Historical Information
New Transportation Penny Tax Started May 1, 2013:
The Supreme Court has denied the Transportation Penny Sales Tax Appeal. As such, please be aware that all retail sales tax rates in Richland County increased by one penny beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2013. If you have specific questions about this new penny tax, please call the State Department of Revenue Sales Tax Division at 803-896-1420. Please click here for a chart showing the sales tax rates for different types of purchases in Richland County.
Study Updates
2010
2012
Educational Meetings
Monday, September 10, 2012
6:00 PM
Parklane Adult Activity Center
7494 Parklane Road, Columbia
Thursday, September 13, 2012
6:00 PM
Eastover Park
1031 Main Street, Eastover
Monday, September 17, 2012
6:00 PM
Friarsgate Park
1712 Chadford Road, Irmo
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
6:00 PM
Richland County Public Library (Main)
1431 Assembly Street, Columbia
Thursday, September 20, 2012
6:00 PM
Blythewood Park
126 Boney Road, Blythewood
Thursday, September 20, 2012
6:00 PM
Lower Richland High School
2615 Lower Richland Blvd, Hopkins
Monday, September 24, 2012
6:00 PM
Bluff Road Park
148 Carswell Road, Columbia
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
2:00 PM
Richland County Public Library (Main)
1431 Assembly Street, Columbia
History and Tech Memos
Richland County Council voted to place the transportation penny on the ballot after a great deal of deliberation and study, which began back in 2006 when it established a 39 member citizen led Transportation Study Commission. This Commission held numerous public input meetings and completed a comprehensive study which addressed failing roads, the lack of sidewalks and greenway infrastructure. During these public meetings citizens said they also wanted an improved bus service. The council also sought the input of other area elected officials. For more information visit the Transportation Study Commission.
The following Tech Memos were the basis for the currently proposed transportation sales tax projects listed above. These Tech Memos were completed from 2006 – 2008 by the Richland County Transportation Study Commission, the members of whom were appointed by Richland County Council. The 39 member Commission was charged to look at:
1. Greenways and Pedestrian Modes;
2. Vehicular Traffic Improvements/Roads; and
3. Public Transit and Transit Oriented Development
Tech Memo 1
Tech Memo 2
Tech Memo 3
Tech Memo 4
Tech Memo 5
Tech Memo 6
Tech Memo 7
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We Provide Educational Outreach
Richland County staff is available to provide educational presentations to your community, business, civic, and neighborhood organization. To schedule an educational presentation, or if you have questions or comments, call (803) 576-2050.