Charleston County Voters Extend the Half-Cent Transportation Tax

Charleston County voters approved extending the half-cent transportation sales tax on Election Day, with about 65 percent in favor in unofficial returns. County officials project it will raise more than $4 billion over 25 years for roads, public transit and the Greenbelt program, including roughly $850 million starting in 2027 for a rapid transit line along Rivers Avenue between North Charleston and downtown.

Why this matters here

Road and transit work decides who can easily reach your front door, and the Rivers Avenue corridor is home to a lot of Lowcountry small businesses. Construction years are hard on storefronts, so knowing the timeline now lets you plan signage, parking guidance and promotions around it instead of reacting to orange cones.