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Coast RTA, Horry County 'Bridal 4' committee honored; $25.5 million grant reported for Myrtle Beach transit facility
Summary
Coast RTA and the local 'Bridal 4 Committee' were recognized for sustaining transit funding; presenter said Senator Graham's office notified the group of a $25,500,000 award for a bus operating and maintenance facility in Myrtle Beach.
The Transportation Association of South Carolina presented its "Making the Difference in Transit" award to the Horry County "Bridal 4 Committee" during the Nov. 18 council meeting, and Coast RTA staff described the committee's role in securing local transit funding.
Brian Piasik of Coast RTA said the committee's support allowed the agency to secure dedicated local funding for the next 25 years and that today they were informed by Senator Graham's office of a $25,500,000 award for a bus operating and maintenance facility and transit center in Myrtle Beach.
Why it matters: Dedicated local funding and the federal/state grant improve transit stability and enable capital improvements that can expand service and modernize facilities.
Next steps: Coast RTA will proceed with planning and facility development work supported by the announced award; council expressed appreciation to voters and committee members who supported the local funding measure.
Note on transcript language: The meeting transcript refers to the local measure and committee as "Bridal 4" in several places; the article uses that name as it appears in the record.
