audit Report – Signal Shop Inventory Control, No Action 4

Section 7 Efficiency Assessment – SCDOT Interstate Project Delivery, No Action 4

Section 8 Old Business, No Action 4

Section 9 Adjournment, Approved 4

Section 1: Call to Order No Action The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barnwell Fishburne on April 22, 2019, at 9:31 AM.

Section 2: Roll Call ______Action Chairman Fishburne called the roll of the Committee Members:

Members present at the meeting were: Kristen Blanchard, At-Large Commissioner Gene Branham, Commissioner for the Fifth Congressional District Barnwell Fishburne, Committee Chairman and Commissioner for the Sixth Congressional District The Chairman declared that a quorum was present. J. T. McLawhorn, At-Large Commissioner, was running late and joined the meeting at 9:47 a.m.

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Also present at the meeting were: Christy Hall, Secretary of Transportation Leland Colvin, Deputy Secretary for Engineering Kace Smith, Acting Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration Wayne Sams, Director of Internal Audit Services Beth Adkins, Internal Audit Manager Randall Young, Chief Engineer for Project Delivery Andy Leaphart, Chief Engineer for Operations Brent Rewis, Director of Planning John Boylston, Director of Preconstruction Rob Perry, Director of Traffic Engineering Brent Dillon, State Traffic Design Engineer Wendy Nicholas, Chief of Staff Linda McDonald, Chief Legal Counsel Darrin Player, Chief Procurement Officer George Kennedy, State Auditor Bryan Smith, Federal Highway (FHWA) Finance & Administration Team Leader Bruce McLamore, Special Assistant

Section 3: Agenda _ Approved Chairman Fishburne asked for a motion to approve the April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Meeting Agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Blanchard and seconded by Commission Branham. The motion passed unanimously. A copy of the agenda is included in the April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Meeting Minutes and Actions.

Section 4: Internal Audit Quarterly Status Report______No Action Director of Internal Audit Services Wayne Sams gave a report on the status of internal audit engagements as of March 31, 2019. Director Sams reminded everyone that the audit plan is a living document that changes with time. He also said that he meets with management regularly to establish an exit plan. Director Sams reviewed for the Committee an “Engagement Status Heat Map” that covered 42 engagements with numbers 7 – 42 detailed in an “Engagement Status Report.” A copy of the presentation is included in the April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Meeting Minutes and Actions.

Section 5: Audit Plan Update __No Action The Audit Plan update was presented by Director of Internal Audit Services Wayne Sams. In his update, he described the addition of 8 new audit topics. A copy of the presentation is included in the April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Meeting Minutes and Actions.

13 Section 6: Internal Audit Report – Signal Shop Inventory Control______No Action An internal audit report covering Signal Shop Inventory Control was given by Internal Audit Manager Beth Adkins. The purpose of this report was to provide assurance that the design of the internal controls over Signal Shop Inventory Control is adequate. The report included 5 observations and 2 performance opportunities. The overall risk exposure to the Agency for these issues is medium-low. Management has developed action plans to improve internal controls. A copy of the report can be found in the April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Meeting Minutes and Actions.

Section 7: Efficiency Assessment – SCDOT Interstate Project Delivery____No Action Director of Internal Audit Services Wayne Sams presented the efficiency assessment of SCDOT Interstate Project Delivery. This report included 3 observations. Management has developed action plans to address the report recommendations. A copy of the report can be found in the April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Meeting Minutes and Actions.

Section 8: Old Business______No Action There was no old business to consider.

Section 9: Adjournment ___ Approved Prior to adjournment, Chairman Fishburne commented on what a fine job Director Sams and his staff have done producing such a comprehensive report on risk assessment. Next, Chairman Fishburne asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Commissioner Branham and seconded by Commissioner Blanchard. It was approved unanimously. Chairman Fishburne declared the meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m.

Minutes Approved on May 16, 2019

______J. Barnwell Fishburne, Chairman

Committee Members: J. Barnwell Fishburne, Chairman Kristen E. Blanchard, Commissioner David E. Branham, Sr., Commissioner James T. McLawhorn, Jr., Commissioner

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AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND ACTIONS South Carolina Department of Transportation April 22, 2019

Section Table of Contents Page

Section 1 Call to Order 2

Section 2 Roll Call 2-3

Section 3 April 22, 2019, Agenda, Approved 3

Section 4 Internal Audit Quarterly Status Report, No Action 3

Section 5 Audit Plan Update, No Action 3

Section 6 Internal Audit Report – Signal Shop Inventory Control, No Action 4

Section 7 Efficiency Assessment – SCDOT Interstate Project Delivery, No Action 4

Section 8 Old Business, No Action 4

Section 9 Adjournment, Approved 4

Section 1: Call to Order No Action The meeting was called to order by Chairman Barnwell Fishburne on April 22, 2019, at 9:31 AM.

Section 2: Roll Call ______Action Chairman Fishburne called the roll of the Committee Members:

Section 2 (cont.)

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Section 6: Internal Audit Report – Signal Shop Inventory Control______No Action An internal audit report covering Signal Shop Inventory Control was given by Internal Audit Manager Beth Adkins. The purpose of this report was to provide assurance that the design of the internal controls over Signal Shop Inventory Control is adequate. The report included 5 observations and 2 performance opportunities. The overall risk exposure to the Agency for these issues is medium-low. Management has developed action plans to improve internal controls. A copy of the report can be found in the April 22, 2019, Audit Committee Meeting Minutes and Actions.

Section 8: Old Business______No Action There was no old business to consider.

Minutes Approved on May 16, 2019

______J. Barnwell Fishburne, Chairman

February 2016 May 16, 2019

2019 Legislative Session

Legislation

The General Assembly has now adjourned sine die. This means that they can only address the budget, conference committee reports, and any specific issues in the sine die resolution. We have monitored 160 bills this session, 20 of which are SCDOT-specific, and 42 are naming roads. This is the first year of a two year session, so whatever remains can be taken up next year. Bills that had seen some movement will remain in that same procedural position at the beginning of the session in January.

S. 401, by Sen. Campbell and others, is the bill regarding relocation of public water and sewer lines in the state right -of-way. It would require SCDOT to pay for all of a small utility’s relocation costs or up to 4% of the project cost for a large utility. SCDOT’s interest in the bill is reducing project delays. We negotiated a compromise with the public water and sewer utilities for a seven year sunset provision after which the bill provisions would expire. The bill has passed both the Senate and the House and is on the Governor’s desk.

H. 4243, by Speaker Lucas, Leader Simrill, and others, regards job tax credits for professional sports team. This is the bill that is interre- lated with the Carolina Panthers moving their practice facility to South Carolina. Although not specifically addressed in the legislation, the deal with the Panthers would require building a new interchange on I-77, which would not be funded by SCDOT. The bill has passed the House and Senate and is now in conference committee.

S. 780, by Sen. Hutto, would make significant changes to the statute regarding the department’s ability to use tolls. In particular, the bill would allow increased flexibility to use funds from tolling for improvements to the highway corridor. The bill was placed on the Senate calendar without reference to a committee.

H. 3656, by Rep. Pendarvis and others, would require SCDOT to adopt a “complete streets” policy. The bill passed a House subcommittee, but the full committee adjourned debate on it, a procedural move where they may or may not take it back up next year.

H. 4262, by Rep. Simrill and others, deals with the installation of small cell wireless communication facilities for the new 5G tech nology on the right-of-way. The bill exempts SCDOT, so it currently only effects counties and municipalities, but we will continue toclosely monitor it and engage with the interested parties. The bill has passed the House but did not get reported out of the Senate Judiciary Com- mittee.

S. 385, by Sen. Matthews and H. 4401, by Rep. Jefferson and others, are the bills that would change the SCDOT DBE state program from a set-aside to a goals-based method similar to the federal program.

Budget

The House and Senate have both passed the budget, and the conference committee on it is meeting this week. The Senate put in a couple of provisos relating to implementing the tolling study on I-95, but the House took them out. The House put in $4 million for rest area improvements, and the Senate put in $8 million. There is also a 2% pay increase for state employees in both versions of the budget, with the Senate version adding in a one-time $600 bonus for employees earning $70,000 or less. These differences will be worked out in conference committee.

Federal Update

President Trump and the Congressional Democratic leadership rolled out some ideas two weeks ago for a bipartisan infrastructure push. There was hope to get some movement on infrastructure by the August recess, but that is beginning to look less likely as there is no agreement on how to pay for a new infrastructure bill. The FAST Act, the current surface transportation bill, is up for reauthorization in 2020.

South Carolina Department of Transportation Approval Commission Recommendations Ratification Finding

Cuff Item ACTION TAB ITEM PAGE(S) RECOMMENDED 1 State Transportation Improvement Program A. Public Comment Period Approval 17-50 B. Revisions Approval 51-52 2 State Highway System Additions/Deletions/Revisions Approval 53-66 3 Construction Contracts Extension/Modification > $150,000 Approval 67-72 4 SC Transportation Infrastructure Bank none 5 Annual A. Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) B. Long Range Statewide Transportation Plan (Long Range Plan) C. State Funded Maintenance Program D. Annual Budget E. Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) F. State Transit Plan 6 Capital Improvements Capital Improvement Request >$1,000 - Section 11-35-450 Items 7 Construction Contracts Extension/Modification < $150,000 Ratification 73-80 8 Emergency Repair Requests Per Section 57-1-470 A. None B. None 9 Cuff Item

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Glossary of Terms...... 2-4 South Carolina Department of Transportation Mission and Structure...... 5 Introduction...... 7 Federal Requirements...... 8 Goal and Strategies...... 9-10 Consultation Parties...... 10-11 The Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan...... 12-14 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program...... 14-17 Evaluating the Effectiveness of Public Participation...... 17 Appendix A – Planning Process for Rural Areas of the State...... 20-23 Appendix B – Consultation Parties...... 24-29 Appendix C – Minority Media Outlets...... 30-31

TABLES

Table 1. SCDOT Office Directory...... 7 Table 2. Summary of Public Participation Policy...... 18

FIGURES

Figure 1. SCDOT Engineering District Map...... 6 Figure 2. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Councils of Government (COG) in South Carolina...... 11 Figure 3. Stakeholder Participation Model...... 13 Figure 4. STIP Update and Amendment Process...... 15

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Amendment A change to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program such as the addition of a project not previously programmed or significant schedule or project cost changes. Amendments require formal action by the Metropolitan Planning Organization. (See also Correction)

COG Council of Governments. Comprised of rural areas not within a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

Consultation Parties Local, state, regional, and federal agencies, transportation advocacy groups, environmental interest groups, and other entities that provide guidance and input into the planning process, identify critical transportation issues, and determine the goals and principles for implementation.

Correction A minor change to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. (See also Amendment) Minor changes include minor schedule changes or slight changes in project description, costs, and funding sources. These actions can be accomplished through an agreed upon administrative action and do not require official action by the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Environmental Justice A federal policy that protects minority and low income populations from experiencing disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of federal-funded programs, policies, and activities.

Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act – (FHWA) On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or “FAST Act” - the first Federal law in over ten years to provide long-term funding certainty for surface transportation. The FAST Act authorizes $305 billion over fiscal years 2016 through 2020 for the Department’s highway, highway and motor vehicle safety, public transportation, motor carrier safety, hazardous materials safety, rail, and research, technology and statistics programs.

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) The United States Government agency that oversees the distribution of federal funds for and the activities pertaining to road systems in each state.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Geographical Information System (GIS) An electronic system for capturing, storing, analyzing, and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the Earth.

Map -21 The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P. L. 112-141), was signed into law by President Obama on July 6, 2012. Funding surface transportation programs at over $105 billion for fiscal years (FY) 2013 and 2014, MAP-21 is the first long-term highway authorization enacted since Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).

MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization. Comprised of county road commissions, cities, villages, townships, and transit agencies in an area having a population in excess of 50,000.

Multimodal Trips involving multiple modes of transportation include automobile, bus, train, boat, bicycle, pedestrian, and airplane.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) A federal policy, enacted in 1970, that established National Environmental Policy and action-forcing provisions to ensure that agencies consider the National Environmental Policy in their decision making process.

Resource Committee A group of stakeholders formed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation to aid in identifying the various needs and interests of people while developing the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan.

RTMA Regional Transportation Management Agencies. Local associations formed to bring together the various transit operators within a region to maximize service.

SAFETEA-LU Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for Users. The Federal legislation authorizing the distribution of federal Highway Trust Funds to the states prior to the 2012 MAP-21 funding bill.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

SCDOT South Carolina Department of Transportation. The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) mission is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system for the state of South Carolina. This is accomplished through building and maintaining roads and bridges as well as providing intermodal and freight programs services to the citizens of the state.

Stakeholders A person or group of people who affects or can be affected by transportation decisions or actions.

Statewide Multimodal Plan A document that identifies statewide transportation needs, and sets investment priorities for a period of at least twenty years, and establishes goals and objectives for addressing transportation needs throughout the state.

STIP Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. A document that lists specific transportation projects scheduled during a six-year period for the entire state.

TIP Transportation Improvement Program. A document that lists specific transportation projects scheduled during a six-year period within a metropolitan area planning boundary.

Title 23 The United States Code is the codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. It is divided by broad subjects into 50 titles and published by the Office of the Law Revision Council of the U.S. House of Representatives. Title 23 covers highways.

Transit A public mode of transportation such as bus or train service.

Visualization Techniques The use of diagrams, pictures, maps, 3-D models, animation, or the like to supplement and enhance oral and written descriptions.

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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MISSION AND STRUCTURE

Mission The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) mission is to connect communities and drive our economy through the systematic planning, construction, maintenance and operation of the state highway system and the statewide intermodal transportation and freight system.

Organization The SCDOT Commission appoints the Secretary of Transportation who serves as the Chief Administrative Offi cer. The Secretary of Transportation is assisted by three Deputy Secretaries who manage the three divisions of the agency – Engineering, Finance and Administration, and Intermodal and Freight Programs.

The Commission is the administrative and governing authority of SCDOT. It is composed of nine members: one member from each Congressional District and two at-large members. The District members are appointed by the Governor, subject to approval of the legislative delegations of their respective Districts. The at-large members are appointed by the Governor, subject to approval by a separate confirmation vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Commission body elects the Chairman. The Commission adopts its own rules and procedures, and serves as a general policy-making body for the various functions and purposes of the SCDOT as prescribed by law.

The agency is a centralized government agency. Planning, design, procurement, finance and human resource functions all operate from the central office inolumbia. C The SCDOT field offices are divided into seven districts (See Figure 1, below on page 6 and Table 1 on page 7) each headed by a District Engineering Administrator. Each District has responsibility for the maintenance, construction, traffic, and equipment (mechanical) operations within its boundaries.

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DDISTRIICT 3 Cherokee Greenville Spartanburg York Pickens

Oconee DISTRICTDISTRITRICT 4 Marlboro Union Chester Lancaster

Anderson Laurens Dillon DDISTSTRSTTRTRIRICTR 2 Darlington GreenwoodG Newberry Kershaw Abbeville Lee Marion DISTRICTDDI CTTT1 1 Saluda Florence McCormick Richland Lexington Sumter Horry DISTRIDISTRICRIICTIICCT 5 Calhoun Clarendon Williamsburg Aiken DISTRICTDIDISDIS 7 Georgetown Orangeburg

Barnwell Bamberg Dorchester Berkeley

Allendale

Colleton Hampton DISISSTRICTSTRISTSTRICS RICI 6 Charleston

Jasper Beauforte

Figure1. SCDOT Engineering District Map

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SCDOT Headquarters SCDOT District Four 955 Park Street 1232 J.A. Cochran Bypass Columbia, SC 29201 PO Box 130 Phone: (803) 737-2314 Chester, SC 29706 Phone: (803) 377-4155 Fax: (803) 581-2088

SCDOT District One SCDOT District Five 1400 Shop Road 3018 East Palmetto Street Columbia, SC 29201 Florence, SC 29506 Phone: (803) 737-6660 Phone: (843) 661-4710 Fax: (803) 253-6401 Fax: (843) 661-4704

SCDOT District Two SCDOT District Six 510 W. Alexander Avenue 6355 Fain Boulevard – Bldg. “C” Greenwood, SC 29646 North Charleston, SC 29406 Phone: (864) 227-6971 Phone: (843) 740-1665 Fax: (864) 227-6567 Fax: 843-740-1663

SCDOT District Three SCDOT District Seven 252 South Pleasantburg Drive US Route 178 East Bowman Road Greenville, SC 29607 Orangeburg, SC 29116 Phone: (864) 241-1010 Phone: (803) 531-6850 Fax: (864) 241-1115 Fax: (803) 531-6854

Table1. SCDOT Office Directory

INTRODUCTION

The Public Participation Plan provides direction for effective participation in the development of the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) transportation plans and programs. For SCDOT’s stakeholders, the participation plan describes opportunities to participate in identifying the statewide priorities for transportation investments in South Carolina. While many of the same communication techniques described in this plan are used during the study and design of specific transportation improvements, project development differs significantly from the statewide planning process. For this reason, project-level participation is not included within the scope of this plan.

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Two major components of the statewide planning process are the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan provides long-term guidance for the development of transportation programs and establishes strategies to achieve transportation goals for a 20-year period. The STIP is a short-term program that lists all road. Bridge, and transit projects scheduled for improvement based on available funding over a six-year period.

Following a description of the federal requirements for public participation, the Public Participation Plan provides an overview of goals and objectives for public involvement and a detailed description of the methodology used to solicit and incorporate public input in the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan and the STIP development processes.

FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS Along with the desire to include a diversified public in its planning processes, SCDOT relies on various federal statutes to help guide its participation activities.

The Federal regulations related to participation in transportation decision making can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations: Title 23; Chapter 1; Subchapter E; Part 450; Subpart B – Statewide Transportation Planning. These regulations leave the methods for carrying out participation to the discretion of each state; however, participation processes must provide:

hh Early and continuous opportunities for participation hh Public meetings at convenient and accessible locations and times, as neccessary hh Timely information on transportation issues, processes, and procedures hh Reasonable access to technical and policy information hh Electronically accessible and available public information via the World Wide Web hh Adequate notice for participation opportunities at key decision points hh Methods for considering and responding to public input hh A course of action for seeking out and considering the needs of traditionally underserved groups hh Periodic review and evaluation of the participation process

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) states that “no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity.” Sites for participation activities, as well as the information presented, must be accessible to persons with disabilities. ADA requires specific participation – particularly for developing para-transit plans – such as:

hh Outreach by developing contacts, mailing lists, and other means of notification hh Consultation with disabled individuals hh The opportunity for public comment hh Accessible formats hh Public Hearings when appropriate hh Summaries of significant issues raised during the public comment period hh Ongoing efforts to involve persons with disabilities in planning

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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, together with related statues and regulations, provide that “no person shall on the grounds of race, color, and national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal funds. The entire institution, whether educational, private or governmental must comply with Title VI and related Federal civil rights laws, not just the program or activity receiving federal funds. ” Executive orders regarding environmental justice and outreach to persons with limited English proficiency is also regulated under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, 1994, states that “each Federal agency shall make achieving environmental justice part of its mission by identifying and addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of its programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations.” Traditionally underserved groups such as low-income and minority populations must be identified and given increased opportunity for involvement in order to ensure effective participation.

Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, 2000, requires that recipients of federal financial aid must ensure that the programs and activities normally provided in English are accessible to persons with limited English proficiency.

SCDOT’s GOALS and STRATEGIES The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s goal, through this plan, is to provide the highest quality participation possible for transportation decision-making related to all actions involving the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan and the STIP. This can only be achieved when stakeholders are identified and incorporated into the planning process. To achieve this goal, major planning and program development objectives include:

1. Solicit public participation in each phase of the statewide planning process. Participation starts with early and continuous involvement in important policy or project decisions before they are finalized. In South Carolina, the Multimodal Transportation Plan (MTP) starts with early coordination and input from stakeholder groups. SCDOT coordinates with MPOs and COGs to develop local and regional plans and programs that solicit public participation at the local level. As drafts and revisions are developed for plans and programs, the public is encouraged to provide comments that are considered prior to any final approval by the SCDOT Commission. 2. Seek broad identification and representative involvement of stakeholders and users of all transportation modes. SCDOT’s customer base includes not only the general public and federal, state, local and tribal units of government, but businesses, industries, and transportation service providers as well as organizations that represent people with specific transportation needs. SCDOT has developed strategic partnerships with consultation parties to maximize the distribution of information and solicitation of comments. To further solicit a broad representation of stakeholders, SCDOT will provide a link on its website at https://www.scdot.org/projects/press-releases.aspx for citizens to sign up to receive transportation planning information. 3. Utilize effective and equitable avenues for distributing information and receiving comments. In addition to standard notifications and solicitations for comments, SCDOT uses minority media outlets in an effort to reach traditionally underserved stakeholders. Comments are received through standard mail as well as electronic mail and SCDOT’s internet site.

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4. Provide educational materials and design participation initiatives that will support and encourage effective participation. Effective participation in the transportation decision-making process requires an understanding of transportation issues and the framework for making transportation investment decisions. Visualization techniques such as videos, posters, maps, and pictures can be especially helpful for describing the plan and program development. 5. Support and encourage continuous improvement in the methods used to meet the public need for information and involvement. Public information and involvement methods are continually evolving. SCDOT is committed to periodic review and evaluation of its public participation process. This ranges from soliciting comments on the process to analyzing the data from comments received to consulting with other Departments of Transportation on the effectiveness of their public participation plans.

CONSULTATION PARTIES Federal transportation laws require the establishment of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in every urbanized area of the United States with a population over 50,000. In South Carolina, there are eleven (11) Metropolitan Planning Organizations that were created in order to ensure that existing and future expenditures for transportation projects and programs were based on a comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing (3-C) planning process. The role of the MPO includes: establishing a local forum for transportation decision making; evaluating transportation alternatives; developing and updating a long- range transportation plan; developing a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and getting the public involved as early as possible.

There are also 10 Councils of Governments (COGs) in South Carolina to assist SCDOT in transportation planning for areas outside of designated MPOs. COGs serve county and municipal governments from a regional perspective and offer a wide variety of planning, economic development and social service coordination. Each COG produces a regional long-range transportation plan and a rural Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

The SCDOT coordinates with all MPOs and COGs to ensure the local process is consistent with state and federal policies. SCDOT staff is also available to relate local and regional needs and concerns to statewide interests.

The planning process for rural areas of the State is outlined in Appendix A. In addition, the MPO and COG areas are depicted on the map in Figure 2, on page 11, as well as listed in Appendix B, Consultation Parties.

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Figure 2. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Councils of Government (COG) in South Carolina

There is a federal emphasis to link the planning process with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). To address this and other needs of the SCDOT, the Office of Planning has developed the Feasibility Report. This report will address five key aspects of a project: Purpose and Need, Project Goals, Project Scope, Cost and Schedule. Prior to projects being included in the STIP for Preliminary Engineering (PE), there will be collaboration between the project sponsor(s) and numerous groups within the SCDOT to develop the Feasibility Report. All information included in the Feasibility Report will feed or inform the NEPA process once the project moves into the PE phase.

In addition to the resource agency coordination through the Feasibility Report process, SCDOT also provides notification of Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan and STIP development to federal land management agencies, such as US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, Native American Tribes, Department of the Interior - National Parks Service, and U.S. Military Installations.

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The Catawba Indian Nation is the only federally recognized Indian Tribal government located in the state of South Carolina. The Catawba Indian Nation has representation on the Rock Hill/Fort Mill Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization and Catawba Council of Governments Boards to participate in discussion and decision making opportunities on those bodies. In addition, they are identified as primary stakeholders and are afforded continuous participation opportunities during the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan and STIP development. Although the Catawba Indian Nation is the only in-state tribe, out-of-state consulting tribes such as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokees, and the Muskogee Creek Indians receive direct notification on pending STIP or Multimodal Transportation Plans and have access to the STIP information on the website: https://www.scdot.org/inside/planning-stip.aspx. The SCDOT coordinates with the Federal Highway Administration to maintain an updated list of individual Tribes.

A full list of consultation parties is listed in Appendix B.

THE STATEWIDE MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN When the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) was signed into law in 1991, there were provisions in the law that required each state to prepare a long range statewide transportation plan, with a minimum 20-year forecast period, that provides for the development and implementation of the multimodal transportation system for the State. The long range plan is required by South Carolina State law and it considers and includes, as applicable, elements and connections between public transportation, non-motorized modes, rail, commercial motor vehicle, waterway, and aviation facilities with an emphasis on early and continuous public involvement. These provisions were reemphasized and in some cases strengthened by successor legislation, Transportation Equity Act for the Twenty First Century (TEA-21), Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), and the current legislation Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act or the FAST Act.

The Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan is a comprehensive evaluation of South Carolina’s transportation system. The MTP evaluates various modes of transportation including: roadways, bridges, aviation, freight rail, passenger rail, water ports, inland port, mass transit, intercity bus, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. The Plan is updated approximately every five years, while elements may be updated more frequently as needed. Stakeholders provide technical input, guidance, and feedback for specific elements of the plan (See Figure 3, below).

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Figure 3. Stakeholder Participation Model

The following guidelines will be followed throughout the Statewide Multi-modal Transportation Plan development: hh The Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan will be developed in consultation with Stakeholders utilizing a multimedia campaign to consist of: zz A press release will be created to inform the stakeholders of the Multimedia campaign zz Newspaper Editorials\articles to inform the public of the updated MTP to invite their input zz Direct Notification will be made to inform MPOs/COGs, Tribal Government Leaders, and technical committees zz Regional transportation forums will serve to gather input from COGs, MPOs and CTCs zz Online technical interaction to survey stakeholders about the MTP zz Social media will capture the press release and public comment process zz Per request, bi-lingual translators will make the above information available in Spanish zz The SCDOT Commission will release the draft Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan prior to soliciting public comment. zz The draft plan will be made available to the public on the SCDOT website. zz MPOs and COGs will be encouraged to include a link on their website to direct the public to the draft plan on the SCDOT website. zz A 30-day comment period will be provided to receive comments from the public. The comment period will begin the first full day following the announcement and expire after 30 calendar days.

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zz Announcements to solicit comments on the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan will be distributed through the SCDOT Communications Office to media outlets throughout the state. zz Announcements will also be mailed directly to stakeholders and outlets for underserved groups identified in Appendix C. zz Announcements will be provided in Spanish. zz Comments will be accepted in writing and can be mailed, e-mailed, or documented through the SCDOT website. zz Upon request, the staff will provide written responses to substantive comments. In general, staff responses will include an acknowledgment of the comment, a statement indicating that the comment will be provided to the SCDOT Commission for consideration, and as appropriate, information addressing the concern(s)/question(s). zz All comments will be provided to the SCDOT Commission for consideration prior to approving the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan. zz Once the draft is approved it will be uploaded to the SCDOT website. zz As requested and when available, SCDOT staff will provide presentations on the Multimodal Plan to interested groups.

THE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is a six-year list of specific investments in the surface transportation system and is updated every four years. Only certain modes of transportation are included in the STIP. The STIP includes all federal and state projects from the categories of interstate, bridge replacement, resurfacing, safety, air quality, system upgrade, transit, planning, enhancements, and federal lands. The STIP is a financially constrained program, meaning that the total cost of the projects cannot exceed available funds. The STIP is developed concurrently with the MPO TIPs.

In June 2007, state legislation was passed in South Carolina to restructure and reform SCDOT. Among the numerous provisions, Section 57-1-370 addresses the STIP development in an effort to establish a consistent process for identifying highway improvement projects. Subsection (B) (8) of this section states, “the commission shall establish a priority list of projects to the extent permitted by federal laws or regulations, taking into consideration at least the following criteria: (1) financial viability including a life cycle analysis of estimated maintenance and repair costs over the expected life of the project; (2) public safety; (3) potential for economic development; (4) traffic volume and congestion; (5) truck traffic; (6) the pavement quality index; (7) environmental impact; (8) alternative transportation solutions; and (9) consistency with local land use plans.” The SCDOT Commission ensures that priorities from each plan are ranked in accordance with state law prior to solicitation for public comment.

The STIP is a living document and requires modifications as project information changes. Modifications are defined as corrections and amendments. STIP corrections are minor updates that do not require public participation or SCDOT Commission approval. An example of a correction would include typographical or punctuation errors and programming updates that do not affect project

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scheduling or financial imbalances. STIP amendments are major updates that require both public participation and SCDOT Commission approval. Examples of STIP amendments may include updating funding categories, adding new projects, or changes in project budget and scope. The STIP update and amendment process is shown in Figure 4, below.

UPDATES & AMENDMENTS

STIP / TIP

INITIATED SUBMITTED • SCDOT • FHWA • MPO • FTA • COG (SCDOT Concurrence)

PREPARED ACCEPTED (Cost Estimates & Schedules) • Highway Commission • Program Manager rr • Director of Pre-Construction • Director of Mass Transit REVIEWED • Director of Planning (21 day comment) Public Input MODIFIED • District Office • Study Team • COG Office • Transportation Committee • MPO Office

APPROVED CONSIDERED • Policy Board • Highway Commissioner • Transportation Board

Figure 4. STIP Update and Amendment Process

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The following guidelines will be followed during the four year STIP update process:

hh The STIP will be updated on a four-year cycle. hh The STIP will include all MPO TIPs as approved and all COG programs that have been developed consistent with the local public involvement process. hh A draft STIP containing all federal and state programs will be approved by the SCDOT Commission prior to soliciting public comment. hh The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program will be developed in consultation with Stakeholders utilizing a multimedia campaign to consist of: zz A press release will be created to inform the stakeholders of the Multimedia campaign zz Newspaper Editorials\articles to inform the public of the updated STIP to invite their input zz Direct Notification will be made to inform MPOs/COGs, Tribal Government Leaders and technical committees zz Regional transportation forums will be conducted and serve to gather input from COGs, MPOs and CTCs zz Online technical interaction to survey stakeholders about the STIP zz Social media will capture the press release and public comment process zz Per request bi-lingual translators will make the above information available in Spanish

hh A 21-day comment period will be provided to receive comments from the public. The comment period will begin following the first full day after the announcement and expire after 21 calendar days. hh Access to copies of the draft STIP will be made available to the public at each COG office and the seven SCDOT Engineering District Offices. A copy of the draft will also be made available on the SCDOT website. All MPOs and COGs will be encouraged to include a link on their website to direct the public to the draft STIP on the SCDOT website: https://www.scdot.org/inside/planning-stip.aspx. hh Announcements to solicit comments on the STIP will be distributed through the SCDOT Communications Officeo t media outlets throughout the state. hh Announcements to solicit comments on the STIP updates will be announced on SCDOT social media outlets. hh Announcements will also be mailed directly to stakeholders and outlets for underserved groups identified in Appendix C. hh Announcements will be provided in Spanish. hh Submitted comments will be accepted in writing and can be mailed, emailed, or documented through the SCDOT website: https://www.scdot.org/projects/press-releases.aspx hh Staff will provide responses to all substantive comments. Staff responses will include an acknowledgment of the comment, a statement indicating that the comment will be provided to the SCDOT Commission for consideration, and as appropriate, information addressing the concern(s)/question(s). hh All comments will be provided to the SCDOT Commission for consideration prior to approving the STIP.

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The following guidelines will be followed during STIP amendments:

hh The STIP will be revised as program and project information changes. hh For the System Upgrade Program, revisions to the STIP will occur following the completion of a local public involvement process and approval by the MPO policy committee or COG board. hh For statewide programs or projects administered by SCDOT, the proposed changes will be approved by the SCDOT Commission for public comment. hh A 21-day comment period will be provided to receive comments from the public. The comment period will begin following the first full day after the announcement and expire after 21 calendar days. hh Announcements to solicit comments on the proposed changes will be distributed through the SCDOT Communications Office to media outlets throughout the state. hh Announcements to solicit comments on proposed changes will be announced on SCDOT social media outlets. hh Announcements will also be emailed directly to stakeholders and outlets for underserved groups identified in Appendix C. hh Announcements will be provided in Spanish. hh Access to copies of the proposal will be made available to the public at each COG office and the seven SCDOT Engineering District Offices. A copy of the draft revision will also be made available on the SCDOT website. All MPOs and COGs will be encouraged to include a link on their website to direct the public to the draft STIP revision on the SCDOT website. hh Comments will be accepted in writing and can be mailed, e-mailed, or documented through the SCDOT website. hh Staff will provide written responses to substantive comments. Staff responses will include an acknowledgment of the comment, a statement indicating that the comment will be provided to the SCDOT Commission for consideration, and as appropriate, information addressing the concern(s)/question(s). hh All comments will be provided to the SCDOT Commission for consideration prior to approving the proposed change as a revision to the STIP.

EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public participation evaluation is not a single event but a continual review and analysis of the public participation processes, strategies, and techniques. SCDOT is committed to constantly improve its process to achieve its goal of ensuring that anyone wishing to do so have sufficient knowledge and participation opportunities in the transportation decision- making process.

To ensure the public participation process remains current and effective, SCDOT will:

• Periodically request comments on the process from MPOs, COGs, consultation parties, and state and federal agencies. • Periodically request comments on the process from local citizens through the use of brief online surveys via: http://www.scdot.org/default.aspx. • Internally assess the success of various tools and techniques used to acquire input. Assessments may address the level of input, the type of input received, and/or the role the input had in the process.

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PROGRAM PUBLIC COMMENT UPDATES ENGAGEMENT PERIOD

Statewide Transportation Regional Stakeholders 21 days Improvement Program (STIP) Engagement

Statewide Multi-modal Regional Stakeholders 30 days Transportation Plan Engagement

Public Participation Plan Online Services 45 days

AMENDMENTS

Statewide Transportation Online Services 21 days Improvement Plan (STIP)

Statewide Multi-modal Online Services 30 days Transportation Plan

Public Participation Plan Online Services 45 days

Table 2. Summary of Public Participation Policy

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SCDOT Public Participation Plan APPENDIXES

APPENDIX A SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS CONSULTATION AND COOPERATION WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS IN NON-METROPOLITAN (RURAL) AREAS

APPENDIX B CONSULTATION PARTIES

APPENDIX C MINORITY MEDIA OUTLETS

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APPENDIX-A

South Carolina Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation Planning Process Consultation and Cooperation with Local Officials in Non-Metropolitan (Rural) Areas

Background SCDOT first began enhancing the statewide planning process and local consultation procedures in response to the directives of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991(ISTEA). At that time, rural project identification, evaluation, and prioritization was the responsibility of SCDOT. Consultation with local officials took place as a function of public involvement activities associated with the statewide long-range transportation plan and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

A revised process was ultimately implemented following the directives of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) and the adoption of the STIP in 2006. A working committee including representatives from South Carolina’s ten Council of Governments (COGs) and the FHWA Division Office assisted SCDOT in developing the revised process.

The fundamental change in the process began with a partnership between SCDOT and the ten regional COGs, which have representation from all 46 counties in the state. SCDOT created a Rural System Upgrade Program referred to as Guideshares, which includes the federal-aid construction program for the areas outside of the metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). Rural Guideshares were allocated by COG regions based on rural population. SCDOT initially prepared a list of potential transportation needs based on travel, congestion, and safety data for each region in the state. The COGs used the listing as the basis for discussion with local officials, economic development groups, and members of the legislative delegation. Through these meetings, additional projects were also identified. The COGs developed steering committees made up of local government staff to evaluate and rank potential projects. Rural project priorities were endorsed by the COG boards and forwarded to the SCDOT Commission for final approval. The COGs facilitated all public involvement activities for projects programmed in the STIP.

In 2012, the SCDOT Commission adopted the Statewide Multi-modal Transportation Plan. The planning process utilized the COGs to develop regional transportation plans that collectively provided the basis for establishing statewide priorities.

Today each COG has transportation functions similar to that of MPOs. A portion of SCDOT’s State, Planning, and Research (SPR) funding is allocated to the COGs to facilitate an ongoing rural transportation planning process. Each COG is required to submit a Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP) outlining the planning emphasis areas and planning projects for the year.

To help ensure ongoing communications between SCDOT and the ten COGs, Partnering Sessions are held on a quarterly basis, or as needed, to discuss relevant transportation issues. In addition, SCDOT hosts an annual COG/MPO Workshop, which offers a technical agenda for staff responsible for the day- to-day planning functions.

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Planning Process In accordance with U.S.C. Title 23, Section 135, Statewide Planning, federal law specifies that each State shall carry out a transportation planning process that provides for consideration of projects and strategies that will—

A. support the economic vitality of the United States, the States, and metropolitan areas, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency; B. increase the safety and security of the transportation system for motorized and nonmotorized users; C. increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight; D. protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of life; E. enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes throughout the State, for people and freight; F. promote efficient system management and operation; and emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.

Each COG, in partnership with SCDOT, is responsible for implementing a transportation planning process that fully complies with the federal planning requirements established by Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Through this process, each COG establishes regional goals and objectives, identifies the current condition of the transportation system, provides research and data analysis, identifies and prioritizes transportation needs for input to the Statewide Multi-modal Transportation Plan and STIP.

Transportation Subcommittees Each COG maintains a regional transportation advisory committee with representatives from local government, transportation providers, and special interest groups. The COGs are encouraged to include representatives from the SCDOT, MPO staff if appropriate, representative from the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) if appropriate, transportation providers, County Transportation Committee (CTC), planning, zoning, and public works officials, community leaders, school district representatives, as well as underserved populations.

These committees play an important role in identifying, analyzing and prioritizing transportation needs and goals for their respective regions. As a result of the transportation advisory committees and COG boards, local governments are directly consulted and given an opportunity to identify transportation needs on the state system. Transportation advisory committees are encouraged to meet at least bi-annually or as needed to review project status, evaluate proposed modifications to the STIP, update long-range plan and funding priorities, comment on rural functional classification changes, receive input on the rural work programs, and coordinate special studies.

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Long-Range Transportation Plans The rural planning process is based on the development and maintenance of regional transportation plans. Each plan provides a description of the transportation priorities for a 20- 30 year period. At a minimum, regional long-range plans include an inventory of existing highway conditions, projection of future needs (trend or model based), evaluation of potential environmental, social, and cultural impacts, a ranking and prioritization of projects based on Act 114 of 2007, and documentation of public input. The COGs are encouraged to consider nine elements in their long-range plans, including system upgrade, intersections, freight, bridges, safety, maintenance/resurfacing, signalization, mass transit, and bike and pedestrian facilities. Potential projects are ranked and recommended by the advisory committees to the COG boards based on funding availability. The long-range plans include both constrained and unconstrained needs. Each long-range plan is updated every 5 years from the date of adoption. Each COG maintains a copy of their respective long-range plan for public distribution.

Project Recommendations Each COG, in cooperation with SCDOT and the Steering Committee prioritize transportation needs, based on Act 114 of 2007, identified in the long-range plan and STIP. Potential projects and regional priorities reflected in the STIP are endorsed by the COG Board and provided to the SCDOT Commission for their consideration.

Feasibility Reports Feasibility Reports are conducted in close coordination between SCDOT, MPO’s, and COG’s for projects identified in the STIP and constrained projects included in long range plans. These reports typically involve transportation improvement projects, such as a widening and new location alignment(s).

Elements of the Feasibility Report include defining the purpose and need, the project goals, scope, cost and schedule. Social, cultural, natural resources, and environmental concerns are identified using GIS database information for the environmental screening process.

State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) SCDOT publishes and maintains a 6-year STIP detailing program funding levels, projects, and funding schedules. The STIP is updated every four-years. Through the rural planning process, the COGs provide SCDOT with updated project priorities for inclusion in the STIP. Projects must be included in the regional long-range plans prior to being eligible for the STIP. Each COG endorses its regional priorities for consideration by the SCDOT Commission.

Each COG is responsible for advertising and documenting public comment for any amendment to the STIP within their region (see STIP process for definition of amendment/adjustment). The COG has discretion of advertising by legal ad or press release and chooses the appropriate media distribution based on the program change. STIP amendments require a 21-day comment period and all comments are forwarded to the SCDOT Secretary of Transportation prior to SCDOT Commission action. Copies of the STIP are made available for public review at the COG office and appropriate SCDOT Engineering District Office(s).

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SCDOT is responsible for advertising and distributing copies of the draft STIP to each COG and District Office when an amendment involves a change of statewide significance and for the 3-year update of the STIP.

Statewide Multi-modal Transportation Plan SCDOT maintains a multi-modal transportation plan that provides a comprehensive evaluation of the state’s transportation system. The plan provides recommendations for investment in transportation facilities for at least a 20-30 year period. The plan is a product of a partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the state’s COGs and transportation providers. The collection of regional transportation plans, including the long-range plans for the state’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) provides the underlining framework for the statewide planning plan. The COGs participate in the maintenance and update of the Statewide Multi-modal Transportation Plan every five years.

Rural Work Plans and State Planning Funds The COGs work under contract with SCDOT to receive SPR funding to support transportation planning activities. Each COG receives an equal share of funding.

A Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP) is developed by each COG to define the work elements and specific tasks to be performed within a year. The RPWPs follow the state fiscal year from July 1st to June 30th. The COGs are reimbursed on a quarterly basis for satisfactory work completed as required in their RPWP. Quarterly reports documenting work progress are included with each invoice. SCDOT and FHWA provide planning emphasis areas to encourage specific planning activities, such as freight analysis, safety considerations, and bicycle and pedestrian needs, as well as traditional highway planning. The development and maintenance of the regional long-range transportation plans is an ongoing priority for each COG. Each COG Board endorses the work tasks outlined in the RPWP.

Local Consultation FAST Act legislation provides for states to consult with and consider the concerns of non-metropolitan officials when making transportation decisions in their Statewide Transportation Planning and Programming processes.

The current rural planning process in South Carolina meets the intent of the local consultation rule by involving non-metropolitan local officials, through the COGs, to directly participate in the development of transportation plans and priorities for their region. This consultation process also applies to the Statewide Multi-modal Transportation Plan by including the COGs and other transportation providers as partners in the planning process.

To help monitor the effectiveness of the consultation process, a survey will be provided to each COG Board to evaluate their satisfaction with the opportunities for participation in the statewide planning process. The most recent survey was conducted early-2016 and subsequent surveys will be conducted every five years or as needed.

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APPENDIX-B

Federal and State Agencies: Federal Highway Administration Division Office (FHWA) US Department of Transportation Coast Guard Base Charleston United States Army Corps of Engineers Department of the Interior – National Parks Service (NPS) South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control South Carolina Forestry Commission South Carolina Department of Commerce South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (SCPRT) South Carolina USDA Rural Development South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation South Carolina State Library Commission on Minority Affairs

Railways: South Carolina Association of Railroads Norfolk Southern Corporation CSX Transportation

Associations and Advocacy Groups: South Carolina Trucking Association South Carolina Alliance To Fix Our Roads (SCFOR) Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) Orangeburg County Development Commission (OCDC) Comporium Communications Gullah Geechee Sea Island Coalition Transportation Association of South Carolina (TASC)

Chambers of Commerce: South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Black Chamber of Commerce South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance

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Environmental Groups: South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) South Carolina Coastal Conservation League (SCCCL) Sierra Club National Audubon Society The League of Women Voters of South Carolina Conservation Voters of South Carolina Upstate Forever

Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTAs): Charleston Area Regional Transit Authority (CARTA) Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Regional Transportation Management Association Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Coast Regional Transportation Authority Generations Unlimited Edgefield County Senior Citizens Council McCormick County Senior Center Newberry County Council on Aging Fairfield County Transit System Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority Lower Savannah Council of Governments Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority City of Spartanburg (SPARTA) Spartanburg County Government Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority (SWRTA) Williamsburg County Transit System

Cycling Advocates: Palmetto Cycling Coalition Palmetto Cycling Coalition/Greenville Spinners Greater Bluffton Pathways Palmetto Cycling Coalition/Kickin Asphalt Bicycle Sun City Cyclers Club/Squeaky Wheels mybikelaw.com Bike Rock Hill Coastal Cyclists Bike Rock Hill/Rock Hill Bicycle Club Charleston Moves Palmetto Cycling Coalition/Spartanburg Freewheelers Bike Columbia Partners for Active Living Bikeville-Greenville Sumter County Active Lifestyles Greenville Spinners

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Airports: Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Owens Field Airport Florence Regional Airport Columbia Metro Airport Myrtle Beach International Airport Hilton Head Airport Charleston Airport

South Carolina Universities: Clemson University - Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs The University of South Carolina South Carolina State University -James Clyburn Transportation Center The Citadel Francis Marion University

Council of Governments: SC Appalachian Council of Governments Waccamaw Regional Planning and Development Council of Governments Upper Savannah Council of Governments Catawba Regional Council of Governments Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments Lowcountry Council of Governments Central Midlands Regional Planning Council Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) Santee Lynches Council of Governments Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments

Metropolitan Planning Organizations: Anderson Area Transportation Study (ANATS) Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Charleston Area Transportation Study (CHATS) Columbia Area Transportation Study (COATS) Florence Area Transportation Study (FLATS) Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation Study (GPATS) Grand Strand Area Transportation Study (GSATS) Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study (RFATS) Spartanburg Area Transportation Study (SPATS) Sumter Area Transportation Study (SUATS) Hilton Head Areas (LATS)

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State & Federal Recognized Indian Tribal Government State Tribes Beaver Creek Indians Edisto Natchez Kusso Tribe of SC Pee Dee Nation of Upper SC Pee Dee Indian Tribe of SC Santee Indian Organization The Waccamaw Indian People Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians Chaloklowa Chickasaw Indian People United Tribes of SC Eastern Cherokee, Southern Iroquois and United Tribes of SC Natchez Tribe of South Carolina Pee Dee Indian Tribe of Beaver Creek Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation of SC Piedmont American Indian Association American Indian Chamber of Commerce SC Little Horse Creek American Indian Cultural Center, Clearwater, SC Catawba Indian Nation

Federal Tribes Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Catawba Nation of South Carolina Catawba Tribe of South Carolina Cherokee Nation Eastern Band of Cherokee Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Kialegee Tribal Town of the Creek Nation of Oklahoma Poarch Band of Creek Indians Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma The Chickasaw Nation Tuscarora Nation

Eastern Band of Cherokee Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Kialegee tribal town of Creek nation of Oklahoma Poarch Band of Creek Indians Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma The Chickasaw Nation United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Tuscarora Nation

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Disability & Special Needs County Boards: Aiken DSN Allendale/Barnwell Anderson Bamberg Beaufort Calhoun Charleston Cherokee Chester/Lancaster Clarendon Colleton Darlington Dorchester Fairfield Florence Georgetown Greenville Hampton Horry Jasper Kershaw Laurens Lee Marion/Dillon Marlboro

Agency on Aging: State Plan on Aging AAA - Region I (Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens & Spartanburg) AAA - Region II (Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick & Saluda) AAA - Region III (Chester, Lancaster, York and Union) AAA - Region IV (Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Richland) AAA - Region V (Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun and Orangeburg) AAA - Region VI (Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter) AAA - Region VII (Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, & Marlboro) AAA - Region VIII (Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg) AAA - Region IX (Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester) AAA - Region X (Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper)

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League of Women Voters: Charleston South Carolina Clemson Area Columbia Area Darlington County Florence Area Georgetown County Greenville County Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Area Horry County Member-At-Large Unit Spartanburg County Sumter County

County Administrators, Supervisors and Clerks to Council in these counties:

Abbeville County Dillon County Marlboro County Aiken County Dorchester County Marion County Allendale County Edgefield County McCormick County Anderson County Fairfield County Newberry County Bamberg County Florence County Oconee County Barnwell County Georgetown County Orangeburg County Beaufort County Greenville County Pickens County Berkeley County Greenwood County Richland County Calhoun County Hampton County Saluda County Charleston County Horry County Spartanburg County Cherokee County Jasper County Sumter County Chester County Kershaw County Union County Chesterfield County Lancaster County Williamsburg County Clarendon County Laurens County York County Colleton County Lee County Darlington County Lexington County

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APPENDIX C - MINORITY MEDIA OUTLETS RADIO Radio Station Area Region Demographic Language

WVGB 1490 AM Beaufort Low Country African American English WHPB 1390 AM Belton Upstate African American English WTGH 620 AM Cayce Midlands African American English WCOO 105.5 FM Charleston Low Country African American English WJNI 106.3 FM Charleston Low Country African American English WPAL 100.9 FM Charleston Low Country African American English WSSP 94.3 FM Charleston Low Country African American English WWBZ 98.9 FM Charleston Low Country African American English WWWZ 93.3 FM Charleston Low Country African American English WXST 99.7 FM Charleston Low Country African American English WQIZ 810 AM Charleston Low Country African American English WXTC 1390 AM Charleston Low Country African American English WZJY 1480 AM Charleston Low Country African American English WHXT 103.9 FM Columbia Midlands African American English WLXC 98.5 FM Columbia Midlands African American English WSSB 90.3 FM Orangeburg Midlands African American English WQKI 93.9 FM Orangeburg Midlands African American English WWDM 101.3 FM Columbia Midlands African American English WXBT 100.1 FM Columbia Midlands African American English WDSC 800 AM Dillon Pee Dee African American English WBZF 98.5 FM Florence Pee Dee African American English WCMG 94.3 FM Florence Pee Dee African American English WSQN 102.9 FM Florence Pee Dee African American English WYNN 106.3 FM Florence Pee Dee African American English WPFM 1350 AM Florence Pee Dee African American English WTNI 1490 AM Florence Pee Dee African American English WYNN 540 AM Florence Pee Dee African American English WLMC 1470 AM Georgetown Pee Dee African American English WJMZ 107.3 FM Greenville Upstate African American English WPCI 1490 AM Greenville Upstate African American English WPJM 800 AM Greenville Upstate African American English WLBG 860 AM Laurens Upstate African American English WMIR 1200 AM Myrtle Beach Pee Dee African American English WPJS 1330 AM Myrtle Beach Pee Dee African American English WASC 1530 AM Spartanburg Upstate African American English WTUA 106.1 FM St. Stephen Low Country African American English WLJI 98.3 FM Sumter Midlands African American English WWKT 99.3 FM Sumter Midlands African American English WQMC 1290 AM Sumter Midlands African American English WAAW 94.7 FM Williston Midlands African American English 30 49 2019 Update

MINORITY MEDIA OUTLETS NEWSPAPER Newspaper Area Region Demographic Language

Charleston Black Times Charleston Low Country African American English Columbia Black News Columbia Midlands African American English Florence Black Sun Florence Pee Dee African American English Greenville Black Star Greenville Upstate African American English Orangeburg Black Voice Orangeburg Midlands African American English View South News Orangeburg Midlands African American English Rock Hill Black View Rock hill Midlands African American English Sumter Black Post Sumter Midlands African American English

MINORITY MEDIA OUTLETS SPANISH Newspaper Area Region Demographic Language

Que Onda Columbia Midlands Hispanic Spanish

Radio Station Area Region Demographic Language

WAZS 980AM Summerville Low Country Hispanic Spanish WBLR 1430 AM Batesburg Midlands Hispanic Spanish WDAB 1580 AM Traveler’s Rest Upstate Hispanic Spanish WGVL 1440 AM Greenville Upstate Hispanic Spanish

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Secretary Approvals For Information Only for Commission Information

ACTION TAB ITEM PAGE(S) RECOMMENDED 1 Surplus Property Surplus Property Relinquished For Information Only 83-86 2 Procurement Contracts Contracts > $500,000 (Individual or Aggregate) For Information Only 87-88 3 Construction Contracts A. Execution of Regular Letting - April 2019 For Information Only 89-94 B. Execution Design-Build Contract C. Execution (by locals) D. Change Order > $250,000 - April 2019 For Information Only 95-102 E. Emergency Contracts For Information Only 103-106 4 Professional Services Contracts A. Execution For Information Only 107-110 B. Execution (by locals) C. Extension/Modification For Information Only 111-112 5 Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Funding Requests

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94 Apr. 2019 Report Data date: 04/18/2019 SCDOT Awarded Construction Projects for State Fiscal Year 2018‐19 Pavements: Pavements: CTC & Other Rural Road Rehabilitation Additional Projects Safety Other Safety Pavements: & Safety PAVEMENTS Bridges: Bridges: BRIDGES Interstate MPO/COG Other Misc SCDOT Program Administered by Month Bids Received Program Projects SAFETY TOTAL Preservation Reconstruction Features TOTAL Replacements Maintenance TOTAL Widening Projects Projects Totals SCDOT GRAND TOTAL 2018‐07 $1,381,854 $1,381,854 $4,095,512 $37,924,861 $42,020,372 $1,146,723 $1,146,723 $1,504,863 $2,343,729 $48,397,542 $12,219,374 $60,616,916 2018‐08 $18,587,653 $2,810,725 $21,398,377 $38,849,687 $901,085 $39,750,772 $7,015,737 $7,015,737 $5,406,038 $73,570,925 $4,755,611 $78,326,536 2018‐09 $352,776 $352,776 $8,766,487 $45,723,379 $298,004 $54,787,871 $30,872,016 $30,872,016 $4,411,871 $8,150,023 $98,574,557 $14,814,864 $113,389,421 2018‐10 $5,282,875 $5,088,227 $10,371,103 $3,689,797 $3,689,797 $3,306,337 $3,584,153 $6,890,490 $13,721,915 $5,475,583 $40,148,887 $11,404,497 $51,553,384 2018‐11 $4,359,290 $7,234,334 $11,593,624 $48,961,177 $266,127 $49,227,304 $4,638,418 $4,638,418 $2,354,312 $3,501,281 $71,314,939 $1,584,506 $72,899,445 2018‐12 $8,681,955 $1,230,546 $9,912,501 $5,259,978 $5,259,978 $14,997,254 $14,997,254 $49,501,609 $192,849 $7,499,915 $87,364,105 $5,059,317 $92,423,422 2019‐01 $87,169,451 $87,169,451 $87,169,451 $14,663,535 $101,832,986 2019‐02 $3,743,892 $3,743,892 $46,035,213 $46,035,213 $7,091,074 $2,114,132 $58,984,311 $294,334 $59,278,645 2019‐03 $814,731 $1,700,132 $2,514,863 $58,038,611 $58,038,611 $3,934,201 $3,934,201 $15,195,233 $3,098,632 $82,781,540 $1,432,126 $84,213,666 2019‐04 $1,374,187 $4,656,594 $6,030,781 $5,620,954 $5,620,954 $11,920,447 $1,585,692 $25,157,874 $3,344,909 $28,502,783 State Fiscal Year‐to‐Date $37,726,504 $23,542,487 $61,268,991 $69,221,174 $321,323,759 $1,465,216 $392,010,149 $66,450,716 $8,665,076 $75,115,792 $51,855,921 $54,038,251 $39,175,025 $673,464,130 $69,573,073 $743,037,203

TOTAL Active Construction Program $61,799,658 $45,755,354 $107,555,012 $235,202,613 $800,453,699 $6,868,222 $1,042,524,534 $331,288,249 $24,607,857 $355,896,106 $1,069,840,467 $232,072,614 $78,730,347 $2,886,619,080 $434,903,900 $3,321,522,980

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Statistics State FYTD Commitments for DBE Subcontracting DBE Prime Month Bids Received Work Contracts 2018‐07 $1,285,039 $199,868 2018‐08 $1,838,476 $820,935 2018‐09 $1,245,198 $1,105,544 2018‐10 $2,134,489 $498,851 2018‐11 $869,235 2018‐12 $3,918,931 2019‐01 $2,415,583 $1,479,364 2019‐02 $766,246 $123,001 2019‐03 $2,641,965 $797,225 2019‐04 $1,975,648 $3,487,498 State Fiscal Year‐to‐Date $19,090,810 $8,512,285

TOTAL DBE Active Constr. Contracts $248,236,014 $10,597,516

145 DBE firms serving as subcontractors and 18 DBE Prime Contractors

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110 111 112 SCDOT Commission Financial Update 113 Presented May 16, 2019 SFY18-19 Revenue All Funding Sources (In Millions) 114 Annual Variance Estimated YTD Actuals YTD Projected Actuals- Funding Source Revenue Thru 3/31/2019 Revenue Projected

State Revenues $ 1,018 $ 748 $ 705 $ 43

Partnered Project Reimb. 416 93 338 (245)

Federal Reimbursements 1,031 557 750 (193)

Total $ 2,465 $ 1,398 $ 1,793 $ (395) ANALYSIS: : Overall, State revenues are 6% ahead of year to date projections. This includes the New Gas Tax Fund, which is ahead of projections by 11%. The Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (aka vehicle sales tax ), a component of the New Gas Tax Fund, is also ahead by 11%. SCDMV fees/fines are ahead by 7%. Partnered projects and Federal reimbursements reflect timing of planned projects as revenues are received as expenditures are incurred. 2 SFY18-19 Expenditures by Program (In Millions) Annual YTD YTD Variance Spending Plan Actuals Thru Projected Projected- SFY 2019 3/31/2019 Expenditures Actuals

Maintenance & System Preservation $ 1,170 $ 627 $ 762 $ (135)

Capacity & Operational Improvements 894 336 547 (211) _ Project Debt Service 79 32 32

Remaining Operations 265 166 196 (30) 115 Total $ 2,408 $ 1,161 $ 1,537 $ (376)

ANALYSIS: Overall, expenditures are tracking within 24% to forecasted levels. SCDOT is continuing to monitor expenditure activity. 3 YTD March SFY18-19 Expenditures by Program 116

4 Construction Program Excluding Emergency Work $3,600 $3,400 $3,200 $3.3B Millions $3,000 $2,800 $2,600 $2,400 $2,200 $2,000 $1,800 $1,600 $1,400 $1.5B $1,200 $1,000 $1.1B $800 $600 $400 $200

117 $0 Jun-09 Jun-10 Jun-11 Jun-12 Jun-13 Jun-14 Jun-15 Jun-16 Jun-17 Jun-18 Oct-08 Oct-09 Oct-10 Oct-11 Oct-12 Oct-13 Oct-14 Oct-15 Oct-16 Oct-17 Oct-18 Feb-09 Feb-10 Feb-11 Feb-12 Feb-13 Feb-14 Feb-15 Feb-16 Feb-17 Feb-18 Feb-19

Under Contract Work Completed Cash Balance As of: 4/29/19

Includes SCDOT construction contracts along with Partnered and Participation Projects 5 Cash Balances & 3-year Projection May 16, 2019

118 Projected SCDOT & Other Transportation Entity Funds Available to Support Programs and Operations SCDOT Main Operating Accounts $1,700,000 Highway Funds $ 386,081,728 $1,600,000 Infrastructure Maintenance Fund 469,291,971 $1,500,000 Non Fed Aid - Act 176 28,624,029 $1,400,000 Non Fed Aid - Act 98 1,966,044 $1,300,000 $1,200,000 5-1-2019 SCEIS Balance $ 885,963,772 $1,100,000 $1,000,000 $900,000 Other Transportation Entity Funds, Held by SCDOT $800,000 SPA Port Access Road Fund $ 18,566,499 $700,000 $600,000 Commerce - Berkeley Cty (Volvo) 11,843,091 Projects Under Contract Plus Submitted Lettings include the April, May, & June 2019 Mark Clark Expressway- Charleston 3,157,866 $500,000 Lettings and I-26 Widening from MM 85 to 101 & Carolina Crossroads Design Build Mark Clark Expressway- SCTIB 3,156,933 $400,000 Projects that either bids have been received, contracts have been advertised, or PS&E $300,000 Highway Fund - Held in Trust 101,630,369 packages are being prepared. $200,000 Berkeley County Sales Tax Program 27,395,016 Project Pipeline includes Lettings beyond June 2019 and STIP Placeholder estimates for $100,000 Georgetown County Sales Tax Program 2,662,971 planned programs where individual projects do not yet exist such as Resurfacing. $0 $ 168,412,746 Jul-19 Jul-20 Jul-21 Jan-20 Jan-21 Jan-22 Sep-19 Sep-20 Sep-21 Nov-19 Nov-20 Nov-21 Mar-20 Mar-21 Mar-22 May-19 May-20 May-21

Funds to Support Programs & Operations $ 1,054,376,518 Project Pipeline Projects Under Contract Plus Submitted Lettings 6 4491 New Gas Tax Trust Fund May 16, 2019 $1,000,000 Projects Under Contract Plus Submitted Lettings include the April, May, & June 2019 $900,000 Lettings and I-26 Widening from MM 85 to 101 & Carolina Crossroads Design Build Projects that either bids have been received, contracts have been advertised, or PS&E $800,000 packages are being prepared. Project Pipeline includes Lettings beyond June 2019 and STIP Placeholder estimates $700,000 for planned programs where individual projects do not yet exist such as Resurfacing.

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$0 Jul-19 Jul-20 Jul-21 Jan-20 Jan-21 Jan-22 Jun-19 Jun-20 Jun-21 Oct-19 Oct-20 Oct-21 Apr-20 Apr-21 Apr-22 Sep-19 Sep-20 Feb-20 Sep-21 Feb-21 Feb-22 Dec-19 Dec-20 Dec-21 Aug-19 Aug-20 Aug-21 Nov-19 Nov-20 Nov-21 Mar-20 Mar-21 Mar-22 May-19 May-20 May-21

Project Pipeline Projects Under Contract Plus Submitted Lettings 7

120 New Gas Tax Trust Fund Monthly Account Statement through March 31, 2019

State Fiscal Year 2019 Cumulative Since Year-To-Date July 1, 2017 Deposits (Revenues): Motor Fuel (@ 4 cents per gallon) $ 104,700,597.03 $ 172,499,446.61 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee* 167,591,255.54 390,001,883.53 Registration Fee 23,036,435.47 40,772,176.25 Sales and Use Tax - Max Tax 2,517,393.26 5,587,940.73 Road Use Fee 1,090,759.63 1,859,569.63 Investment Earnings 3,708,226.54 4,554,249.95 Total Deposits (Revenues) Received to Date $ 302,644,667.47 $ 615,275,266.70

Use of the Funds (Project Commitment List) Projects Completed $ 43,713,570.00 Projects in the Construction Phase 882,614,770.00 Projects in Development Phase 75,260,256.00 Project Commitments Made to Date $ 1,001,588,596.00

Payments Vendor Payments for Completed Work $ (94,125,105.76) $ (101,122,083.11) County Transportation Program (CTC) Transfers (17,620,764.45) (34,643,476.97) Income Tax Credit Transfers to Department of Revenue (12,751,398.92) (12,751,398.92) Payments Made to Date $ (124,497,269.13) $ (148,516,959.00)

Trust Fund Cash Balance Total Revenues Received Since July 1, 2017 $ 615,275,266.70 Total Payments Made Since July 1, 2017 (148,516,959.00) Cash Balance to Fund Project Commitments Made $ 466,758,307.70

* Includes approximately $150M annually in funds that were previously deposited into SCDOT's main operating account.

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122 SFY 18‐19 Revenue Component: All Funding Sources In Millions, Through March 31, 2019*

State Revenues Summary (see next page for details) Revenue Projection SFY 18‐19 YTD Actuals YTD Projected Variance SFY18‐19 Thru March 31, 2019 Revenue Receipts Actuals‐Projections State Gas Tax (Gasoline & Diesel) $653 $471.01 $488.84 ($17.83) Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (aka Vehicle Sales Tax) $209 $167.59 $151.06 $16.53 Act 275 SCDMV Fees & Fines $87 $49.53 $46.08 $3.45 Motor Vehicle License Fees $17 $13.25 $9.84 $3.41 Registration Fee $26 $23.04 $18.97 $4.07 Hybrid Vehicle Fee $1 $1.09 $1.06 $0.03 Electric Power Tax $4 $1.31 $0.00 $1.31 Cross Island Parkway Tolls $9 $6.44 $6.41 $0.03 Petroleum Inspection Tax $9 $7.38 $6.30 $1.08 ACT 98 General Fund Transfer $0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Sale of Services $18 $17.62 $6.07 $11.55 Sale of Goods $4 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Over Size/Over Weight Permits $4 $2.03 $2.24 ($0.21) Other Misc Revenues $9 $8.10 $7.27 $0.83 DMV Penalties $4 $2.06 $2.24 ($0.18) Interest Earned $5 $11.03 $3.18 $7.85 Refundable Tax Credit ($20) ($12.75) ($20.00) $7.25 Motor Carrier Road Use Fee $4 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Transfer to Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (Welcome Center) ($4) ($3.56) ($3.56) $0.00 CTC Donor Bonus ($21) ($17.62) ($21.00) $3.38 $1,018 $747.55 $705.00 $42.55

Other Revenues: Partnered Projects Revenue Projection SFY 18‐19 YTD Actuals YTD Projected Variance SFY18‐19 Thru March 31, 2019 Revenue Receipts Actuals‐Projections Participation Agreements with Counties & Cities $35 $17.55 $25.29 ($7.74) SCTIB Reimbursements for Act 98 Projects $290 $18.63 $239.75 ($221.12) State Ports Authority: Port Access Road $78 $47.91 $63.87 ($15.96) SC Dept of Commerce: Volvo Interchange $13 $9.00 $8.58 $0.42 $416 $93.09 $337.49 ($244.40)

Other Revenues: Federal Reimbursements Revenue Projection SFY 18‐19 YTD Actuals YTD Projected Variance SFY18‐19 Thru March 31, 2019 Revenue Receipts Actuals‐Projections Reimbursement for Eligible Project Activities $1,031 $557.23 $750.47 ($193.24)

ALL REVENUES COMBINED $2,465 $1,397.87 $1,792.96 ($395.09)

ANALYSIS: Overall, State revenues are 6% ahead of year to date projections. This includes the New Gas Tax Fund which is ahead of projections by 11%. The Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (aka vehicle sales tax ), a component of the New Gas Tax Fund, is also ahead by 11%. SCDMV fees/fines are

123 ahead by 7%. Partnered projects and Federal reimbursements reflect timing of planned projects as revenues are received as expenditures are

* As reported by South Carolina Information Enterprise System (SCEIS) SFY 18‐19 Revenue Component: Detailed Information In Millions, Through March 31, 2019*

124 New Gas Tax Trust Fund Year 2 Revenue Projection SFY 18‐19 YTD Actuals Forecasted YTD Variance SFY18‐19 Thru March 31, 2019 Revenue Receipts Actuals‐Projections Gasoline Portion of the Gas Tax Increase @ 4 cents (2 cents per year for 6 years) $120 $79.67 $88.81 ($9.14)

Bill) Diesel Portion of the Gas Tax Increase @ 4 cents (2 cents per year for 6 years) $34 $25.03 $24.82 $0.21 Registration Fee ($16 increase) $26 $23.04 $18.97 $4.07 Hybrid Vehicles / Alternative Vehicles $1 $1.09 $1.06 $0.03

(Roads Motor Carrier Road Use Fee $4 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee aka Vehicle Sales Tax (New Portion generated from 40 increasing $300 cap to $500) $69 $55.30 $49.86 $5.44

Act Refundable Tax Credit ($20) ($12.75) ($20.00) $7.25 CTC Donor Bonus Transfer from DOT (Act 40 Revisions) ($21) ($17.62) ($21.00) $3.38 Act 40: Roads Bill Revenues $213 $153.76 $142.52 $11.24 Existing SCDOT Funds now swept into the New Gas Tax Trust Fund: Act 275 Original

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Vehicle Sales Tax (80% of the first $300 portion) $140 $112.29 $101.20 $11.09

into Interest $0 $3.71 $0.00 $3.71

Existing Sales and Use Tax $2 $2.51 $1.26 $1.25 Revenues

Swept Existing SCDOT Revenues swept into the New Gas Tax Trust Fund Account $142 $118.51 $102.46 $16.05

TOTAL New Gas Tax Trust Fund Revenues $355 $272.27 $244.98 $27.29

Other State Revenues in the Highway Fund, Non‐Fed. Aid Acct Revenue Projection SFY 18‐19 YTD Actuals YTD Projected Variance SFY18‐19 Thru March 31, 2019 Revenue Receipts Actuals‐Projections Gas Tax Original 16 cent portion ‐ Gasoline $392 $279.16 $297.39 ($18.23) Gas Tax Original 16 cent portion ‐ Diesel $125 $101.94 $91.32 $10.62 International Fuel Trade Agreement ($18) ($14.79) ($13.50) ($1.29) Act 275 SCDMV Fees & Fines $87 $49.53 $46.08 $3.45 Sale of Services $18 $17.62 $6.07 $11.55 Act 176: Motor Vehicle License Fees $17 $13.25 $9.84 $3.41 Act 176: Petroleum Inspection Tax $9 $7.38 $6.30 $1.08 Act 176: Electric Power Tax $4 $1.31 $0.00 $1.31 Act 176: DMV Penalties $4 $2.06 $2.24 ($0.18) Cross Island Parkway Tolls $9 $6.44 $6.41 $0.03 Sale of Goods $4 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Over Size/Over Weight Permits $4 $2.03 $2.24 ($0.21) Other Misc Revenues $7 $5.59 $6.01 ($0.42) Interest earned outside of IMTF and Tolls $5 $7.32 $3.18 $4.14 Transfer to Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (Welcome Center) ($4) ($3.56) ($3.56) $0.00 $663 $475.28 $460.02 $15.26

* As reported by South Carolina Information Enterprise System (SCEIS) MonthlySecretary of Management Transportation Monthly Dashboard Report May 2019

Accomplishments Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Project Receives Key Federal Approval SCDOT and FHWA recently approved the combined Final Environ- mental Impact Statement and Record of Decision (FEIS/ROD) for the Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126/ Corridor Improvement Project. The convergence of I-20, I-26 and I-126 in this corridor (known commonly as “Malfunction Junction”) is the crossroads of the state’s economy and serves as a major hub in the Midlands. The aim of the project to improve local mobility, safety and system linkages in the corridor, reduce congestion as well as provide for future transportation needs. This project is the number one interstate priority for South Carolina and represents a critical component in SCDOT’s Strategic 10-Year Plan which was made possible by the Roads Bill passed in 2017.

SCDOT Workers Memorial Day Ceremony – April 29 SCDOT remembered our fallen co-workers from present day, going back to the 1920s at the annual Workers Memorial Day ceremony held Monday April 29 in front of the Headquarters Build- ing. Many family members of loved ones remembered on the memorial wall were present at the ceremony along with SCDOT HQ workers. Many SCDOT employees around the state watched the memorial event as it was streamed on the internet and social media. The gathering celebrat- ed the fact that no lives were lost during the past year. However, three plaques were added for employees as research uncovered the names of these employees who lost their lives in past years and decades. A new large plaque proclaiming SCDOT’s message to the public to “LET ‘EM WORK, LET ‘EM LIVE” was unveiled on the memorial wall.

University Parkway Emergency Repair Completed Two Weeks Early A slope failure caused by erosion took out the shoulder and threatened the foundation of the road on the well-traveled Uni- versity Parkway in Aiken on March 15. That section of the Park- way was closed and a detour was put in place while SCDOT issued an emergency contract. The closed section was in the heart of traffic that is used to access the Aiken Regional Medi- cal Center and the University of South Carolina Aiken. Repairs on the Parkway were completed on April 26, two weeks ahead of schedule.

Repairs to College Park Road Overpass on I-26 Completed Early An illegal over-height truck struck this overpass in Berkeley County on April 11. Four beams in the bridge were damaged requiring a series of closures and detours on College Park Road while the damaged section of the bridge was replaced. The estimated time of completion was “close to, or by Memorial Day.” College Park Road was completely reopened to traffic on May 10. Secretary of Transportation Monthly — page 2 May 2019

Communication Efforts and News