NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Transportation improvements across the Lowcountry took center stage as leaders with the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority discussed major initiatives during a recent board meeting.
Among the most notable developments: progress on a long-disputed land acquisition in Ladson and an expansion of the popular Beach Reach Shuttle service to Isle of Palms.
After a two-year legal battle, CARTA has received initial approval to move forward with acquiring a portion of land at the Coastal Carolina Fairgrounds. The property, located at the fairgrounds’ main parking entrance, would be used to build a park-and-ride lot for transit users…