BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:AddEvent BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55e62f5c3ae64 DTSTAMP;TZID=UTC:20191214T101508Z DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190815T113000ZZ SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190815T133000ZZ LOCATION:Cooper River Room SUMMARY:INSIDE BUSINESS LIVE: Transportation DESCRIPTION:The Post and Courier will gather an expert panel of experienced thought leaders who will share their insights on Transportation in Charleston. \nPanelists \nMike Seekings, Chairman, CARTA \nKathryn Basha, Planning Director, BCD Council \nJason Crowley, Communities and Transportation Director, Coastal Conservation League \nMore panelists to be determined \n \nModerators \nRobert Behre, Local News Editor, The Post and Courier \nDavid Slade, Senior Reporter, The Post and Courier \nOne of the biggest challenges posed by the Charleston area’s rapid growth is traffic congestion, and anyone following the news knows there’s a lively debate as far as what should be done about it. This Inside Business LIVE event will look at the obstacles and opportunities local leaders face as they grapple with extending Interstate 526, addressing other choke points, and improving public transportation. Like education, transportation is crucial to the region’s growth, prosperity and quality of life – and tackling it isn’t as simple as spending more money. \n \n7:30 a.m. - Breakfast, Networking & Exhibiting \n8:00 a.m. - Programming Begins \n9:00 a.m. - Networking & Exhibiting \n END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR