SPRAWL DEVELOPMENT AND THE NEED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY

The State of South Carolina and Orangeburg County have experienced a substantial amount of growth during the past decade from 1990-2000. The State grew in population by 15% from 3,486,703 in 1990 to 4,012,012 in 2000 (US Census 2000). The county grew by 8% in population from 84,803 in 1990 to 91,582 in 2000 (US Census 2000). This growth trend has been consistent for both jurisdictions since the early 1900s. The State population was 1,340,316 in 1900 and in 2000 it reached 4,012,012 (US Census 1999-2000). The same observation can be made about the growth in the county's population. It grew from 59,663 in 1900 to 91,582 in the year 2000 (US Census 2000). Even though the State and county have shown positive growth over the years, there are two underlying concerns that are examined through this research project: (1) land use policies (sprawl development) and (2) public transportation needs in Orangeburg County. The primary focus of the research is to review current land use policy in South Carolina and Orangeburg County and further examine the impact these policies have on public transportation needs for the county.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Project Number: 2001-006.
• Corporate Authors:

  South Carolina State University, Orangeburg

  James E. Clyburn University Transportation Center
  300 College Street, NE
  Orangeburg, SC  United States  29117

  Research and Special Programs Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Whitney, T C
  • Gordon, J L
• Publication Date: 2004-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 27 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Impact studies; Land use planning; Population growth; Public policy; Public transit; Urban sprawl
• Geographic Terms: Orangeburg County (South Carolina); South Carolina
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Policy; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00977214
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Report
• Files: UTC, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 26 2004 12:00AM