Driving to Columbia for the May 1st SC teacher rally? Here’s what you need to know
The Columbia Police Department said Tuesday that it does not expect to close roads around the State House Wednesday, when thousands of teachers, students and their parents are expected to march down Senate Street before making their way to the capitol.
More than 4,000 people have registered to march at the State House, according to the rally’s organizers, upstart teachers group SCforED. Teachers are expected to drive in from across South Carolina, including area counties where some districts have closed.
Columbia Police Department spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons told The State Tuesday the agency will assist with traffic.
Parking could be a massive headache if you’re headed to the downtown Columbia area Wednesday.
Public parking garages are spread out throughout downtown, but some also give motorists with monthly pass holders priority, including on Lady, Lincoln, Park and Sumter streets. Attendees are asked to carpool or take Lyft or Uber ride share cars.
Security in and outside the capitol will be present Wednesday for marchers or other visitors, said the S.C. Department of public Safety.
MARCH SCHEDULE:
▪ 9 to 9:45 a.m.: Register and rally at the S.C. Department of Education office, 1429 Senate St.
▪ 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.: March to and around the State House on Gervais Street
▪ 10:30 to noon: Speakers
▪ Noon to 2:30 p.m: Line Gervais Street for rally
This story was originally published May 1, 2019 at 6:27 AM with the headline "Driving to Columbia for the May 1st SC teacher rally? Here’s what you need to know."
