The South Carolina Councils of Governments strives to unite our state’s COGs in an effort to share knowledge and resources. Events and trainings offer a chance to develop skills, share ideas, and congregate with members of COGs.

2024 SC COGS Conference Presentations:

Keynote – Positioning South Carolina For A Bright Future

Presenter: Justin Powell, Secretary of Transportation SCDOT


Complete Connectivity: Impact and Implementation of Shared-Use Paths

Panelist: Ty Houck, Greenville County – Neal Hamilton, SCPRT – Jim Hemphill, East Coast Greenway Alliance

Moderator: Matt Moldenhauer, Charleston County Parks


Planning Updates on SCDOT Complete Streets

Presenter: Guillermo Espinosa, SCDOT Active Transportation Planning Manager


SC Bike/ Ped Safety Program

Roadway Departure Safety in South Carolina

Panelist: Dr. Scott Himes, VHB Highway Safety Engineer – Paul LaFleur, FHWA Roadway Departure Program Manager – Duncan Smith SCDOT Office of Traffic Safety State Traffic Safety Engineer – Eugene Taylor, SCDOT Office of Traffic HSIP Safety Engineer

Moderator: Rick Green, Upper Savannah Council of Government Government Services Director