How would the upcoming Lowcountry Rapid Transit benefit your neighborhood? If you live or work along Rivers Avenue (or just care about public transportation) the LCRT wants to hear from you.

The Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments will host four public workshops on Transit Oriented Development. Why? The introduction of SC’s first mass-transit system may lead to new development. Think: new businesses + housing near future Lowcountry Rapid Transit stations.

What would you like to see in those areas? How will this transit system affect your home and workplace? Join one of the following sessions to help shape the growth of future development in the Lowcountry. In the NL: Psst... the first workshop is today.

Thursday, July 27 | 6-8 p.m.| International Longshoremen's Association Local 1422 Hall, 1142 Morrison Dr.
Saturday, July 29 |10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Metanoia, 2005 Reynolds Ave.
Monday, July 31 | 6-8 p.m. | North Charleston Intermodal/Amtrak Station, 4565 Gaynor Ave.
Tuesday, August 1, 6-8 p.m. | The Opportunity Center, 8570 Rivers Ave.

What kind housing should be near this station? | Rendering provided by the Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments

So far, the project has made strides like an award of $860,000 from the Federal Transit Administration for planning. It was also one of 18 large transit projects recommended to receive $4.45 billion for construction in the federal FY 2024 Budget Request — the LCRT was recommended to receive $100 million.