CURRENT ACTIONS BELOW

Hwy 41/Halfway Creek Rd/Reflectance Rd Intersection Improvements

Public Information Drop-In Meeting
Thursday, September 10
5-7 pm
Philip Simmons Middle School (2095 Seven Sticks Dr, 29492)

Charleston Moves doesn’t normally focus on areas outside of Charleston County; however, this intersection is part of and/or near local cycling routes. The meeting will have a drop-in type format with displays for viewing and citizens will have the opportunity to provide written comments. Interested individuals who are unable to attend the meeting in-person can find the project information, including meeting materials, HERE.

Transportation Sales Tax: Dashboard Walkthrough

In-Person Public Demonstration
Tuesday, September 15
12-1 pm
Charleston County Public Works Building, Armstrong Conference Room (3681 Leeds Ave, 29405)

Charleston County has developed a dashboard to track infrastructure investments through their Transportation Sales Tax (TST) program. This gives the public access to information on projects funded by the TST, including, but not limited to cost and status. Charleston Moves has been supportive of the development of this platform while the County created their 2026 TST project list and referendum language, and we suggested this public walkthrough so the community can understand how to properly use the tool and readily access information related to publicly-funded infrastructure projects. Don’t worry if you can’t attend, we’ll be there learning as much as we can so we can be a resource to you! 

According to the County’s press release: “During the walkthrough, Public Works leaders will demonstrate how to navigate the dashboard, search and filter projects, and find information about project funding, scope, status, timelines, and other details. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the information available within the dashboard.”

Charleston “State of the City” Events

West Ashley: Tuesday, September 15
5:30 pm
West Ashley High School (4060 W Wildcat Blvd, 29414)

Johns Island: Tuesday, October 6
5:30 pm
St. John’s High School (1518 Main Rd, 29455)

Daniel Island: Tuesday, October 20 
5:30 pm
Daniel Island Recreation Center (160 Fairbanks Dr, 29492)

James Island: Thursday, November 5
6:30 pm 
James Island Elementary School (1872 S Grimball Rd, 29412)

Downtown: Thursday, November 12
5:30 pm
Burke High School (244 President St, 29403)

Meet Mayor Cogswell, City Councilmembers, and local leaders in person to hear about the projects, progress, and plans shaping your streets and community. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and learn what’s happening where you live. Residents can submit questions online ahead of the events, as well as RSVP, HERE. 

Transit Oriented Development (TOD): Neighborhood Planning Workshops

Reynolds Avenue Workshop
Tuesday, September 15
5-7 pm
Michael Brown Community Wellness Center (2920 Carner Avenue, 29405)

Mall Drive & Aviation/Remount Workshop
Wednesday, September 16
5-7 pm
North Charleston Athletic Center (5794 Casper Padgett Way, 29406)

As delivery of the Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) system approaches, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is working to establish strategies that address housing and affordability needs, support small businesses, and create targeted neighborhood-specific plans that detail citizens’ priorities.

The forthcoming Neighborhood Plans “will shape what happens next, like making streets safer, making it easier to get around, creating more places to live, and improving neighborhood spaces people use every day. Through 2026 and into 2027, residents and business owners throughout Reynolds Avenue, Mall Drive, and Aviation/Remount are helping develop neighborhood plans that reflect their communities’ character and build long-term stability.”

We encourage you to drop by these upcoming workshops to understand the vision and share your input. You can learn more about the goals and process, as well as RSVP, here.

City of North Charleston: Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)

“Ask a Planner – Over Coffee” Public Meeting
Thursday, September 17
8-9:30 am
The Coffee House (3620 Ashley Phosphate Road, 29420)

The City of North Charleston is undergoing a rewrite of their zoning code, which they’re calling the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) project. This rewrite impacts how inclusive and accessible our community can become — from housing, to public spaces, to streets. Needless to say, transportation plays a big role! This meeting is a chance to speak directly with city planners. We encourage you to drop by and share your vision for a safe and connected North Charleston.

Ladson Rd: Road Safety Audit

Public Information Drop-In Meeting
Thursday, September 17
5-7 pm
Heritage Holiness Church (3836 Ladson Rd, 29456)

Charleston Moves was part of the team that assessed Ladson Road for safety improvements, from Wallace Ackerman Drive/Limehouse Drive in Dorchester County to Highway 78 in Charleston County. The meeting will have a drop-in type format with displays for viewing and citizens will have the opportunity to provide written comments. Interested individuals who are unable to attend the meeting in-person can find the project information, including meeting materials HERE. The comment period goes from September 3 to October 1.

City of Charleston Tourism Survey

» Survey here (open through October 8)

According to the City of Charleston’s project page:

Tourism is an important part of Charleston’s economy, supporting local jobs, businesses, and cultural attractions. At the same time, residents experience the impacts of tourism every day, including traffic, parking challenges, housing pressure, noise, and infrastructure demands.

The City of Charleston is launching a new Responsible Tourism Initiative focused on balancing the needs of residents, visitors, neighborhoods, and businesses. This effort will be guided by community input and grounded in one core principle: Residents First.

This is an opportunity for you to guide an additional $2M in annual funding that has come from increased business license fees for hotels and short-term rentals. Infrastructure — namely bicycle, pedestrian and transit access — plays a significant role in quality of life for those who live here, so we encourage you to weigh in! 

Peninsula Plan

Weekly Drop-Ins
Thursdays through October
3-6 pm
Civic Design Center (85 Calhoun St, 29401)

The Peninsula Plan is the City of Charleston’s “community-driven master planning effort to guide the growth and evolution of the Charleston Peninsula — from the Battery to the Neck — for the coming decades.” Listening sessions occurred in 2023-2024, and now with this second phase of public input, the City is looking to build “consensus and adoption.”

Active and public transportation (aka bike/ped/transit) plays a significant role in each of the identified “alignment projects” (i.e. the Ashley River Bike/Ped Bridge, Lowline, Union Pier, Project 3500, LCRT and more), so we strongly encourage you to drop by on a Thursday afternoon between July 9 and October 29 to learn more and share your thoughts. The Plan’s Guiding Principle 01 targets a “Resilient & Connected Public Realm: Invest in infrastructure improvements that enhance our resilience, connect communities to water and vibrant public spaces, and provide transportation choice through a balanced mobility network.”

Safe, connected and equitable transportation is the cornerstone of a vibrant Charleston peninsula. You can find out more about the plan at PeninsulaPlan.org and read recent news coverage from The Post & Courier.

Mount Pleasant Safety Improvement Projects

» Take the survey here

The Town of Mount Pleasant has a survey open to collect public input on their Safe Streets and Roads for All “Tier 1” projects that are federally-funded (to the tune of $15,790,000 — thanks to the Town’s diligence!) and moving forward. We strongly encourage you to weigh in on the project list and share your mobility/safe street priorities. These improvements tie into the Town’s outstanding Mount Pleasant Way initiative.

As James Aton, Mount Pleasant’s deputy director of capital projects and transportation, told Live 5 News: “officials also want residents to provide perspectives that crash reports alone cannot capture. ‘Everybody can relate to safety. Every one of us drive, walk, and bike in this town and every single one of these projects works to improve safety and reduce the likelihood of serious and fatal incidents.'”

Charlestonians Demand Safe Streets

» Sign the petition here

On March 26, 2026, a beloved member of our community, Annelise Simmons, was struck and killed by a motorist while walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of King Street and Broad Street in downtown Charleston. The driver was charged with failure to yield.

Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Annelise, as her loss has reverberated across our community. One fatality is too many.

In 2018, SCDOT initiated a downtown safety improvement effort based on corridor analyses of King Street and Meeting Street below Line Street, Calhoun Street, and St. Philip Street. Charleston Moves participated in these audits, proposing safety improvements for vulnerable road users. After years of disagreement between the state and locals, construction (sans King Street below Calhoun Street) is expected to begin this summer, with anticipated completion by fall 2027. You can learn more here.

It is unacceptable that proven safety measures, federally-funded and SCDOT-proposed, continue to be questioned, delayed, and sometimes blocked. This is happening not just on the peninsula, but across the region.

Our community cannot continue to endure these losses. It’s time for the City of Charleston to invest in pedestrian safety improvements to protect its people for a safer, thriving community. If you agree, please sign this petition, started by the citizen-led coalition Charlestonians Demand Safe Streets.

And take a look at the City’s Safety Action Plan as a resource for project prioritization, crash data, economic impacts, and solutions to our transportation safety crisis in the City of Charleston.

Sam Rittenberg Redesign Plan

» Sign our petition here

If you were unable to attend the City of Charleston’s public information meeting in December 2025, you can review the conceptual designs and analysis report here, and provide comments via the project’s interactive map here. The concept uses existing right-of-way to create a more functional, welcoming and comfortable street through the use of landscaped medians, updated signalization, wide paths for walking and bicycling, and improved lighting.

The City’s next steps are to complete 30% of the design for two phases, from Charles Towne Drive to Ashley Hall Road, and Ashley Hall Road to Ashley River Road. At that point, the project will be a solid candidate for grants. We at Charleston Moves want to encourage continued forward momentum, so we have started a petition. Please add your name! We hope the City will be able to use this to demonstrate widespread support in their grant applications.

Highway 61 Safety Improvements

» Sign our petition

Following Road Safety Audits conducted by SCDOT in February and March of 2023, in partnership with stakeholders including Charleston Moves, the agency presented findings and recommendations for the public’s review and input. While the comment period has closed, our petition in support of separated bike lanes and an improved crossing at the intersection of 61 and the Maryville Bikeway is still open.

We submitted signatures received so far along with our comment letter to SCDOT. We will resubmit the signatures (as well as new ones) to the agency once SCDOT revises their concepts and brings them back for further review.

North Charleston Needs Safe Transportation Access

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Where Do You Want To Walk + Bike In North Charleston?

» Take our survey

We want to know where you currently walk and bike in North Charleston, and where you want to see improvements made to enable more and safer multi-modal trips. Thanks in advance for your input!

Cross the Cut

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