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.

Notice for Public Comment for an amendment to the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plam (MTP)

MTP-Public-Notice

SC90 / Hwy57 Corridor Study Report Draft

Holden Beach Causeway Study Report Final


Notice for Public Comment for an amendment to the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)

TIP Public Notice

TIP Public Notice GSATS TIP 2024-2033 Draft with NEW PROJECTS for Public Comment


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