In 2012, Richland County residents voted to approve the referendum for the Transportation Penny Tax Program, which uses a 1 percent sales tax to provide much-needed projects throughout the County. The maximum revenue using the Penny program is $1.07 billion, which will be collected for 22 years or until the maximum revenue is received, whichever comes first. It is forecasted that the maximum revenue will be accrued in late 2026.