Charleston is drafting a rule that would make developers prove their real traffic impact

The City of Charleston is drafting an ordinance that would require developers to show a project's traffic impact on surrounding roads, not just its own entrances and exits, before it can move forward. The draft was revealed at the city's second State of Our City event and still has to go to City Council for public input and a vote.

Why this matters here

Any owner planning a new building, a bigger lot, or a second location in Charleston could face a wider traffic study. The road projects tied up in this debate will also decide how easily customers reach Johns Island businesses for years.