SCDOT Requests Public Comment on the Inclusion of Enhanced Mobility Projects in the 2024-2033 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

Columbia, S.C. (May 22, 2026) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the administration of federal funding to eligible Rural and Small Urban applicants for the improvement of transit mobility options for seniors and individuals with disabilities. SCDOT will receive public comments for a 21-day period from May 22 to June 11, 2026.

Title 49 U.S.C. 5310 authorizes the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program and provides formula funding to states to assist in improving transit mobility options for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

The SCDOT Office of Public Transit issued a statewide call for projects in February 2026. Lists of Rural and Small Urban project applications were reviewed by the SCDOT Office of Public Transit and provided to Regional Councils of Governments for review. SCDOT suballocates funds to eligible applicants, providing 80 percent Federal share for expenses associated with purchase of ADA-compliant vehicles or to administer regional Mobility Management or Purchase of Service programs.

<h1>Rural Applicants </h1> State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Call for Projects Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Federal Fiscal Year 2024, Section 5310 Lapsing Funds)

Rural Applicants

State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Call for Projects Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Federal Fiscal Year 2024, Section 5310 Lapsing Funds)
Agency Federal Local Total Project Project Type Vehicle Type
Allendale County COA $90,050 $15,891 $105,941 Purpose-Built Expansion
Babcock Center $100,000 $17,647 $117,647 Purpose-Built Expansion
Bamberg County Office on Aging $100,000 $17,647 $117,647 Purpose-Built Expansion
BCD COG $75,000 $18,750 $97,750 Mobility Management
Berkeley Citizens, Inc. $100,000 $17,647 $117,647 POS
Burton Center-Greenwood $100,000 $17,647 $117,647 Purpose-Built Expansion
Calhoun County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $147,059 Cutaway Expansion
CHESCO Services $125,000 $22,059 $147,059 Cutaway Replacement
Clarendon County DSNB $100,000 $17,647 $117,647 Purpose-Built Expansion
Colleton County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $147,059 Cutaway Replacement
Darlington County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $147,059 Cutaway Replacement
Dorchester County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $147,059 Cutaway Expansion
Fairfield County DSNB $100,000 $17,647 $117,647 Purpose-Built Expansion
Florence County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $147,059 Cutaway Expansion
Horry County DSNB $100,000 $17,647 $117,647 Purpose-Built Expansion
Kershaw County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $147,059 Cutaway Replacement
Lee County DSNB $100,000 $17,647 $117,647 Purpose Built Expansion
Lee County DSNB $50,000 $12,500 $62,5007 Mobility Management
Lowcountry COG-Colleton COA $50,000 $12,500 $62,500 POS
Lowcountry COG-Jasper COA $75,000 $18,750 $93,750 POS
Lowcountry RTA $50,000 $12,500 $62,500 Mobility Management
Neighbor to Neighbor of SC $100,000 $25,000 $125,000 Mobility Management
Neighbor to Neighbor of SC $100,000 $25,000 $125,000 POS
Oconee County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $147,059 Cutaway Replacement
Pickens County DSNB $100,000 $17,647 $117,647 Purpose-Built Expansion
Piedmont Agency on Aging $100,000 $17,647 $117,647 Purpose-Built Replacement
Senior Solutions $103,218 $18,215 $121,433 Cutaway Expansion
Union County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $147,059 Cutaway Replacement
Waccamaw COG $500,000 $12,500 $62,500 POS
Waccamaw COG $100,000 $25,000 $125,000 Mobility Management
York County DSNB $200,000 $35,294 $235,294 (2) Purpose-built Expansion
<h1>Rural Applicants </h1> State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Call for Projects Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Federal Fiscal Year 2024, Section 5310 Lapsing Funds)

Small Urban Applicants

State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Call for Projects Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Federal Fiscal Year 2024, Section 5310 Lapsing Funds)
Agency Federal Local Total Project Project Type Vehicle Type
Florence County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $147,059 Cutaway Replacement
Senior Solutions $103,218 $18,215 $121,433 Cutaway Expansion
Sumter County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $149,059 Cutaway Expansion
Sumter County DSNB $125,000 $22,059 $149,059 Cutaway Replacement
Sumter Senior Services $50,000 $12,500 $62,500 POS
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SCDOT will receive public comment for a 21-day period from May 22 to June 11, 2026.

Visit scdot.org/projects/public-comment-notices to view all STIP Comment Notices and submit comments online. To assist those who do not have internet access, a printed copy of this notice and supporting information is available for public review and comment at any of the South Carolina Department of Transportation District Offices and the South Carolina Councils of Government Offices. Please note, any information provided, including names and addresses, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

About SCDOT

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is the state agency with oversight of South Carolina’s network of highways and bridges, including responsibilities such as planning, design, construction, financing, and roadway safety. To ensure the nation’s fourth-largest highway system is prepared to serve the needs of South Carolina’s growing economy and population, SCDOT has developed a Strategic 10-Year Plan that addresses improvements to the state’s highway and bridge systems. Learn more at scdot.org. 

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Comments will be accepted until the close of business on May 22, 2026

Comments can be submitted in the following ways:

  • Mailed to: 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, S.C. 29202

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