Masks no longer required inside Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Passengers are no longer required to wear masks at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, though those who prefer to are encouraged to do so. CAE issued a response today to the Transportation Security Administration's decision to
Supply chain woes creating crunch on land and at sea
Attracting more workers to a potentially lucrative trucking industry is one solution industry insiders see to helping alleviate supply chain snags that have created backups at ports and on roads, but experts warn change could be ...
CAE midyear passengers higher than projected
The Columbia airport has seen more passengers each month this year. The 37,007 passengers in January had grown to 83,289 by the close of June, with the total passenger count at 347,157 at the close of the first six months.
Richland County Council approves Penny Tax settlement
The settlement requires no payment by the county to the S.C. Department of Revenue, which had questioned some Penny Tax project spending in a 2017 audit. The agreement also stipulates that the audit found no fraud by the county.
COMET to receive grant to reduce vehicle emissions
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority will use a federal grant of nearly $3 million to purchase electric and fuel cell buses for its fleet, which serves Richland and Lexington counties.
Proposed Blythewood projects subject of public meeting
An open house meeting Wednesday at Doko Manor will review proposed Richland County Penny Tax Program projects involving McNulty Street and Creech Road. Residents can view maps and drawings and talk with project managers.
COMET fares to resume Monday
Fares will resume for Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority fixed-route bus and paratransit service routes. Downtown connector Soda Cap routes will have a $1 basic fare.
Roadwork to begin on portion of Garners Ferry project
Paving near the Garners Ferry Sports Complex, part of work on Garners Park Road, begins today and is expected to last for about two weeks. Garners Park Road will connect Garners Ferry Road and Rabbit Run Road.
Motor Fuel Income Tax Credit cap increasing to $85 million
Tax year 2020 is the third in which the credit can be claimed. For the 2020 filing year, 79,000 returns claimed the credit, for a total of $3.4 million, according to the S.C. Department of Revenue.
CAE now offering pre-booked parking option
Airport travelers can pre-book surface or garage parking through online system GOairport, available through CAE's website. Travelers can choose parking online and scan a barcode upon entry and exit.
COMET seeks input into bus network redesign
The Central Midlands Transit Authority has two redesign concepts available for public perusal on its project website, which also features a survey. Two virtual meetings are planned next month as part of a two-year planning study.
Clemson Road construction project nears completion
Repaving and other work is estimated to be 90% complete in the Northeast Columbia area. Roadwork will continue from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, causing lane closures and traffic delays, for the next several weeks.