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Transportation

Apr 19, 2022

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

Nov 29, 2021

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 ...

Jul 30, 2021

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.

Jul 21, 2021

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.

Jul 20, 2021

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.

May 24, 2021

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.

Apr 9, 2021

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.

Mar 8, 2021

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.

Dec 22, 2020

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.

Dec 1, 2020

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.

Nov 12, 2020

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.

Oct 30, 2020

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.