Transportation Planning
The Catawba Regional Council of Governments (CRCOG) is committed to developing an efficient, multi-modal transportation system which will increase the mobility of people and goods within the Catawba Region. A successful partnership with the South Carolina Department of Transportation has enabled CRCOG to take a more active role in regional transportation issues.
The COG assists the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) in the long-range planning of regional transportation improvements including highway infrastructure, public transit, planning studies, and other needs as appropriate. The COG works with jurisdictions in the region to prioritize local needs and make recommendations to the SCDOT for funding of highway and transit projects.
Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP)
The Rural Planning Work Program (RPWP) describes the transportation planning activities undertaken by our office and is produced annually. Tasks included in the RPWP are the result of issues identified by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the CRCOG Board which serves as the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). Click here to view document.
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a comprehensive transportation planning document for the four-county Catawba Region. The LRTP defines the overarching goals for transportation in our region, establishes existing and future transportation needs of the region and allocates projected revenue to transportation programs and projects that address those needs.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
The Catawba Region TIP outlines the planning objectives, priority status and funding source for all projects scheduled for construction over a five-year period. The TIP is submitted to SCDOT for approval and inclusion in the Statewide Transportation lmprovement Program (STIP). The STIP contains an accounting of federal highway funds approved by the SCDOT Commission for roadway improvements as well as certain public transit allocations. The STIP is organized according to DOT District Offices. The Catawba Region is covered by the DOT District 4. Information on the Catawba Region and other District 4 counties can be accessed through the following link: SCDOT
Transportation Enhancement Program
The South Carolina Department of Transportation offers the Transportation Enhancement grant program. This program provides a greater opportunity for local governments to pursue a broad range of non-traditional transportation related activities such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, streetscaping, scenic and landscaping programs, and historic preservation. Transportation Enhancement Funds are funded under the current Federal Transportation Legislation SAFETEA-LU (Formerly Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century also known as TEA 21 and previously known as ISTEA) and allocated by the South Carolina Department of Transportation. CRCOG staff provides assistance to local governments with project development including grant preparation and administration. Information on the enhancement program can be accessed by clicking here.
Traffic Count Program
Our office maintains an inventory of all traffic counts collected by the South Carolina Department of Transportation within the Catawba Region. County maps date back to 1997 and are updated as data becomes available from the SCDOT. CRCOG has created a traffic count map application for downloading information via the website. Click here to view traffic count maps by county.
Special Projects
Catawba Regional COG provides a variety of transportation planning services related to safe and efficient mobility for automobile, transit, bicycle and pedestrian modes of travel. The COG has worked with local jurisdictions on special projects such as the:
- US 521-SC 9 Corridor Study – Click here to view document.