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
9/12/2024: NC GSATS Technical Coordinating Committee
There will be a meeting of the GSATS TCC on September 12th at 10:30 at the Carolina Shores Town Hall. The meeting packet can be found by clicking here. 09.12.2024 TCC Packet
9/20/2024: NC GSATS Technical Advisory Committee
There will also be a meeting of the GSATS TAC on September 20th at 10:30 at the Ocean Isle Beach Town Hall. The meeting packet is forthcoming.
Public Notice: September 1, 2024 – September 23, 2024
North Carolina Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan
The Grand Strand Area Transportation Study (GSATS) is soliciting public comment on the amendment of the FY 2024-2033 North Carolina Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan (MTIP) to include the new and amended Statewide Projects for inclusion in the North Carolina STIP.
FY24-33 MTIP NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
FY24-33 UPDATES STATEWIDE DRAFT
Public Notice: August 27, 2024 – September 16, 2024
North Carolina Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan
The Grand Strand Area Transportation Study (GSATS) is soliciting public comment on the amendment of the FY 2024-2033 North Carolina Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan (MTIP) to move the Shallotte Collector Street DA Funds from FY2024 to FY2025.
Public Notice: August 27, 2024 – September 16, 2024
FY 2024-25 UPWP
The Grand Strand Area Transportation Study (GSATS) is seeking comments on proposed amendment of the FY2024 and 2025 Unified Program Work Plan (UPWP). The UPWP is a two-year document intended to provide an outline of funding, tasks, and activities to carry out the rural transportation planning activities in the Waccamaw region. The proposed amendment moves the Shallotte Collector Street DA funds from FY2024 to FY2025.
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