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.
Upcoming Meetings
Check back soon for upcoming GSATS meetings.
North Carolina AdvaNCe
AdvaNCe Transportation Together is a collaboration between NCDOT, the business community, and other private-public partners exploring transportation funding in North Carolina, together. North Carolina is exploring funding options to meet growing transportation demands and to provide a more sustainable future for our transportation system. The website (www.advancenctransportation.com) provides information on how transportation is funded today, the problem with the current funding model, and potential solutions. Visit the website to explore possible transportation revenue funding mechanisms, calculate the differences between those funding options, watch the short video, and provide your feedback and ideas in the survey to help identify a sustainable transportation funding solution together.
Request for Letters of Interest (RFLOI): October 16, 2024 -December 13, 2024
The Grand Strand Area Transportation Study is requesting letters of interest (LOI) for professional services from a qualified consultant to develop a Corridor Study. This study proposal submitted by the Town of Sunset Beach was selected for funding through GSATS’ Local Direct Attributable (DA) Funds Program. The study area consists of the entire municipal limits of the Town of Sunset Beach along with its adjacent extraterritorial jurisdiction. Click the link below for more information.
Sunset Beach 904 Corridor Study RFLOI
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks comment on the agency’s updated Public Involvement Policy.
SCDOT recognizes the critical importance of public participation in the transportation decision-making process and this policy outlines the departmental guidelines and practices related to public involvement.
To assist those who do not have internet access, a printed copy of this policy is available for public review at any of the South Carolina Department of Transportation District Offices.
Comments will be accepted until the close of business on November 15, 2024, and should be forwarded to Ginny Jones, Public Involvement Director, SCDOT Public Engagement Office, 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, S.C. 29202 or by email to SCDOTpubliccomment@scdot.org.
Please note, any information provided, including names and addresses, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Draft Public Involvement Policy
Safe Streets and Roads 4 All Website Access
To enter the site for the Safety Action Plan, please click on the SS4A logo to the left. At this website, you will find an overview of the project and ways to get involved by attending meetings. The GSATS Safety Action Plan SS4A website domain is owned by AECOM.
If you would like to provide comments or concerns, please use the following form: GSATS SAP Public Comment Form.
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