Pothole Politics: Understanding Roads Repairs and Government

Ever wondered how to get that pesky pothole fixed? We talk with GP McLeer, Mayor of Fountain Inn and director of Upstate Mobility Alliance to break down the complex world of local government and transportation. Learn who's responsible for roads, how projects get prioritized, and what you can do to advocate for improvements in your community.

Links:

SCDOT's "Who Owns My Road?" interactive map website: https://ris.scdot.org/RoadwayInformationStreetFinder.aspx

SCDOT Project Viewer Map website: https://www.scdot.org/business/projectviewer.html

GPATS (Greenville Pickens Area Transportation Study) website: https://www.gpats.org/

SCDOT STIP (State Transportation Improvement Program) website: https://www.scdot.org/inside/planning-stip.html

SPATS (Spartanburg Area Transportation Study) website: https://www.spatsmpo.com/

ACATS (Anderson Clemson Area Transportation Study) website: https://www.cityofandersonsc.com/anderson-area-transportation-study/

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