Bus Livability Grant: Northern Beaufort County Multi-Modal Transportation Network AASHTO Seattle, WA August 5,2010

AASHTO August 5, South Carolina

AASHTO August 5, The Goal This project is designed to accomplish the transformation of northern Beaufort County from an area dominated by a single mode of transportation to one that offers transportation choices that are accessible to all residents.

AASHTO August 5, Three-Component System Fixed route transit service that links a majority of northern Beaufort County residents to the region’s major employers, shopping areas, and services. Fixed route transit service that links a majority of northern Beaufort County residents to the region’s major employers, shopping areas, and services. Construction of the first phase (6.7 miles) of a multiuse trail on the right-of-way of the former 25-mile Port Royal to Yemassee Railroad. Construction of the first phase (6.7 miles) of a multiuse trail on the right-of-way of the former 25-mile Port Royal to Yemassee Railroad. Construction, repair, and reconfiguration of over 13 miles of sidewalks and multiuse pathways to promote safe network continuity by connecting the multiuse trail and transit routes to major employers, commercial districts, schools, and residential areas. Construction, repair, and reconfiguration of over 13 miles of sidewalks and multiuse pathways to promote safe network continuity by connecting the multiuse trail and transit routes to major employers, commercial districts, schools, and residential areas.

AASHTO August 5, Northern Beaufort County Multi- Modal Transportation Network

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AASHTO August 5, Priority Phasing First task of the multi-agency Northern Beaufort County Multi-Modal Transportation Network Task Force will be to determine (with the objective assistance of consultants) which transit routes and trail segment should be implemented first. First task of the multi-agency Northern Beaufort County Multi-Modal Transportation Network Task Force will be to determine (with the objective assistance of consultants) which transit routes and trail segment should be implemented first. The Task Force’s objective is “The biggest bang for the buck,” or making sure that the first phase is successful so that the rest of the project can be implemented. The Task Force’s objective is “The biggest bang for the buck,” or making sure that the first phase is successful so that the rest of the project can be implemented.

AASHTO August 5, Operating Funds Features Large military (6400 active duty military and 1000 federal civil servants in northern Beaufort) market segment eligible for the Transportation Incentive Program (TIP), which provides up to $230 a month to take public transit. Large military (6400 active duty military and 1000 federal civil servants in northern Beaufort) market segment eligible for the Transportation Incentive Program (TIP), which provides up to $230 a month to take public transit. Beaufort area tourism industry proposing a sort of “subsidy” in the form of pre-purchase of passes or tickets for guests of hotels and restaurants. Beaufort area tourism industry proposing a sort of “subsidy” in the form of pre-purchase of passes or tickets for guests of hotels and restaurants. All other riders will pay fares averaging approximately $2.00 to $3.00 per trip. The system will also be eligible for funding from programs such as Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5311), Job Access and Reverse Commute Program (Section 5316), and the New Freedom Program (Section 5317). All other riders will pay fares averaging approximately $2.00 to $3.00 per trip. The system will also be eligible for funding from programs such as Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5311), Job Access and Reverse Commute Program (Section 5316), and the New Freedom Program (Section 5317).

AASHTO August 5, Planning Planning work pre-dated this application (and the TIGER grant application before that) through 5304 funding available through SCDOT last year. Planning work pre-dated this application (and the TIGER grant application before that) through 5304 funding available through SCDOT last year. LCOG planning staff worked with Beaufort County planning and engineering staff LCOG planning staff worked with Beaufort County planning and engineering staff Team from University of South Carolina at Beaufort engaged to do market surveys and focus groups. Team from University of South Carolina at Beaufort engaged to do market surveys and focus groups.

AASHTO August 5, Partners (1) The Task Force. Beaufort County Beaufort County Lowcountry Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) d.b.a. Palmetto Breeze Lowcountry Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) d.b.a. Palmetto Breeze Beaufort Jasper Water Sewer Authority (BJWSA) Beaufort Jasper Water Sewer Authority (BJWSA) The City of Beaufort and the Town of Port Royal The City of Beaufort and the Town of Port Royal Lowcountry Council of Governments (LCOG) Lowcountry Council of Governments (LCOG) Tri-Command (Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Beaufort Naval Hospital) Tri-Command (Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Beaufort Naval Hospital)

AASHTO August 5, Partners (2) Community Supporters Colleges Colleges Technical College of the Lowcountry University of South Carolina, Beaufort Health/Social Services Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs Health/Social Services Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs Beaufort County Alliance for Human Services ABLE The Disabilities Foundation of Beaufort County BJH Comprehensive Health Services Beaufort Memorial Hospital Non-Profits Non-Profits Pathways Connect Greater Bluffton Pathways Beaufort Chamber of Commerce Coastal Conservation League Local Businesses Bundy Appraisal & Management, Inc. Local Businesses Bundy Appraisal & Management, Inc. Quality Inn Ribaut Holdings, LLC The Beaufort Inn Beaufort Town Center

AASHTO August 5, Northern Beaufort County Multi- Modal Transportation Network