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Clemson staff present 25-year transportation plan and SS4A action steps
Summary
City staff presented a 25-year Clemson-area long-range transportation plan with project recommendations (bike lanes, intersection improvements, a potential long-term bypass) and an SS4A Safe Streets action plan that would require biannual university/city performance monitoring for federal approval.
City planning staff presented a 25-year Clemson-area long-range transportation plan and the companion SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads for All) action plan, outlining project priorities and the process to make those projects competitive for federal funding.
The presentation covered a mix of project types—bicycle facilities, modernization and intersection improvements, complete‑streets corridors, and a long‑term bypass concept that would require right‑of‑way acquisition and multi-jurisdictional coordination. Staff described the plan as unconstrained (a full project list with approximate costs and rankings to inform regional MPO prioritization).
Why it matters: The plan is intended to feed regional programming (ACATS/MPO) and improve safety on the city’s high‑injury network. The SS4A action plan includes a policy framework, prioritized sites for interventions, and a commitment to biannual performance monitoring jointly with Clemson University; adoption and the self-certification timeline are needed for Federal Highway acceptance and subsequent funding eligibility.
Key points from council discussion: Council members asked about feasibility of the bypass (staff described it as a long‑term, 25‑year option requiring acquisition and possible coordination with the railroad and state). Staff said ACATS and district representatives have reviewed the material favorably and that the plan should make identified projects more competitive for funding.
Next steps: Staff will hand the report to ACATS and continue coordination with county and university partners; some projects will be prioritized for funding competitions. The SS4A action plan includes required performance measures and a self‑certification the city will schedule once the council adopts the action plan.
