With grand visions of a high-speed rail crossing our state to allow cheaper transport for our Atlanta and Charlotte commuters, the South East High Speed Rail (SEHSR) sounds great years down the road, but it’d be even better if we could get a smaller “pilot” project on the ground right now: commuter rail here in the Golden Strip.
Active rail lines in South Carolina
Credit: SCDOT
Which one do you think will come to the Upstate first – if ever?
Connecting Fountain Inn, Mauldin, and Simpsonville with one rail line will not only provide cheaper costs for those eager to use a commuter train, but it will also lower carbon emissions and traffic from POV’s and bring in much-needed revenue to the State over time.
The Greenville County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) has recently embarked on a multimodal transit corridor alternatives feasibility study for a future high capacity transit system between the cities of Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn in Greenville County, South Carolina.
The focus of the study is a discontinued freight rail line right-of-way corridor of approximately 3 ½ miles long owned by the GCEDC. Various transit and bikeway options are being considered.
Your input is important. Please attend the upcoming public meeting and let us know what you think!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Open House – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
County Council Chambers at County Square
301 University Ridge, Greenville, S.C.
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