SCDOT asks public for comments on Public Involvement Policy

Columbia, S.C. (November 5, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation is accepting public comments through November 15 on the agency’s new Public Involvement Policy.

Public participation is a critical part of the transportation project development process. SCDOT recognizes the importance of involving the public in transportation planning and project development, and the new draft policy outlines SCDOT's related guidelines and practices.

To review the draft policy, submit a comment online, or learn more, visit the comment notice website.

Submit a Comment

Comments will be accepted until the close of business on November 15, 2024, and should be forwarded to Ginny Jones, Public Involvement Director, SCDOT Public Engagement Office, 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, S.C. 29202 or by email to SCDOTpubliccomment@scdot.org.

Please note, any information provided, including names and addresses, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

About SCDOT

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is the state agency with oversight of South Carolina’s network of highways and bridges, including responsibilities such as planning, design, construction, financing, and roadway safety. To ensure the nation’s fourth-largest highway system is prepared to serve the needs of South Carolina’s growing economy and population, SCDOT has developed a Strategic 10-Year Plan that addresses improvements to the state’s highway and bridge systems. Learn more at scdot.org.