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BCDCOG and CARTA to Host Joint Community Open House Meetings on Major Regional Transit Updates
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) and Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) are excited to announce major updates in planning for and improving our region’s existing and future transportation services and connectivity.
In-Person Community Open House Meetings
During the week of April 27, the BCDCOG, Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) and CARTA Now & Next project teams will hold joint community open house meetings to provide various regional transit planning updates for the public. In the meetings, you’ll have a chance to get updates on:
- LCRT’s 100% design completion: Learn more about this major milestone, which brings LCRT one step closer to entering the Construction phase of the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program, and get updates on the system’s construction preparations.
- CARTA Now & Next recommendations: After conducting an operational analysis and receiving community feedback at the end of 2025, CARTA has developed recommendations for improving its services and will showcase draft proposals for potential service changes.
- Other regional updates: Learn more about updates to the Regional Transit Framework Plan (RTFP), which outlines BCDCOG’s long-range vision for mass transit throughout the region, and additional existing transit services, like Tri-County Link.
Join us on the following dates!
Downtown Charleston
Monday, April 27 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Main Library (68 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401)
Mount Pleasant
Tuesday, April 28 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Municipal Complex (100 Ann Edwards Ln, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464)
Mount Pleasant
Tuesday, April 28 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Municipal Complex (100 Ann Edwards Ln, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464)
West Ashley
Wednesday, April 29 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Library (1735 Woodmere Dr., Charleston, SC 29407)
North Charleston
Thursday, April 30 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Michael Brown Community Wellness Center (2920 Carner Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405)
The public is encouraged to drop in anytime during the open house timeframes. No formal presentation will be given during the meetings.
Virtual Public Meeting
View the LCRT Virtual Meeting, which will provide information specific to the LCRT project, such as the recent 100% design milestone, future job and career opportunities with the system, and construction planning and preparation. The virtual meeting will launch on April 27 and close on May 27 and will be available on this website. The same information on LCRT will be provided in both the virtual and in-person meetings.
Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) is a modern bus rapid transit system that will connect the region, its communities, key destinations and employment centers. This project will transform our region by improving transportation for people traveling on buses, on foot and on bikes. The foundation of LCRT will serve Charleston and North Charleston and spark upward mobility and economic growth through the area.
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Recent Updates
Charting the Course to Construction
The Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) project team is continuing to push the project’s design forward and prepare for construction to begin in 2027. LCRT has been progressing through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program to receive federal funding. The project is in the final year of the Engineering phase and has completed 100% design!
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Bus rapid transit (BRT) is fast, comfortable and affordable mass transportation. BRT systems, sometimes referred to as "light rail on wheels," offer predictable service and benefits such as upgraded stations, onboard Wifi and transit signal priority. BRT vehicles, often elongated buses, travel mostly in dedicated lanes to avoid traffic.
U.S.-based BRT systems, which are growing in popularity, can be found in Richmond, Va., Jacksonville, Fla., Eugene, Ore., Cleveland, Ohio and more!
Interested in more? Check out these resources:
Federal Transit Administration Bus Rapid Transit Resources 4 Ways Cities Benefit from Bus Rapid TransitDownload Transcript
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What is BRT?Watch the video below to see how LCRT will operate along the project route.
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