PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan Opportunity for Public Review and Comment 21–Day Public Notice June 17, 2025 to July 11, 2025 The Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG) and the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (CMRTA) currently have a proposed amendment for the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) available for public review and comment. The LRTP serves as the 20-year guide to transportation investments and funding options for the Columbia Area Transportation Study (COATS) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Central Midlands Council of Government (CMCOG) Rural Planning Organization (RPO) and as a framework for transit investments by urban and rural area transit agencies. Proposed Amendment to the 2045 MPO & RPO Long Range Transportation Plan includes: The addition of the Strategic 10-Year Asset Management Plan Performance Measures (PM 1, PM 2, PM 3) for the South Carolina Department of Transportation. (By Reference). The addition of the US 1 Corridor Feasibility Study for the Central Midlands Council of Governments. (By Reference). The addition of the Corley Mill Road/Andrew Corley Road Corridor Feasibility Study for the Central Midlands Council of Governments. (By Reference). The addition of the 2021 – 2025 South Carolina Department of Transportation Safety Performance Targets. (By Reference) The addition of a Resolution to Apply for Federal and State Grants for the Central Midlands Council of Governments. (By Reference) The COATS MPO & CMCOG RPO gives notice of intent to amend its 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan. Those interested can view or receive a copy of the proposed amendment(s) at 236 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 or on our website at www.centralmidlands.org. Written comments can be submitted to the MPO and RPO at the address above or emailed to rsimmons@centralmidlands.org. Written comments will be accepted until July 11, 2025. Please submit your written comments to the attention of Reginald Simmons at the email or mailing address above or contact him at 803-376-5390 if you have any questions. Individuals interested in the conduct of a public hearing to discuss the contents of the LRTP must submit a written request to the attention of Reginald Simmons at the CMCOG. Written requests for a public hearing must be received by CMCOG on or before the comment closing date at the address shown above. All written comments received shall, as applicable, be made as part of the CMCOG and/or CMRTA records of public input. Please be advised that if no comments are received and/or no additional changes have been made, then as amended, this document will be published as the final document. IPL0243753 Jun 17 2025