Transportation Planning

The Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG) is committed to working with the South Carolina Department of Transportation and Anderson, Greenville-Pickens, and Spartanburg MPOs to develop an efficient, multi-modal transportation system which will increase the mobility of people and goods within the Appalachian Region. The COG assists the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) in the long-range planning of rural transportation improvements including highway infrastructure, public transit, planning studies, and other needs as appropriate. The COG works with jurisdictions in the region to prioritize local needs and make recommendations to the SCDOT for funding of highway and transit projects.

The COG recently acquired the Appalachian Regional Travel Demand Model (ARM) from SCDOT. The ARM will provide a consistent modeling platform and framework for the region's MPO's and the COG to base their long-range planning efforts on. COG staff will act as the model custodian for the region and will perform all maintenance and analytics associated with the ARM. For more information on the Regional Modeling Program, click here.

AMENDMENT OF THE APPALACHIAN COG

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) FY 2024-2033

NOTICE OF TWENTY‐ONE DAY (21) PUBLIC REVIEW AND INTENT TO AMEND THE TIP FOR THE APPALACHIAN REGION. THE APPALACHIAN REGION INCLUDES ANDERSON, CHEROKEE, GREENVILLE, OCONEE, PICKENS AND SPARTANBURG COUNTIES.

1. AMENDMENT TO THE FY 24-33 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) - Amend Resurfacing Project US 178 in Pickens County to show an increase in FY 24 Construction allocation from $4,000,000 to $ $11,520,000

2. AMENDMENT TO THE FY 24-33 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) - Amend Resurfacing Project US 178 in Anderson County to show a decrease in FY 24 Construction allocation from $9,000,000 to $ $4,949,000

Comments may be sent by email or phone to Jake Whitmire, AICP until 5:00 PM on September 24, 2024.

Email is jwhitmire@scacog.org and phone is 864-241-4674.

us 29 corridor study - Improving Safety and Mobility

In Anderson County, U.S. 29 provides an important connection to 85 and the City of Anderson. As growth continues, the Appalachian Council of Governments (ACOG), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, and the Anderson Clemson Area Transportation Study, have turned to exploring mobility options to better serve the community and traveling public. The study will include substantial public engagement aimed at measuring the current conditions and potential solutions to improve safety and mobility. For more information go to www.us29study.com to find out about the project and take a survey that helps shape the future of US 29 in Anderson County.

SCDOT PROGRAMMED PROJECT VIEWER

Please allow a few seconds for the map to load. This interactive map highlights all programmed projects being administered by SCDOT. Zoom in to the area of interest and click on a project to get detailed information regarding project status, type, and the SCDOT project contact.

2022-2023 Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP)

Adopted May 28, 2021, Amended October 28, 2022

The Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP) describes the transportation planning activities undertaken by our office during the two consecutive fiscal years referenced in the program. Tasks identified in the RPWP include planning for transportation projects in the rural portions of the region, coordination of human service transit activities, and coordination of projects with the other transportation partners in the region. The RPWP is biennial and is approved by the ACOG Board every two years. 

2045 Long Range Transportation Plan

Adopted August 26, 2022, Amended May 19, 2023

The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a comprehensive transportation planning document for the six-county Appalachian Region.  The LRTP defines the overarching goals for transportation in our region, establishes existing and future transportation needs of the region and allocates projected revenue to transportation programs and projects that address those needs. 

2024-2033 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Adopted February 23, 2024

The Appalachian Region TIP outlines the planning objectives, priority status and funding source for all projects scheduled for construction over a five-year period.  The TIP is submitted to SCDOT for approval and inclusion in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP contains an accounting of federal highway funds approved by the SCDOT Commission for roadway improvements as well as certain public transit allocations.

The STIP is organized according to SCDOT District Offices. Information on Appalachian Region counties can be accessed through the following link: SCDOT.

ACOG 2024-2033 TIP Financial Statement (Updated 03.21.2024)

Other important documents related to the rural transportation program:

ACOG Public Participation Plan
ACOG Title VI Complaint Procedures
File a Title VI Complaint