Broad River Road Improvements Top Transportation Penny List

The transportation penny has a tarnished track record in Richland County after a failing to pass in November 2010. But now, it’s back and those in favor are pushing to educate voters on where the money will go. 

Online, and through a series of classes on the proposed tax, Richland officials have named off the list of projects planned for completion.

Broad River Road improvements span throughout the four areas of development--bike paths, roadways, green ways and public transit--along with other projects in the St. Andrews area. 

Drivers

Money allotted: $656,020,644

A widening project is set for Broad River at Royal Tower, while an interchange at Broad River and I-20 is on the update list and an intersection at Broad River and Rushmore. 

Bikers

Money allotted: $80,888,356

Intersections of Broad River Road and Bush River Road will be updated to be safer for bikers and walkers. 

Sidewalks will be added at four points on Broad River Road: Greystone Blvd., Harbison, Royal Tower and Lake Murray. 

Bikeways are set to be added at at Broad River and Greystone, Bush River, Harbison, I-26, Woodrow, Royal Tower and Lake Murray.

Transit Riders

Allotted funds: $300,991,000

Existing routes will increase in frequency at peak hours. Additional routes will be added to and from Downtown Columbia. 

An additional corridor at Broad River and Harbison will be enhanced with 30-minute peak frequencies and more evening and weekend services.

Buses will connect Bush River Road with the shopping and employment areas on Bower Parkway, Harbison and Lake Murray Blvd. This route will also take passengers to Palmetto Health Parkridge.

If you have questions about any of the projects, call (803) 576-2050 or e-mail transportationpenny@rcgov.us.