North Charleston City Council convened a Special Committee of the Whole Meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 5:30 pm in City Council Chambers. Public comments were heard regarding an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement between the City of North Charleston, CSX Transportation, and Shipyard Creek Associates, LLC.
North Charleston's rail plan
North Charleston's rail plan Maps
Mayor Summey's commentary - "Setting the record straight"
Concerns about northern rail access through North Charleston
NEWS COVERAGE OF THE PUBLIC COMMENTS
Post and Courier - Summey pushes rail plan
WCBD New 2 - Majority supports alternative plan for rail lines in North Charleston
WCIV News 4 - Full Steam Ahead for North Charleston Rail Plan
As a North Charleston resident who relys on CARTA for transportation, I was surprised and disappointed to see this public hearing and the one for CARTA are scheduled for the same night. I'm assuming this means the Mayor, who's on the CARTA board, won't make it to the CARTA public hearing. Kathi, author of Carfree Charleston http://carfreechas.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteCARTA is holding 2 other public hearings.
ReplyDelete5:30 - 7:30 PM Mon - 08/09/10 N. Charleston City Hall, 2nd Floor Montague Room; 2500 City Hall Lane, N. Charleston, SC
5:30 - 7:30 pm Tues – 08/10/10 Lonnie Hamilton III Public Service Building; Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC
CARTA also is offering other methods to speak out about the proposed recommendations. Visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/8Z9MNJC to fill out a public survey or e-mail CARTA at askcarta@ridecarta.com.
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