Vision for the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan

The paramount purpose of our transportation system is to enhance and sustain the quality of life and economic vitality of the region.  This will be accomplished through collaboration, sound development, maintenance, and management of a transportation system that meets the accessibility and mobility needs of people and goods in the region through safe, secure, environmentally prudent, and financially sound means.

 Goals for the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan

• Consultation – work with transportation partners in identifying critical transportation issues and determining the principles for implementation.
•  Mobility – promote efficient movement of people and goods across all modes of transportation.
• Accessibility – increase connectivity and provide better ways for people to reach important destinations easily.
•  Safety –minimize accidents and fatalities on our roadways for all motorized and nonmotorized users.
• Security – support homeland security and safeguard the personal security of all motorized and nonmotorized users.
• Economic Vitality – provide an efficient, interconnected transportation system to advance and support the economic well-being of the region.
• Environment – protect and enhance the environment, support social justice, promote energy conservation, promote consistency between transportation improvements and local planned growth patterns.
• Finance – ensure by minimizing cost, wisely applying existing resources while seeking innovative funding sources, and expanding    opportunities for preserving existing transportation system.

Central Midlands Council of Governments
236 Stoneridge Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 376-5390  Fax: (803) 376-5394
transportation@centralmidlands.org