South Carolina Statewide Rail Plan
The SC Statewide Rail Plan represents a long-term vision of statewide policy to improve freight and passenger rail.
Your feedback is welcome.
Statewide Rail Plan Virtual Public Meeting Notice
June 26, 2024 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM EST
Register for the Virtual Public MeetingKeep the conversation going using our online feedback tool.
Take the SurveyOverview
The 2024 update will involve input and guidance from a variety of stakeholders, to include passenger and freight rail operators, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Council of Governments (COGs), neighboring state DOTs, and the general public. The Plan will assess the existing statewide rail system in South Carolina and identify opportunities to enhance rail safety and expand rail service. The Plan will also identify anticipated trends, needs, and issues that will impact rail over the next 20 years.
Outreach
Outreach is a key component of the State Rail Plan Update. We want to hear from rail carriers, transit providers, other freight and passenger rail stakeholders, as well as the general public related to statewide rail needs and issues.
Rail Plan Advisory Committee
The Rail Plan Advisory Committee (RAC) is used an advisory panel for this project. Participants include SCDOT, State and Federal Partners, Regional and Local Partners, Railroads, and other Stakeholders. The purpose of the group is to review and vet findings and provide input on how the State Rail Plan Update fits into the broader vision for South Carolina.
Video Recording of Meeting
Video Recording of Meeting
Meeting materials posted after the meeting.
Public Engagement
Public engagement is integral to the Statewide Rail Plan development to ensure the plan reflects the needs and priorities of all South Carolina residents and users of our rail system. The project team will conduct an online public meeting for members of the general public who have an interest in rail. Additionally, there will be opportunities for the public to offer comments on the Statewide Rail Plan Update.
Rail Projects Online Feedback Tool
Purpose: Inform existing conditions for freight and passenger rail and provide recommendations.
How to Use the Tool:
- Fill out the survey
- Address one need/opportunity per submission
- Multiple submissions can be made
- Use the description field to provide details
Schedule
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Step One
Develop Public Involvement Plan
Details the outreach approach and activities.
February 2024
2
Step Two
Form Rail Plan Advisory Committee (RAC)
Conduct 3 meetings throughout the study.
April 2024 - October 2024
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Step Three
Conduct one-on-one Interviews with Rail Stakeholders
Interview shippers, carriers, industry representatives, chambers of commerce, port authority, economic development agencies, and other stakeholders.
May 2024 - July 2024
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Step Four
Engage the Public through SCDOT Website + Online Public Meeting
Publish SCDOT Statewide Rail Plan webpage and conduct an online workshop with passenger rail stakeholders + the general public.
Summer 2024
Comments & Questions
Email David Gray at GrayDL@scdot.org or call
(803) 737-0738.
OR
Submit comments online by selecting the Comment Form Button below and filling out a brief form.