CARTA buys first permanent park-and-ride lot, first of planned network in Charleston area
Construction is underway in North Charleston for what Charleston’s mass transit system expects will be a network of nearly two dozen new or “enhanced” park-and-ride lots, making it easier for people to commute by bus or carpool.
Currently, CARTA’s park-and-ride options are limited to seven locations where commuters use spaces in shopping center parking lots. The parking lots, which the transit system does not pay to use, are primarily pick-up and drop-off spots for express bus service.
Charleston City Councilman Mike Seekings, chairman of the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority, said the new park-and-ride will be the first facility purchased by CARTA.
