I want you to be aware that the SCDOT Commission has approved a ten year plan for using the gradual increase of new revenue from Act 40, the roads bill.  The graphics below show an overview of how the new revenue will be spent, as well as the new targets for improving pavement conditions; I hope this information will be beneficial:

*above chart shows funding increases since Act 98 in 2013

 

*VMT in the above chart stands for Vehicle Miles Traveled, which is the percentage of traffic carried by that part of the road system.

 

Thank you for the privilege of serving you in Columbia. Your feedback and assistance is critical in ensuring your voice is heard in our state government. If you have ideas on issues you want me to share with the rest of the General Assembly, or if you need assistance in any way, please don’t hesitate to give me a call at 864-529-2860 or email me at eddietallon@schouse.gov. Remember, you can go to www.schouse.gov, click on my name and see how I have voted on each and every issue before the house. You can also see any bills that I have sponsored or co-sponsored.