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The South Carolina Department of Transportation publishes documents on state transportation, including the systematic planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of the state highway system and the development of a statewide intermodal and freight system.
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Publication Technician Certification Policy(South Carolina State Library, 2024-11) South Carolina Department of TransportationThe purpose of the technician certification policy is to assure the proper qualifications of all technicians that participate in the SCDOT testing and inspection of materials through set procedures and guidelines. The certification policy provides the necessary requirements of certification needed for the technician to properly and accurately perform tests and inspections in accordance with the required procedures. The use of certified technicians is designed to improve the consistency and quality of both laboratory and field test results.Publication Instructional Manual for the Operating Statistics and Transit Data Reporting Workbook(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09-12) South Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Intermodal & Freight ProgramsThe Operating Statistics (OPSTATS) and Transit Data Reporting process is a method employed to gather and analyze transportation program data from sub-recipients of the SCDOT’s Office of Public Transit. All current Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 and Section 5311 and State Mass Transit Fund (SMTF) general public transit provider sub-recipients in South Carolina are required to complete and submit the OPSTATS report. The OPSTATS Report should be completed for transportation services provided during the South Carolina State Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30). General public transportation providers of the SCDOT Office of Public Transit must have the completed OPSTATS Report emailed to SCDOT on or before Friday, October 25, 2024.Publication Limited English Proficiency Plan(South Carolina State Library, 2024-07) South Carolina Department of Transportation. Office of Minority & Small Business AffairsThis Limited English Proficiency Plan is a resource tool that will serve as a guide in addressing responsibilities as a recipient of federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) concerning the needs of individuals with limited English language skills. This plan details procedures on how to identify a person who may need language assistance, the ways in which assistance may be provided, the approach for training staff, how to notify LEP persons that assistance is available, and information for future plan updates.Publication 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09) South Carolina Department of Transportation. Office of Minority & Small Business AffairsThe South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is a recipient of federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation. As such, it must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination statutes, regulations, and authorities. This document serves as SCDOT’s Title VI Implementation Plan to ensure that no person in the United States, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity operated by SCDOT as a recipient of federal funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).Publication Public Involvement Policy Draft(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09-17) South Carolina Department of TransportationThis policy supersedes the Department’s Public Involvement Policy for NEPA Compliance (2015), Public Participation Plan (2019 Update), Supplement for Virtual Public Involvement (2021), and all internal directives that relate to public involvement.Publication Traffic Calming Guidelines Revised 2019(South Carolina State Library, 2024-07-23) South Carolina Department of TransportationThe South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) maintains one of the largest state highway systems in the nation. The majority of these roads are secondary routes that can be classified as minor collectors or local streets. Many of these roadways serve property that is zoned as residential. As such, SCDOT receives numerous requests from local governments and individuals to address the cut-through and speeding traffic within neighborhoods. In an effort to mitigate these problems, SCDOT has developed Traffic Calming Guidelines to assist local governments in addressing these concerns.Publication South Carolina Statewide Rail Plan Update 2020(South Carolina State Library, 2024-06-27) South Carolina Department of TransportationThe South Carolina State Rail Plan has been updated in consideration of the following South Carolina statewide plans that were reviewed in parallel and updated as needed in a coordinated effort: 2040 Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan (MTP); Interstate Plan and Updates; Strategic Corridor Plan; Public Transit and Coordination Plans; and Statewide Freight Plan. This State Rail Plan is consistent with and contains elements required under Chapter 227 of Title 49, as enacted in the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). This Plan updates the previous plan of 2014, which was developed to comply with Title 49, Part 266.15 and Requirements for a State Rail Plan.Publication Guide to DBE Certification(South Carolina State Library, 2024-05-16) South Carolina Department of Transportation. Division of Minority and Small Business AffairsThis brochure explains the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification process and gives a list of Department of Transportation program partners along with their telephone numbers.Publication Rail Plan Map 2024(South Carolina State Library, 2024-05) South Carolina Department of Transportation. Division of Intermodal and Freight ProgramsThe rail map includes SCDOT railway systems in the state.Publication Statewide TSMO Master Plan(South Carolina State Library, 2023-12-08) Kimley-Horn, Jeff Dale; South Carolina Department of TransportationThe TSMO Master Plan is intended to help guide SCDOT and stakeholders through the deployment of Transportation Management Operation Systems (TSMO) strategies, projects, and programs. This plan is the first statewide technology-focused plan in South Carolina and will be the first step in creating the momentum to ultimately educate and inform stakeholders to key challenges and improvements.Publication South Carolina Carbon Reduction Strategy(South Carolina State Library, 2023-11-09) Scouth Carolina Department of Transportation; Kimley-HornThe South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has developed the South Carolina Carbon Reduction Strategy (CRS) to align with federal requirements to reduce carbon emissions produced by the transportation sector. These requirements were established as part of the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) adopted in 2021 and codified in 23 U.S.C. 175.Publication The State of SCDOT(South Carolina State Library, 2024-04-17) South Carolina Department of Transportation; Senate Transportation CommitteeThis State of the SCDOT report contains information about South Carolina infrastructure, including ten-year plan accomplishments, updates on running programs, facts about South Carolina bridges, and other pertinent information.Publication Hurricane Evacuation Routes(South Carolina State Library, 2024-04) South Carolina Department of TransportationThis map shows major hurricane evacuation routes in South Carolina.Publication Rail Plan Report 2023(South Carolina State Library, 2024-01-25) South Carolina Department of Transportation. Division of Intermodal and Freight ProgramsThe Rail Plan Report provides an analysis of the South Carolina Statewide Rail Plan (SRP) in two parts: (a) state railroad corridor preservation and revitalization plan; and (b) the comprehensive 2020 state rail plan for passenger and freight railroads and infrastructure services. To address these requirements, the SRP and the Rail Plan Implemenation Update are enclosed.Publication Certifications and assurances Fiscal Year 2024(South Carolina State Library, 2024-02-07) South Carolina Department of TransportationThe certifications appear as part of the applicant’s registration or annual registration renewal and on the Office of Management and Budget’s standard form. This certification has been modified in places to include analogous certifications required by U.S. DOT statutes or regulations.Publication I-77 and exit 26 interchange - Scout Motors, Richland County : final pipe inspection report(South Carolina State Library, 2024-02-06) South Carolina Department of Transportation; OLH, Inc.This report Covers the area surrounding US21 at I-77 interchange. SCA Underground performed the video and photo pipe inspection field work between September and November of 2023. OLH Inc collected, cataloged, and reviewed the data under a Professional Engineer to provide SCDOT and the Design Build Teams with a status of existing storm water drainage pipes and culverts. This report contains the information for each pipe inspected, listing the presence of issues or irregularities and the location of each within the pipe.Publication Branding & style guide(South Carolina State Library, 2023-03-06) South Carolina Department of TransportationThese guidelines were designed to be a foundation for our brand identity and a tool for both internal and external practitioners to clearly and consistently communicate our message. This is a living document – the guidance included here will be reviewed and updated regularly. This brand toolkit includes templates for basic branded materials you may need.Publication The Combahee Ferry Historic District : a crossing to freedom(South Carolina State Library, 2013-04-04) South Carolina Department of TransportationCombahee Ferry was the site of a major Union raid conducted by the 2nd South Carolina Volunteer Infantry. This African American regiment was organized at Beaufort and Hilton Head on May 22, 1863. Colonel James Montgomery led the regiment. Harriet Tubman, famed Union Army intelligence operative, planned and guided the raid.Publication The Combahee Ferry Historic District : bridging the past & present(South Carolina State Library, 2013-04-04) South Carolina Department of TransportationFor 300 years people and events converged at the Combahee River and made this crossing a vital transportation hub that influenced the economic, social, and political development of our state and nation. Today remnants of this historic hub are preserved in the Combahee Ferry Historic District. Explore this aerial view and learn about the eighteen resources that make up one of our state’s most important historic places.Publication Historic architectural survey of Marlboro County, South Carolina : final report(South Carolina State Library, 2012-01) Salo, Edward.; South Carolina Department of Transportation.; South Carolina Department of Archives and History.; Marlboro County (S.C.); Brockington and Associates, Inc.; Ellerbee, Jason; Lanphear, Kristina; Wagoner, PaigeThe objective of this survey is to identify all aboveground historic architectural resources in the survey universe that retain sufficient integrity to be included in the Statewide Survey of Historic Places. These resources include buildings, structures, objects, districts, and landscapes that have architectural or historical significance. The results of this survey can serve as an archival record of the Marlboro County’s historic resources at the time of the survey; this report contains an inventory of every site recorded during the fieldwork.