MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – After several months of public meetings, the Horry County RIDE 3 Sales Tax Commission voted on a preliminary list of road projects for Horry County Council to consider placing on the November 2016 General Election ballot.

Voters will have to decide if they want to approve a countywide one percent sales tax that would go into effect for eight years beginning May 1, 2017. The estimated revenue during the sales tax implementation is $590 million, to be used for road improvements.

The RIDE 3 Sales Tax Commission will host seven information meetings throughout the county for community members to learn about their recommendations, view maps, speak with engineers, and give feedback on the road projects. After receiving community input, the commission’s final list, in priority order, will be submitted to Horry County Council by May 17. The public information meetings are as follows:

Wednesday, March 16

6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Carolina Forest Recreation Center

2254 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Myrtle Beach

Thursday, March 17

5:00 to 7:00 p.m., James R. Frazier Community Center

1370 Bucksport Road, Conway

Tuesday, March 22

5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Myrtle Beach Train Depot

851 Broadway Street, Myrtle Beach

Thursday, March 24

5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Conway City Hall

229 Main Street, Conway

Tuesday, March 29

5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Surfside Beach Town Hall

115 Highway 17 North, Surfside Beach

Thursday, March 31

5:00 to 7:00 p.m., North Myrtle Beach City Hall

1018 2nd Ave S, North Myrtle Beach

Monday, April 4

5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Academy for Technology & Academics

5639 Highway 701 North, Conway