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CARTA and mayors press for larger transit share to fund Lowcountry Rapid Transit and electrification

Charleston County Council (Transportation Sales Tax engagement) · February 5, 2026

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Summary

CARTA and municipal leaders described Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) as a $650 million project with 60% federal FTA funding and urged a larger TST allocation for transit (some council members pressed for 20–25% for transit rather than the staff-proposed 15%).

CARTA officials at the Feb. 4 briefing emphasized transit investments as central to long-term mobility and regional growth and argued a higher TST allocation for transit would be needed to support services and the Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) project.

CARTA and its chair outlined plans to modernize the bus fleet (including battery-electric buses), expand on-demand paratransit alternatives, and…

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