Road Wise Improvement Project Volume I

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Transportation Sales Tax Program Completed Bonded Projects Volume I

Transportation Sales Tax Program

TABLE OF CONTENTS Folly Road / Maybank Highway Intersection Improvements Project Information Timeline Construction Progress Photos Before and After Photos Quotes about the Project’s Importance

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Palmetto Commerce Parkway Project - Phase 1 and Phase 2 Project Information Timeline Construction Progress Photos Before and After Photos Quotes about the Project’s Importance

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Bee Street and Courtenay Drive Improvement Project Project Information Timeline Construction Progress Photos Before and After Photos Quotes about the Project’s Importance

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US 17 / SC 61 / Wesley Drive Improvements Project Project Information Timeline Construction Progress Photos Before and After Photos Quotes about the Project’s Importance

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Glenn McConnell / I-526 Improvement Project Project Information Timeline Construction Progress Photos Before and After Photos Quotes about the Project’s Importance

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Folly Road / Maybank Highway Intersection Improvements

Folly Road / Maybank Highway Intersection Improvements Project Location

Transportation Sales Tax Program

FOLLY ROAD / MAYBANK HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT INFORMATION Folly Road (SC 171) and Maybank Highway (SC 700) are classified as Urban Arterials that intersect in the northern part of James Island. The Folly Road and Maybank Highway Intersection Improvements project was requested by the city of Charleston and approved by voters in the first Transportation Sales Tax bond referendum.

Following public input meetings held in May of 2006 and March of 2007, staff compiled public input and brought a recommendation to Charleston County Council.

The recommended design was approved in October of 2007. Construction began in April of 2009 and the project was completed on schedule in June of 2010. The cost of the total project was $4.5 million, which is below the original project estimate.

Design Consultant: : PBS&J Construction Contractor: US Group Inc. Project Manager: Cal Over, Charleston County Transportation Development

• The intersection design addresses the dangerous left turns from Old Folly Road onto Maybank Highway and from Folly Road onto Old Folly Road.

• The completed project includes mast-arm signals (stoplights) at the intersections of Old Folly Road at Maybank Highway and Folly Road at Old Folly Road.

• New, landscaped medians with lighting and irrigation were added to Maybank Highway, Folly Road and Old Folly Road.

• Sidewalks and added streetlights for pedestrians were added along Maybank Highway, Folly Road and Old Folly Road.

The Folly Road and Maybank Highway Intersection Improvements project consists of new traffic signals, new road pavement, landscaped medians, sidewalks, lighting and storm-water drainage at the intersections of Folly Road, Old Folly Road and Maybank Highway on James Island. The project description is as follows:

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• The entire project area was repaved and has new pavement markings including crosswalks and signs.

• New stormwater drainage facilities were also added, including a new 60-inch drainage pipe crossing underneath Maybank Highway and continuing under Wappoo Creek Drive, and new curbs and gutters were added along the project area.

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TIMELINE The initial Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax referendum was approved by voters, creating the overall Transportation Sales Tax Program. The 2004 referendum established the sales tax and authorized the County to issue $77 million in bonds for road projects and a $95 million bond for greenbelt conservation, all of which is being repaid through Transportation Sales Tax revenues.

Public Meeting for proposed improvements

May 2005 Collection of the Transportation Sales Tax began in May of 2005 and will continue for 25 years or until $1.3 billion is collected.

May 2006 Charleston County held a Public Meeting on May 25, 2006, to gather public input on road improvements to the intersection at Folly Road and Maybank Highway on James Island.

Project Location - Folly Road and Maybank Highway Intersection

March 2007 Charleston County held a second public meeting on March 15, 2007, for Maybank Highway/Folly Road intersection improvements. The purpose of each meeting is to share design information with the public and to receive additional comments on proposed improvement plans. Residents were presented, and asked to review, alternative drawings that were based on their earlier input. The various designs were also based on data that was gathered and studied by the design firms.

Construction on Maybank Highway at Folly Road Intersection

October 2007 Following public input meetings held on May 25, 2006, and March 15, 2007, staff compiled the input and brought a recommendation to Charleston County Council, which approved the recommended Alternative C design in October of 2007.

New traffic signal installation on Old Folly Road at Maybank Highway

April 2009 Construction began on Folly Road/Maybank Highway Intersection Improvements.

June 2010 Construction was completed on Folly Road/ Maybank Highway Intersection Improvements. An event was held on Thursday, June 10, 2010, to announce the project’s completion.

Project Completion Ceremony

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FOLLY ROAD / MAYBANK HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

November 2004

FOLLY ROAD / MAYBANK HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

New traffic signals and landscaped median construction at the intersection of Folly Road and Old Folly Road

Before construction on Folly Road at Maybank Highway intersection

New traffic signals and landscaped median construction at the intersection of Maybank Highway and Old Folly Road Before construction on Maybank Highway near Old Folly Road intersection

Before construction on Maybank Highway near Old Folly Road intersection

Construction at the intersection of Folly Road and Maybank Highway

Before construction at the intersection of Old Folly Road and Folly Road

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Median Construction on Folly Road

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After construction on Folly Road. Improvements include new traffic signals, new road pavement, landscaped medians, added sidewalks and crosswalks with lighting for pedestrians.

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FOLLY ROAD / MAYBANK HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

After construction on Folly Road and Maybank Highway. Improvements include new traffic signals, new road pavement, landscaped medians, added sidewalks and crosswalks with lighting for pedestrians.

FOLLY ROAD / MAYBANK HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

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New, landscaped medians with lighting and irrigation were added to Maybank Highway, Folly Road and Old Folly Road.

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Mast-arm signals (stoplights) were installed at the intersections to allow traffic to turn safely from Old Folly Road onto Maybank Highway and from Folly Road onto Old Folly Road.

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Folly Road and Maybank Highway intersection facing the Wappoo Creek Bridge.

Improvements include new traffic signals, new road pavement, added sidewalks and crosswalks.

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Joseph P. Riley, Jr.

Teddie E. Pryor, Sr.

Charleston County Council Chairman

“We are so pleased with the roadway improvements to this important part of the City of Charleston.

The improvements have made an area that was previously difficult to navigate much easier, and with major improvements to the walkability of the area as well. The added enhancements of the landscaping and mast arm traffic signals help to beautify this key gateway to James Island.”

“It’s obvious that this project exemplifies why our citizens voted for the Transportation Sales Tax. We gathered extensive public input that went into the design, and especially those people who go to and from James Island, Johns Island and West Ashley on a daily basis will notice a significant difference during their commutes. We are extremely pleased with the outcome.”

QUOTES ABOUT THE PROJECT’S IMPORTANCE

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FOLLY ROAD / MAYBANK HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

Mayor, City of Charleston

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Palmetto Commerce Parkway Project Phase I and Phase II

Transportation Sales Tax Program

PALMETTO COMMERCE PARKWAY PROJECT

PROJECT INFORMATION Phase I of the Palmetto Commerce Parkway widened the existing section of Palmetto Commerce Parkway from two to four lanes with a 20-foot wide landscaped median with street lighting placed along both the median and paved multi-use path. The project also includes an extension of nearly 1,500 feet of the parkway from the end of the existing portion of the roadway (near Future Drive) to the new Daimler-Chrysler facility.

Phase II of the Palmetto Commerce Parkway consists of a four-mile extension of the existing Palmetto Commerce Parkway Connector Phase I from the Daimler-Chrysler facility to Ashley Phosphate Road. The primary purpose of this project is to provide a north-south connector linking Ladson Road and Ashley Phosphate Road. This connector improves the road network in this area of North Charleston and accommodates intra regional travel.

PROJECT AWARDS The LPA Group, Incorporated and Coleman-Snow Consultants received the 2012 Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies for work on Phase II of the Palmetto Commerce Parkway.

Charleston County was named one of America’s 2012 Crown Communities by American City & County Magazine for how they successfully combined economic growth and expansion with preservation and historical research. Their efforts resulted in the creation of detailed research into the historical significance of inland rice production including an internet website, contextual study, lecture series, photographic record, installation of an outdoor interpretative panel, and erection of a historical wayside marker. In addition, Charleston County developed “Traveling Trunks” containing material and information from the contextual study for regional schools to use in educating their students about the plantations and cultivation of rice in South Carolina.

Charleston County won the 2013 “Preserving Our Places in History” Organization Award from the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) for the Palmetto Commerce Parkway, Inland Rice Fields Mitigation Effort.

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The Palmetto Commerce Parkway Project has developed a connection between Ladson Road and Ashley Phosphate Road in order to relieve major traffic congestion along Dorchester Road and Interstate 26, which run parallel to the Parkway.

Overall the project resulted in approximately six miles of new and improved roadway in an area that is growing with transportation needs. Palmetto Commerce Parkway was constructed in two phases.

PHASE I construction started along the existing parkway.

Phase I consisted of a widening and expansion project that added two lanes to the existing two-lane parkway, resulting in: • An extension for the roadway of 1,500 feet, making Phase I a total of 1.7 miles in length • Widening the existing road from two to four lanes • Roadway lighting • Landscaped median • Multiuse (walking and bicycle) path • Completion in 2007 Design Consultant: : The LPA Group, Incorporated Construction Contractor: Banks Construction Project Manager: Steve Thigpen, Charleston County Transportation Development PHASE II work began in 2008 and consisted of four lanes of new roadway beginning where Phase I ended and continuing to Ashley Phosphate Road at North Spartan Road, resulting in: • An additional 3.9 miles of roadway • Landscaped median • Divided four-lane roadway • Multi-use (walking and bicycle) path • Traffic signals • Completion in 2011 Design Consultant: : Coleman-Snow Consultants Construction Contractor: Banks/United Joint Venture Project Manager: Steve Thigpen, Charleston County Transportation Development

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TIMELINE November 2004

Phase I Groundbreaking Ceremony

May 2005 Collection of the Transportation Sales Tax began in May of 2005 and will continue for 25 years or until $1.3 billion is collected.

November 2006 In November 2006, Charleston County voters passed a second referendum allowing the County to issue bonds for an additional $205 million for transportation improvements.

Construction on Palmetto Commerce Parkway Project

May 2006 Palmetto Commerce Parkway Groundbreaking Ceremony

2007 Palmetto Commerce Parkway - Phase I was completed.

Map of Project Limits

2008 Work began on Phase II in 2008.

2009 Phase II construction began in January 2009.

Phase II picked up where Phase I ended near the Daimler Chysler facility and continues to Ashley Phosphate Road at North Spartan Road.

Phase II RibbonCutting ceremony

2011 Palmetto Commerce Parkway - Phase II was completed

March 2011 The Palmetto Commerce Parkway Completion Ceremony was held in front of the Daimler Vans Manufacturing facility to announce the project’s completion.

New sign at intersection of Ashley Phosphate and Palmetto Commerce Parkway

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PALMETTO COMMERCE PARKWAY PROJECT

Charleston County approved referenda in 2004 creating the overall Transportation Sales Tax Program. The 2004 referendum established the sales tax and authorized the County to issue $77 million in bonds for road projects and a $95 million bond for greenbelt conservation, all of which is being repaid through Transportation Sales Tax revenues.

PALMETTO COMMERCE PARKWAY PROJECT

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PALMETTO COMMERCE PARKWAY PROJECT

Phase I construction on Palmetto Commerce Parkway Project

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Grading for new curb and gutter

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PALMETTO COMMERCE PARKWAY PROJECT

Phase I

Phase II

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AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION:

EDUCATION SESSION:

From Impacts to Education: How Charleston County Revolutionized Mitigation Efforts in South Carolina

SPEAKERS:

Mr. James D. Armstrong Assistant County Administrator for Transportation & Public Works, Charleston County

Jim Armstrong’s presentation, “From Impacts to Education: How Charleston County Revolutionized Mitigation Efforts in South Carolina” showcases the real-world application of alternatives that turned potential impacts into a learning opportunity for the public. The Education Session workshop presents the case study of the Palmetto Commerce Parkway project and the associated Traveling Trunks program and provides participants with innovative mitigation concepts to consider.

QUOTES ABOUT THE PROJECT’S IMPORTANCE

R. Keith Summey

Teddie E. Pryor, Sr.

“The Palmetto Commerce Parkway runs right through one of the most heavily industrial development area in the County, and it will provide a better mode of transportation to get workers to those industries.”

“Now that the Palmetto Commerce Parkway is complete, the public can truly see the good use of their Transportation Sales Tax. This project will also attract new businesses into the Palmetto Commerce Business Park.”

Mayor, City of North Charleston

Charleston County Council Chairman

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PALMETTO COMMERCE PARKWAY PROJECT

Charleston County was invited to host workshops during te Education Sessions at the APWA North American Snow Conference (April 7 - 10, 2013) in Charlotte, NC and the APWA Sustainability in Public Works Conference (May 13 - 15, 2013) in San Diego, CA.

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Bee Street & Courtenay Drive Improvement Project

Bee Street and Courtenay Drive Improvement Project Location

Transportation Sales Tax Program

The Bee Street & Courtenay Drive Improvement Project was requested by the City of Charleston and approved by voters in November of 2006 as part of the second Transportation Sales Tax bond referendum. The construction cost for the project was approximately $3.1 million, of which approximately $2.5 million was paid for with federal funds provided through congressional legislation.

Design Consultant: EarthTech, Inc. Construction Contractor: Gulf Stream Construction Project Manager: Devri DeToma, Charleston County Transportation Development • The conversion of Courtenay Drive from Spring Street to Cannon Street from twoway traffic to one-way southbound traffic.

• The widening of Courtenay Drive between Cannon Street and Ralph Johnson Boulevard to accommodate an additional lane in each direction and improvements at its intersection with Bee Street.

• The complete demolition, reconstruction, and widening of Bee Street from Courtenay Drive to Lockwood Boulevard to improve drainage and reduce roadway settlement.

• The relocation of 1,200 feet of 12-inch water line along Bee Street from Courtenay Drive to Lockwood Boulevard.

This project received the 2013 Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies.

The Bee Street and Courtenay Drive Improvement Project improved the vehicular movement around the Bee Street and Courtenay Drive area during peak hours and provided area drainage relief within the Bee Street area.

The major components of the project improvements were as follows:

• Improvements to the roadway drainage system on Courtenay Drive and Bee Street to complement the city of Charleston’s future Spring/Fishbourne Drainage Improvement project.

• Upgraded traffic signals installed at the intersections of Courtenay Drive at Cannon Street and Courtenay Drive at Bee Street. The upgraded traffic signals include pedestrian hand/man signal heads and improved crosswalks.

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BEE STREET & COURTENAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

PROJECT INFORMATION

BEE STREET & COURTENAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

TIMELINE November 2004

Charleston County voters approved referenda in 2004 creating the overall Transportation Sales Tax Program. The 2004 referendum established the sales tax and authorized the County to issue $77 million in bonds for road projects and a $95 million bond for greenbelt conservation, all of which is being repaid through Transportation Sales Tax revenues.

Construction on Bee Street

May 2005

Collection of the Transportation Sales Tax began in May of 2005 and will continue for 25 years or until $1.3 billion is collected.

November 2006

The Bee Street and Courtenay Drive Improvement Project was requested by the City of Charleston and approved by voters in the second Transportation Sales Tax bond referendum allowing the County to issue bonds for an additional $205 million for transportation improvements.

Pedestrian Utilizing Crosswalk

January 2008

A public meeting was held on January 29 to gather input on proposed plans to improve traffic problems along Courtenay Drive in downtown Charleston near the Medical University of South Carolina.

May 2010

A Kickoff Ceremony was held downtown Charleston and construction began on the Bee Street and Courtenay Drive Improvement Project. Speakers at the event were (pictured left to right) MUSC Public Safety Director, Chief Tony Dunbar; City of Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr.; and Charleston County Council Chairman, Teddie E. Pryor, Sr. Project Kickoff Ceremony

April 2011

The Bee Street and Courtenay Drive Improvement Project was completed.

May 2011

The Bee Street and Courtenay Drive Improvement Project Completion Ceremony was held in front of the medical complex in Downtown Charleston to announce the project’s completion Completed intersection with new turn lanes and mast arm traffic signals

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12-inch water line relocation

Utility relocation on Courtenay Drive

Sidewalk installation on Courtenay Drive

New granite curb installation 3’ of pavement and subgrade was removed and replaced with geogrid and a manufactured lightweight fill to reduce roadway settlement

3’ of pavement and subgrade being removed

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BEE STREET & COURTENAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Installing brick pavers on the corner of Courtenay Drive and Cannon Street

BEE STREET & COURTENAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Courtenay Drive at Cannon Street

New crosswalk on Courtenay Drive

MUSC crosswalk

Bee Street—after construction

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Bee Street—after construction

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BEE STREET & COURTENAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

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BEE STREET & COURTENAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Joseph P. Riley, Jr.

Teddie E. Pryor, Sr.

Mayor, City of Charleston

“The completion of the Bee Street and Courtenay Drive Improvement Project provides critical safe roadways to accommodate the patients, staff and faculty of the MUSC, VA Hospital, the traveling public and other medical facilities in the area. Providing this infrastructure is a must for this economically vital service area as they respond to the medical needs of the community. The roadway is now built to present vehicular and pedestrian traffic a safer and more accommodating route.”

Charleston County Council Chairman

“We are excited to finish this big project.

Like all our projects, this one was developed through extensive public input.

In this case, the City of Charleston and the hospitals also played a large role in determining what changes would truly improve the traffic situation in this area.”

QUOTES ABOUT THE PROJECT’S IMPORTANCE David Dunlap

Tony Dunbar

President and CEO, Roper St. Francis Healthcare

“Roper Hospital has thousands of patients, employees and families who come to the campus daily. The completion of this street, curbing, sidewalk and storm drainage project will greatly improve transportation to our hospital. RSFH is proud to have worked cooperatively with our friends and colleagues from MUSC and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce to support and campaign for the passage of the Transportation Sales Tax to make the completion of this project possible. We are grateful and thankful to all who worked on this project to make our streets and access roads more convenient, more safe and much more attractive for all.”

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Chief, MUSC Public Safety Director

“The project will improve traffic, provide drainage relief and result in better pedestrian safety in the long-run. This will be a major improvement for the students, employees and visitors to MUSC, and it has been badly needed.”

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US 17 / SC 61 / Wesley Drive Improvements Project

US 17 / SC 61/ Wesley Drive Improvements Project Location

Transportation Sales Tax Program

US 17 / SC 61 / WESLEY DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

PROJECT INFORMATION The project consists of the addition of a dedicated left turn lane from Folly Road Northbound into Windermere Boulevard as well as the resurfacing of Wesley Drive between Folly Road and St. Andrews Boulevard and the resurfacing of Folly Road and Folly Road Boulevard from Yeamans Road to Albermarle Road. Improvements include new curb and gutter, sidewalks, drainage, crosswalks, landscaping, streetlights and pedestrian signals.

Design Consultant: : Wilur Smith Associates Construction Contractor: Sanders Brothers, Inc. Project Manager: Cal Oyer, Charleston County Transportation Development

The US 17 / SC 61 / Wesley Drive Improvements Project is located in the West Ashley area of the City of Charleston. The project included improvements to Folly Road, Windermere Boulevard, and Wesley Drive from the South Windermere Shopping Center up to St. Andrews Boulevard (SC 61).

The project also included improvements to Folly Road Boulevard. The major components of the project improvements are: •

Heading north on Folly Road from the Wappoo Bridge toward downtown Charleston: Traffic lanes have been changed and include a left turn only lane from Folly Road onto Windermere Boulevard. The remaining three lanes have been changed to provide for a through only lane to Wesley Drive, a lane in which the driver can choose either Wesley Drive or Folly Road Boulevard, and a through only lane to Folly Road Boulevard.

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Improvements to Wesley Drive between Folly Road and US Highway 17 (Savannah Highway) include new curb and gutter, drainage improvements and new sidewalks. Additional measures were made behind the sidewalk to improve drainage for adjacent properties.

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The existing sidewalks on Folly Road Boulevard were replaced from Folly Road to Albemarle Road and include new ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant curb ramps.

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The project limits on Folly Road, Wesley Drive and Folly Road Boulevard have been repaved and include new pavement markings and improved crosswalks.

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The sidewalk has been widened to 10 feet for pedestrians and bicyclists using the West Ashley Greenway to travel to the crosswalks at Windermere Boulevard and Folly Road.

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The existing crosswalk at Wesley Drive and St. Andrews Boulevard has been relocated to shorten the pedestrian crossing distance.

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Stoplights were upgraded at the intersections of Folly Road at Windermere Boulevard, Folly Road at Wesley Drive, Wesley Drive at US 17, and Wesley Drive at St. Andrews Boulevard. The upgrade included new pedestrian signals for the improved crosswalks.

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Measures were taken to protect the grand trees that line Wesley Drive and US 17 during construction.

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Landscaping was added at the intersection of Wesley Drive and Folly Road and the large traffic island at the intersection.

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November 2004 The initial Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax referendum was approved by voters, creating the overall Transportation Sales Tax Program. The 2004 referendum established the sales tax and authorized the County to issue $77 million in bonds for road projects and a $95 million bond for greenbelt conservation, all of which is being repaid through Transportation Sales Tax revenues.

Traffic lanes have been changed and include a left turn only lane from Folly Road onto Windermere Boulevard. The remaining three lanes have been changed to provide for a through only lane to Wesley Drive, a lane in which the driver can choose either Wesley Drive or Folly Road Boulevard, and a through only lane to Folly Road Boulevard.

May 2005 Collection of the Transportation Sales Tax began in May of 2005 and will continue for 25 years or until $1.3 billion is collected.

July 2006 The first Public Meeting was held to solicit public input regarding the public’s opinion and concern about the current problems and possible solutions.

November 2006 Charleston County held a second Public Meeting where five alternatives were presented and the public was given the opportunity to comment on the alternatives.

July 2008 Charleston County held a third Public Meeting where the public preferred Alternative C.

September 2008 The final project design and the project construction schedule were presented to County Council for approval.

January 2011 Construction began on US 17 / SC 61 / Wesley Drive Improvements.

June 2011

The project limits on Folly Road, Wesley Drive and Folly Road Boulevard have been repaved and include new pavement markings and improved crosswalks.

A ceremony was held on June 21, 2011 to celebrate the project’s completion.

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US 17 / SC 61 / WESLEY DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Improvements to Wesley Drive between Folly Road and US Highway 17 (Savannah Highway) include new curb and gutter, drainage improvements and new sidewalks (this caption applies to all pictures on this page)

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10’ decorative crosswalks were installed along with new pedestrian signals at the intersection of Folly Road at Windermere Boulevard

Stoplights were upgraded at the intersections of Folly Road at Windermere Boulevard and Folly Road at Wesley Drive

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Folly Road Boulevard was repaved and new pavement markings were added

US 17 / SC 61 / WESLEY DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Sidewalk Improvements on Wesley Drive between Folly Road and US Highway 17 (Savannah Highway)

Landscaping was added at the intersection of Wesley Drive and Folly Road and the large traffic island at the intersection

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Teddie E. Pryor, Sr.

Charleston County Council Chairman

Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Mayor, City of Charleston

“The completion of this project has been the result of th extraordinary cooperation between City, County, State, and most importantly, the residents from the affected neighborhoods.

Everyone worked together to see that the improvements not only serve to improve mobility for walkers, cyclists, and the motoring public, but also worked to further enhance the neighborhoods for the improvement of their quality of life. I commend the citizens from the Ashley Bridge District for their input throughout the process of designing and constructing the Wesley Drive Improvements and for their desire and commitment to improve their neighborhoods and their surroundings.”

“We are excited to announce the completion of this project because it was designed with extensive public input, and greatly improves the traveling situation around a busy and increasingly popular local shopping center and for those needing to access nearby neighborhoods. Additionally, we are proud because it improves transportation not only for drivers, but for the many bicyclists and pedestrians who use the West Ashley Greenway for recreation. The new, 10-foot sidewalks near the shopping center and the new sidewalks and stormwater drains along Wesley Drive and Folly Road Boulevard are great improvements for the homes and businesses in this area.”

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Glenn McConnell Parkway/I-526 Improvement Project

Glenn McConnell Parkway/I-526 Improvement Project Location

Transportation Sales Tax Program

GLENN MCCONNELL PARKWAY / I-526 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

PROJECT INFORMATION The Glenn McConnell Parkway/I-526 Improvement Project was requested by the City of Charleston and approved by voters in the second Transportation Sales Tax bond referendum in 2006. Voters authorized the County to issue $205 million in bonds, which will be repaid through Transportation Sales Tax revenues. The $7.2 million project includes improvements along Glenn McConnell Parkway from Essex Farms Drive to Orleans Road.

Design Consultant: Davis & Floyd, Inc. Construction Contractor: Sanders Brothers Recipient of 2011 Quality Pavement Award from the SC Asphalt Pavement Association for overall performace on this project.

Project Manager: Devri Detoma, CharlestonCounty Transportation Development

• The widening of Magwood Drive at the Glenn McConnell Parkway intersection (hospital side of the highway) provides for a left-turn only lane, a single through lane, and right-turn lane onto Glenn McConnell Parkway.

• Adjustments to the stoplight timing at the intersection of Magwood Drive and Glenn McConnell Parkway allows left turns from both northbound and southbound lanes of Magwood Drive to occur at the same time • Closing the median on Glenn McConnell Parkway at Frontage Road prohibits left turns and U-turns for improved safety.

The Glenn McConnell Parkway/I-526 Improvement Project is located within the City of Charleston. The project includes improvements along Glenn McConnell Parkway from Essex Farms Drive to Orleans Road. The major components of the project improvements are as follows: • The widening of Glenn McConnell Parkway provides an additional lane in each direction for the full length of the project • The widening of Magwood Drive at the Glenn McConnell Parkway intersection (Home Depot/McDonald’s side of the highway) allows for dual left-turn lanes and a through or rightturn lane onto Glenn McConnell Parkway.

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• Lengthening the left-turn lanes on Glenn McConnell Parkway toward I-526 eastbound (toward North Charleston and Mount Pleasant) allows more room for vehicles waiting to turn.

• A five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along Magwood Drive was constructed to connect to the existing sidewalk. Pedestrian signals have been installed on both sides of Glenn McConnell Parkway to allow for pedestrians to cross the intersection, and eight-foot-wide paved shoulders were constructed, with the exception of the interchange ramp area.

• Earthen sound buffers were created, which includes landscaping, along the northbound lanes of Glenn McConnell Parkway to provide a buffer for nearby neighborhoods.

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November 2004

The initial Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax referendum was approved by voters, creating the overall Transportation Sales Tax Program. The 2004 referendum established the sales tax and authorized the County to issue $77 million in bonds for road projects and a $95 million bond for greenbelt conservation, all of which is being repaid through Transportation Sales Tax revenues.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

May 2005

Collection of the Transportation Sales Tax began in May of 2005 and will continue for 25 years or until $1.3 billion is collected.

Construction on Glenn McConnell Parkway

November 2006 Funding for the Glenn McConnell Parkway/I-526 interchange project was approved

by Charleston County voters during the second Transportation Sales Tax Bond Referendum.

July 2008 Charleston County held a Public Meeting to gather public input on proposed improvements to Glenn McConnell Parkway/I-526 Interchange.

Glenn McConnell Parkway/I-526 Project Map

September 2008 After public input was received, the project design was approved by Charleston County Council on September 2, 2008.

May 2010 A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held on May 19, 2010 to kick off construction on the Glenn McConnell Parkway/I-526 Improvement Project.

Widening on Magwood Drive at Glenn McConnell intersection

June 2011 A ceremony was held on June 21, 2011 to celebrate the project’s completion.

Sidewalk installation on Magwood Drive

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New sidewalk, curb & gutter on Magwood Drive

Removing the existing brush and building up the slope to add an additional lane on Glenn McConnell

Paving new lane on Glenn McConnell southbound

Embankment for additional lane after removing existing brush and building up the slope

Widening construction on Glenn McConnell Parkway near I-526

Earthen sound buffers were constructed to reduce traffic noise for nearby neighborhoods

Replacement guardrail relocated to allow for additional lane

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Widening construction on Glenn McConnell Parkway

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New trees and bushes were planted to improve landscaping along Glenn McConnell Parkway

The widening of Magwood Drive at the Glenn McConnell Parkway intersection (hospital side of the highway) provides for a left-turn only lane, a single through lane, and right-turn lane onto Glenn McConnell Parkway

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GLENN MCCONNELL PARKWAY / I-526 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The widening of Glenn McConnell Parkway provides an additional lane in each direction for the full length of the project

GLENN MCCONNELL PARKWAY / I-526 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

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Widening on Glenn McConnell Parkway near I-526 to provide an additional lane in both directions Before

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An additional lane on Glenn McConnell required removing the existing brush and building up the slope.

The slopes were treated with temporary vegetation where new trees and bushes will be planted.

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Concrete sidewalks were constructed along both sides of Magwood Drive.

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Teddie E. Pryor, Sr.

Mayor, City of Charleston

Charleston County Council Chairman

“The completion of this significant component of the SC 61 Expressway corridor at the intersection of SC 61 Expressway and Magwood Road will make a critical difference for this area. It has improved traffic flow and increased motoring safety for our residents, businesses and those who commute through that area. For this area of our city, studies showed that this intersection was one of the most congested intersections in the West Ashley area.

These improvements will greatly improve the capacity of these roadways and improve quality of life for everyone.”

“This is an important project because it affects so many people who travel through this area on a daily basis. The input we gathered from the public and surrounding businesses helped shape the design of the project. We are excited to announce the completion of this project because we know the changes will greatly improve the traffic situation and provide better access to the medical complex for patients, visitors and emergency vehicles.”

QUOTES ABOUT THE PROJECT’S IMPORTANCE

Allen Carroll

Glenn McConnell

“The completion of this construction marks an important day for the West Ashley community and Charleston County.

Each day we have approximately 1,400 employees, patients and visitors coming to our Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital campus, which includes the Roper St. Francis Cancer Center. That is over a half million people annually and obviously a lot of vehicle traffic. With the flow of traffic improved, everyone – including emergency service workers and patients – can get to their destinations with improved safety and less stress.

We appreciate the leadership demonstrated by the County in planning and executing this project.”

“This parkway has become a lifeline for the West Ashley community. The improvements from the Transportation Sales Tax funds will keep it vibrant and useful for the foreseeable future making transportation easier for all of our residents.”

CEO, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Senator, South Carolina

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CHARLESTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building 4045 Bridge View Drive North Charleston, SC 29405 (843) 958-4030 CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL Teddie E. Pryor, Sr., Chairman J. Elliott Summey, Vice Chairman Colleen T. Condon Henry Darby Anna B. Johnson Joe Qualey A. Victor Rawl Herbert R. Sass III Dickie Schweers CHARLESTON COUNTY STAFF Kurt Taylor County Administrator Jim Armstrong Assistant County Administrator for Transportation & Public Works Steve Thigpen Director of Transportation Development

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