Horizon
2050
Guiding Transportation Safety, Growth, and Access in the
Upstate
Project Overview
Horizon 2050 is the ten-year update to the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation Study (GPATS) Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). It is a 25-year plan for highway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects in the GPATS coverage area. Every Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is required to have an LRTP that is reviewed and updated over time. GPATS conducts a small review and update of the LRTP every five years and a major update every 10 years. The LRTP was most recently updated in 2022. The LRTP includes a fiscally constrained, prioritized list of transportation projects to be completed over the next 25 years, based on current funding levels.
Public involvement is essential for fully understanding a community’s transportation vision. Through two rounds of community outreach, the project team will work with the public to identify regional transportation needs and share potential projects or plans to address those needs. Opportunities will be provided for in-person and online feedback and comments.
Upcoming Events
Greer: City of Greer, Events Hall
- Time: May 11, 5-7 PM
- Location: 301 East Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29651
Greenville: Hughes Main Library
- Time: May 13, 5-7 PM
- Location: 25 Heritage Green Pl, Greenville, SC 29601
Travelers Rest: City Hall
- Time: May 14, 5-7 PM
- Location: 125 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Simpsonville: Simpsonville Library
- Time: May 19, 5-7 PM
- Location: 626 NE Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Easley: Kimberley Hampton Memorial Library
- Time: May 20, 5-7 PM
- Location: 304 Biltmore Road, Easley, SC 29640
Powdersville: Bethesda United Church
- Time: May 21, 5-7 PM
- Location: 516 Piedmont Road, Easley, SC 29642
Our Guiding Statements
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Culture and Environment
Improve the area's quality of life by protecting and promoting its valued places and natural resources. -
Economic Value
Enhance regional economic vitality by simplifying the movement of people and freight within and across the region. -
Growth and Development
Enhance travel efficiency by aligning transportation investments with land use planning. -
Mobility and Accessibility
Create a transportation system that encourages biking, walking, and using public transit with balanced infrastructure. -
Safety and Security
Promote a safe transportation system by reducing crashes, increasing reliability, and enhancing emergency response. -
Systems preservation and efficiency
Extend the lifespans of transportation systems by promoting fiscal responsibility and prioritizing maintenance and operational efficiency.
Project Schedule
- Kick-off - February 2026
- Travel Demand Model Refinement and Documentation - Febraury through May 2026
- Public Involvement Process - February through August 2026, with Community Meetings in May and July
- Congestion Management Process and Regional Mobility Program - February through April 2026
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Production and Publication of Horizon2050 Long Range
Transportation Plan Summary Document - February through October
2026
- Website and Portal Updates in April, June and September
- Existing Conditions Report in May
- Draft Long Range Transportation Plan in August
- Final Long Range Transportation Plan in September
- Study Team Meetings take place in February, April, July and September
- Policy Committee Meetings take place in February, May, August and October
Horizon 2050 acts as a strategic plan that outlines a regional vision for safe, multi-modal transportation while listing top-priority and actionable projects. Horizon 2050 will coordinate local needs with federal funding to deliver projects that build a more connected Upstate.
Comment Map
As the Greenville-Pickens area continues to grow, the need for advanced transportation systems becomes more critical. The Horizon 2050 LRTP will characterize current and future transportation needs, outline the region’s long-term transportation goals, and identify multimodal transportation strategies.
Use the map to pinpoint traffic and safety issues or other needs in the study area. Drop comments or feedback where traffic, transit, bike, or pedestrian improvements are needed.