Appalachian COG 2050 LRTP Update

The Appalachian Council of Governments is seeking qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the Appalachian region of South Carolina. The plan will serve as a multimodal transportation roadmap guiding investment decisions through 2050. This effort requires expertise in transportation planning, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic recommendation development. • Develop a full LRTP document covering highways, transit, freight, active transportation, and emerging technologies. • Conduct data collection, regional travel demand modeling, and scenario analysis. • Engage local agencies, municipalities, and the public to incorporate stakeholder input. • Deliver actionable investment recommendations and an implementation framework. • Provide final reports and presentations by the submission deadline (July 15, 2026).