Reducing Emissions thru Congestion mitigation

SMARTRIDE

SCDOT partners with DHEC, and the SC Energy Office to help improve air quality and reduce imports of foreign oil by using the SmartRide commuter service. Currently, SmartRide offers two bus routes that provide service between Camden and downtown Columbia, and between Newberry and downtown Columbia. The SC Department of Transportation offered free fares on the SmartRide commuter service between July 1 and September 30, 2007 on days DHEC forecasted Ground-Level Ozone Action Days. SmartRide has proven to be popular with many people who live in outlying areas and commute to downtown Columbia on a daily basis.