Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Rural Transportation Mgt Auth

This document outlines draft concepts from TriCounty Link (TCL) for discussion, aimed at improving mobility services in Berkeley County. The proposed improvements are categorized into near-term (by 2028) and long-term (by 2035) initiatives, focusing on adjustments to existing routes, introduction and expansion of Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART), establishment of new peak period and all-day services, and the implementation of microtransit zones. The feedback gathered will shape future investments in transit options across the Tri-County region.

This document outlines draft service concepts for the future of TriCounty Link, detailing both near-term and long-term improvements. Near-term ideas focus on introducing rural Dial-A-Ride Transportation Zones, rural flex routes, commuter routes, and microtransit zones to enhance existing services. Long-term concepts, envisioned over a 10-year period and contingent on additional funding, propose an expansion of these services to a countywide scope, the development of a new urban area bus system, additional microtransit zones, a downtown circulator, and new hourly service along Maybank Highway.

This document provides an overview of the Tri County Link transit study, a strategic initiative aimed at expanding and improving transit services in the rapidly growing Charleston region. The study is structured in three phases: assessing existing conditions and market demand, developing draft recommendations for service improvements (including bus, on-demand, and specific plans for Somerville and a regional framework), and finalizing an implementation plan. Key focus areas include balancing service frequency in high-demand areas with broad coverage across the region, operating within fiscal constraints, and integrating with future regional developments. The intended outcomes are more efficient, effective, and convenient transit services that support economic mobility, reduce congestion, and are safer and more environmentally friendly, with a long-term vision extending to 2035.