The City of Charleston held the first in a series of meetings Tuesday to discuss the proposed 2026 Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Referendum and begin identifying the city’s priority projects.
During the Traffic and Transportation Committee meeting, Mayor William Cogswell and City Councilmembers focused on roadway projects on Johns Island and James Island, including safety improvements, congestion relief, and critical infrastructure needs.
The discussion marked the start of a broader process to define transportation priorities across Charleston. Over the next several weeks, the committee will continue reviewing project needs through regularly scheduled and special meetings, each focused on a specific geographic area or theme.
Traffic and Transportation Committee Meetings:
Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 3:30 p.m. (Special Meeting – Completed)
- Focus: Johns Island and James Island roadway projects
Tuesday, Oct. 28 – 3:00 p.m.
- Focus: West Ashley and Downtown roadway projects
Tuesday, Nov. 12 – 3:30 p.m. (Special Meeting)
- Focus: Greenbelt preservation, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, and public transit initiatives
Tuesday, Nov. 18 – 3:00 p.m.
- Focus: Public input and review of all projects as one comprehensive transportation package
Charleston City Council Meetings:
- Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 28 – 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 12 – 5:00 p.m. (Rescheduled due to Veterans Day holiday on Nov. 11)
- Tuesday, Nov. 18 – 5:00 p.m.
All meetings are open to the public and will be held in the City Hall Council Chamber, 80 Broad St., and streamed on the City’s YouTube channel.
For more information about upcoming agendas and meeting materials, visit charleston-sc.gov