GSATS is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for carrying out the urban transportation planning process for the Grand Strand area.

As the MPO, GSATS provides the forum for cooperative decision making in developing regional transportation plans and programs to meet changing needs. It is composed of elected and appointed officials representing local, state and federal governments or agencies having interest or responsibility in comprehensive transportation planning.

TAC MEETING – APRIL 26, 2024

There will be a meeting of the GSATS TAC on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:30 in the Ocean Isle Beach Town Hall. Please save this date on your calendar. Packet information to follow soon.


NORTH CAROLINA METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (MTIP)

The Grand Strand Area Transportation Study (GSATS) is soliciting public comment on the amendments to the FY 2024-2033 North Carolina Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan (MTIP) to include funding and schedule updates to local and statewide Projects. The documents below include the Public Notice and the FY24-33 MTIP with Statewide Projects.

FY24-33 MTIP Public Notice

2024-2033 MTIP with Statewide Projects


Click HERE to learn more about the different GSATS Committees and their roles in the transportation planning process.


Carolina Bays Parkway  Extension

NCDOT and SCDOT invite you to view information regarding the extension of Carolina Bays Parkway. Please use the following link to visit the project information page.    Carolina Bays Parkway Project Information