What your YES vote means:
This referendum is about more than just extending the Mark Clark Expressway (I-526); it's about making Charleston County safer, more connected, and environmentally sustainable. Key projects include enhancing existing roads and bridges to increase safety and reduce congestion, strengthening infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing population, and improving pedestrian and bicycle safety by adding sidewalks to connect neighborhoods and public spaces. With a focus on alleviating traffic and investing in our transit system, the referendum also prioritizes preserving greenspace and protecting Charleston’s natural resources from overdevelopment.
Enhancing Existing Roads and Strengthening Infrastructure:
Making necessary repairs and building crucial enhancements to increase driver safety, reduce traffic congestion, and accommodate Charleston County's growing population and needs.
Increasing Safety:
Reducing gridlock and improving the flow of traffic means fewer accidents and quicker emergency assistance when needed
Alleviating Traffic:
Reducing travel times by projected 75% from Johns Island, 45% from West Ashley, and 33% from James Island
Improving Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety:
Adding sidewalks to facilitate pedestrian and bike access and to link neighborhoods, schools, parks, and commercial zones
Investing in Transit:
Operating our transit system and helping realize transformational enhancements to regional mobility to ease congestion
Preserving Greenspace:
Protecting land and our natural resources from overdevelopment while improving health and quality of life
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
REGISTRATION
Last day to register in person:
Friday, October 4th
Last day to submit applications online, by fax or by email:
Sunday, October 6
Mailed applications will be accepted if postmarked by:
Monday, October 7
VOTING
Early Voting:
Monday, October 21st - Saturday, October 26; and Monday, October 28 - Saturday, November 2nd from 8:30am - 6:00pm
Absentee by Mail:
Deadline to return absentee by mail application is 5:00pm on Friday, October 25
Election Day:
Tuesday, November 5 from 7:00am - 7:00pm
