Lowcountry Council of Governments Planning Department

09/03/2020

The Lowcountry Council of Governments is updating the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties.

We would like to hear from you about your personal experiences and perceptions of natural hazards (i.e. hurricanes, tornados, floods), your planning and preparation for natural hazards, and your support of community hazard mitigation activities.

Giving us just 5 minutes of your time can really help us in planning to save lives and to prevent major property damage and other losses caused by natural disasters in our region.

We would appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey below.

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03/01/2018

How do you currently travel around the Bluffton, Hilton Head and Beaufort area? Do you drive alone, carpool, or take the bus? The Lowcountry Council of Governments and Palmetto Breeze are developing a vision for transit and need your help. Take the transit survey and share your thoughts at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SC-Travel-Survey The online survey is available through Friday, March 23. Pass it on!

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02/23/2018

Palmetto Breeze was awarded Organization of the Year by the Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce for teaming up with Second Helpings food bank to bring nutritious food to Lowcountry commuters.

BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) — Hundreds of workers pass through the Palmetto Breeze bus station in Bluffton every morning and evening. They’re coming from as far as Walterboro, some Allendale …

02/12/2018

Check out the SCDOT project viewer for transportation projects in your area!
https://scdot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=ca1cd69fc88945f4bb465e16765d761c

07/25/2017

These fellows stopped at the LCOG today for lunch and a rest while cycling from Maine to Florida. They were following directions from the Adventure Cycling Association. What a great way to see the Lowcountry! I think I might have chosen fall as opposed to summer but that's just me.🚲🌞🌡️ https://www.adventurecycling.org/

07/07/2017

Here are some great reasons why roundabouts are becoming more common in the Lowcountry!

07/07/2017

Roundabouts are great for traffic safety, but they can be confusing if you're not used to driving in them. Check out this great video!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DJDjaa25Co

Traffic congestion and motor vehicle crashes are widespread problems, especially in urban areas. Roundabouts, used in place of stop signs and traffic signals...

05/18/2017

Great news for the Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority and Palmetto Breeze. SCDOT presented Palmetto Breeze with General Public Transportation Provider of the Year 2017 for their service during the Hurricane Matthew evacuation and expedited return to full service following the storm. Kudos!⛈️☎️🚎👍👏

04/19/2017

http://www.experiencegreen.org/earthday.html 😍

Contact Ray Wenig at [email protected] or 843-247-2867 for a complete sponsor registration and Green Expo participation form

04/19/2017

Fun Earth Day opportunities to celebrate and make a difference! http://www.bcgov.net/cleanupday.php

Residents are invited to show their love and appreciation for the beautiful beaches, handsome roads and wonderful waterways of Beaufort County, by participating in the 2017 Beaufort County Cleanup event.

03/10/2017

Curious about bike laws? Stay tuned to the Island Packet for their ongoing series about cycling in the Lowcountry. http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/traffic/article137639438.html

Road cyclists have the legal right to ride in the street, even when there are recreational paths available. But that’s a fact many local motorists find frustrating in practice.

01/24/2017

Do you find transportation planning confusing and perhaps dehydrating? Take a look at these materials provided by the USDOT! Clears it right up!

https://www.transportation.gov/leadershipacademy